The Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power Gamepad, despite looking like a piece of early 90s tackmonger hardware, is actually one serious piece of kit. You are presented on initial impression with a mat black lump of plastic, covered in blue buttons with two control sticks - nothing too impressive and without further info. if you saw it in the shops, you'd no doubt pass it by for something which looks a little more professional.
Well you would be WRONG to do so!
The Firestorm Dual Power is a force feedback gamepad, which means that if you get a bump or a jolt in the game, you are going to get the same from the joypad - and its some jolt on this little beauty. In fact the motors are so strong that it comes with warnings on the packaging that prolonged play will 'hurt like hell' - and it does, believe me. Now, this may not sound like ...
Advantages: Excellent shape Disadvantages: No force feedback
1 Pov Hat
4 Axis
6 Shoulder buttons
4 Thumb buttons
2 Analogue stick buttons
Mode button to switch between the left analogue stick and the d-pad for the X-Y axis.
I bought this joypad to use with an N64 emulator, working on the theory that the more buttons the better. The N64 had 10 buttons, and this joypad has 12, so every function can be mapped. The layout is entirely wrong, but once you're used to it, its the only way to play. The layout is actually more suited for playstation games, and has clearly been based on the basic design.
The joypad has a rubberised exterior around the grip, making holding it a joy. The many shoulder buttons are fiddly to use at once, and are more likely to be there to allow the user to hold the joypad near the top, using the first two buttons, or down near the analogue sticks, using the last two ...
When we bought the Sony PS3 it came with this controller.
The controller itself is uses Wireless technology and does come with a charging cable which can be charged by the PS3. You can also buy a Cintroller Charging Station which you put the controllers on when not using and they will charge.
The controller has Dualshock which in Game play vibrates, it does this on fighting games when shot or shot at.
The controller is an offical Sony product which cost's around £35 but can be bought online for cheaper.
Personally I would always but Sony controllers as they are reliable and are guaranteed to work.
We have found this item a bonus as we have a 4 year old who loves running around and used to trip over the old wired controllers, now there is no wires to trip over!
I would recommend this controller to all gamers as this ...
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Thrustmaster has established itself as a recognized pioneer of PC and console accessories, where its efforts have earned it a strong following and support base. A leader in the racing wheel and high-end flight simulation accessory industry, Thrustmaster is world-renowned for its quality products and services and has grown to be one of the most innovative companies in the gaming industry. With the Firestorm Digital 3 gamepad your PC gameplay will feel like child's play - no problems, no worries - just good times. With its firestorm-like ergonomic shape it features an 8-way D-pad and 8 action buttons.
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