The Control Center Archive, 1999–2008
joy-stick.net started in 1998 as The Control Center, a one-person site reviewing joysticks, gamepads, wheels and the odd pair of plasma glasses. These 170 pages are kept as they were published: the hardware is long gone, the prices are from the year on the page and the links in the text are historical. The pages people still link to come first.
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The pages other sites still link to: the FAQ, controller basics, and the reviews that were quoted most.
- Controller Basics1999 · reference
In order to select the right controller you must know what you intend to use it for. You must also be able to understand some basic…
- Files and Drivers2000 · reference
All files are offered on a "as-is" basis.
- FAQ1999 · reference
This FAQ is a collection of questions, problems and solutions I have experienced myself, been asked or found in newsgroups. It is subject…
- PC Links1999 · links
Some of these links will take you directly to the manufacturers site- others will take you to a second page with detailed information on…
- CH Products USB Gamepad3 July 1999 · 4/5 sticks
"She comes in colors", Not the I-Mac commercial but in the same fashion, the new USB Gamepads from CH Products come in colors. The Gamepad…
- Gravis Eliminator Gamepad Pro27 December 2000 · 5/5 sticks
Gravis started producing gamepads many years ago. My first gamepad was the classic Gamepad from Gravis. It was a bone shaped controller…
- Logitech WingMan Gamepad Extreme18 November 2000 · 4/5 sticks
It started with the Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro, successful tilt control PC controllers. There had been attempts to implement tilt…
- Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power Gamepad11 February 2001 · 5/5 sticks
The design and function of the Sony Dual Shock controller has been copied to the PC numerous times now. Fans of the console controller had…
- Microsoft Freestyle Pro6 October 1998 · 4/5 sticks
Hummm, a controller that actually uses the body English I've been subjecting my controllers to since the days of Pong? The special feature…
- InterAct Hammerhead FX25 September 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Enter the first force-feedback gamepad- InterAct has been offering some truly innovative controllers in their line-up lately, with more on…
- Mad Catz Panther XL6 October 1998 · 5/5 sticks
I have to admit when I am skeptical of a product; I was skeptical of the Panther XL. How can a controller provide 3D control, be used as a…
- AVB Pegasus Force-Feedback Joystick21 November 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Affordability, plenty of features, quality and function are the key elements to a good controller. AVB has released a sub-$100…
- Microsoft Precision Pro18 May 1999 · 5/5 sticks
As I mentioned before, my favorite stick of all time was the Microsoft Sidewinder 3D. It was affordable and packed with features. It was…
- Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro19 November 1998 · 4/5 sticks
My first controller with more than two buttons was a Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro. Friends and family thought I was crazy spending $80 on a…
- Logitech WingMan Strike Force 3D25 November 2000 · 5/5 sticks
The Strike Force 3D is the third force feedback joystick from Logitech. First there was the WingMan Force followed by the Force 3D. The…
- Logitech WingMan Force26 August 1999 · 4/5 sticks
A few years ago force-feedback was a rare feature. Now the market has a handful of controllers offering this "realism" feature. Sticks…
- Saitek X4521 October 2001 · 5/5 sticks
The most common e-mail I have received of late is- "The price on the X45 Joystick and Throttle must be an error. You have $79.95 listed!".…
- Nintendo 3D12 May 1999 · 2/5 sticks
Nintendo licensed their name to the Laral Group (the 3D1's manufacturer) for this product and obviously rolled the cost of this purchase…
- Saitek GM2 Action Pad and Gaming Mouse16 April 2000 · 5/5 sticks
I've never gotten too excited over gaming mice. Only for a brief period in my gaming history did I use a mouse and keyboard for first…
- ACT Labs GS Gun System27 December 1999 · 4/5 sticks
When I made the transition from a console system to a PC over 10 years ago there were a few things I was forced to give up- the ability to…
- Zykon JoyRider 4 in 110 September 2000
The ZYKON JoyRider Pro 4-in-1 controller promises to be the controller to end all need for another. The JoyRider is a "transformer"…
