Features:
- Video gamepad controller
- Dual precision D-pad
- 6 action buttons, 2 triggers, 8-way D-pad, and a shift button
- Ergonomic design for hours of comfortable play
- 16 programmable functions
Description:
Anyone looking to bring a little console feel to their PC should check out the Microsoft SideWinder Gamepad Pro. This sturdily constructed silver boomerang of a gamepad can endure many hours of healthy abuse and still supply quick and responsive controls. One of the great things about the SideWinder series has always been the ergonomics of the joysticks, and the SideWinder Gamepad is no exception. The grip is comfortable, and the buttons and directional pad are all within thumb's reach. The USB interface makes setting up the gamepad a snap, and the SideWinder configuration software lets you set up your gamepad to operate differently for each game installed on your system with the SideWinder game profiles. The SideWinder Gamepad Pro also includes a shift button, which allows you to program twice the amount of functions per button. About the only thing we didn't like about it was its D-pad design. It felt a little too mushy, and had a lack of tactility to it. It also had a tendency to wiggle around, causing our fingers to slip a bit. Other than that, we thought the SideWinder Gamepad was a winner, and a must-have for serious or casual gamers everywhere. --Dan Simpson Pros:
- Sturdy design
- Comfortable grip
- Excellent SideWinder configuration software
- USB port connector
Cons:
- Mushy, slippery directional pad
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