Sam Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 So I have been using keys ever since I started in UK Dirt, but I feel its time to get a Pad so I can keep up with everyone. A few questions if I may. 1. What should I get? I haven't a clue what is good or what is bad, or even what they look like. 2. Where do I get them from? 3. How much do they cost? 4. Will I need to change my current car settings or will they be the same as they are currently for keys? 5. Will a pad be compatible with my Lap-top? (Dell Inspiron 1501) Any help would be most gratefully appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLeech774 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi Sam, IMO pads are 100 times bettter 1= ive got a Trust GM-1500 dual stick game pad which i find quite good for racing but mosy pads work well. 2= you could get them from must computer shops like pc world ect or even ebay... i got mine from you cant beat bennts for £8 bargin if u ask me. 3= well the price may be different it all depends to what you get but i wouls say anything from £5 to £20 odd i would of though 4= yes you will have to setup your pads by when your in the game going to options then control and click which one you want to change and then click the button u want it to be on the pad. 5= im on vista and my pad works find so im sure a oad would work fine on your laptop m8. i hope this helps you out if u get any problems just drop me a PM and ill be happy to help ive also added a picture of my pad so you know what one looks like Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) no.4 I think he meant garage settings when he says 'car' settings, I don't really know never tried a pad but then i've never been any good anyway, I would of thought it will feel different, I had a few laps of Grouch's pad when i was trying to fix his game and that felt very different. Edited February 3, 2009 by Kruiz 136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The London Allstar Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Never ever used a pad for nascar heat, always keyboard and i can keep up with everyone else fine. Use the keys liek a proper keyboard hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 allways used a pad,i use a ps2/3 type usb conection easy to set up you can get um on ebay all though i bought mine from turkey on holiday couple of years ago and still going strong lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker363 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I use a ps2 pad and all I need for it to work on my pc is a wee adaptor which I bought from ebay for a quid. Bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud133 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 EBAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murf Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 lol......joypad.... havent used that since i got a wheel... same as walker, i used a ps2 with adapter, you get the analogue steering and throttle... god knows how you guys use keys, i thought they were for typing...lmao.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruiz 136 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I use keys badly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash#832 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I used to use keys, but i have got loads bettter since i got a pad. i got mine from GAME. £15 hasnt let me down yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The London Allstar Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 You just have to set your keys up right, thats the secret behind it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch#331 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Take it consoles and pc's are just out in nottingham ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendo912 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Without wanting to get in2 a different sort of thread, the beauty of HEAT is that it's really catered for all types of playerbility and levels so that it doesn't really matter if you are on keys, a pad or wheel - i don't think lap times really change that much. Obviously, if your looking to go into rfactor then perhaps spend your cash on a wheel or at the very least a pad with analogue sticks to control the power. As your an F2 man Sam, then as far as i'm aware some drivers have used: Leek is on keys for HEAT and has a wheel for rf Corny used to be on a joystick contoller, he certainly was in 2005 when he cleared up. Fozz was on a pad i think when he won a bucket load of titles in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thank you all for your thoughts and advice. Will give a Pad a try, will nip down to Curry's for a look. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just come back from PC World, got a Saitek P380 for £9.97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
632jas Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ive got a saitek Rumble p3200 was a great pad but recently its started giving up during racing but ive also heard they USB ports on Advent laptops give up so not too sure which one is the problem lol my saitek pad cost me 14.00 and is a great pad i think Cheers, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash#832 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Jason it was £20 casue i paid for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2oo7 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just come back from PC World, got a Saitek P380 for £9.97. should have got it from maplin mate ( or got it online if there isn't a store near you!) i got the same one for 4.98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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