Genius MaxFighter F-23U V2. PC Joystick with Digital technology to enhance precision, speed and control. Review

I was misled into believing that the rudder control was a twist on the yoke, like the more top end joysticks, instead it's a dial on the front of the joystick, which I don't like. I end up using auto rudder on the my flight games, instead of coordinating my own flight.

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Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller Review

To all those who say it does not work on Intel Macs. Please note that Macally has simply stopped development of their proprietary driver. However, the controller does work with OS X's built in support for HID input devices. Applications that support HID through OS X will work with the iShock II. One feature of the controller that will not work because it requires the Macally driver is the rumble feature. The Macally driver also provided the ability to map the controller buttons to other applications that do not support OS X's HID interface. This feature can be replicated using third party utilities such as USB Overdrive

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Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Review

Lots of people complain 'Why not just use a mouse and keyboard?' and my friends make fun of me for using it but if you have a PC in your living room then this is the way to go for controlling games (that fully support using it). I've been playing Fallout 3 with this controller and it works great!

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Wireless Blaze X Xbox Gamepad Review

Heat is on! The Genius' Wireless Blaze X, a wireless gamepad for XBOX, allows you complete freedom to move around without the constraints of cables. It uses 2.4GHz wireless technology for smooth and responsive control up to ten meters away and provides two XBOX expansion slots for XBOX live accessories or memory cards on the receiver. Further more, the auto - connecting function gives you plug-and-play convenience that you needn't waste time searching for the connection s while playing games.The advanced Turbo function gives you superior control especially in action, fighting or shooting games and the dual-motor is designed for real vibration effects such as hits, explosions or crashes.If you're looking for an appropriate gamepad for your XBOX system, then the Wireless Blaze X from Genius is the way to go. It lets you feel the action wherever you play with no cords and no hassles.







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Saitek Wireless Game Pad-P2900 Review

It looks and feels nice. You won't have any problems navigating around any screen with this. But when it comes down to playing simulation games this pad is useless.

This is my first wireless game pad and will be my last. Playing a soccer game for example, every touch is vital. But with this, it cannot receive every push. Even when you have the gamepad right next to the wireless adaptor it won't be able to receive every signal.

It's not too bad, but it has denied me a few classic goals which can be very fustrating. As a recommendation, don't buy a wireless gamepad for a few years until they are flawless. It will let you down.

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Saitek Cyborg Command Unit Review

I purchased Cyborg Command Unit to replace my aged Nostromo N52 for my new-built computer back in May 2008. I found that this device was superior to N52 with more soft buttons, mini joystick instead of old-time D-pad, and good performance. I used it on FPS PC games such as Oblivion, Star Wars Battlefront II, Orange Box, and GTAIV for many times. However, profile software is not friendly as N52's. It required fairly learning curve to create profiles. Unlike N52 software, I have to launch the profile manually before start game. So I used third-party gaming profile software instead for better features.

Only reasons I gave this device two stars are that device started to malfunction after 8-10 months of gaming. I been emailed tech support for days, asking for a replacement as Saitek's 1-year warranty said, yet I got no response from them after I sent last email. I was so angry with them for not sent me a replacement. Same to official forum, I registered for help but not able to log in without administrator permit and got my account deleted twice!

I never purchasing other device from Saitek again after troubles I was through with.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows Review

I bought a Rumblepad 2 first but I sent it back after I found out it wasn't compatible with allot of new games. I like this controller better than the Rumblepad and it works great in crysis and mirror's edge but it doesn't have a program to customize the controls or force feedback(vibration).

pros: This Controller is very well made, compatible with most newer games, its vibration actually works on most of them, you can adjust the force feedback and controls if the game supports it, it works well with most games with out any adjustment, and it fills more ergonomic than the PlayStation style controller if you have medium to large hands.

cons: Its fairly expensive, you can only adjust the force feedback and controls if the game is made to do this and most games aren't.

You can download free home made software like Xpadder 5.3 or XBCD+ to make this controller more flexible. XBCD+ is still in the beta stage and I think it only supports the wired Xbox controller right now but it should support the wireless one also once it is finished.

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