Thursday, September 29, 2011

PS3 Street Fighter IV Round 2 FightPad - Sagat

PS3 Street Fighter IV Round 2 FightPad - Sagat Review



PS3 Street Fighter IV Round 2 FightPad - Sagat Feature

  • Enlarged circular 8-way floating D-Pad
  • 6-button layout with additional multi-speed Turbo functionality
  • Rubber grips for improved handling
  • Licensed artwork featuring your favorite Street Fighte characters
  • 3-way switch enables D-Pad to also function as left or right analog stick
Armed with the PS3 ‘Street Fighter IV’ FightPad from Mad Catz, your foes will tremble in terror as you mercilessly drain their health bar with a flurry of effortlessly executed fireballs and fierce combos. Style and comfort reign supreme with an ergonomic 6-button layout featuring an enlarged circular 8-way floating D-Pad, multi-speed Turbo functionality and officially licensed artwork portraying your favorite characters. The FightPad truly puts the arcade right in your hand, making it the perfect weapon to bring your fighting skills and level of gaming enjoyment to new heights. Shoryuken!


Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Saitek PS40U Aviator Joystick for use with PC or PS3 Game Console

Saitek PS40U Aviator Joystick for use with PC or PS3 Game Console Review



Saitek PS40U Aviator Joystick for use with PC or PS3 Game Console Feature

  • 3 buttons, heavy duty trigger and POV analog stick
  • 2 buttons, Start and Select and D-pad
  • Dual mode switch - changes control layout to support different games
  • Large, flat base gives total stability
  • System Requirement: Playstation 3, Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions) and Windows 7
Get on your enemy's 'six', chalk up another kill and rule the skies with the Saitek Aviator -- the best way to play flight games on your Playstation 3 and PC. The Aviator gives you total accuracy and complete control, improving the way you play air combat games, heightening realism and enhancing gameplay. Features include: 3 buttons, heavy duty trigger and POV analog stick; 2 buttons, Start and Select and D-pad; Dual mode switch - changes control layout to support different games; Large, flat base gives total stability. System Requirement: Connectivity: USB 1.1/2.0; System Requirement: Playstation 3, Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista (all versions) and Windows 7. Works great with: IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey; Tom Clancy: HAWX; Blazing Angels; Blazing Angels 2


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

X-Plane v 9.0

X-Plane v 9.0 Review



X-Plane v 9.0 Feature

  • X-Plane 9 provides Ultra Realistic Flight Simulation
  • Subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, sporting aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic Concorde and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie
  • Design the plane you want to fly-from instrument panel to fuselage to weapons
  • Try your hand at flying the Space Shuttle - orbit mars or simply fly through outer space
  • Land at any of over 18,000 airports, as well as on aircraft carriers, helipads on building tops, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs
Subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, sporting aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic Concorde and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie. Design the plane you want to fly-from instrument panel to fuselage to weapons. Try your hand at flying the Space Shuttle - orbit mars or simply fly through outer space! Land at any of over 18,000 airports, as well as on aircraft carriers, helipads on building tops, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs. 40 aircraft spanning the aviation industry (and history), and several hundred more are freely downloadable from the internet. NEW cutting-edge graphic effects for v9 include water reflections, real shadows, and smooth fog. 7.9 out of 10! “X-Plane is a fantastic sandbox that makes a terrific counterpart to the much more rigid Flight Simulator series.” Gamespot.com. “X-Plane is the single most impressive flight sim I’ve ever seen.” MacGamer


Sunday, September 25, 2011

Saitek PS41 Aviator Joystick for use with PC or Xbox 360 Game Console

Saitek PS41 Aviator Joystick for use with PC or Xbox 360 Game Console Review



Saitek PS41 Aviator Joystick for use with PC or Xbox 360 Game Console Feature

  • Trigger and three buttons on head of stick
  • POV hat switch (d-pad)
  • 8 buttons on base of stick
  • Throttle lever
  • Works with Windows XP XP64 Vista or Xbox 360
Xbox 360-compatible version of the Aviator stick. System Requirements: Xbox 360. Produce Benefits and Features include Trigger and three buttons on head of stick,POV hat switch (d-pad), 8 buttons on base of stick, Throttle lever, Twist axis for rudder, Xbox guide button , Provides much more intuitive control method for flight games than a gamepad can offer.


