[custer]

At 78 I'm taking up games. Do I need a controller to play Madden properly?

custer

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by custer At 78 I'm taking up games. Do I need a controller to play Madden properly? custer

You don't have to have one to play but it is rather difficult to play with the keyboard and mouse. If you do get one make sure you get one with the two control sticks on the front so you can use "playmaker" and "hit stick".

Have fun,

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by Tango You don't have to have one to play but it is rather difficult to play with the keyboard and mouse. If you do get one make sure you get one with the two control sticks on the front so you can use "playmaker" and "hit stick". Have fun,

Which is better: xBox, Playbox(?), etc.?

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by custer Which is better: xBox, Playbox(?), etc.?

Do I need a console or will controller plug into computer?

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by custer Do I need a console or will controller plug into computer?

What video card are you running? You should be fine on your PC as long as you have a decent sytem.

You can buy a USB controller : )

Logitech Dual Action

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...127-204&depa=1

You can find these at most Retail stores

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by Tango What video card are you running? You should be fine on your PC as long as you have a decent sytem. You can buy a USB controller : ) You can find these at most Retail stores

Hope this one is good enough:
Asus 64MB Geforce MX440 DDR AGP8X.

Doug

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by custer Hope this one is good enough: Asus 64MB Geforce MX440 DDR AGP8X. Doug

It will definatley run. You will probaly have to lower your detail to get it to run smoothly though.


Madden 2005 PC requirements:
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP 800MHz Intel Pentium III 128MB RAM (256MB RAM for Windows XP) 2GB hard disk space 8x CD-ROM drive 32MB Direct3D video card DirectX 9.0b

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by Tango It will definatley run. You will probaly have to lower your detail to get it to run smoothly though. Madden 2005 PC requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP 800MHz Intel Pentium III 128MB RAM (256MB RAM for Windows XP) 2GB hard disk space 8x CD-ROM drive 32MB Direct3D video card DirectX 9.0b

Lower my detail. What's that?
Thanks for everything so far.

Doug

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by custer Lower my detail. What's that? Thanks for everything so far. Doug

When you install the game there are default detail levels.
(The game has preset levels of visual quality)

The problem is that your video card probably won't be fast enough to run at default (stock) settings. This shouldn't be to much of a problem because you can go into your settings and turn down the extra detail to make it run better.

 

[custer]

Gracias, Tango. One rep for you.

custer

 

[DigitalPhreak]

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Originally Posted by custer At 78 I'm taking up games. Do I need a controller to play Madden properly? custer

You mean 78 years old?? If so, Im Impressed!

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by digitalphreak You mean 78 years old?? If so, Im Impressed!

August 30, 1926. That's a lot of beers ago.
I've been serious about the computer since 1983; in my second
childhood, I'm due a little fun.

custer

 

[shermstix]

Get and Xbox controller and one of these. It will work just like you are playing it on an Xbox.

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by shermstix Get and Xbox controller and one of these. It will work just like you are playing it on an Xbox.

The Logitech Dual action is a bit easier to use if you aren't already used to using an X Box controller. Also, it comes bundled with some of last years EA Sports titles.

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by Tango The Logitech Dual action is a bit easier to use if you aren't already used to using an X Box controller. Also, it comes bundled with some of last years EA Sports titles.

I've ordered the Logitech, which appears to come with USB cable.

 

[Tango]

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Originally Posted by custer I've ordered the Logitech, which appears to come with USB cable.

Yes, if you are using windows XP all you have to do is plug it in and load your game

 

[DigitalPhreak]

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Originally Posted by custer August 30, 1926. That's a lot of beers ago. I've been serious about the computer since 1983; in my second childhood, I'm due a little fun. custer

I find it fascinating that someone of your experience would be interested in something as juvenile oriented as video games. Never the less, I think its awesome! Keep Rockin!!!

 

[custer]

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Originally Posted by digitalphreak I find it fascinating that someone of your experience would be interested in something as juvenile oriented as video games. Never the less, I think its awesome! Keep Rockin!!!

I have no business to conduct online, just my bank and tax matters, plus communing with friends and family, plus ordering new computer junk or surfing,
I have to fill in my time (however much remains) with something new and, I hope, fun. Might as well be games!

custer

 

[DigitalPhreak]

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Originally Posted by custer I have no business to conduct online, just my bank and tax matters, plus communing with friends and family, plus ordering new computer junk or surfing, I have to fill in my time (however much remains) with something new and, I hope, fun. Might as well be games! custer

Here! Here!