Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB (G48031)

by Gravis

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000052WM2
• Item model number: G48031F
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #9 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > Mac Game Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
  • #57 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 28, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring a vibrating, "Rumble Feedback", which reacts with on-screen hits, turns and impacts, the Eliminator AfterShock also provides two independent analog controls for precise movements within the games themselves. It boasts an ergonomic format for extra-easy reach of all buttons and flippers, including a digital 8-way directional pad. The AfterShock provides easy, plug-and-play USB installation, so you can spend time blowing up stuff and not going through software wizards. For PC users, system requirements include a PC , Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, USB support, Direct-X 8.0 or higher, and a hard drive with 15MB available, and Xperience software. Mac users will need a Macintosh computer running OS X or higher, and Xperience software. The manufacturer notes that "A force feedback device will operate as a non-force feedback device." The AfterShock comes with a 3-Year warranty and free technical support.

From the Manufacturer

With dual analog controls and Rumble Feedback, Eliminator AfterShock gives you two independent analog controls that let you turn side-to-side as you run or hit the accelerator as you steer -- while you experience every hit, explosion, and collision right in your hands. You'll feel the difference.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good pad, could use better software., December 3, 2003

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"boogada3" (Bloomsburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB (G48031) (Personal Computers)

I've had this pad for about 2 weeks now. I ignored the bad reviews below because I've used gravis products before. The manual for this is somewhat lacking, which I think is the reason for the bad reviews. The pad didn't ship with windows xp software, so I had to download it from the gravis website...which made me a bit aprehensive. But after downloading the new software (the pad WILL NOT work without it) it's working just fine. The program can be a little confusing at first, but it's actually pretty simple.

The pad itself is top notch, the software should be of the same calibre.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is a VERY good pad!, February 13, 2001

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"scycs" (Westfield, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB (G48031) (Personal Computers)

I cannot really understand why one of the previous reviewers had those problems. With the Gamepad comes an installation program (Version 4.3a) and after installing you have a whole bunch of options to choose from to setup your controller. Once you figured out how to set it up right (very good manual), the controller works flawlessly in all my games without any problems. Both analog and digital controls are usable. The buttons are good to reach and the handling is better than every other controller i had before. I changed from a MS Sidewinder Pro Gamepad to this one because my thumbs hurt after only a couple of minutes playing with the MS Product. This is much better. Very ergonomic! I cannot give 5 stars though, because the "Aftershock" feature is not impressive, but i really couldn't care less about this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Gamepad!!, September 29, 2001

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"misbah" (Chantilly, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB (G48031) (Personal Computers)

There are only two things I would have to complain about in this pad. One would be that the two "percision" buttons always get in the way when i'm using the joystick(s). I accidently hit the percision button, and my controls go dull, and I have to hit it again to regain full control. The second complaint I have, is that the rumble software doesn't work with Windows 2000. I hope it works with WinXP.

Other than those two issues, I have no other problems with it. The cord is long enough, there aren't too many buttons to confuse a person while playing a game, and the 4 buttons on the top (for the index fingers) are sized so that they can be distinguished from each other only by touch.