I need some recommendations for a joy pad or stick that I would be able to program to use with counter strike. My hands get very tired after 30 mins. using the keyboard, and this would help my to play longer.

I wouldn't recommend a joypad or stick at all for CS. You may be able to play longer but it wouldn't be worth it. I don't know of a single person that plays with a stick or pad. I know some people use trackballs but why?......

I'd have to with Mr. here...don't know anyone who uses anything besides the keyboard and mouse in CS:S. I would think using a joystick/pad would actually put you at a big disadvantage in the game.

I'm at a disadvantage already...being a moron and all. I need every ounce of leverage I can get:-)

BY the way, welcome to CSGZ.

im sorry but i must laf at this... GET TIRED??? bwahahahhahahah how do you get tired??? alright im sorry ill stop... WEAKLIN' ;) <3 <3

U used to us keyboard for CS but now I dont, I use keyboard only to buy in CS to play i use NOSTROMO, check it out here (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2071&pcount=&Product_Id=157024#) I say its the best pad for CS and any FPS games.

Huh. How long have you been using that?

I bought it on 10/11/2004, do the math.

Thanks all, I guess it is what it is. I"ll try reprograming my keyboard and see how that works.

Yea... what are your controls right now? are they default or a special set up?