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[Klefth]

360 usb pad is the way

If only it wasn't awful...

I use Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows. You just plug it in and it works, no need to install drivers.

I know, but I find that controller unnecessarily large and heavy, the batteries terrible (that bulky nickel battery they sell separately), the d-pad hideous, and the asymmetrical sticks uncomfortable. So yeah, no. :/

I've been looking for an alternative, but I guess I'll still have to deal with MotionInJoy if I want a reliable (and comfortable) wireless controller.

[SirOleas]

If only it wasn't awful...


I know, but I find that controller unnecessarily large and heavy, the batteries terrible (that bulky nickel battery they sell separately), the d-pad hideous, and the asymmetrical sticks uncomfortable. So yeah, no. :/

I've been looking for an alternative, but I guess I'll still have to deal with MotionInJoy if I want a reliable (and comfortable) wireless controller.

This is what the wife and I use now:
http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=4131&pid=26941&paus=1

The price is nice and low for a gamepad that is wireless, USB Re-chargeable (yay no batteries needed), has a rumble feature if you install the drivers but the controller functions without drivers (just no rumble). Quality wise it is surprising. It feels nice, has a good weight..not too heavy but not so light it's cheap feeling. Neither of us have had any problems with them since purchase over a year ago now.

If you don't live in the UK and don't mind importing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...1&s=videogames

Cost a little more but no importing needed:
http://www.amazon.com/SPEEDLINK-STRI.../dp/B0046A8HU0

The only downside I can think of is that it does not come with the USB cable for re-charging. However, it is the same kind of cable the PS3 controllers use for recharge...so you likely have one laying around the house...and if not they are cheap to buy.

[Klefth]

This is what the wife and I use now:
http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=4131&pid=26941&paus=1

The price is nice and low for a gamepad that is wireless, USB Re-chargeable (yay no batteries needed), has a rumble feature if you install the drivers but the controller functions without drivers (just no rumble). Quality wise it is surprising. It feels nice, has a good weight..not too heavy but not so light it's cheap feeling. Neither of us have had any problems with them since purchase over a year ago now.

If you don't live in the UK and don't mind importing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...1&s=videogames

Cost a little more but no importing needed:
http://www.amazon.com/SPEEDLINK-STRI.../dp/B0046A8HU0

The only downside I can think of is that it does not come with the USB cable for re-charging. However, it is the same kind of cable the PS3 controllers use for recharge...so you likely have one laying around the house...and if not they are cheap to buy.

Both links actually end up costing almost the same if you do the conversion. XD

Thanks for that one. It's actually like $5 cheaper than the DS3, and has native compatibility. I may get that one.

[Forgo]

the PVP it's a MUST!

Not really no cause FFXI did great w/o to start with...but yes it was added later only to faded almost away...so Pvp is not a must for MMO'S, other wise every MMO, even Hello Kitty online (why the hell did i say that one? >.>) would have pvp...

[Dragonheart]

Not really no cause FFXI did great w/o to start with...but yes it was added later only to faded almost away...so Pvp is not a must for MMO'S, other wise every MMO, even Hello Kitty online (why the hell did i say that one? >.>) would have pvp...

Yeah XI did well cuz 11 years MMOs where for niche players only...

You forgot that ARR it's supposed to compete vs the modern MMOs (Yoshida said this many time) ,

and guess what? Every modern (and not..) MMOs have PvP ...

Another thing, i don't care about PvP (i'm mostly a PVE player) but i care for the game success :/

[Yrusama]

Yeah XI did well cuz 11 years MMOs where for niche players only...

You forgot that ARR it's supposed to compete vs the modern MMOs (Yoshida said this many time) ,

and guess what? Every modern (and not..) MMOs have PvP ...

Another thing, i don't care about PvP (i'm mostly a PVE player) but i care for the game success :/

I agree that PvP in some form (even minimally present) will be necessary to compete with the rest of the MMO community, but really it's not necessary as a Final Fantasy. Competitive multiplayer wasn't included until FF Tactics Advance, later to be present in Tactics: WotL, Dissidia, and maybe a couple of others, all of which were made after the merger of Square and Enix (Tactics Advance might have been just before, because it was released that same year.)

PvP (or a lack thereof) may affect the purchasing choices of a lot of MMO fans, but personally I think the Final Fantasy name and strong Final Fantasy themes will draw in the game's more lasting fans: fans of the series. FF Fans will likely overlook a delayed release of PvP.

[billydata21]

360 usb pad is the way



I wonder if Yoshi is finally thinking to delay the launch to implement such a common thing like PvP.

This is another proof of what i said in my old topic (the one about real game direction).

For journalists and casual/new players the PVP it's a MUST!
And releasing a game without it, will have a terrible impact on the game release.
I can already imagine the waterfall of negative comment from both sites reviews and players,
like: where is the PvP ? SE din't learn from it's past errors, they released again an incomplete game etc. etc.

And if you want my personal opinion, the success of an MMO (commercial speaking) it's decreted by it's launch.

Release a complete of all features game = Success!
Release an incomplete game, with promises like: Oh in the very first patch it will have PvP = FAIL!

If the PvP it's really scheduled for the 1° major patch, just like housing, why don't delay the game of 1-2 month?

Again sorry for my english, i hope you'll understand what i mean

I hope they don't delay the game just because pvp isn't ready. pvp in my opinion is not a must for it to succeed.
Maybe instead of delaying the game 1-2 months like you suggest, they should take the people working on pvp off that and put them working on other things to make the game come out 1-2 months earlier

[Cedri]

Resolution was pretty low. I'd like to see how the scores do on Extreme Quality.

[Mikita]

Resolution was pretty low. I'd like to see how the scores do on Extreme Quality.

I was wondering about that. "1280x720 MAXIMUM"... I really hope that does not mean 1280x720 is the maximum resolution for ARR.

I'm considering getting one of those controllers or just a new Dualshock 3. Can't decide which.

DO NOT PURCHASE THAT CONTROLLER!
My wife and I purchased two for XIV1.0 and they always randomly lost connection with their wireless dongle. If you look up connection issues with that specific controller there are quite a few complaints on the Logitech website.

I've been using a Logitech F710 for about 2 years now. You do need to make sure there are no obstructions between the controller and the dongle that might block the signal, but otherwise very happy with it.

Logitech did announce they are going to stop producing many of their accessories (gamepads included): http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/1...e-accessories/

I went out to buy another F710 to keep in case mine ever breaks, because I like it so much.

[Delsus]

I was wondering about that. "1280x720 MAXIMUM"... I really hope that does not mean 1280x720 is the maximum resolution for ARR.




I've been using a Logitech F710 for about 2 years now. You do need to make sure there are no obstructions between the controller and the dongle that might block the signal, but otherwise very happy with it.

Logitech did announce they are going to stop producing many of their accessories (gamepads included): http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/1...e-accessories/

I went out to buy another F710 to keep in case mine ever breaks, because I like it so much.

404 on that link.