Controller for emulators?

[maidenfan19]

Hey guys, just a general noob question here.

Let's say I have an Atari Jaguar and PSone emulator on my computer.

Can I just buy any random computer controller to play those games?

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

[Spellsong]

Short answer, yes.

[ulaoulao]

long answer get a psx usb adapter. Worth every penny..

[alcoatjez]

long answer get a psx usb adapter. Worth every penny..

I second that. Here are some reasons:
- The d-pad. It is very handy to have a 4 distinct directions unlike many gamepads for PC.
- The layout is great to play most systems.
- It has got shoulder buttons.
You can get one fairly cheap and it IS worth every penny. It's the only controller I have for the PC. BTW, some adapters even support dance pads for Stepmania (DDR on PC).