- Spacetec SpaceOrb 36025 September 1998 · 5/5 sticks
The first comment I usually hear when someone sees "the Orb" for the first time is, "What the hell is that?". I’m here to tell you what…
- Sony PLMA35 Plasma Glasses5 May 2001 · 3/5 sticks
Everyone wants to game big! I want big sound with images on a big screen. I could easily spend a few thousand dollars on a 52" TV which I…
- CH Products Pro Pedals22 November 1998 · 4/5 sticks
I have always wanted to setup a flight control system. I was fortunate enough to find a set of used CH Pro Pedals for a spectacular price.…
- Racebase cockpit17 November 2002 · 5/5 sticks
My R6 MKIII arrived in a number of boxes over a few day period. I was eager to get it assembled once all of the packages arrived. The R6 I…
- Microsoft Sidewinder Strategic Commander28 February 2001 · 5/5 sticks
I am not a big RTS (real time strategy) fan. The time needed to learn the commands, establish a good base and plan the attack is usually…
- Radio Shack Gameport to USB Converter6 August 2000 · 3/5 sticks
Many USB controllers also offer gameport connections with the use of an adapter. Typically, these dual connection devices have a male 15…
- CH FlightSim Yoke USB LE13 June 1999 · 5/5 sticks
The CH FlighSim Yoke USB LE is the second release in a series of three flight yokes from CH Products. The previously released CH FlightSim…
- Microsoft Force-Feedback Wheel6 May 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Microsoft Sidewinder Force-Feedback Wheel
2002
- Belkin Products review2002
Revolutionary Action Stabilizer Bar (ASB) for more balanced play.
- Belkin Products review part 22002
Belkin, a hardware manufacturer once silent in the game controller world has recently released a number of hardcore game controllers to…
- Old News (May–Jun 2001)2002 · news
ST50 ACTION STICK/THROTTLE KEEPS THE GAME LIGHTNING QUICK
2001
- Great Planes RealFlight Deluxe R/C Sim8 July 2001 · 2/5 sticks
I have always been intrigued by aircraft. From civilian to military birds I enjoy watching them fly and seeing them up close whenever…
- FrontX13 May 2001 · 5/5 sticks
The only thing mass-production computer makers such as HP and Compaq offer that I am envious of are the front access ports. Because their…
- Saitek P8000 Command Pad6 April 2001 · 4/5 sticks
The original PC Dash from Saitek was a pretty cool addition to HOTAS setups of their day. It used a keyboard pass-through connection to…
- Gravis Eliminator Precision Pro16 March 2001 · 5/5 sticks
The Gravis Eliminator Precision Pro Joystick has a few unique features that make it stand out from the crowd of "precision" joysticks…
- Gravis Eliminator Aftershock Gamepad11 March 2001 · 4/5 sticks
Gravis Eliminator Aftershock Rumble Gamepad
- Playmate Keyboard Control Cover4 March 2001 · 5/5 sticks
Control Zone Interactive- Playmate Keyboard Control Cover
- Ferraro Designs The Claw25 February 2001 · 5/5 sticks
Up to 5 keystrokes assignable to each action
- Thrustmaster Top Gun Fox 2 Pro15 February 2001 · 4/5 sticks
Its an old intro but since its used so heavily in the flight newsgroups I'll go with it...
- Game Commander 29 February 2001 · 5/5 sticks
Game Commander was/is one of my all time favorite control devices. Talking to you computer with it actually listening (and obeying) is…
- Microsoft Sidewinder Gamer Voice20 January 2001 · 4/5 sticks
Game Commander was the first successful voice control device/software package to add a new level of control. The Game Commander offered…
- Microsoft Force-Feedback Pro 213 January 2001 · 4/5 sticks
Microsoft Sidewinder Force-Feedback Pro 2
- 2000 Award Winners2001 · article
The year 2000 has been an exciting year with many great- and not so great products and moments. The PC game controller world is no…
- 3D Controller Shoot-Out part 22001 · article
Microsoft Sidewinder Dual Strike (read the full review)
- 3D Controller Shoot-out part 32001 · article
Gravis Xterminator Dual Control Joystick (read the full review)
- AVB VMouse part 22001
The AVB VMouse can be used with a standard 3 button wheel mouse configuration. Since the mouse does not use a software driver for the…
- AVB VMouse part 32001 · 4/5 sticks
The AVB VMouse was tested in Windows 98, Windows ME and Linux. Both the USB and PS/2 connection were used. No performance difference was…
- Free advice to manufacturers2001 · article
Free advice is not always useful- then again advice from high paid consultants is often not much different. I have prepared the list below…
- Interview: Keith Adams2001 · article
Interview with Keith Adams- President - Miacomet, Inc.
