Customer Reviews

Saitek P880 Dual Analog PC Game Pad

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I stumbled across these game pads, while trying to find an inexpensive controller for a couple of systems I was building for my sister and brother. At first I didn't expect much, and figured this would get them started then they could upgrade to a more [costly] rumble pad later. I plugged it in and Windows XP picked it up and set it up. (DON'T LOAD THE DRIVERS DISK ON XP). So I popped in F1 2002 and it worked pretty well, then I went on and played Madden 2002, NASCAR Racing 3 and 4, and NHL 2002, and it was great. Turned to my system, which has a Logitech Rumble Pad and get this... was disappointed in the Logitech performance compared to the Saitek. Who would have figured, an [inexpensive] controller (price wise) would play better then a [costly] big boy. Well between you and me, I kept one of these for myself, and gave the Logitech to my sister's kids. Often you get what you pay for, but sometimes you get more then you expected!

Trust me with this game pad you are getting way more then you are paying for. Who says [more costly] = better?

I've been playing pc games for many years, as I'm sure most of you have, and I've run the gammut of game controllers. I happened to purchase the Saitek p880 on-line last year, and it has been the best pad I've ever used. Not only is the performance smooth, but the software doesn't take a genius to figure out... Also, being able to shift in games like Hitman where there are more than 10 buttons makes a big difference. Only one thing, though... if you are running Windows XP SP2, DO NOT INSTALL THE CD! Windows will recognize the pad and allow you to do basic configurations through the control panel, but if you need the advanced drivers and profiling, you should download them from saitek's website.

i had purchased a gravis controller to use for emulators on my laptop. it just didn't cut it. i read some reviews and did my research online and settled on this gamepad. it works perfectly, is comfortable to use and installed easily. i have no complaints. it works really well with my NES emulator. i am now able to enjoy playing ninendo games on my laptop. i would definitely recommend this product.

I have been looking for a gamepad like this. It feels like your playing a real console with this gamepad. I am a big PC gamer, and there are just some games that a gamepad works much better for, and a lot of people don't play PC games just because of the controllers on console systems. Well this controller brings a new world to PC gaming. I can now play titles that were great for consoles on my PC just like it's on a Playstation 2 or Gamecube. This controller feels wonderful, has PLENTY of buttons, very programmable (including making your own scripts on buttons), and 2 analog sticks. Me and a friend both got one and now we're playing Nintendo 64 games on his laptop and having a BLAST. This gamepad is THE BEST PC GAMEPAD EVER, and for only $20 why even think twice about it? Get it.. you won't be sorry.

I just purchased two Saitek p880 controllers and I am happy to say that they work great! Installation was quick and easy and best of all I had no problem configuring them to my emulators. In case you were wondering which emulators are compatible for this controller they are : PJ64 (N64), GENS (genesis), SNES9x (SNES), MAME32k (Arcade), Project Tempest v.95 (jaguar), Visual Boy Advance (GBA), and VirtuaNES (nintendo). One downside though, there is a warning on the USB cord attached to the controller explaining that the cord itself contains lead and could cause cancer and birth defects and even advises to wash hands after use. WEIRD!!!

I tried the Gravis Gamepad Pro and the Logitech Wingman Rumblepad, and both had very poor D-Pads (meaning you would press up, and it would go up and to the left, for example). I was very frustrated and was beginning to think that's just the way they made them until I tried this one. Works perfectly! The housing is much more solid and comfortable as well.

This is a GREAT (possible the best) PC game-pad. After reading lots of reviews i got me this pad to play "Price of Persia:Warrior Within "- after i was told that a game-pad would be much better for game play then using the keyboard.

I only can agree with all the positive reviews since i dont see any negative thing about this pad and gaming is *incredible* now :)

For $20 this is one of the purchases where you think "Why on earth didn't i buy this years ago ?"

HIGHLY recommended.

Stay away from the other junk, especially the logitech one !

I have had this controller for just about two years and have had no technical issues with it at all. I never installed any software for it, I simply plugged it in and it has worked flawlessly ever since. It may lack the frills of a more expensive controller, but I am very pleased with its toughness. Until there is a game pad for the PC that can accomplish this level of quality while including all the other bells and whistles, I'll stick with the durability feature instead.

I bought this controller because I just got MVP Baseball 2004. It needed one of 5 controllers so I picked this one. it is great. I also have the MS Sidewinder but you can't even compare the 2. It is the best controller I ever used!!!!

Oh, this thing is great. Bought it for those MAME games on my PC and it is just perfect, you can configure it for any game you want and the dual joysticks are absolutely needed for the Robotron 2084 sessions. Seems well built and it's a steal for the price.