Saitek P3600 Cyborg Force Rumble Pad (PP26U)

by Saitek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TCB3XW
• Item model number: PP26U
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #29 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features

• New ‘Cyborg-module’ reversible d-pad and left analogue stick: Alter the stick and d-pad position to your preference
• FPS Button: Instantly configure your controller with a single button press.
• Precision button: Program any button on the controller to become the Precision button. With Precision mode enabled, aiming with the analogue sticks becomes even easier.
• High quality, varied rumble forces so the gamer feels closer to the action: Using Immersion patented rumble technology for maximum compatibility with supported games.
• Ergonomic controls for full comfort during extended gaming session: Designed so that no matter how big or small your hands may be, you should always be comfortable.
• Advanced programming provided by Saitek Smart Technology (SST) software: Stuck using your keyboard and mouse for certain games? Not anymore! The Saitek Smart Technology software gives you the freedom to program any part of the pad with any keyboard or mouse command. This alows you to use the pad in any game, even those that don’t support game controllers!

Specifications

• Reversible d-pad and left analogue stick
• FPS button
• Precision mode function
• 2 quick-fire shoulder buttons
• 2 analogue triggers
• 8-way d-pad
• 6 responsive buttons
• 2 analog joysticks
• Fully programmable

System Requirements
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions)

Product Description

The P3600 Cyborg Rumble Pad from Saitek comes with switchable mini-Joystick and D-Pad for optimum comfort for all types of play. Features two mini-joysticks, 8-way D-Pad, two analog triggers, four main buttons and two shoulder buttons. Immersion Rumble Force technology, First Person mode with precision aiming technology. Fully programmable with SST software included. USB, Windows 2000, XP, XP64 and Vista compatible.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best PC gamepad currently available, September 1, 2008

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D. Vu (Perris, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saitek P3600 Cyborg Force Rumble Pad (PP26U) (Personal Computers)

PC gamepads aren't in much demand as most games are played with the mouse and keyboard, but for the games that come from a console origin such as Devil May Cry 4, Madden, RPGs (like FF7 for Windows), platform games (like Mario Bros), racing games, flight shooters (like Star Fox), and others, you may feel more at home with a gamepad.

This game pad is almost an exact copy of the Xbox 360 controller. It's a bit wider, which is an improvement for my hands. The back and start buttons are designed a little different. The surfaces of the analog sticks are like the original Xbox controllers. The XYAB buttons aren't translucent. And it's wired - though the wire isn't very long (4-5 ft).

The reversible cyborg module works like a charm doesn't feel loose or cheap at all. The FPS mode is extremely fun to play with - I can use the gamepad as a mouse alone if I wanted to, though I would need tweak the sensitivity. I have it setup where I just activate a controller profile and it works exactly how I like it now. The drivers work like a charm. There are no deadzone issues either.


Things I don't like about it:
- The precision mode doesn't have a dedicated button. You must program it to one of your normal buttons to gain the feature and that button will be dedicated to precision mode alone.
- The wire is too short. It's 4-5 feet long - it severely limits cable routing options.
- D-pad is shaped awkwardly. The edge is raised too much for my liking and makes precision handling hard. The Playstation's controllers have the best D-pad in my opinion.
- The profiling software doesn't auto-activate profiles. It could've been easily made automated.

All in all, a very good gamepad for the price that is a very good alternative to the more popular controllers, such as the Xbox 360 controller for Windows. Both controllers blow away everything Logitech has to offer. Search "best PC gamepad" and see what results you get. Get the 360 controller if it fits you, or get this one if it doesn't. The extra features on this aren't very polished, but if you take time to tweak them, this may actually be a better choice if you don't mind the hassle.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pretty sweet, October 26, 2007

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Corby Nason - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saitek P3600 Cyborg Force Rumble Pad (PP26U) (Personal Computers)

This pad feels good in your hands. not like the standard logitech controllers where it's all small and cramped together. this one gives your hands some space while still being able to reach the buttons and joysticks comfortably. The cord is too short for my liking but i think thats the only bad thing I can say about it. The ability to switch the d-pad and analog stick is really usefull because certain games it's easier to play with the analog on top and some are better with it on the bottom. Plus my gf likes to keep the analog on top cause she got short stubby lil fingers and that makes it easier for her to play.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost ,but not quite., October 13, 2011

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carloas27 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Saitek P3600 Cyborg Force Rumble Pad (PP26U) (Personal Computers)

Well, I purchased the cyborg rumblepad last month. shipping wasn't blazing fastm but it got here. I love this controller for my games, as others have stated it does not work out of the box, BUT it does work with "x360ce 2.0.2.156" astonishingly well (please use the compatibilty lists on google for setup with games). It's not difficult but you will need some know-how about file structures and how they work within your windows operating system. rumble on the device works with all games I have tried it with, even older ones (scarface even), it's not easy to setup but I have big hands and it fits way better than the xbox360 controller so it was worth it, feels better also. great job saitek. also note that they do have profiles on there site for games that were designed without gamepads in mind and you can also program it to work within windows itself "like xpadder or similar". best thing about this gamepad is no axis issues l.o.l., guys in the know , know what i mean. so buy this gamepad rumble alone is better than the logitech 710 (my previous gamepad). I docked 2 stars on features for false advertising though x360ce made that a memory, I still had to do it, they should give credit to those developers "even though its open source" and one star for functionality for not making it wireless with a detachable usb cable. but make no mistake this is the highest quality feeling gamepad I have ever owned (and there have been many).