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(More customer reviews)I bought the Saitek P220 game pad because I needed a cheap USB controller to play classic arcade games on my laptop. For the most part, it's a decent controller. It features a total of 8 buttons (six on the front and two on the the top) so it's versatile enough for simple jump-and-shoot games as well as complex fighting games.
A unique, but unusable, feature is the center throttle button. There are four settings that can be selected by pressing it either up or down. Also, you can go for a more precise control by holding it and slowly increasing/decreasing the speed. I'm guessing it was made to give the user better control with acceleration in racing games, but it will take some time to get used to it. Your better off buying some pedals and a steering wheel.
This 8-way directional button is not as precise as it should be but this is a problem with every game pad (made specifically for PC's) that I have seen. The build quality needs some work because some buttons are looser or stick up higher than others. However, since this is the cheapest controller I could find, that was expected.
All in all, this is a good cheap controller. Setup was a snap with Windows XP, it really is plug-and-play. I've had it for almost a month and it's still working. If you're looking for a cheap controller this is the one for you. If you're looking for a hard-core controller, look elsewhere. For $, what do you expect?
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4 position digital throttle with LED indicators8-button game pad with D-pad 2 quick-fire shoulder triggers 6 responsive buttonsEasy installation and configuration
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