Logitech Precision Gamepad
by Logitech
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Customer Review: Cheap, solid, works well
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many others here, I use this gamepad for emulators. I am pleasantly surprised by the compatibility - it works with every emulator I've tried it with (MAME, SNES9x, Nester, Gens, VColeco, Stella). There are no drivers to install if you own Windows XP - detection is flawless.
The button action is good enough to accurately simulate the feel of, say, an SNES controller or a NES controller. The d-pad is just slightly inferior to those original controllers' pads, but only ever so (no one has truly gotten it right since the big N did in those days). The buttons have enough of a digital click to them, without going overboard. They strike a great balance between click and mushiness.
This gamepad is shaped comfortably, like a PS2 pad minus the dual analog sticks. While it is light, it is not flimsy - squeezing and twisting your hands on the plastic produces very little "give" on the thick plastic parts.
I also like the pad aesthetically. The dark blue plastic is handsome and the shape is pleasing to the eye. This might seem silly, but if you're going to look at the thing resting atop your PC for months or years, it's at least a minor factor.
If, as is currently the case, this pad is available for $10 with Super Saver Shipping, you should not hesitate. For $10 or under, this gamepad is a steal!
Customer Review: Good value gamepad
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this to play regular and emulated games and it works perfectly after you configure it.
Compatibility: I have used this on Win XP on a desktop and netbook and a MacBook Pro. No issues with compatibility - plug and play.
Sensitivity: Once I configured it for certain games (most worked right out of the box)- I didn't have any issues at all.
Game Compatibility: No games have had any problems recognizing the controller or being able to play the game with it.
Emulator Compatibility: Has worked with all emulators on both mac and pc. I have tried NES, SNES and N64 emulators on both MAC and PC.
Price: Uhm, no brainer there - you can't go wrong for something under 10 bucks.
Durability: I can't speak for its long term durability but its been working great for 2+ months. I will update on this later.
Aesthetics: Nice blue color.
Comfort: Controller is comfortable and feels natural. I have big hands and my wife has small - both us could use it easily.
I have no complaints with this gamepad and it works for all my various needs/requirements. I would buy this again- Highly recommend!
Customer Review: Make Sure To Check Your PC Game's Read Me
Summary: 5 Stars
The controller was cheap and worked perfectly, but beware this simple controller has too few buttons to satisfy certain games' mapping requirements.
LEGO Batman, for example, is a game that accepts a limited number of controls when the input device is a keyboard (according to the READ ME, a keyboard cannot access subtle movement features like "tiptoe"). Connect this particular gamepad and LEGO Batman recognizes it properly by name, yet frustratingly, demands 19 inputs/buttons be assigned in order to continue, which is impossible since the model has only 10 buttons and the D-pad. Again the READ ME suggests a "dual analog gamepad" for the best experience, but really, in the case of Logitech's basic controller you'll have zero experience using it with LEGO Batman. Yes I know if you're tenacious enough scouring the Interwebz you might have luck running a clever hack that can aid in mapping the controls, but these mostly seem to be game-specific and who knows what else you might get along with it.
My advice is to keep the money you were going to spend on this, toss in a little more, and get the best controller (hint: starts with an X and ends with a 360) you can afford.
Customer Review: Perfect for SNES Games
Summary: 5 Stars
This controller is more comfortable than even an SNES controller, so this is a perfect accessory for playing SNES games on your computer.
I bought this controller for my parents so they could play their favorite SNES video games on the computer. They're fans of simple, old-school video games and don't have any interest in newer, more advanced games. I wanted to make sure the controller I bought for them felt and played like the original SNES controller. My parents seem to be satisfied with the controller, and I hear that my dad likes to spend too much time playing Dr. Mario on the computer.
Before buying this controller, I had bought several Nyko Technologies Airflow controllers. the Nyko Airflow controllers have more buttons and are more customizable, but they don't feel as comfortable as the Logitech Precision Gamepad. If you want to play simple games that don't require that many buttons, I would recommend this controller. If you're into advanced PC games or Playstation/Nintendo 64 emulators, then you'll need a more advanced controller, such as the Nyko controllers. The buttons aren't as soft as the buttons on the Logitech controller, however.
Customer Review: Basic gamepad that does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
I have to admit that I went for this item because it was cheap and I generally regret paying top dollar for game controllers that break within months of being purchased. I've had this gamepad for a couple of months now and it's taken a fair amount of abuse, but best of all it still works!
Don't be deceived by its flimsy look and feel, it seems to be well made and stands up to aggressive use.
As you'd expect for a USB controller, you simply plug it into an available USB port and it is detected by the operating system automatically. It's ready to be used within seconds.
For those that require a gazillion buttons then this is not for you, it just has the four shoulder buttons (which I need), a directional pad with four buttons and two extra control buttons in the middle (for pausing games, starting games etc). There are no analog sticks or throttle controls.
I have given this product four stars simply because I wasn't blown away by it. It does feel a bit lightweight, like it's about to break, although that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Most of all, it does the job for which it was intended without any fuss, and no more and no less.