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Retiti
08-11-2012, 01:42 PM
ok, so i would like to play the new expansion, so i have to start playing on my laptop. what controllers would be recommended? i CANNOT use anything shaped like the x-box one, i have bad rheumatoid arthritis, and holding those hurts like nothing else. the ps3 ones are ok, but i have not been able to get them to work on either of my laptops. my rheumatoid arthritis is also the reason that i must have a controller, i simply cannot play without it. id prefer to play on my hp pavilion g7 because it has a bigger screen and i can actually see game text on it.
i also get very, very easily confused due to chronic pain and the medication i am on, so it must be a plug and play controller if im going to stand a chance of getting it set up. ive been trying to figure out how to make the ps3 one work, but that is a losing battle that makes me weep just thinking about it.
it must also be under $30, its just not going to happen if its more than that. including shipping to Canada, as i have exactly 0 places that sell electronics here except our grocery store which has batteries.
i would be grateful for any help! thank you.

Eric
08-11-2012, 02:11 PM
A quick amazon search led me to this controller (http://www.amazon.com/GamePad-Controller-JoyPad-Computer-Joystick/dp/B0062ZPYXU/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1344661669&sr=8-17&keywords=pc+controller). Dunno if that's pushing the price range for you, but it comes with two controllers so that may change your mind. I couldn't find a version of this that sells them individually.

Retiti
08-12-2012, 10:52 AM
I cant order from amazon.com, they will not ship to Canada. i couldnt find that on amazon.ca, but i will keep looking, thanks!

Zamms
08-12-2012, 12:19 PM
Most ps3 usb controllers will work on pc/laptops. Some auotinstall the software and some you just have to search for the drivers online.

Retiti
08-20-2012, 02:37 PM
ive tried every suggestion given to me over the past year to get my ps3 controller to work. the laptop just wont cooperate lol. i found a controller on ebay, hopefully it works!