PC Gamepad required, what do?

Get a wired controller. And it's not bluescreening because you're using a PS3 controller, it's bluescreening because it's having another fatal error that activates while you're doing whatever you're doing while the controller is plugged in. Go debug that.

I have a wireless receiver for my X360 controller too, and it says on the box that it can be connected to up to four controllers. I didn't try it tho, and i think in games where you have split screens (like Split/Second) you can use more than one.

The wired XBOX controller is great for a lot of games, plus you won't have to worry about your batteries. I've had mine for something like two years now and I'm very happy with it.

I use a Logitech F710 and haven't had any problems with it. It is wireless though.

You can get this: Super Nintendo Controller USB, personally looks cool, not the best I think because of amount of buttons, but how much you need? this probably will be good, but you can get some of these to play games with your friends instead of buying only one for a highest price.

Go to website called deal extreme, they sell spare parts for bunch of things and get spare battery cases.
Wireless receiver is great, you can connect 4 gamepads, I even managed to connect dj hero controller on pc (planning to use it as additional controller for effects in mixing software). As for battery life, I usually get 20hra from a pair of cheap alkaline batteries so it was never a problem for me.

Use JoyToKey for your PS3 controller or Buy a wired x360 I have both :)

Gamepad + pc = ccccc
Son, I am disappointed and I disapprove your behaviour.
If you have to go with Gamepad, go with x360. They say it's the best.

If you have a PSP with CFW installed, you could use that as a gamepad. Of course, you wouldn't have a right analog stick or R2/L2 buttons but hey.. it's something

if you can find a Logitech Chillstream - get it.. i think i have had mine for 8 years soon and it works flawlessly and it has a fan inside it that keeps your palms from getting sweaty palms - plus it is shaped almost like a x360 controller

This is for 20€ Speedlink Xeon USB don't know how much cost in a similar store or amazon in your country. Also there are a lot more PS3 controllers that are for PC too, for lower price.

Can't you just use PC controls?

The wireless receiver for Windows supports up to four controllers, just like the 360 itself, so I would recommend that. They don't sell them by themselves anymore, though, you have to buy a bundle which comes with another controller. As for the batteries, you could just go buy a Play and Charge kit, it comes with an extra battery plus the charger and it only costs like $15 these days. I've had mine for years, still works pretty well and you can charge it off your PC with an update. Or you could get the quick charger instead, but I've never tried it.

XBox 360 controller + wire (or a wired one) = FTW!

I would take a wireless one with Receiver, so you can play with all yours on the PC ;)

logitech f710

I have an Xbox 360, not the Slim, and have tried connecting the wireless one to it before just using the "Play n Charge" kit. While it was at least 1 year ago when I did that, it was still pretty stupid to do.
Right now I have two brand new black wired ones cause the two white wireless ones the Xbox 360 came with are broken already with pretty "normal" use.
I would actually recommend using a wired Xbox 360 controller cause it's pretty reliable if you treat it well enough. Never used MotionInJoy and never will.

logitech f710

Best way: wirelessx360 controller + that usb adapter for PC.
Even though my dualshocks do work awesome too with bluetooth (+ MotionJoy), the x360 wireless one just is more reliable and has a better range (+ I hate wires, excluding my mouse, that HAS to be wired :p)