How Do I set up a Gamepad for PC

[Rallyv]

I am trying to set up a Gamepad to use on my PC for FFXI. I cannot seem to find any documentation on how to do this.

I am attempting to set up a logitech gamepad F310.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/9/2012, 18:07:25

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
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BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU K 655 @ 3.20GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4024MB RAM

[Volo]

I too use a logitech pad for FFXI on PC. All I had to do was use the windows drivers and then go into the FF config utility. Click "enable gamepad" and then through the utility you set the controls.

[Zamms]

Let me give you some advice, get rid of the logitech gamepads, they tend to break easily after a couple months the wire going into the controller will become loose and cause they gamepad to disconnect alot. Get a xbox 360 controller, they are compatible with pc. If you get a wired controller just search wired xbox 360 controller drivers on internet and will be given chioces to chose from, I use the microsoft site for mine. If you get the wireless controller you will have to buy the usb wireless device that is sold around the xbox accessories items. I went thru about 5 logitech controllers in a years time because of the loose wire issue they all had, I have been using the 360 controller now for 2 years and have not replaced it since.

[Daniel_Hatcher]

Let me give you some advice, get rid of the logitech gamepads, they tend to break easily after a couple months the wire going into the controller will become loose and cause they gamepad to disconnect alot. Get a xbox 360 controller, they are compatible with pc. If you get a wired controller just search wired xbox 360 controller drivers on internet and will be given chioces to chose from, I use the microsoft site for mine. If you get the wireless controller you will have to buy the usb wireless device that is sold around the xbox accessories items. I went thru about 5 logitech controllers in a years time because of the loose wire issue they all had, I have been using the 360 controller now for 2 years and have not replaced it since.

Only usually happens if you poorly store etc them..

NEVER roll the wire around the joypad, this is the usual cause.

[Zamms]

Only usually happens if you poorly store etc them..

NEVER roll the wire around the joypad, this is the usual cause.

I never rolled the wire around controller, when I am done playing it sat flat on my desk and no one else touched it. The controllers are poorly made that is why they cost $9.99 - $19.99.

[Bulrogg]

Not meaning to stay off topic since you're asking for help in setting up a controller..... However, I too had similar problems with Logitech controllers wearing out too quickly. I never wrapped or rolled the wires either. In addition to the wire connection problems I have also had troubles with the left analog stick. After a few months of usage it would stop working in the up direction.

After going through three logitech game-pads I ended up purchasing an Xbox controller that was compatible with my laptop. The main reason I chose the Xbox controller was so I would have a total of four for the kids and I to use while gaming on the 360.

[Rallyv]

I originally played waaay back when FFXI was released on PS2. I had to unfortunately repurchase the game steam. I was lucky to be able to get my main character back from when I stopped playing (56 RDM/WHM). My Wife decided to come back and play with me tho she had to open a new account as her original character was on my account.

If some one knows how to access the Config utility so i can use my Logitec pad that would be great. I did purchase a ps3 pad as well and am learning to use "MotionJoy" to set it up. If I can get both to Work then I will set up one on my Wifes PC. It should make the game much more user friendly for Her.

I have to Say It Feels Great to be playing this again. I originally Left because on Hours spent in Juno not being able to Find Grps. However Playing Alongside my Wife Is a lot more Fun I like to see How Far we can Get Just the 2 of us.

[Qain]

Heya Rallyv. I had the same problem. I used the F310 myself for months on end, and loath and behold the wire mishap happend. I tossed that one and then got the exact same controller (another f310 because they worked for my pc games as-well-as ffxi/ffxiv. Well now after i plugged in my new f310, the LT-RT's *L2-R2* buttons wont work. ffxi doesnt even recognize them as buttons. ffxiv does however. it's odd i know, but maybe this is the cause of the previous ffxi update that was out a bit ago? seems to be word around the net and these forums. hopefully SE can produce a fix for it as the F310 game-pad the is the only game-pad I have used, and knows works well with nearly all my PC games.