What Gamepad do you use?

Basically. I am trying to find a new gamepad for my wife.

She works at the PC for a living and using the mouse / keyboard or even her current gamepad makes her hands start to cramp after a workday.

She currently is using an old Logitech Dual-Action, but has tried the F-310 and has worse results.

So I'm looking for recommendations for game pads that work well with this game that would be suited for someone with smaller hands.

Thanks. ^^

I know you said your looking for a gamepad, but my wife uses the Razer Naga, If your not familiar with it, its almost like having a game pad on your mouse.
I on the other hand go back and forth between a Razer Orbweaver and a Dual shock 4.

I've used a few and always come back to a wired logitech rumblepad. It's reliable. I've found the wireless ones to be laggy.

I dunno if it can help but I simply use one of my old PS2 gamepad with an adaptator for PC.

I currently use an Xbox360 controller (Game Stop brand variety) but am looking to see if I can get my PS4 controller to work on my PC. Not sure how.

MotionJoy works with the PS3/4 controller. I used it with my PS3 controller back in 2.0.

As to the OP, I think the best is still to shop around and actually feel those controllers in person.

I use a PS2 controller with USB adapter. It's held up fine for over a year now. Previously I used a Logitech F-710 but one of the triggers more or less died after less than a year.

I switch around. I have a xbox 360 controller with a wireless receiver if I have long play sessions, but I also have a ps3 controller I occasionally use for when I got full on raid mode.

If you have bluetooth in your computer already, go to add device.
hold the share and PS button until the light bar is flashing super quick
Click on the pair button on your PC.

At that point it will work with game, however the in game calibration will be broken, and some mappings will be wrong.

As Zfz mentions there is motionjoy. I prefer Input Mapper though, it will fix all issues with the game not liking the controller.

I use a Razer Naga and a Razer Tartarus. Both work like a dream.

I personally use the Logitech F-310 with moderate success. I feel the triggers have good feedback. My only complaint is that the top buttons (not the triggers) can be a bit sluggish at times when switching hot bars.

I have heard of others having good success with using a PS4 controller, though it may take a bit of computer knowledge to get the PC to recognize the controller. My personal favorite though is the snakebyte final fantasy xiv controller. Can be bought through amazon for about $40. http://www.amazon.com/Snakebyte-Fina...asy+controller. I plan on buying a second one. My old one died after a few years of abuse (I have over 117 days of play time logged into ffxiv)

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I personally use the Logitech F-310 with moderate success. I feel the triggers have good feedback. My only complaint is that the top buttons (not the triggers) can be a bit sluggish at times when switching hot bars.

I have heard of others having good success with using a PS4 controller, though it may take a bit of computer knowledge to get the PC to recognize the controller. My personal favorite though is the snakebyte final fantasy xiv controller. Can be bought through amazon for about $40. http://www.amazon.com/Snakebyte-Fina...asy+controller. I plan on buying a second one. My old one died after a few years of abuse (I have over 117 days of play time logged into ffxiv)

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Ordered that controller, just because of the FF logo on it ;p

How do people even play using a controller? There's like 30 abilities that need to be used regularly. How does that work on a controller? Also movement seems like it would be limiting.

I use an Xbox One controller. It's a plug and play and works very well with XIV.

I use a PS4 controller on PC and it's great! If she already uses a logitech controller then it's the exact same format but in a lighter and more comfortable form, and with much better triggers which are important in this game.

That said however, you do need to install the xbox 360 driver and run a program called DS4 to get it working. Google has plenty of guides for setting all of this up and once you get it setup it's not that hard to deal with.

I used a wired Xbox 360 controller, never had a problem.

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How do people even play using a controller? There's like 30 abilities that need to be used regularly. How does that work on a controller? Also movement seems like it would be limiting.

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You can extend it to have double the amount of buttons to set up.

Just to throw my two cents in, I also use a PS4 controller with the DS4 program. It's pretty easy to use as it has all the driver stuff built in.

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How do people even play using a controller? There's like 30 abilities that need to be used regularly. How does that work on a controller? Also movement seems like it would be limiting.

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It can be a little limiting at times, but if you absolutely need every ability and then some, you can use multiple tabs and cycle between them. I used to do this for Scholar. I had a healing tab with a few DPS skills and a DPS tab with the bare essentials healing skills.

As Ninja, I just leave a skill or two off as I don't work them into my rotation.

