Logitech Precision Gamepad 2

[quigleybc]

Hi there

I've been suckered twice now by these "plug and play" gamepads. The latest one I just got is called the Precision gamepad from Logitech.

Games don't recognize it at all. And on there site there is no mention of drivers for mac.

Just wondering before I return it and give the guy from the mac store an earfull if anyone has any experience with this thing, and if there is something I'm missing.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2225,CONTENTID=9500

I'm running 10.4.5

Thanks.

 

[Eidorian]

I ran emulators just fine last year using that exact same pad. I had to use a sharware plug-in but it worked just fine. My Logitech® Extreme 3D Pro Joystick works just fine too. Check in System Profiler > USB if that gamepad shows up. What game are you trying to get it to work in?

It was Plug & Play for me from 10.4.0 -10.4.3.

 

[quigleybc]

I ran emulators just fine last year using that exact same pad. I had to use a sharware plug-in but it worked just fine. My Logitech® Extreme 3D Pro Joystick works just fine too. Check in System Profiler > USB if that gamepad shows up. What game are you trying to get it to work in?

It was Plug & Play for me from 10.4.0 -10.4.3.

Well, ya it works with the older style games. But I need it to work with Stubbs the Zombie, and others.

Doesn't show up.

So, I took it back and got the wireless one, because I was told that I needed one with the "thumbsticks" which I now have.

Still nothing. Stubbs the Zombie still can't recognize it. This one cost over 50 bucks...I'm pissed now.

It is recoginzed in system profiler. And it wants to work, none of my games will let it work though...

arghh..


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1070788&Tab=11&NoMapp=

 

[Eidorian]

I'd contact Aspyr and see if they've tested any gamepads.

 

[quigleybc]

I'd contact Aspyr and see if they've tested any gamepads.

That's a good idea.

I'll just take this one back too....odd that a fancy gamepad like the one I just got still won't work...makes me think that no gamepads will work no matter how snazzy and pricey they are.

Oh well, I just hate playing games with the keyboard/Mouse. But such is life....

Thanks for your reply's.

 

[quigleybc]

Thanks to USB Overdrive, I'm able to get around the game recognizing the gamepad.


That app is great.

saved the day.

 

[Eidorian]

Thanks to USB Overdrive, I'm able to get around the game recognizing the gamepad.


That app is great.

saved the day.

Ooo, good tip. Did you have to pay for it?

 

[quigleybc]

Ooo, good tip. Did you have to pay for it?

yup, it's shareware, but the price is more than reasonable.

It also good for extending the amount of options for my mighty mouse.

I'm using my middle button now for all sorts of different things.

 

[SAdProZ]

insted, use GAMEPAD COMPANION
http://www.carvware.com/gamepadcompanion.html

its the same as USB Overdrive but free

 

[supercres]

insted, use GAMEPAD COMPANION
http://www.carvware.com/gamepadcompanion.html

its the same as USB Overdrive but free

Worked excellently for me. Thanks!