Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro, mini USB PC gamepad, retractable cable.

by Genius

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OE07AA
• Item model number: Pandora Pro, mini
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

If you are into portable gaming using a notebook, youâ?TMll want this device right away. The new Genius portable gamepad,MaxFire Pandora Pro, is the first mini vibration PC gamepad in the world with a direction stick.

MaxFire Pandora Pro features eight action buttons including four side buttons and a Turbo function for auto repeat, is especially great for shooting and action games. This game pad measures 9.9 x 4.9 x 1.2 cm and weighs only 30 grams, so you can easily carry it with a notebook, tie it to a mobile phone or use it as a decoration and play games anytime you want. In addition, a retractable USB cable and slim carry box are included; and the slim box has slots so can carry your own memory cards as well.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly Efficient, December 25, 2007

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Justme8800 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro, mini USB PC gamepad, retractable cable. (Personal Computers)

This thing delivers in spades! It's nice and small, so you don't need to do much dancing to access all the buttons. The analog nub works just like the PSP's, and works alright for a D-Pad as well. I'm on a mac, so the included drivers weren't of much use, but it's an HID device so it works fine. Works with emulators, Cave Story, and other games. Comes in a really nice box, too.

Especially at this price, this is ideal for a notebook gamer.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great portable gamepad, December 15, 2007

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Dewaine James (Granbury, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro, mini USB PC gamepad, retractable cable. (Personal Computers)

I purchased an Asus Eee PC (love it) about a month ago and wanted a small gamepad to easily take with it. I play emulators (SNES, NES....etc) and using just the keyboard can be a pain. I did a bit of research, and ended up purchasing this one.

Pros: Size matters, and this one is perfect for mobile use. It folds in half, and with the detachable retractable cord it fits easy in a small bag with the laptop. But, if you have large hands, then this is not the pad for you. I am average and it is very workable. The build quality seems good, and they kept the weight down so its easy to hold. It comes with a case, but I do not use it. The buttons work well, but it will not replace my full size Logitech Dual for desktop use. As a bonus since the cable is a standard USB cable, I always have a way to plug a camera into the laptop on the go. Price is right, actually wish I had picked up two.

Cons: The little d-pad is very much like the analog stick on the PSP. It is a bit odd feeling and it is easy to push the wrong direction. I play mostly old RPG's so it is not an issue, but for fast action games I would say it would be a no go. The cord (standard USB connections) is a bit short, but you can use any standard USB cable. I wish it were not the "silver" color, black or white would be better for me.

If you are looking for a tiny, easy to carry gamepad, this is a good choice. If I lost it I would quickly buy another one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome little controller, January 28, 2011

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Christopher Evenson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro, mini USB PC gamepad, retractable cable. (Personal Computers)

I bought this controller cause I wanted something small that I could keep with my netbook in my bad in case I got bored travelling or in class. This controller does jsut that! the psp-type control stick is excellent for control, and all the buttons work well. the only thing i don't like is that i have huge hands and fingers so even though this is incredibly convenient, my hands don't fit it very well.

it does come in a nice padded case with a retractable usb cable, place for a memory card, software disk and users manual. great little controller