Introduction
A racer is nothing without his/her car, a mason nothing without his/her tools and no differently is a gamer nothing without his/her equipment. The proper gaming hardware can mean the difference between almost getting the kill, and getting the kill. The criteria for equipment ranges for person to person, but looks, ergonomics, design, and function are some of the major aspects that are looked for.
Saitek has been around since 1979, longer than I've been around. They've been in the gaming market since 1993, and have become a major player in that market. They have made a name for themselves with gaming controllers, and other input peripherals. Ask any gamer who the the top manufacturers are for joysticks and gamepads, and you are bound to hear the name Saitek. Heck, I've been using Saitek myself for quite sometime. I've had 3 Saitek joysticks so far, and I have been an extremely satisfied customer.
Saitek has just recently introduced a new controller, known as the P2600 Rumble Gamepad. Initially shown at E3 2005, this game pad features force feedback action, rubberized grips, and an ergonomic design. Let's find out if this gamepad is up to standard.
Specifications
- High quality, varied rumble forces so the gamer feels closer to the action
- Instantly configure your pad’s controls to the perfect set-up for First Person Shooter games with a single button press
- Advanced programming provided by Saitek Smart Technology (SST) software
- 4 quick-fire shoulder triggers
- 8-way D-pad
- 6 responsive thumb buttons
- 2 analog joysticks
- Ergonomic controls with soft touch handles increase grip and comfort
