Choosing a gamepad

[Arcilux]

So I think I am going to finally break down and get a gamepad for some games, mainly Assassins Creed and Batman AA/AC, as well as some emulators that I play. Any suggestions for the best gamepad that will work universally? I was thinking either a Logitech or an XBOX 360 wired controller? Google brought me a lot of people recommending basically a different gamepad for every emulator, plus a different gamepad for actual PC games, but I don't play nearly enough to justify more than just one gamepad. Main reason why I like the idea of the 360 controller is the plug-and-play, as I understand it there is little need to remap any of the keys, but the downside is the cost. I don't have a 360 so I would have to get the controller and would be using it just for the computer.

[glo]

You'll want an actual XBOX 360 compatible controller for newly released PC games. They're mostly all programmed specifically for them and non compatible gamepads tend to be an absolute pain to configure or flat out refuse to work. The Logitech pads AFAIK aren't compatible with the 360.

[Deleted]

360 pad mate....Used the 360 pad for years never let me down.

[JosephStylin]

I obtained one of the Xbox 360 for windows wireless controllers and it is pretty awesome, works right out of the box and for most games there is little to no set up for it just turn it on and go

[Arcilux]

Alright, 3 for 3, 360 controller it is. Will probably swing by a GameStop and see if I can't find one used.

[Deleted]

Hello
Sorry for hijacking.
Wired or wireless?
And how do they plug into the PC, are they using USB?

[Deleted]

360 controller all the way. It's the de-facto standard controller of all recent games anyway.

I really don't see why you'd want anything else.

[tigojones]

360 controller all the way. It's the de-facto standard controller of all recent games anyway.

I really don't see why you'd want anything else.

Maybe some don't like the feel? They're not comfortable in their hands?

As it is, looks like I'm going to have to get one, myself, despite my Logitech that I've had for years not giving me any issues, aside from Arkham City. Just seems like it'll become more of an issue to not have a 360 controller as time goes on.

[Denpepe]

Hello
Sorry for hijacking.
Wired or wireless?
And how do they plug into the PC, are they using USB?

Wired and via a USB port