- Logitech WingMan Force 3D part 32001 · 5/5 sticks
The Logitech WingMan Force 3D joystick is a solid performer. It sets up fairly easy and functions well. I put the Force 3D to task with a…
- Logitech WingMan Rumble Pad part 22001
The Logitech WingMan Rumble Pad ships with relatively little documentation. The only printed matter in the package is a warrantee card and…
- Logitech WingMan Rumble Pad part 32001 · 5/5 sticks
The Logitech WingMan Rumble Pad rocks. Its a very versatile gamepad that can serve as a controller for many game types. The layout and…
- Old News (Mar–Apr 2001)2001 · news
ACT LABS has announced that the RS Shifter now has support in EA Sport's Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed. This brings the total number…
- Old News (Nov–Dec 2000)2001 · news
The Best of 2000 as The Control Center sees it has been posted. I still have a few outstanding reviews but included the gear in the…
- Old News (Sep–Oct 2000)2001 · news
In console news- Dale Earnheart Jr. has endorsed the PSX and PS2 Blue Thunder Racing Wheel from InterAct. The wheel features programmable…
- Old News (to 2000)2001 · news
(If you haven't read it before- It's new to you!)
- Thrustmaster Freestyler Board part 22001
Going to surf city gonna have some fun! The FreeStyler board is a blast to use. Its one of those controllers that adds a whole new…
- ZYKON JoyRider Pro 4-in-1 part 32001 · 2/5 sticks
This is the most disappointing mode. I had hoped it would be the best and it let me down. Because it shares the same software…
2000
- InterAct GoPad16 December 2000 · 3/5 sticks
I eagerly awaited the release of the InterAct GoPad FX. I really can't explain why but the idea of a small rumble effect controller that…
- fUnc Surface 1030 Mouse Pad9 December 2000 · 5/5 sticks
$20 for a mouse pad?!? The fUnc sUrface1030 (yep, that's how its written) is probably the most you will ever spend on a mouse pad. Then…
- Saitek Cyborg Gold5 December 2000 · 5/5 sticks
Saitek has attempted to make a controller that they can truly call "Gold". The Cyborg Gold is a decked out version of the Cyborg 2000 with…
- Saitek P1500 Rumble Pad3 December 2000 · 5/5 sticks
It started with the InterAct HammerHead FX (or the PlayStation Rumble Pad if you count consoles)- force effect gamepads. I would not…
- Logitech WingMan Attack18 November 2000 · 4/5 sticks
The casual gamer needs an affordable controller to get through the levels of their favorite game. Logitech makes a huge variety of…
- CH FlightSim Yoke USB7 November 2000 · 5/5 sticks
The CH FlightSim Yoke USB is the final release in a series of three flight yokes from CH Products. The previously released CH FlightSim…
- Inland Pro Digital Force4 November 2000 · 5/5 sticks
The name given to this gamepad implies it has rumble type effects. If you buy one under this pretence you will be disappointed. When you…
- Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Digital 2 Racing Wheel4 November 2000 · 5/5 sticks
Last year The Control Center did a review of the first Thrustmaster product to be released after Guillemot took over Thrustmaster- The…
- Logic3 PC GTO Wheel21 October 2000 · 4/5 sticks
Setting up the GTO Wheel is a simple process. Before starting your system connect the wheel to the gameport. Start the system and insert…
- Logic3 Podium21 October 2000 · 4/5 sticks
The Podium from Logic3 is one of those "why didn't I think of it ideas". Actually I did think of it but didn't implement it too well. What…
- Logitech WingMan Rumble Pad21 October 2000
It started with the InterAct HammerHead FX (or the PlayStation Rumble Pad if you count consoles)- force effect gamepads. I would not…
- Batter Up14 October 2000
Like so many other classic controllers the Batter Up controller from Sports Sciences, Inc. really came into existence before its time. The…
- Thrustmaster Freestyler Board1 October 2000
Connecter to use standard PlayStation controllers in place of hand held unit
- AVB VMouse24 September 2000
