Saitek GM2 Action Pad

Newest Review: ... fooling anyone. Gravis tried their hand with a poorly designed model that looked more like a Texas mechanical bull than a ... more

... joystick and a few others (Yes Mr Gates you had a go with the 'Statigic Commander') have made half hearted attempts at this sensitive area of electronic gaming which to me is more of an art than a science. Then along came the Saitek GM2 a perfectly ergonomic gamepad with an integrated mouse attached and USB interface to boot. Essentially this is a digital device (it can be programmed using the accompanying software) and the but...more

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Saitek GM2 Action Pad: Genetically Modified 2nd Generaton Gaming (1194 words)
by - written on 16/04/02 (Very useful, 613 readings)
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Now if some of you guys... and gals ( no room for sexism here) have ever read any of my reviews (which incidentally I enjoy writing more than ...Gee I just don't know) you will also know I won't mince my words about products I feel passionately about; and this product has aroused more passion in me that my ex-wife in her silk dress on our wedding night. (Almost true.) Now I must admit that I am a bit of a "Techie!" C'mon, you all know what I mean. I am not talking about the stereotypical buck toothed geek with braces and flood trousers, but a SEMI normal guy who would occasionally forgo an intimate evening in a year old relationship, for ... Read the complete review

Bugged brilliance (265 words)
by - written on 09/11/00 (Very useful, 197 readings)
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Great idea - a combination of pad to replace the keyboard, with a direct plug-in mouse, specifically intended for all those first-person shootem'-up gamers out there. But I've had problems. Think on: The "shift" button gives up to 40 or so programmable functions when used in association with the buttons, and wheels etc...but in a fast-paced FPS like Quake 3 or Unreal Tournament, that many functions is just not needed - too many things to think about (at least if you are playing anyone who is any good!). This is primarily a USB system - you can use PS2 connectivity but you won't have all the functions. The software includes pre-defined ... Read the complete review