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Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
Conclusion
Well, admittedly, I am heavily biased against console games and console style controllers in general. I'm just more of a shoot-em up, mouse and keyboard combo kind of guy. But I can say with the resolution of a newly sobered PC game drunkard that I truly enjoyed using the Logitech Rumblepad 2. Although I found it just a touch small for my large hands, overall it was comfortable despite its slight weight problem, and the buttons had just the right amount of spring. Of course, if you are accustomed to the PS2 controller, this baby will pose no challenge for your thumb memory. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed by the force feedback option. Not so much in the hardware response, but in the lack of games that support the Iforce-2 feedback instruction set. I'm sure there are plenty of games that do support it; I just don't own many of them. And, I will say this: I used this very controller at CES 2005 in Las Vegas at Logitech's booth and played EA's NBA 2005 and it didn't even work with the force feedback...at Logitech's own booth! Of course it is possible that they had the feedback disabled in-game or it didn't support it either. But why would they demo the controller with that game? I mean if one of the primary features that this controller is relying upon is the force feedback, why wouldn't they show it off? In conclusion, I would whole-heartedly recommend this controller for games like Need for Speed Underground 2. Sports games such as Madden, NBA and NHL hockey will also be well suited to this controller. However, if you aren't really that enthused about the force feedback option and don't really care about wire clutter, I would suggest going with the cheaper, wired version that doesn't feature the force feedback. First person shooter fans will probably be less likely to use this controller. Then again, I'm sure there is a small contingent of people who prefer a game pad even in FPS games (probably the same ones who can manage to play FPS games with a joystick). And for those of you that can master the thumb technique, I salute you and say fear not, you shan't be disappointed. Pros Comfortable PS2-style controller for your PC Flawless wire-free connectivity Force feedback features Custom programming software included Performs well with sports and racing games Cons Force feedback is game-dependent Not the best choice for first person shooters Slightly heavy
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7 User Comments 1 - Posted by
J2T
on February 3, 2005 - 3:24 pm I've been eyeing one of these to replace my M$ Sidewinder, just gotta convince the wife. :D
2 - Posted by
Guest
on February 22, 2005 - 3:20 am The wired version has Feedback, too. I have bought it a few days ago at the german Amazon homepage (http://www.amazon.de) and fully agree with the review: The controller is absolutely accurate, well-manufactured and with the profiler easy to use. For sports games like the Fifa series (very famous soccer simulation in Europe) there exists no better gamepad. P.S.: The wired version is even a bit lighter in weight, than the cordless version because of the lack of batteries. 3 - Posted by
Guest
on September 4, 2007 - 3:30 pm I'm very please with the wired version I have, the only fault is more games should make use of it.
4 - Posted by
lechuckgl
on October 22, 2008 - 9:46 am Great hoystick, specially for PES games ! I am playing PES 2009 with this baby and it work incredibly GREAT. Drivers re not needed, Windows recognized it the moment I pluged the receptor. This is a must-have ! PS: of course I wouldt recomend ANY joystick for a FPS game....mouse+keybord still rule that world ! 5 - Posted by
Chad
on July 3, 2009 - 11:44 pm I've had this gamepad for 3 or 4 years. It's comfy, and works well. It's survived drops, spills from water to orange juice to 10 floavours of tea, and yet it still keeps going. The batteries last for months too. I'm not sure if these are still sold, but if you see one in the store or on Ebay, grab it. 6 - Posted by
Uvall
on January 19, 2010 - 1:32 pm I've had mine almost two years now(wireless version), and I also have to agree with this review. I actually prefer the weight of it compared to lighter gamepads though. I've owned a couple over the years, ancient apple joysticks back in the 80's all the way up till now(consoles included) and this controller seems to be built better than any. I's probably the most comfortable controller I've ever used, along with giving some of the best precision around. lechuckgl has it right though, mouse+keyboard is the only way to go for a FPS. For Sports and various other action games, this is definately a must have.
7 - Posted by
Uvall
on January 19, 2010 - 1:44 pm Also I'd like to say, the Force Feedback works great. Every game I've expected to have it work in, it's worked. So I'm assuming the I-force 2 feedback instruction he was refering to in the review is supported by everything now-a-days....
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