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Gamepad for Win98 and XP

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First post, by buckeye

Posted on 2016-07-28, 15:21

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Does anyone know if there is a decent gamepad out there that will work for both? My heart is set on the Xbox360 pad but I think it's only good for XP. Any suggestions would be welcome!

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Reply 1 of 4, by kikenovic

Posted on 2016-07-28, 15:32

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Ah you said decent. I was gonna say Gravis Gamepad Pro, can be used in Win95/Win98/XP. XP even has the drivers included but the pad is not that great for fighting games.

Reply 2 of 4, by firage

Posted on 2016-07-28, 17:48

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The wired 360 controller sometimes lists 98SE compatibility, also see some unofficial WDM drivers for them on MSFN.

There are 98SE compatible USB adapters for most older console controllers.

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Reply 3 of 4, by KT7AGuy

Posted on 2016-07-28, 18:40

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Your best bet is a PSX/PS2 to USB adapter. Then you can use either a DualShock 1 or 2 gamepad with it. Or, get an adapter that works with whatever your favorite controller may be:

http://mayflash.com/Products/PCUSB/

http://mayflash.com/Products/PCUSB/Index_2.html

I also have one of these and like it very much:

https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Classic-USB-Ga … C/dp/B002B9XB0E

Reply 4 of 4, by FFXIhealer

Posted on 2016-07-28, 19:36

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kikenovic wrote:
Ah you said decent. I was gonna say Gravis Gamepad Pro, can be used in Win95/Win98/XP. XP even has the drivers included but the pad is not that great for fighting games.

🤣 I was just thinking that, because I still have one. It's hooked up to my Win98 PC and it still works like a charm. I've been using it to play Final Fantasy 7 and 8. I remember it actually worked well on NES and SNES ROMs (most of which YES I do have the cartridges for the original systems on my shelf!).