I just finished a very opinionated column for PC Games and PC Action Magazines concerning the new force mice. I criticized the fact that…
- Logitech WingMan Force 3D12 August 2000
Logitech is trickling out the controllers it announced during E3 2000. The first to be released is the WingMan Force 3D Joystick. Soon to…
- AVB MagTurbo FF Wheel7 June 2000 · 5/5 sticks
One of the first companies to begin providing gear to The Control Center for a once over was AVB Technologies. Until I found them on a web…
- CH Products F16 CombatStick USB7 May 2000 · 5/5 sticks
With the advent of USB game controllers there are many "classic" joystick designs that have fallen by the wayside. Not so with the highly…
- AVB PSX Memory Cards6 April 2000
8 Meg card has led to display which bank is active
- The Slab1 April 2000 · 5/5 sticks
About a week ago I received a plain packaged box with no sender information, just a postmark from Paradise Ranch, Nevada. Upon opening the…
- CH Products USB Pro Pedals23 March 2000 · 4/5 sticks
When CH Products announced the new FlightSim Yokes that caught my attention their plan included 2 USB versions of the flight yoke. To add…
- Logic3 TopDrive GTO20 February 2000
Special analog accelerator and brake buttons (behind wheel)
- Logic3 TopDrive Roadster20 February 2000
Dynamic driving control with adjustable sensitivity
- Logic 3 TopDrive Reactor17 February 2000
100% compatibility with all Dual Shock games
- MIACOMET Pool Shark6 February 2000 · 5/5 sticks
A while back InterAct announced the shipment of the Real Feel Pool Shark. In fact, InterAct is the distributor and the design is from…
- Logic 3 PS Challenger22 January 2000
The PS Challenger from Logic 3 is an affordable alternative to the Sony Dual Shock controller. It weighs in at nearly half the price of…
- The MID (motorcycle input device)22 January 2000 · 5/5 sticks
MotoSim fans rejoice- your desire for a realistic, quality motorcycle controller have been answered. Not by the big manufactures (or even…
- Guillemot Ferrari Shock2 Racing Wheel15 January 2000
100% compatibility with all Dual Shock games
- Logic 3 PK7 Lightgun15 January 2000
Fully compatible with standard Konami & Namco "G-con45" software
- Logic 3 Dream Station9 January 2000
Neat and compact storage for the Sony PlayStation or Sega Dreamcast and controllers
- Playstation- Saitek Double Shock PX2500 review9 January 2000
Lockable analog axis improves control whenever X & Y need to be separately controlled
- Playstation- Saitek Tilt Double Shock PX30009 January 2000
Provides shock effects in any PlayStation™ game
- Saitek ST110 Dynamic PC Stick and Throttle8 January 2000 · 4/5 sticks
I addition to the adjustable tension the stick offers a throttle with a nice sized paddle wheel for control. The throttle was a bit tight…
- Saitek R100 Wheel6 January 2000 · 4/5 sticks
The R100 is a space saving, affordable racing wheel. The wheel doesn't have any of the frills of the more expensive wheels but that's the…
- 1999 Award Winners2000 · article
1999 Has been an exciting year with many great- and not so great products and moments. The PC game controller world is no exception. The…
- 3D Controller Shoot-Out2000 · article
The shoot-out includes the 4 controllers I consider contenders for competition. All rated very well in their individual reviews. Here we…
- 3D Controller Shoot-out part 42000 · article
Mad Catz Panther XL (read the full review here)
- 3D Controller Shoot-out part 52000 · article
Spacetec SpaceOrb 360 (read the full review here)
- 3D Controller Shoot-out part 62000 · article
Their was no clear winner in the shootout. I hate to say it but there was one clear looser. The SpaceOrb 360 just doesn't have enough…
- AVB Sonix System S-2000 Flat Panel Speakers2000
SONIX SYSTEM FLAT PANEL SPEAKERS S-2000
- CH USB Pro Pedals Compatability2000 · article
CH Products USB Pro Pedals Compatibility List
- Console Links2000 · links
Featuring cheats, reviews, news and Playstation links.
