X-GAMING INC XGaming Solo

Rating:
Summary: "The Pros & Cons of X-Arcade Controller" -by LatinMessiah
Review: PROS:

1) Looks and feels just like the arcade! It incorporates all the same materials used in real arcade machines, i.e.: the black plastic trim, the semi-rough textured overlay, the comfy fighting game style joystick, the heavy-duty buttons engineered to take abuse, and even the same type of wood as used in real arcades!

2) Reasonably priced. It's the cheapest arcade style controller out there...without compromising authenticity/arcade feel!

3) No drivers needed....plug and play! That's it! Super easy.


CONS:

1) Joystick and buttons are a bit too noisy, maybe due to the fact that it's brand new. The casing for this controller is hollow for the most part, and is made out of dense wood, which acts as sounding board, causing it to amplify the sound of clicking buttons. It doens't bother me much, but the people around me think otherwise.

2) Doesn't come with the USB adapter. Must purchase seperately for another $40 from X-Gaming ($30 for the adapter, $7 for shipping & handling, and $3 for CA sales tax). This adapter is completely optional, but it beats having to use the supplied serial port cables, which can get kinda messy around your desk since you have to "daisy chain" your keyboard to the X-Arcade controller for it to work.

3) Buttons only come in black. Well, it's not really a con. Personally, I would like to have my "punch" buttons seperated from my "kick" buttons with the use of nice, brightly colored buttons, but I guess I can manage.


In conclusion, I highly recommend the X-Arcade Solo Controller. I did all my homework when choosing the perfect arcade-style controller for my PC/MAME setup and this was the obvious choice. Great value; great price.

I'm a picky shopper and often return things back to the store if they don't meet my expectations. So take it from me...this one's a keeper!