Saitek P3600 Cyborg Force Rumble Pad (PP26U)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TCB3XW
• Item model number: PP26U
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  #17 in	Video Games > PC Games > Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
  #25 in	Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Game Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 23, 2007

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

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	D. Vu (Winter Park, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for the PS3!, November 2, 2008

By	OUT FOX EM (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

With all these big shooters arriving on the PS3 (SOCOM, Resistance 2, Killzone 2), I've been asking around for months now if anyone knows of any 360-clone controllers that work on the PS3. Well, here it is.

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5.0 out of 5 stars best controler I have ever had., April 22, 2009

By	W. Taylor - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are looking for a very good fair priced controler look no further. My previous controler was a logitech dual action. Needless to say this one is a whole lot better. I have only had this controler for a few months now, but I have used it every day. The d-pad is excellent for all type of fighting games. I can get moves off for games like street fighter every time. Unlike with dual action. Another huge advantage is the ability to change the posistion of the small stick and the d-pad. I also like the software that comes with the controler. It allows you to do just about anything you need to change on the controler to play first person shooters and like. I almost did not get this controler. It looked like it was to big to fit in my small hands, but I decided to get it anyway. It fits perfectly it feels really good in the hands.

Cons only one the area where your palms rest is made of a smooth slick plastic aloy. When I am playing for a while, my hands sweat making it difficult to hold onto.