- Demon Gun2000
The Demon Destroyer Gun is a "classic" controller from the Doom era. For those of you not old enough to remember Doom- it was the first…
- E3 2000 News2000 · news
Press releases from Logitech were issued today detailing the gear I displayed in yesterdays news. The most impressive news from the bunch…
- ESRB Ratings2000 · article
The Entertainment Software Rating Board has established a game rating system that easily allows buyers to determine game content…
- full freedom2000 · article
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- Helpful Microsoft Controller Links2000 · links
Microsoft makes many fine controllers and has extensive online help sites. Effectively finding these sites is another issue. Because…
- How We Test2000 · reference
Since I began The Control Center in September of 1998 I have been using a written testing protocol for evaluations. I work as a Quality…
- Interview: Douglas Liberman, Guillemot North America2000 · article
Q. What brought you to work for Guillemot and what are some of your duties with them?
- Links: ACT Labs2000 · links
The ACT LABS team has a strong commitment to gaming with hardcore gaming experts at all levels of our organization. From their…
- Links: AVB2000 · links
Founded in 1973, AVB boasts a history of quality, long-lasting, high performance products. AVB's beginnings were as a manufacturer of…
- Links: Logic 32000 · links
SpectraVideo plc, formally known as Ash & Newman, was founded, in 1977. In 1983 it began distribution of Video Game and PC Controllers and…
- Links: Suncom2000 · links
Suncom Technologies Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Panint Electric Limited based out of Hong Kong, China. With 21 years of OEM…
- Logitech WingMan Force 3D part 22000
The Force 3D ships with a 6 language Quick Start Guide. The guide is brief but does a good job walking you through setup of the…
- News (2001–2004)2000 · news
Brace yourself- I have completed and posted the review of the Microsim Racebase R6 MKIII Race Cockpit.
- PlayStation controller modes2000 · article
The Sony PlayStation has a host of third party controllers that can be added to your system. Unfortunately, there are no good explanations…
- Zykon Joyrider 4-in-1 part 22000
Setting up the JoyRider Pro is not too difficult. There is some minor assembly involved but you should get accustom to it for the mode…
1999
- Logic3 SoundStation31 December 1999
Subwoofer with 2 Satellite speakers (magnetically shielded)
- Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Digital Racing Wheel23 December 1999 · 5/5 sticks
When it was announced earlier this year that Guillemot was buying Thrustmaster for 15 million dollars many critics thought the quality and…
- Logic 3 Sound Station PC17 December 1999
Subwoofer with 2 Satellite speakers (magnetically shielded)
- Logic 3 PC Hurricane Joystick5 December 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Logic 3, also know as SpectraVideo has been in the game controller and accessory business for many years but they only recently has…
- Logitech WingMan Formula Force2 December 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Logitech released the WingMan Formula Force Wheel a while back. It received rave reviews with only a few complaints. Users complained…
- Saitek Cyborg 200014 November 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Ever go shopping, see the perfect coat and try it on only to have it not fit? At least with apparel you have the chance of looking further…
- Saitek P120 Action Pad14 November 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Sometimes simplicity is the best solution. Many games appropriate for a gamepad control don't have complicated needs. The Saitek P120 is…
- Gravis Xterminator Dual Control Joystick5 November 1999 · 5/5 sticks
OK, the 3D designation on game controllers has been worn out. Its been applied to specialty controllers, joysticks and the like without…
- Guillemot Force-Feedback Joystick31 October 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Guillemot is a one of those companies that few heard of a few years back. Now they are everywhere. Their product line is backed by one of…
- InterAct V3 Racing Wheel20 October 1999 · 3/5 sticks
