Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I bought this controller pair for a SPECIFIC reason: to play Soldier of Fortune competitively online. Player movement is enhanced due to the hat control used in conjunction with the mouse. My juke moves have caused a few opponents to accuse me of cheating, hee hee!
There are a lot of options controlled by the keyboard in this game, and nearly impossible to use thoroughly without taking your eyes off the screen (and almost certainly getting fragged). The programmable game pad solves this problem quite nicely, with a Shift key to double the button functions and macro capabilities as well. Oh, it fits your hand nicely, too. The wheeled mouse even has a 4-way POV thumb switch (in the heat of battle, I can't ever remember to use it though).
USB makes it a snap to connect (as the mouse connects to the gamepad itself, not your computer) and the gamepad has built-in storage for unused cord length. You can program (easily) to your heart's delight or use a large selection of pre-set profiles available on Saitek's webpage for your favorite games.
I can only get 4-way movement out of the "8-way" hat switch, or I'd rate it a five!! A nice value for TWO controllers, as the mouse will function ably with any software when connected, but still works side-by-side with an existing attached mouse, thus avoiding those annoying switch-outs.
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Product Description:
The GM2 Action Pad and Game Mouse is a totally innovative new games controller, designed especially for first-person Gamers. The GM2 gives you a real advantage in playing action and strategy games, allowing the user greater game control as well as providing smooth and effortless Web browsing. With its twin hat switches, scroll and rotary wheels and superbly comfortable, ergonomic styling, the GM2 is far more than any ordinary controller - and it will put you in total control!Fully programmable for advanced users Class leading engineering with improved glide, smoothness and responsiveness Superbly comfortable design sits perfectly in the hands, incorporating buttons designed exclusively for gameplay Achieves ultra fast report rates that make it ideal for first person and strategy games USB for quick and easy set-up For right-handed users Action Pad Features shift Button 4 Assignable buttons Hat Switch Fire Button (Assignable) Scroll Wheel Assignable Button Game Mouse Features Scroll Wheel & Button, 3 Assignable Buttons, Hat Switch System Requirements -Windows 98 / ME, Pentium class PC, 32MB of RAM, CD-ROM drive for installing the drivers
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