Playstation 2 and PC Alienware Gamepad

by Alienware

Product Features

• Digital 8-way D-pad with circular swivel base
• Powerful dual vibration motors
• Ergonomically-reactive shoulder buttons
• Mode Selection Switch - Analog/Digital
• Analog mode indicator light

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HEV7QA
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 14, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,636 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

The lighting technology made famous by Alienware's high-performance computer systems has now extended to the gamepad! Glowing lights react to the action in the game by radiating from the Alien head and rubberized grills. This premium wired controller features Dynamic Analong Sensitivity Control - shift gears in a snap! The built-in shift button allows you to individually shift from standard joystick sensitivity mode to precision joystick sensitivity mode on the fly. Interchangeable joystick saucer grips allow you to enjoy the right grip style for the right game! Select customize and replace the joystick tops so you can use your preferred grip style for specific game types and control schemes. Dually compatible with both PlayStation 2 and PC.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just great, August 13, 2008

By 

Allen M. (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playstation 2 and PC Alienware Gamepad Controller - Blue (Video Game)

I bought this to play Racing games on my PC (being i'm use to playing them on the PS1 not on a keyboard, yea last console I've had was a ps1!). It's a great controller, first gamepad i've ever purchased and probably the last for awhile because this thing feels solid. My windows XP detected it immediately and had me racing in seconds after some button binding. The controller also feels very comfortable to hold, whatever material they used on the back has a soft feel to it and the overall layout is perfect. All around a great pad, can't go wrong with this one, looks sharp as well!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars all depends on how it's used, December 15, 2007

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R. Caballero "Reaver" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playstation 2 and PC Alienware Gamepad Controller - Blue (Video Game)

I gave this controller a 4 out of 5 stars because I haven't had a problem with it, but then again I only use it for my ps2.

As far a using it for the ps2 system it works excellent and you probably wont find anything better. The control handle is a bit thicker than the normal ps2 controller and gives it a more steady feel in the hands. You may not really notice it much if at all but the feeling of it will feel much better than other ps2 controllers.

Another great feature on this controller is the option of switching the joystick tops, or grips from the standard round ps2 style to the concave type the microsoft did with there controllers. I prefer the concave style so my thumbs are sitting nice and steady of the joysticks instead of constantly adjusting them to the round tops but that is just me.

The D-pad on the alienware controller here is much better than standard ps2 controllers or even some other off brand company controller because instead of the d-pad being 4 individual buttons that can be irritating to use, if you were to use them, is just a single pad that tilts but contains the outlines of the original so its like the standard controller but not. This may not be a serious deal to most people but if you were playing old playstation games on your ps2 like I tend to do than this controller would work wonders for you.

I haven't done much of computer game playing with this controller but from what I did use this controller for I can tell you that it is much better at just being a ps2 controller than a pc controller. It can't just be plugged into the computer and be used and depending on the game it might not even work. The usb connector was pretty unstable and shook loose from the port a few times for me. I don't really know if it was just me or not but I didn't really have much luck with this on the pc but if your looking for a new ps2 controller than this would be a good way to go.

Now for all that your getting this is a pretty decent controller for just around $25 and it comes in 4 colors. I personally got the blue and I really didn't want it cause, not to say the blue it bad, the blue lights just irritate me but thats just me. Of my personally opinion the black or green ones would be nice for anyone but that is just me. Hope I was able to help some people here with this review.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this trash., August 19, 2007

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Michael A. Bratcher - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playstation 2 and PC Alienware Gamepad Controller - Black (Accessory)

I purchased a Dual Compatible gamepad, and have had nothing but problems. I purchased the gamepad based on Alienware's reputation, but clearly that was a mistake. First of all, for some reason whenever the control would rumble (force feedback), the lights on the pad would dim and windows stop recognizing it for a second. I suspect this is due to faulty circuitry, as the gamepad is hooked directly to a USB port that provides ample power. Windows would recognize it again after the rumbling stops, but I would have to restart whatever game I happen to be playing before I can use it in that game again. Games would not let me disable rumbling, likely a driver problem, so I had to open the gamepad and remove the rumble motors to solve the problem, which is unacceptable. Another problem is that the point where the detachable thumbpad connects to the stick is too bulky, and sometimes I'm unable to tilt the stick fully to the left or right, and ingame the character would stutter between walking and running. And now, to top it all off, for some reason when I push the right stick up or down, it registers in windows as me pushing the left stick right or left, despite the fact that I'm not touching the left stick, more evidence of faulty circuitry. Finally, on the right stick, left and right is set the the rZ axis, while up and down is set to the Z axis. This is the opposite of what most pads use, and is irritating in games that don't let me set it. At the very least, some software support for swapping these axises would be nice.

In short, this will be the last Alienware gamepad I ever purchase. Logitech offers a similiar gamepad for the same price, and while it lacks rumble and PS2 support, the reliability and robust profiling software (included for free no less!) make it well worth it compared to this piece of junk. I only wish I had saved the receipt.

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