Trying to please everybody usually results in pleasing nobody. The V3 wheel tries to please the masses by offering a wheel that can be…
- 3D Revelator Glasses10 October 1999
Years ago I had a chance to strap on a 3D headset that supported head tracking and displayed Descent I in all of its 3D glory (320 X 200…
- Techmedia 3D Zone Master10 October 1999 · 2/5 sticks
If I rated controllers based upon effort the 3D ZoneMaster would receive a solid A+: Wireless control of 3 axis, a hat switch and…
- Microsoft Dual Strike24 September 1999 · 4/5 sticks
With the Dual Strike controller Microsoft makes their entry into the 3D game controller market... Sort of- the first 3D digital controller…
- Suncom F15 Talon10 September 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Compatibility, affordability and realism. Thats what we all want, right? The F15-E Talon offers all three in a sleek looking stick that…
- Suncom SFS Combo Crate30 August 1999 · 4/5 sticks
The Combo Crate from Suncom comes in a rustic, old fashion wooden crate. However, the contents are anything but old fashion. The Combo…
- Suncom SFS Flight Controller USB30 August 1999 · 4/5 sticks
The USB SFS Flight Controller is a replica of the stick found in the F-15 Eagle jet. It has the feel of the real thing and is quite a…
- Thrustmaster Nascar Super Sport28 July 1999 · 5/5 sticks
When you walk into your local computer store shopping for the ultimate controller there are often displays showing everything available.…
- USA Identity Yoke28 July 1999 · 2/5 sticks
By all means available, USA Identity could not be located. It is believed that the company no longer exist. During the search other…
- Hofmann SIMPED-vario Rudder Pedals21 July 1999 · 5/5 sticks
The age-old question has been answered- not the meaning of life, but "how can I use rudder pedals with my Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick?".…
- Sim Systems Controller Command Module18 July 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Sim Systems Controller Command Module (CCM)
- Thrustmaster Reflex 3D USB4 July 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Thrustmaster will soon debut a new line of game controllers- all USB. The line includes the Reflex 3D, the Reflex (similar to the 3D but…
- Game Commander26 June 1999 · 5/5 sticks
I've been talking (and shouting) in the general direction of my computer for years- "No, retreat!", "Get outta there!", "where the…
- ACT Labs RS Wheel25 June 1999 · 4/5 sticks
A few months back The CC received a Dynamic Duo consisting of an ACT Labs RS Wheel, a PDPI Lightning 4 Gameport and a PDPI Cartridge for…
- CyberStuff Cyberstik13 June 1999 · 2/5 sticks
CyberStuff is a small manufacturer specializing in cutting edge computer hardware. Sometimes being on the cutting edge means pushing ideas…
- InterAct ProPad 631 May 1999 · 3/5 sticks
InterAct offers two lines of PC game controllers. To quote InterAct- "Performance products meet the needs of consumers who are extremely…
- PDPI/ACT Labs Dynamic Duo18 May 1999 · 5/5 sticks
(ACT Labs RS Wheel, PDPI L4 Digital Gameport and PDPI L4 Cartridge)
- CH FlightSim Yoke PC6 May 1999 · 5/5 sticks
One of the many reasons I started The Control Center was the self-revelation that I wasn't normal- from a PC controller standpoint that…
- PDPI L4 Gameport5 May 1999 · 5/5 sticks
A Control Center visitor e-mailed me asking if I had heard of the L4 gameport. News of the L4 has been burning up the flight sim…
- Thomas Enterprises TSW Sport2 May 1999 · 5/5 sticks
I learned of Thomas Enterprises when a friend bought Grand Prix Legends and sent our gaming group a general e-mail about how spectacular…
- AVB TopShot Joystick23 April 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Every AVB controller I have tried has impressed me. The price, quality and support has been excellent. I must also admit that I may be…
- Thrustmaster Fusion Digital Gamepad14 April 1999 · 4/5 sticks
For years Thrustmaster has been associated with quality sticks, throttles, rudders and wheels. In recent times they have expanded their…
- Mad Catz Andretti Racing Wheel7 April 1999 · 5/5 sticks
"The Andretti Racing Wheel is, without doubt, THE most realistic racing wheel available for the PC. No other wheel even comes close!" -…
