Saitek PZ31A Pro Gamer Command | 
 enlarge | Brand: Saitek
Category: CE
List Price: $35.99
Buy New: $31.14
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Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 4120
Platform: Windows Xp
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: PZ31A
Model: PZ31A
UPC: 021165104440
EAN: 0211651044408
ASIN: B000BU0F5Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Instantly switch between 3 modes for First Person Shooter, Strategy and Role-Playing games | | • | Backlit ergonomic keypad with laser-etched keys for total visibility in any lighting environment | | • | Adjustable thumb control area with 2-way tilt mechanism, slides forwards and backwards |
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Product Description
Pro Gamer Command Pad combines the controls essential to First Person Shooter and Strategy games in one unit making them fast and easy to reach in the heat of battle.PRODUCT FEATURES:Backlit device for First Person Shooter (FPS) and Real Time Strategy (RTS) gaming;Ergonomic keypad with laser etched keys so characters are visible in any lighting environment; ideal for late night gaming session and LAN parties;4-way analog hat switch;20 buttons including space, shift function and 3 mode states for up to 144 programmable commands;Adjustable thumb control area has 2-way tilt mechanism, slides forwards and backwards, pivots up and down.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
Almost perfect October 25, 2008
Crudux Cruo
I had a Belkin n52te in my hands for a few days but never opened it after
reading reviews that the Saitek had more buttons and was less expensive.
I am glad I took the Belkin back. The Saitek almost instantly improved my
gaming as soon as I used it. I play FPS but I'm sure it would work well for other games as well. The only thing keeping it from getting a 5 star (and it may not even be the peripherals fault) is that sometimes I find myself stuck going in one direction until I press the opposite direction button i.e. the button doesn't stick, I just keep going even though I'm not pressing a button. Also, those not used to key mapping software may get confused. I found it easy.
 Oh Yeah October 13, 2008
M. Daniels (CA)
this is an amazing piece of equipment especially for the price. it offers comfort and control that a keyboard simply cannot compete with. the thumb stick allows you to relax and sit back, your fingers are totally free to press any of the fully programmable buttons due to the great design. the thumb stick also is adjustable for different hand sizes. the backlight (red, yellow, and green) is a plus especially for those late night deathmatches and raids, it is definalty bright enough and looks great in any lighting. the multiple profiles allow for customization for each game genre (FPS, RTS, RPG, etc...) my only complaint is there are only twenty buttons, this is far more than the belkin version but i still wish there were more. I would give this product a 4.6 of of 5.0 rating. I am very impressed with it and surprised that i was ever able to game without it. anyone looking to improve their PC gaming ability should look no further.
 Good pad, but ergonomic's a stretch October 2, 2008
Glen
I purchased this pad as an upgrade for my Nostromo N52 (which I still love to this day) because of the four additional buttons and the Shiftstate (two really great features). While this has helped greatly in many games, since I have more buttons at my disposal, my wrist has been telling me otherwise. I had my N52 for 4 years, without a wrist problem. All it took was 3 months for the bones in my palm to start jamming into my wrist (quite painful, trust me). So, a word of caution to anyone who has lax joints, stick with something more ergonomically-inclined, like the N52. The loss of buttons is a disappointment, but losing your wrist is a bigger one.
 Good but not good enough July 5, 2008
Trevor Christiansen (CA, United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am giving this controller 2 stars because I had too many issues with keys that would send their strokes multiple times. I used it for playing poker and at times I would press a key for one window, the controller would continue sending that key to other windows causing me to lose money. I promptly stopped using it and have the Wolf King command pad.
Good stuff. June 10, 2008
Nossy (Minnesota)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After using this, it's difficult to go back to use WASD. Moving your character around with one thumb beats using 3 fingers. The software does have a learning curve and it does takes getting used to moving with your thumb. Another sucky thing is that you have to load the profile every time you power up your computer. The buttons is a bit sticky, but not too bad. The build quality of this is not quite as good as the n52, but I like the joystiq better than the directional pad. It's also a great device to use with your laptop, if you don't want to wear out the keys on the lappy.
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