I have used the Logitech F-710 since 1.0 release with no problems. I did have to do some changes to eliminate the lag, I use a usb extender to my desk for better signal and it have never gave me any problems. I did switch the assign commands for LT and RT to more common use commands.

I use a Wireless 360 controller (works best for XIV IMO, due to position of the joysticks)
All you need to buy is this along with it for it to work. Plug and play.

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Auth...eless+receiver

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a wireless xbox one controller on a PC?

I used to use Logitech F-710, but I went through two of them and eventually the button contacts just wore out. Otherwise it was a great controller once you were used to it.

Since then, I have swapped to the PS4 controller. I use a USB cable since that doesn't bother me.
I don't use DS4 or xbox drivers though, it just seems like more to go wrong.
You can just edit the controller config in your documents folder and then it's plug and play, no extra drivers required.

I use the Logitech F710 as well. I've gone between playstation and Xbox controllers but honestly like the feel of the F710. I like that it is wireless and it's not too big. I find the playstation controllers too light and the trigger buttons (L2 & R2) to be annoying and too senstive playing this game. Just my opinion. Oh and if it helps I totally have small hands and it fits just fine, obviously like anything it takes getting use to, and it really is just whatever she feels most comfortable with. Best of luck! ^^

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I used to use Logitech F-710, but I went through two of them and eventually the button contacts just wore out. Otherwise it was a great controller once you were used to it.....

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Just to add to this I had an issue with my previous Logitech controller I forget which model but it was wired. Anyways their customer service department was great. I dealt with them over the phone and then via email, sent them a scan of my original receipt and they shipped me out a replacement. Granted this was 2 years ago and like I said I now use the F710.

I personally use PS4 controller as well

I use a razer naga and a razer orbweaver stealth.

XBOX ONE controller if you dont mind the cable. Honestly the best option.

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Does anyone know if it is possible to use a wireless xbox one controller on a PC?

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Yes, you need this though.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-...x+one+wireless

What size are her hands? PS3 is good for small hands PS4 more pricey but better for big hands.

XB controller will be easier to set up but I don't really like the layout.

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Yes, you need this though.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-...x+one+wireless

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This item will be released on December 31, 2015.

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Damn. I seriously would have bought one too.

Any controller that dosent have L2 and R2 as a gun-type/spring trigger.

I use Ps2 or Ps3 controller because those L2 and R2 buttons are normal buttons.

Spring-triggers are very fatiguing on the hands.

/woman-hands-here
I have a tough time using KB-M on games because it hurts my hands.

I used the same logitech controller for about 7 years.
When 2.0 came out it really didn't like my controller so i shed a tear and bought something that was compatible at the time - an (official) X-Box360 wired USB for PC.

While it took some getting used to (Dpad in different spot), I really appreciate the more ergonomic feel (the way I can hold the controller more softly even in /seriousraidmode)
Not to mention its plug and play, no worrying about desyncing or any other BS that controllers with programs might give you.

I can't say it will be the same for your wife, because I have longer hands/fingers. But that's how it is for me ^^.

I normally dont use a controller while i'm doing dungeon / raiding. But for gathering and macro crafting I like to use the Wireless Xbox 360 Controller, most ergonomic. I have a Logitech F710, but find it uncomfortable for long time use.

Otherwise I stick with my G600 mouse and G13 gamepad.

https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.%2bj...w&pid=15.1&P=0http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-cont...tech-G6001.jpg

I use to use a Xbox360 controller. I used it for comfort, because nothing beats kickin back and playing game. But unfortunately there is just some limitations you just can't get past with a controller. I went to just standard keyboard/mouse for awhile, and it was a lot better. Then I tried these two guys. Logitech G600 mouse, and Logitech G13 Gamepad, and I never went back. Compared to the controller, this is a completely night and day difference for control. It does take some time to get use to using them. But once you do, going back just isn't possible because of all the freedom and control you get. The mouse is just awesome, because all of those side buttons are automatically configured to your 1-10 hotbar, and when you want to shift/ctrl the other hotbar, you have a additional right clicker which will get you onto the other hotbar for those keys. It's hard to express the control you get from just that alone. You don't even have to look at your action bars after awhile. It just becomes second nature to use those side keys with your hotbar. It's nice.

I use a Dual Shock 4 with InputMapper (formerly DS4Windows). It's quite nice.

...I just hope they fix their windows 10 bug :/