- Logic3 Phantom226 March 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Logic 3 has an extensive line of controllers that can be found the world over. Recently the product line has been expanded into North…
- Guillemot Jet Leader 3D USB21 March 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Guillemot is new to the PC game controller arena. Their sound and video line have a reputation in the industry as affordable, high-quality…
- FreeD Wireless Joystick20 March 1999 · 2/5 sticks
I love new, innovative technology. I had a mouse, floppy drive and joystick for my Commodore 64 in the early 80s before they were…
- Interact Force feedback Fx Wheel24 February 1999 · 4/5 sticks
$40 to put Force-Feedback in the palm of your hand? Can't be true, but it is with the InterAct Force Feedback Fx Racing Wheel. Using…
- Dexxa Gamepad6 February 1999 · 3/5 sticks
The Dexxa Game Pad is the most inexpensive controller featured on The Control Center. It doesn't have any special features or a creative…
- Gravis Xterminator6 February 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Does the Xterminator exterminate its competition? The PC gamepad market, originally opened up by Gravis, has remained fairly stagnate.…
- Logic3 USB Intruder6 February 1999 · 4/5 sticks
Logic3 products, popular in the European community, burst onto the shores of the Americas last year. They can be found on the shelves of…
- InterAct MakoPad Pro24 January 1999 · 4/5 sticks
InterAct puts out a wide variety of products both for the PC and console gaming rigs. They are listed as the 1 selling manufacturer of…
- AVB Force Feedback Wheel14 January 1999 · 5/5 sticks
I saw the AVB Force Feedback Wheel on their website and found it odd that instead of a typical, full-circle wheel they went with a "U"…
- AVB USB TopShot Joystick13 January 1999 · 5/5 sticks
Never heard of AVB? You should check them out! To be honest I had not heard of them until I came across their site by chance. It is…
- My System1999 · reference
Intel Celeron II 566MHZ Processor (O/Ced to 850)
- What the Pros Use1999 · article
All responses are listed in order of receipt.
1998
- JoyNet Gameport Hub24 December 1998 · 5/5 sticks
If your anything like me you have more than one controller. Maybe you even enjoy multiplayer games on a single system but don't have the…
- Logitech WingMan Warrior17 December 1998 · 3/5 sticks
This is the only controller to receive an endorsement from Jon Romero, co-creator of the classic game DOOM. That was in 1996. Since then…
- InterAct FlightForce Review30 November 1998 · 3/5 sticks
Looking for a tool to help you gaming experience? Something that will help you with the problem of finding the right key on the keyboard?…
- Thrustmaster Top Gun10 November 1998 · 4/5 sticks
A few years back Thrustmaster renamed some of their controllers. The FCS (Flight Control System) now bares the official, fully licensed…
- A/B Joystick Switch9 November 1998 · 3/5 sticks
Even before I amassed dozens of controllers I was a frustrated user; having to pull my computer case out from its cozy home to switch…
- Mad Catz Analog Wheel25 October 1998 · 3/5 sticks
I have had the Mad Catz Analog Wheel combo for about a year. A gaming group I belong to was into racing games like POD, Need For Speed II,…
- Generic Gamepad11 October 1998 · 2/5 sticks
Gravis started it all; or was it Nintendo? The game pad controller allows the user to control the X and Y axis's and 4 actions with the…
- InterAct UltraRacer PC11 October 1998 · 3/5 sticks
Like racing games but don't have the desk space for a wheel and pedal combo? The designers at InterAct had you in mind when they created…
- Logitech Cyberman 26 October 1998 · 2/5 sticks
I had great hopes for the CyberMan 2 because of the innovation associated with the original CyberMan. I just could not get the control…
- Microsoft Force-Feedback Pro1 October 1998 · 3/5 sticks
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL! The MS Sidewinder Force-Feedback Pro (MS FF Pro) is one of the first force feedback stick to hit the market (CH…
- Microsoft Sidewinder GamePad28 September 1998 · 4/5 sticks
The MS Sidewinder GamePad has been around for a while. It has managed to remain part of my controller arsenal because it is very friendly…