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Ugh, I know you guys are going to hate this but...

One that works well with SNES roms and some N64 roms and to a much lesser extent Unreal Tournament. In particular Super Metroid and Perfect Dark. Uh, I do have both those games just to let you guys know and they really are the only roms I actually care about. Also, I need the save state features/slow down particularly for Super Metroid.

Anyway back on topic... anyone know any good PC gaming controllers? Any input is immensely appreciated.

OMFG ROMS YOU DIE NOW!!!1!11!!!1!  >:(

But seriously, I'd pick up a PS3 controller. Either that or a Logitech gamepad.

Here's a few options for you:

 - An Xbox 360 or PS3 controller
 - A Logitech Wingman gamepad
 - An N64 and SNES USB adapter
 - A Sega Saturn to USB adapter
 - A PS1/PS2 USB adapter
 - A gameport to USB adapter

In my experience, the last two options are the best. PS1/PS2 dual shock controllers are cheap and easily replaceable. They work well with PC games and in most cases, don't require driver software. D-pad sucks but the analog sticks are better than most PC controllers I've ever used, Logitech, Saitek etc etc. (whose d-pads suck as well). A PS1-USB adapter is like $5-10.

A gameport to USB adapter is great because you can always find ancient PC controllers in flea markets, thrift stores etc. usually for dirt cheap. Back then they knew how to make a quality controller and the D-pads were excellent. Take this one for example:

http://www.rfgeneration.com/PHP/gethwinfo.php?ID=U-016-H-00350-A

$0.99 in a thrift store. Those places are crawling with pads like that. Built like tanks and so cheap you can have several for different uses. It also gives you the option of using some of those rock solid PC joysticks of yesteryear. Also a $5-10 adapter.

There's no "all-in-one-wonder", especially when you throw N64 into the mix. But if you can play Dreamcast games comfortably then you can map N64 controls to a PS1 dual analog just fine. It just comes down to the D-pads which in my opinion, can only be substituted by the real thing or an equal product made to high standards like a 10 year old PC gamepad.

Gravis Pad, all the way. It worked great for Doom and One Must Fall 2097 :)