PC Gaming

[Kojjeh]

Hey!

I got a quick question!

Will i be able to use 2x or more  Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2 at the same time on the same computer?? Or will they interfere with eachother?

I am wondering since i wanna play multiplayer games with some mates where u use gamepads.

Thanks in advance!

[asif9t9 · Accepted solution]

Yes you can use 2. But you need 2 USB receivers plugged into your computer.  One for each controller.  Each controller is paired with a receiver, and you have no interference.

But if you are planning on buying new controllers, be aware that the Rumblepad 2 does not work with all games.  The Xbox 360 controller is the only one that does.

[Kojjeh]

Ok nice, thanks for your answer!

Oh, well that **bleep**, wont they release new drivers by time to make it support more games? Could you perhaps link the xbox360 controller, or do you mean the original one?

[asif9t9]

Any wired Xbox 360 controller will plug into your computer via the USB cable.  And you download the drivers from Microsoft.

They also sell a 360 controller called "Xbox 360 Controller for PC".  But it's the same thing.  Just means it comes with the drivers.

If you want to buy a WIRELESS controller, you need to get a special receiver that plugs into your computer via USB.  You can search for a "Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for PC", which includes both the regular 360 wireless controller and the USB receiver.  Otherwise you have to buy the USB receiver separate for about $20.  Search on Amazon.

The reason for the issue is that newer games are being made to work with XInput devices like the 360 Controller.  The Rumblepad 2 is a DirectInput device.  Which means a simple driver update will not solve the problem.

Games are being done this way to make it easier to port console games to PC versions.  If you want a Logitech controller, look for the Chillstream that looks like a 360 controller.  But I have read one guy on the internet who said a game didn't work perfectly with his Chillstream.  And it has no rumble feature.  Bottom line, if you are shopping for a controller, get a 360 controller.  I already have two Rumblepad 2's. so I am constantly trying to get them to work with emulators and profilers.

I don't mean to sound negative on Logitech.  I own a Harmony (which was not developed by Logitech) and an MX5000 keyboard/mouse (which is terribly unresponsive for FPS games).  But I'll treat every purchase in the future like a new purchase with new research.

[Kojjeh]

Thanks alot for your reply there!

My first controller is a rumblepad 2, but i'll really consider getting an xbox360 wireless controller (wireless is a must) as my second controller for my pc , also the xbox controller is cheaper than the rumblepad!

My rumblepad has worked great with the games/EMU's i've tried so far but i guess i'll get a xbox360 controller anyways, since it's cheaper and i want to make sure my gamepad works with all games & with newer games!

Message Edited by Kojjeh on 04-12-2009 11:48 AM

[telebian]

There must be a way to buy two controllers with the same signal so that i can use one controller on two PCs to input the same information.  Is there any way at all to get two of these or to alter the signal?  I know for a fact that the online game community would go absolutely nuts over these.