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Old NES games on the PC

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  1. Fatty FatBastard

    Fatty FatBastard Member

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    I've gotten nostalgic over a few threads and put some old Super Nintendo ROMs on my computer. That said, it doesn't feel right using the keyboard.

    What is the best way to get a NES controller to work on the computer?

    As in the best computer adaptable one, obviously.

    TIA
     
    #1 Fatty FatBastard, Mar 1, 2009
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    Sooner's ebay controller's a lot cheaper. Go with that one.
     
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    That one should work fine for anything that has the same amount or less buttons. You just have to program the buttons in whatever emulator you're using. I personally use a PS2 controller with a usb adapter for games I emulate. Of course, I'm not like a purist or anything.
     
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    Hmm. You can get a USB adapter for a ps2 controller? That sounds perfect. I've got a ton of those.
     
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    I just use this little USB controller I bought at wal-mart for 10 bucks that has a D-pad, 4 buttons and 4 top buttons PS2 style. It does the job.

    demonoid has a torrent with like 16,000 SNES files, Its kind of a pain in the ass to sort through though, I was playing Mortal Kombat last night.
     
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    Radio Shack should have em for under 10 bucks, that's if they still exist in your area.
     
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    do you have an xbox. we use the xbox controller for ours
     
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    is there any way to play mike tyson's punchout on computer?
     
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    Sure. Download a NES emulator and then download the ROM for the game. Get a controller like what's being discussed here and you're set.
     
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    I just use my PS3 controller o_O
     
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    you know you can play all the NES Games online at Virtualnes.com????

    Try It, It's Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    You can use a PS3 controller too if you have one of those.
     
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