Friday, September 23, 2011

Thrustmaster Elite Rudder Pedals

Thrustmaster Elite Rudder Pedals Review



Thrustmaster Elite Rudder Pedals Feature

  • Rudder pedals provide realistic fore and aft movement
  • Provides 4 inches of movement
  • Spring-loaded pivot action
  • Large, stable base won't slide or tip during use
  • For use with any PC with a game port
Many joysticks these days let players twist the stick to control rudder movements, but the feature just can't compare to a good set of dedicated rudder pedals. Dedicated pedals allow for more precise control due to their extreme range of travel (compared to the miniscule travel of a twist stick), and they make flying games much more realistic. The Thrustmaster Elite rudder pedals aren't the most versatile set we've ever used, but for the money you get a solidly built unit that literally adds an extra dimension of control to games that support pedals.

The pedals consist of a wide, stable base unit with large pedals mounted on either side. They move back and forth (like real airplane rudder controls) instead of up and down like a car's accelerator and gas pedals. The pedals have catches on the back for your heels, making it possible to move them by pushing backward instead of forward. They are also linked, so when one pedal is pushed forward the other is pushed back. This seemed awkward at first, but the fact that the pedal not being used goes back means your leg is always positioned perfectly to kick it forward quickly should the need arise.

Not that any force is required to move the pedals back to center. The unit is self-centering, and the cables used to provide resistance and snap the pedals to neutral are strong. In fact, they're almost too strong, as the unit tends to slide around a lot when placed on hard surfaces; the smooth rubber feet on the bottom of the base just don't hold well. If you don't have carpet, you'll need to find some method of securing the unit in one spot (we can only hope your solution is more elegant than ours, which involved driving nails into the floor).

The pedals move about four inches forward and the same distance aft, which doesn't seem like much, but in actual use is generous. Precise rudder control is possible and was immediately missed when we removed the pedals from our system. Games like Flight Simulator 2000 became much more involved and fun once we hooked up the pedals and disabled the default settings that link the rudder to the ailerons. Rudder controls are rarely used in jet simulators, so pedals are overkill if you like those types of games, but WWI and WWII flight-sim fans will be in heaven.

If you've ever installed a joystick you should have no trouble setting up this device. It plugs directly into the game port on your sound card (or a dedicated game port if you have one), and your joystick attaches to a pass-through cable that splits off from the main rudder-pedal cable. There's no power supply to worry about, and the pedals should work with any joystick as long as you follow the instructions for setting it up. You'll also have to make sure the pedals are enabled in each flight sim you play, but other than that, the setup is fairly straightforward.

Good as these pedals are for flight simulators, that's the strict limit of their usefulness (aside from providing a comfortable footrest). They can't be used for driving games, which is a shame. That, coupled with their tendency to slide, means they aren't for everyone, but if you have the right floor and play a lot of simulations featuring prop planes, the Thrustmaster Elite rudder pedals can be a lot of fun. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

  • Well constructed
  • Movement is more realistic than some competing designs

Cons:

  • Limited applications, can't be used for racing games
  • Rather stiff
  • Unit slides too much on hard surfaces
With superior technological know-how and excellent Research & Development facilities, Guillemot Corporation has become a preeminent worldwide player in the multimedia industry. Guillemot Corporation is a recognized pioneer in the gaming accessories business, where their efforts have earned them a strong following and support base. Guillemot Corporation develops, produces and distributes technology products that enhance leisure and inspire creativity.Elite Rudder Pedals feature ultra-realistic fore and aft movement, spring-loaded pivot action for accurate control and heavy ABS construction. Combine with your joystick and throttle and get the complete cockpit.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Saitek P2600 Rumble Pad PC Game Controller

