Wow, it seems like you guys are doing similar things to myself here and making good progress with it =D I made a game with the 360 controller using the server from onepartcode.com for a Uni project of mine that was quite similar to 'Kula World' for the PS1!
I've just recently posted up my latest video on a character testing tool I'm working on with the server/controller combo along with MEL scripting and expressions. Check it out if you have the time =D
I use xpadder, it allows me to navigate Maya's viewports with an old xbox controller. It's pretty awesome. xpadder.com it's $10, but worth it if you ask me.
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I've just recently posted up my latest video on a character testing tool I'm working on with the server/controller combo along with MEL scripting and expressions. Check it out if you have the time =D
http://bit.ly/mNmWRZ