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Thrustmaster Dual Analog Gamepad

Feature of Thrustmaster Dual Analog Gamepad

• Dual analog gamepad for racing and first-person shooter games
• Progressive operation means more response the harder you push
• 2 analog controllers for separate acceleration and maneuvering
• 13 quick-action functions
• Compatible with all USB-equipped PC and Macintosh computers

Thrustmaster Dual Analog Gamepad Overview :

PC gamepads can be a difficult peripheral to get right--care needs to be put into the design, the layout of pads and buttons, and the appropriate software interface. Guillemot's ThrustMaster Dual Analog Gamepad pretty much nails it.

The sturdily constructed controller features 13 action buttons, 2 analog sticks, an 8-way directional pad, and both USB and gameport interfaces. Thanks to USB, installation of the controller proves simple--you just plug it in, install the software, and play.

Molded hard rubber makes the gamepad comfortable to use, even for long periods of time. Designed like PlayStation-style gamepads, the action buttons include four on the right side of the pad, two triggers below, and four on the front. Another button rests below the two sticks, which also serve as action buttons in digital mode. While well positioned, no labels or numbers differentiate the buttons, so you'll need to get to know them.

In analog mode, the sticks work very well for racing games, such as Superbike World Championship--using one to steer and the other for acceleration and braking. Although Guillemot touts the gamepad as ideal for first-person shooters (and it works well with the sticks in analog mode), we found its best uses are for racing and action gameplay.

The ThrustMaster keyboard emulation software makes it a snap to use the controller for a variety of games, from Falcon 4.0 to Half-Life, via preset commands. You can also create your own presets easily with the Dual Analog software. It would have been nice to have more information in the physical manual about calibration and configuration, but the software manual included with the gamepad covers the issue thoroughly.

This gamepad meets all the standards of a PC controller, and with its sleek design, well-positioned buttons and pads, and excellent software, the ThrustMaster Dual Analog Gamepad hits the ground running and doesn't stop. J. Curtis

Pros:

• Both digital and analog mode
• USB interface
• Comfortable design

Cons:

• Limited manual
• Buttons not labeled

Thrustmaster Dual Analog Gamepad

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Sony Sixaxis Wireless Controller (PS3)

Feature of Sony Sixaxis Wireless Controller (PS3)

Sony Sixaxis Wireless Controller (PS3) Overview :

With the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system's Cell Broadband Engine creating experiences that were never thought possible, a controller was needed that would enable your experience to match its potential.

Enter the new Sixaxis wireless controller. Utilizing sensors designed to read when a player angles, tilts, thrusts, or pulls, the Sixaxis controller allows game play to become a natural extension of the player's body.

And with the heritage of the PlayStation system's basic controller design still intact, gamers are now able to play the controls they've grown accustomed to while harnessing the added intuitive movements of the multi-axis controller.

Key Features:

Motion Sensing System: Thanks to breakthrough technology and a highly sensitive motion sensing system, the controller becomes a natural extension of the user's body.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth for wireless gameplay (the PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time).
Wireless or Wired: The Sixaxis controller can be easily switched from wireless to wired.
Analog Joy Sticks: The tilting angle of the analog joy stick has been slightly broadened to enable more delicate and dynamic manipulation.
L2/R2 Buttons: The shape of the L2/R2 buttons has been altered, enabling increased travel and precision for more subtle control in games.
USB Charging: Plug into a USB cable and automatically charge the controller through the system at any time. (Use any of the four USB connectors on the PlayStation 3.)
Ease of Installation: Easy to set up and compatible with today's monitors and televisions.

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Sony Sixaxis Wireless Controller (PS3)