Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
by Microsoft
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Manufacturer: MicrosoftPlatform: Windows 98
Model: C32-00006
Product features:
- Includes 6 programmable buttons, 2 triggers, 8-way D-pad, and shift button
- Rotating right pod allows for great control of difficult moves such as strafing and circle strafing
- Left pod lets you control agile movements such as running, dodging, and sidestepping
- Includes 20 predefined schemes from popular games
- Uses USB technology for easy plug and play
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Customer Review: Obsolete GameController - don't buy it
Summary: 1 Stars
Having purchased a new VISTA PC, I thought I'd try the new game demo LOST PLANET. Remarkable graphics for a first person shooter game, so I tried this game controller to navigate. Ugh. It was designed for win98, and isn't supported by MS. No recent drivers, and you can't easily turn right/left, or look-shoot up or down. Modern games do lots more than this old junk can handle.
Description of Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
MS Sidewinder Dual Strike is a new 3D character game controller that melds the functions of both a gamepad and the keyboard/mouse. With Dual Strike's incredible perspective control functionality, gamers will experience easier, more successful game play in first person and action/adventure games.Dual Strike's innovative moveable Perspective Control greatly improves aiming and movement essential in first person and action/adventure games. This Control incorporates the functionality of the mouse traditionally used in first person and action/adventure games, making it easier and more enjoyable for many gamers.Six action buttons, two triggers, and one shift button allow gamers to customize up to sixteen programmable buttons that deliver the greatest level of control and customization. These buttons incorporate the keyboard element of control traditionally used in first person and action/adventure games.It might look funny, but the competition will stop laughing when they see your scores. Microsoft's Sidewinder DualStrike game controller is asymmetrical and somewhat awkward to use at first, but once you get the hang of it (it won't take long for seasoned game players), you'll never go back to joysticks.
The two handholds are joined off center by a trackball-like knob that allows great flexibility of movement without risking a repetitive stress injury. All the buttons are easily reachable by thumb, and the triggers are equally available for easy use. There's an eight-way D-pad for aiming or secondary movement, which, while not exceptionally sensitive, is good enough for all but the pros.
A shift button doubles your options--almost. It's close enough to the X and Y buttons that you may find it difficult to shift them unless you were born with an extra thumb. The software lets you program a wealth of options to perfect your game or just change any irritating presets, and the interface for working with them is pretty smooth.
It's great to see game-controller designers breaking out of the traditional joystick/mouse modes and experimenting with new designs. And even if the new ones look and feel weird at first, it's worth it to gamers in the long run. The freedom offered by the trackball-style motion control is enough to finally get serious shooter and adventure gamers away from their keyboards. --Rob Lightner
Pros:
- Easy USB installation
- Comfortable
- Ergonomic design
Cons:
- Awkward at first
The Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike's rotating right-hand perspective control enhances precision mouse movements such looking, aiming, and firing. The left hand controls agility movements for running, dodging, and sidestepping. SideWinder Dual Strike allows for easy and natural control of character movements to enhance play in first-person shooter and action/adventure games. This game pad frees gamers from their desktops, allowing for comfortable, extended gameplay sessions. The Dual Strike combines mouse/keyboard and joystick-style control, making it the perfect device for a wide variety of games.
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