Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 with Vibration Feedback (Black)
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Customer Review: Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
Summary: 3 Stars
This product is not worth the price they're selling it at. Two years ago, I found it on TigerDirect for only $30, and it wasn't even a sale. That said, this controller is not worth getting, even at that lower price, because the F510 is better in every way.
The Cordless Rumblepad 2 has some battery life issues, because it cannot be turned off manually. There is no power switch, so you will have to remove the batteries every time you quit playing with it. It requires 2 AA batteries at 1.5v or higher, but it seems to last about 4 hours on high capacity 1.2v rechargeables. My problem with the 1.2v batteries is the controller randomly stops responding for a split second, so I recommend using the voltage it asks for. Overall, I think you're better off using a wired controller.
The responsiveness of the controller is very good, but again, wired controllers can give faster response times. Also, the joysticks seem too snappy and cheap. Furthermore, the controller only has DirectInput support, so you can only play older games well with it. Newer games require XInput, instead, so there ya go, another reason to get the F510: it supports both.
The aesthetic design of the device is very poor. The buttons are all numbered, and the button numbers are different from my other controllers, making this one the odd man out, per se. Anyway, the visual appeal is lacking in every way except one: the color scheme. It is black.
Customer Review: The Best PC GamePad
Summary: 5 Stars
This gamepad provides a lot of features and is well worth installing the Profiler driver software that comes with it. You can start any game you have installed in your PC with the Profiler software and can set each game to use their own indiviual custom control settings.
One of the best features of the Profiler software is the ability to alter and rotate the Axis settings on both analog sticks of the gamepad. It is very useful for older games that have an Axis compatability problem with most modern controllers using the right analog stick (ex. Up is Left, Left is Down, Down is Right, and Right is Up).
The 8 way digital pad is very precise and the controls can be swapped with the left analog stick with the push of a button. There are 12 action buttons to use and program on the gamepad, 4 buttons on the right, 2 buttons on the middle, 4 shoulder buttons and 2 analog stick buttons. The 2 additional buttons in the middle are for Mode and Force Feedback. The force feedback is strong and can be adjusted.
Weight in the gamepad is balanced. Not too light and not too heavy.
Wireless play and long battery life is a plus running 2 AA batteries. It also comes with 2 AA batteries in the box. The battery compartment closes and locks in place tight. The reciever has a corded USB which is great for Desktop use.
This is a great PC gamepad and highly reccommended above all others.
Customer Review: Best gamepad around
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not generally a fan of wireless controller, for one simple reason. I don't need the wireless feature, and I'd prefer to not think about batteries. However, I was not about to pass up the $20 after rebates price on this pad.
This button arrangement of this pad perfectly fits Madden 2005, enhancing gameplay immensely over other pads that may require you to remember what button correspond to what in the manual. (Madden 2005 allows you to configure your gamepad, but the configuration does not work for all phases of the game, e.g., the snap, and the receivers may be labelled differently than set up in Madden 2005's button configuration utility.)
True, the gamepad lacks Force-Feedback in Madden 2005 - so does every other game controller. MADDEN 2005 PC DOES NOT SUPPORT FORCE-FEEDBACK FOR ANY GAMEPAD, PERIOD. That's EASport's fault, not Logitech's.
For the person with the calibration problems after replacing batteries, try unplugging the receiver unit from the USB port and plugging it back in.
If you want to play Madden 2005, and have no intention of playing games with Force-Feedback, but by the non-Forceback version of this gamepad, unless you get a deal. Similarly, unless you get a deal on this gamepad, or you really want or need wireless, get the wired version of this gamepad.
Customer Review: Excellent controller... with some limitations (e.g. Tiger Woods 2005)
Summary: 4 Stars
This controller is fantastic in almost every regard. Feel, weight, and similarity to console-type controllers are all excellent. One major point of interest with regards to "flaws" would be related to Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 - programming the controller to emulate the motion of a mouse is easy BUT the maximum sensitivity of the controller does not come close to that of the mouse. As a result, you cannot swing at full power no matter how good you are with the controller. Logitech actually has a game-specific help page for this very issue, with no promise of a future solution. Perhaps EA Games will have a software solution forthcoming? I only make this point because this controller and the TW2005 PC game are listed as "accessories" for each other on Amazon - they won't work together! Otherwise, this is a great controller! Here is the Logitech help page:
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=277&p_created=1085432907
The official response to this issue from the Logitech Wingman Team is:
"The PC version of this game is only supports mouse & keyboard input. Although you can use Profiler and use mouse emulation for a gamepad, the nature of how you need to move the mouse when you swing will not be handled correctly with the mouse emulation."
Customer Review: A GREAT cordless
Summary: 5 Stars
I got these about a month ago and have finally been able to sit down on the couch and play...I'm not a big video gamer but love to play old arcade games that run with "MAME" emulator...I had a difficult time loading both controls for 2 player games and contacted Logitech support..They basically told me there is no way of doing this...So after doing a little research I found a very small program out on the internet called "Xpadder". This program allows you to load up to 16 controls at the same time and map all the keys...Xpadder is not totally user friendly but after getting used to it, it's actually quite easy to use...
Pro's
cost isnt too bad..This is the cheapest I have been able to find them when they were actually in stock...Many sites listed them cheaper but none had them in stock...They don't feel cheap at all and just heavy enough to know your holding them and not get tired of it...They seem to be very well built with a sturdy feel and weight..I loaded them with just letting Windows find them without using the supplied driver disk...
Con's
Like I said the only one I can find is the trouble I had loading both controls for 2 player games but
"Xpadder" saved the day..