Saitek P2600 Rumble Pad PC Game Controller Review



Saitek P2600 Rumble Pad PC Game Controller Feature

  • 4 quick-fire shoulder triggers
  • 8-way directional pad
  • 2 analog thumb sticks
  • FPS gaming button; instant configuration for first person games
  • Fully programmable
The Saitek P2600 Rumble Pad has high quality, varied rumble forces, so gamers feel closer to the action. You can instantly configure your pad's controls to the perfect set-up for first person shooter (FPS) games with a single button press. It features ergonomic controls with soft-touch handles that increase both grip and comfort in your hands. HIGH-QUALITY VARIED RUMBLE FORCES ALLOWS GAMER TO FEEL CLOSER TO THE ACTION 1-BUTTON INSTANT CONFIGURATION OF GAME PAD S CONTROLS FOR THE PERFECT SETUP OF FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER GAMES ERGONOMIC CONTROLS WITH SOFT-TOUCH HANDLES INCREASE GRIP & COMFORT ADVANCED PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY SAITEK SMART TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Saitek ST110 Dynamic Stick and Throttle - Joystick - 4 button(s)

Saitek ST110 Dynamic Stick and Throttle - Joystick - 4 button(s) Review



The ST110 Dynamic Stick & Throttle allows to personalize your stick's control with Saitek's Adjustable Spring Tension Mechanism. The Saitek styling provides striking looks with strong ergonomic grip. Feel smooth acceleration with integral lever throttle.


Monday, September 19, 2011

Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel

Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel Review



Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel Feature

  • Upgrade your flight simulation experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator X with the Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel Featuring a stunning 5" color LCD screen.
Upgrade your flight simulation experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator X with the Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panel. Featuring a stunning 3.5" color LCD screen, the Instrument Panel can display 6 of the main cockpit instrument panels from Microsoft's Flight Simulator X. Reacting and updating in real time with events from the game, the Instrument Panel brings an extra level of realism to your flight simulation setup. Choose between 6 different flight instruments at the touch of a button Altimeter Attitude Indicator Airspeed Indicator Compass Turn and Slip indicator Vertical Speed Ships with Software Development Kit (SDK) allowing programmers to create interactions with other flight simulations and applications Attaches securely to Saitek Pro Flight Yoke (sold separately) Purchase extra Instrument Panels for multiple instrument displays (single panel per purchase)


Sunday, September 18, 2011

Saitek Pro Flight Yoke Power Adapter (PZ44UX)

Saitek Pro Flight Yoke Power Adapter (PZ44UX) Review



Saitek Pro Flight Yoke Power Adapter (PZ44UX) Feature

  • AC Power Adapter for the Saitek PZ44 Pro Flight Yoke
  • Great for adding extra power to the yoke's usb hub
  • US - AC Adapter
The Saitek Pro Flight AC Adapter supplies power for the 3-port USB hub integrated into the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke. It provides power for high-energy USB devices, like the Cyborg 5.1 Headset. The Pro Flight Yoke System will function fine without it, however we wanted to offer customers the option of direct AC power. If you plan to add multiple Pro Flight products to your Pro Flight yoke such as: Pro Flight Radio Panel, Pro Flight TPM System, Pro Flight Instrument Panel (FIP), Pro Flight Multi Panel or the Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel (BIP) you may need this adapter to provide the extra power to the USB hub.


