How to Play Rugby 08 on PC with a Controller

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If you're looking for an authentic rugby experience on your personal computer, look no further than EA Sports' classic title: Rugby 09 (known as Rugby 08 in Australia). While this game was originally released for the PlayStation 2 console back in 2008, thanks to some clever work by dedicated modders and emulation enthusiasts, it's now possible to play it on PC with a full range of controller support.

In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about getting Rugby 08 up and running on your Windows machine using an emulator. Plus, find out how to map the controls so that you can tackle (literally!) opponents like a pro rugby player.

System Requirements

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Before diving in, make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements:

* Operating System: Windows XP or later

* Processor: Pentium 4/Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD Athlon II Dual-Core processor

* RAM: 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)

* Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 / ATI Radeon X800 XT

Rugby 08 PC Emulator Setup

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To play Rugby 09 on your PC, you'll need to download and install a PS2 emulator. We highly recommend using PCSX2 for its ease of use, speed, and overall compatibility with the vast majority of PS2 games.

Here are the steps:

1. Download 'PCSx2'(http://www.emulator-zone.com/roms/p/pcsx2/) from the official website.

2. Extract (unzip) the downloaded file to a folder on your hard drive, such as `C:\Games\PS2`.

3. Inside this folder, create another directory called `PCSX2`, e.g., `C:\Users\'YourUsername'\Documents\PCSx2`.

Configuring PCSXISO

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Before we can start playing Rugby 09, you'll need to configure some settings within the emulator.

1. Open your Start menu and search for 'PCSX ISO.'

2. Double-click on it to launch.

3. In the main window, click on 'File' > 'Settings'.

4. Under the 'General' tab:

* Make sure that 'Use DirectInput' is checked.

5. Close all windows and restart your computer.

Getting Rugby 08 Working with a Controller

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Now it's time to get started!

1. Download 'Rugby 09 ISO'(http://www.mediafire.com/?6y3jz7x4) from a reliable source (we recommend using Megaupload or Rapidshare due to their fast download speeds).

2. Once the download is complete, extract it with an extraction tool like WinRAR/WinZip.

3. Inside this folder, you should see several files:

* `rugby09.iso` - This is your game ISO file that we'll be using in PCSXISO.

4. Launch PCSx2 by double-clicking on its icon (it might ask for permission to run the program; click 'Yes').

5. In the main window, select 'File' > 'Load Game'.

6. Navigate through your hard drive until you reach where you extracted `rugby09.iso`. Double-click it to load.

7. Wait a few seconds while PCSx2 loads up Rugby 08.

Controller Mapping

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Now that we've got the game loaded, let's map our controller so we can start playing!

1. Press 'L1 + L2' on your DualShock3/4 controller (or equivalent buttons for other controllers) to bring up the control mapping menu.

2. Using your controller sticks or dpad, navigate through each section until you reach 'Gamepad'.

3. For a standard PS2 layout:

* Left stick: Camera controls

* Right stick: View camera around player

4. Save these changes by pressing 'Start' on your DualShock3/4 controller (or equivalent button for other controllers).

And That's It!

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Congratulations - you've successfully set up Rugby 08 to work with a controller on PCSx2! Now, grab your trusty old PS2 pad or plug in that new wireless gaming keyboard and get ready to tackle the pitch like never before!

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Happy gaming!

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