Nooby gamepad choosing question

Xbox one or logitech F series. No other options. If you are used to dualshock layout then definitely F510/710 is your choice.

You could get a cheap adapter for any Dualshock 2 controllers you have laying around, then use x360ce to make games think you're using a Xbox controller. It works with some games, but not all. For instance it doesn't work with Valve games and it has problems with Batman: AA. But it does work great with Skyrim and DiRT 3.

The dualshock 3 and 4 work great, although you have to install a simple program to make them work - this is what I use. They act as 360 pads, only they're actually good controllers! The DS4's touchpad works as a mouse and can click, apparently. They both connect via bluetooth or a standard mini-usb cable.

Everyone says the DS4 is much better, but the DS3 was already an improvement over the 360 pad and the DS4 is fairly pricey at the moment. The only good things I've heard from friends with the Logitech ones is in comparison to the 360 controller. They're apparently not even close to the dualshocks.

Dualshock 2, well, you're on your own there.

E: Also Microsoft haven't released any official way of using the bone controller on PC. They're going to wait six months and release a repackaged version for windows at an inflated price, probably.

I use a Dualshock 3, and it works well wired (I haven't tried unwired). I have never had any compatibility issues.

If you do use a Dualshock 3 or 4, though, don't use Motioninjoy because it's crap. Use this wrapper instead.

Just Bought a F310 and ****in' love it! :D

About the PS3->Xbox controller change : I had been playing with Sony's controllers for years (PSX, PS2) and had no trouble at all adapting to the Xbox controller. It's reliable, comfortable, has an excellent compatibility with tons of PC games... So I recommend you give it a try, even if I'm also pretty sure there are also other excellent controllers out there.

I personally use a Wii Classic Controller with one of these and it works great. Any games that don't automatically detect it (although 90% of the games I play that have gamepad support do automatically detect it) can be easily solved with the use of Xpadder.

If you want a hassle free experience then get the xbox controller cause you will get used to it after awhile. you can use playstation controllers but it requires more software and it could be easy setup and work fine. Or you could have issues and a headache, eventually you will find a game that it doesnt work well with and it will be a pain in the arse.