Saturday, September 17, 2011

Lock On: Modern Air Combat

Lock On: Modern Air Combat Review



Lock On: Modern Air Combat Feature

  • Choose from nine combat aricraft from the U.S. or Russia -- from the tank-killing A-10 Warthog to the masters of the sky, the F-15C Eagle
  • Intensely realistic flight campaigns and a fully-immersive combat environment provide you with unlimited hours of gameplay
  • Use the Dynamic Battle Generator to create your own combat scenarioes
  • Incredible sound effects and stunning 3D objects, plus a special training mode and unique background story, make you feel like a combat pilot
  • Multiplayer excitement for up to 32 players, via LAN or Internet connection
Feel the power of commanding a modern jet fighterProduct Information Fly a variety of combataircraft in the most graphically rich audio intense game environment evercreated for a combat flight simulator. Lock On: Modern Air Combat combines abroad scope of game play that includes engaging missions an immersive combatenvironment and in-your-face action. Choose from eight U.S. and Russian jetsthat range from the tank-killing A-10 Warthog and ground-pounding Su-25Frogfoot to air superiority fighters like the F-15C Eagle and Su-27 Flanker. Filled with intense campaigns realistic flight modeling and flexible gameoptions Lock On will provide unlimited game play action to both novice andveteran flight sim fans.  Includes 20 single missions and 4 campaigns eachwith its own background and story.Product Features Eight flyable aircraft two US and five Russian and one German (A-10A Warthog F-15C Eagle Su-27 Flanker B MiG-29 Fulcrum A MiG-29 Fulcrum C Su-25 Frogfoot Su-33 Flanker D and German MiG-29). The Black Sea region which includes the Crimean peninsula and the eastern Caucuses is the setting for the hypothetical present day air conflict. Stunning 3D objects and terrain create the best looking world ever created for a flight simulation. Everything from aircraft to tanks to buildings are recreated in unmatched detail. An incredibly detailed area with dynamic lighting effects featuring more than 180000 buildings 50000000 trees 21 cities 1700 towns and villages 500 bridges 18 airfields and 8 naval bases. Realistic sound effects and audio environment that includes communication with wingmen AWACS tankers and tower/approach controllers. A range of player missions including training quick start fast battle


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Falcon 4.0: Allied Force

Falcon 4.0: Allied Force Review



Falcon 4.0: Allied Force Feature

  • Pilot three different variants of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
  • Shoot a variety of air-to-air missiles like the AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder.
  • Simulate an entire war with the most advanced and truly dynamic campaign engine ever made for your PC.
  • Participate in cooperative or adversarial multi-player flight over a LAN or internet.
  • Bomb damage may or may not be repaired, depending on enemy resources and command.
The legend returns! Falcon 4.0: Allied Force is the most comprehensive and powerful combat flight simulator ever made for non-military use. It's just like sitting in the real cockpit. Features incredible attention to accuracy and simulation fidelity. Enhanced with new features and a new theater of operations covering the Balkans and Korean Peninsula.


Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Xbox 360 WWE All Stars Brawl Pad - The Rock and Triple H

Xbox 360 WWE All Stars Brawl Pad - The Rock and Triple H Review



Xbox 360 WWE All Stars Brawl Pad - The Rock and Triple H Feature

  • Enlarged circular 8-way floating D-Pad and Rubber grips for improved handling
  • 6-button layout with additional multi-speed Turbo functionality
  • Licensed artwork featuring your favorite WWE All STARS characters
  • 3-way switch enables D-Pad to also function as left or right analog stick
  • 9.8 Ft. (3m) Cable and integrated headset port for use with Xbox LIVE
The official WWE All STARS BrawlPad controller for the Xbox 360 was designed specifically for wrestling fans to put new levels of control and precision in the palms of their hands. Using an enlarged, circular 8-way floating D-Pad and a classic six-button layout, the WWE All STARS BrawlPad brings the wrestling experience right into your home. With separate turbo settings for each button and great ergonomics, prepare yourself for hours of competition.


