I've just started trying to run the game and am moving from GameCube to PC (windows 10). 

Is there a guide to what best hardware and software to use? Should I be using an emulator or just the original PC version of the game? Also are there mods/setups i should download?

Also does anybody have any recommendations on what controller/kit to use? I'm planning on getting a PS2 controller and linking it to the PC through an adapter.