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[bazzil666]

I have a ps3 not an xbox 360 so I picked up Conviction on PC.
I'm not much of a fan of using the keyboard so I'm trying to get a controller working.
I've used a ps2 controller with a pc adapter, it works and is recognised in Windows but Splinter Cell wont recognise it,
I also tried a ps3 controller, recognised in Windows and working but again no luck.
Am I missing something?

[bazzil666]

The next question then... will Splinter Cell recognise any controller or is it picky or what?
Has anyone had any luck with a controller or not?

[suolucidur]

The Xbox 360 controller works, don't know about other controllers. Can you play other games with your PS-controllers?

[bazzil666]

yea no problems. This is the first problem I've had with a ps3 or 2 controller.
Maybe they just don't want you to use any sony hardware at all.
I am running it on Microsoft Windows... now do I have to buy a microsoft controller too.
Seems wierd to me.

[suolucidur]

I did some looking around on google, and it seems they don't want to support the PS-controller, since the SIXAXIS isn't good enough. Though I wouldn't know why, because afaik the controllers are pretty much the same, as far as number of ****ons go. SIXAXIS even has more ****ons I believe.

In the options menu for Splinter Cell Conviction, I seem to recall there is an option specific for the Xbox 360 controller, but not for any other controller. Is that right? If so, then it's a safe bet it's the only supported controller.

Btw, before going out and buying an Xbox controller (if you do btw, get a wired one, those are plug and play and not that expensive), search around if there is maybe software to fool games into thinking your PS-controller is an Xbox controller. To me this seems like something that could exist.

[bazzil666]

Wow they must really hate sony hey?
Thanks for the help on this.
I'll try get a second hand corded one.

[MidniteSaxon]

Its not just the PS controllers.... Be wary that if you are running a x64 Windows you might find the Key bindings are a Miss and more stuffing around is needed, So if you do getan Xbox controller you might have the same Issues, borrow a mate, or families Xbox controller first and let Microsoft install the Drivers, then give it ago if it works you are swimming

[snoopyau]

Why would you want to ruin the gameplay of an RTS/TPS/FPS/RPG on an computer (PC Windows/PC Mac/PC Linux) using a gameplay or a joystick. The advantage of the computer is you can use the better control method which is available (KEYBOARD and MOUSE)

Man up and learn how to use ASDW , spacebar and mouse, you will improve your gameplay a lot on the computer if you do . Throw the controller away

Joypads are fine for platform shooters, car/racing games, fighting games , but for RTS , FPS and RPGs you cant go past the Keyboard and Mouse