Sunday, September 11, 2011

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller for Xbox 360 - Snow

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller for Xbox 360 - Snow Review



Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller for Xbox 360 - Snow Feature

  • Twin ?Combat? buttons for on-the-fly custom remapping
  • Ergonomic pistol grips
  • Immersive backlit analog stick modules
  • Vibration feedback technology / 9.8ft (3m) cable
  • Includes Bonus ?Combat? Case!
Infiltrate the world of state-of-the-art combat with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Combat Controller for Xbox 360. Equipped with unique, easily-accessible “Combat” buttons for on-the-fly custom remapping; seamlessly render your adversaries helpless as you flaunt your tactical skills with optimum control and accuracy. Featuring immersive backlit analog sticks, digital camouflage design and ergonomic firearm grips, the Combat Controller thrusts you upon the frontline of military gaming. With a 9.8ft cable to ensure lag-free gameplay, this is the weapon of choice for Modern Warfare.


Saturday, September 10, 2011

CH Products Throttle Quadrant USB (300-133)

CH Products Throttle Quadrant USB (300-133) Review



CH Products Throttle Quadrant USB (300-133) Feature

  • 6 Axis 24 Buttons 6 Physical Detents
  • Fully Programmable with CH Control Manager software (included)
  • Control Manager software enables 350 button positions
  • Compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP and all Windows-based games
  • Built with the same rugged construction you've come to rely on with CH Products
A true veteran of the PC gaming industry, CH Products has manufactured joysticks and game control devices -- with a particular emphasis on state-of-the-art flight control gear -- for a quarter decade. One of the latest products to emerge from the CH lab is the CH Throttle Quadrant USB, a highly specialized unit designed to appeal to serious flight simulation buffs who demand authentic, fingertip control of all of their airborne activities.

Bearing a striking physical resemblance to the control panel found in a real life aircraft and perfectly complementing navigational devices such as joysticks or flight yokes (for example, the CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB), the CH Throttle Quadrant USB effectively banishes the counterintuitive computer keyboard from the flying environment and allows hardcore pilots to quickly make in-flight adjustments via its straightforward 6-axis, 12-button setup. Completely user customizable with the enclosed CH Control Manager software and offering no less than a whopping 350 button positions if so configured, the system is ideal for precise control of multiple engines, flaps, fuel mixture, lights, and much, much more.

The CH Throttle Quadrant USB is built in the USA to the same durable specifications as other CH Products control devices and is compatible with all Windows-based games and most recent operating systems (including Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and MacOS 8.6 to 10.02). The unit carries a limited two-year warranty. CH Products Throttle Quadrant USB (300-133)


Friday, September 9, 2011

Wireless Gamepad

Wireless Gamepad Review



Wireless Gamepad Feature

  • MAD CATZ MADCATZ/SAITEK MOV588560/04/1 PS3 WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Mad Catz GamePad MOV588560041 Video Game Controllers


Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Saitek P220 Digital PC Game Pad

Saitek P220 Digital PC Game Pad Review



Saitek P220 Digital PC Game Pad Feature

  • It includes 6 Buttons
  • It is a 8-way D-Pad
  • 2 Shoulder Triggers
  • 4-Position Digital Throttle with LED indicators
  • Simple USB plug-&-play interface delivers instant gameplay
4 position digital throttle with LED indicators8-button game pad with D-pad 2 quick-fire shoulder triggers 6 responsive buttonsEasy installation and configuration


Tuesday, September 6, 2011

PS3 Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Premium Wireless Flight Stick

PS3 Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Premium Wireless Flight Stick Review



PS3 Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Premium Wireless Flight Stick Feature

  • Multiple length and angle adjustments to fully fit your hand / Increase handle length to fit your hand
  • Unique base design adapts to use on a desk or on your thigh when playing from the sofa
  • 8-way hat switch and button positions adjust for greater flexibility
  • Handle locks to base with secure screw collar, Adjustment tool stores securely in base compartment
  • Head tilts to further optimize button position
Elevate your game with Mad Catz' Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Wireless Flight Stick for PlayStation 3. Combining a cutting-edge design with unparalleled adjustability, the modifiable components-complete with an adjustment tool which nestles safely within the base-allow you to find the ideal configuration to suit your hand size. Comfortable, sleek, and highly adaptable to your style of gameplay, the F.L.Y. 9 is the ultimate weapon for aerial combat domination.