Compatible with every PC game using joystick, game pad, or keyboard control
100 percent digital control for precise and instantaneous response
Thumb-controlled directional pad with detachable joystick handle
Built-in connector allows full functionality for each pad in head-to-head play
Assign keyboard commands and cheat codes to 10 programmable action buttons
Rating: - Cheap, works with emulators. Good starting pad.
This is the common gamepad among emu-geeks. Its got the basics, 4 candy colored buttons, start and select (where they SHOULD be) and shoulder buttons, but it has two more... hmm, I'd map those to the Save State / Load State function in ZSNES (yes, I'm a cheater). The d-pad is odd though, its a little lumpy, not like the old "cross" from the Snes/Sega days and there's a screw-whole for some kinda stick add-on. That doesn't magically make it analog though. This is a fine pad for just ONE thing, but if you wanna do more than just NES or SNES emu's, get a Lik-Sang adapter and dig any standard or aftermarket PS1/PS2 pad outta the closet. Also download Joy2Key (its free) and you'll be able to map keys to buttons and mouse to analog stick. And yes, you CAN play PSX games on PC... IF your machine is fast enough. The adapter also supports the Rumble Motors in your Dual Shock pads.
Rating: - OK but you can do better than this...
This is an inexpensive, lightweight PS2-style programmable gamepad that would otherwise be a great value were it not for the extremely shoddy directional pad.
I own two of these gamepads for about 3 years (which shows its durable) and they have fared well for emulator games and games such as Madden and High Heat Baseball where precise directional control is not crucial. But the d-pad makes this almost unusable for 3D and racing games.
The d-pad is slotted to the diagonals which tends to push you diagonally when you want to go up, down, left, or right. This makes it difficult to go in a straight line which can kill you in certain games where accuracy and speed are important. Using the mini-joystick can help control a little better. The controller is kinda small so it may not fit well in big hands. Its instant and easy setup without any software makes it a true plug-n-play device.
For the $10-$15 price range you can't beat this, but do yourself a favor and spend another $5 to $10 more if you can for a better quality gamepad with ergonomic controls, trigger buttons, and force feedback.
Rating: - craptacular, and i mean that from the bottom of my heart
I bought this gamepad because it was inexpensive, and I guess I got what I paid for. The d-pad is lousy, like everyone says. I can't get it to calibrate correctly with my SNES emulator. It works, but not with the precision that Gaming Pros demand. Oh, and the chintzy little screw-on joystick broke within one hour of use. Sigh.
Rating: - Great quality, from a company I trust....
On my visit to the computer store, where I planned to buy one, I looked at others. Others had styling, cool technology, and the price was almost $20 more! I found the Gravis and bought it anyway. It has great quality from a company I trust. What more do you want in a gamepad? Many people say that the cords will bother you when playing but it doesn't. Actually, sometimes I feel like it is the wireless Logitech one that they were selling for $50.
I play NBA Live 2003 with it, and it works fine. The detachable joystick handle makes the directional pad feel like a joystick with the extra buttons. It has 10 action buttons and each one works fine. Usually, games will pick out about 2 gamepads or joysticks you can buy (popular, big brand names, found in almost every computer store), which my NBA Live did, but if it doesn't, it will probably work for any EA Sports game.
Pros-
Quality from a company that people trust Not to advanced Detachable joystick handle for directional pad
Cons-
Looks kinda boring For very fast play, this is not the gamepad to use Make sure you know the controls, or you are gonna lose the game
Have fun.. at least I hope you do. If you have Windows XP, you just attach the USB thing into the slot and it installs within the minute. Then go to your EaSports game (if you have one) and click on 'Options', Game Controllers and pick the Gamepad pro.
It is fun, if you know how to use it, and very effective. More effective than the joysticks and PS2.... so now you have your very own game console (computer with gamepad), just not a two player.
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