Joystick/Contoller question

[ArmorOfGod]

Okay, I want to buy a game controller for my Windows XP PC.
Some controllers come with a setup cd. Some don't; like this one for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-USB-Joypad...60QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3677QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-GAMEPAD...5QQihZ005QQcategoryZ74943QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is that a problem? Does a controller need a setup cd, or is there a generic program in my computer that will accept a controller like that one?

I don't know anything about PC gaming, so all of this is new to me.

AoG

 

[Kreth]

Okay, I want to buy a game controller for my Windows XP PC.
Some controllers come with a setup cd. Some don't; like this one for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-USB-Joypad...60QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3677QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is that a problem? Does a controller need a setup cd, or is there a generic program in my computer that will accept a controller like that one?

I don't know anything about PC gaming, so all of this is new to me.

AoG

Typically, a CD will include driver software and may or may not include some type of calibration utility. I would stick with one of the well-known brands (Logitech being a good example). That way you can always obtain any needed software from the vendor site.

 

[Ping898]

Okay, I want to buy a game controller for my Windows XP PC.
Some controllers come with a setup cd. Some don't; like this one for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-USB-Joypad...60QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3677QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is that a problem? Does a controller need a setup cd, or is there a generic program in my computer that will accept a controller like that one?

I don't know anything about PC gaming, so all of this is new to me.

AoG

It can be a problem, typically the cd includes drivers, but you *might* be ok, since it is newer technology the plug and play might detect them properly. I would agree with Kreth though that you are better off sticking with well known brands, then it is easier to get needed drivers off the internet.

 

[ArmorOfGod]

Thank you. You both answered my question. I had my eye on a controller by Disney that looks like a Playstation 2 controller that comes with a driver cd and a Logitech that did not come with a cd, but comes with a link to download the drivers.
Thanks!

AoG