Nyko 80610 AirFlo PC Game Controller
by NYKO Technologies
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Customer Review: Stunning!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this controller because I needed something to be able to play console-style games on the PC and frankly, this was the only choice in the store at the time. I'd looked over Belkin's, and it just seemed too cumbersome in my hands. I'd read that Thrustmaster's had weak sticks and a tendency to break.
I've been impressed with the Nyko Airflo ever since I took it out of the package. On any of my Windows XP Pro machines, I just plug in the controller and it works out of the box. No drivers, no configuration, no calibration mess. For Windows 98 users, you can download driver files to support it, but I haven't tried them.
I've been playing Silent Hill 2 and 3, Metal Gear Solid, and a handful of emulated games, and the controller has just naturally worked every time. The Airflo has fans in the handles that blow cool air directly onto your palms. A switch controls two different speeds for the fans, or you can turn them off. I didn't buy this for the fans, but having used them I'm really grateful for it - I'm surprised how well they cool your hands. I'd been concerned that my hands might block the intake, but it's tucked up under the middle, so no worries there. The rubber grips are pretty solid to hold, and although I don't intentionally bang the analog sticks, I have accidentally knocked them around and been surprised they didn't snap right off, but instead kept working.
I've got relatively large hands, so this controller is about the right size for me, and I recommend it to anyone looking to get the "Playstation feel" to their gaming.
One thing to note: some of the older (or just lamer) games I've seen don't support the Nyko. For instance, Sonic Adventure DX for the PC says it'll only work with an analog stick. It's a poorly-built game, and no matter how I fiddle with it, it won't even see the analog sticks on the Nyko. Ditto for games like South Park Rally and Sonic R.
Customer Review: Very pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me just say this controller is an excellent choice for anyone who wants gamepad. The airflow system is kind of neat, it does help keep my hands cool, but that's not why I bought it, I bought it because it got good reviews as a controller. The mapping software it comes with is fantastic. Super easy to use and does the job. A photo of you're controller pop's up and you click on the button you want to edit, then click on a corresponding key on you're keyboard or mouse. But even that is not necessary to use it; you can pretty much just plug it in and go. I have been using this gamepad for about 2 months now. It works very well for me, the only criticisms I can think of is the contoller does NOT feel cheap, but it doesn't feel as sturdy as my PS3 controllers. Also' a couple times when I fired up my game the analog stick wasn't calibrated correctly. But unplugging the gamepad, closing the game, plugging the game pad back in, then turning the game back on easily fixed that. I don't know if it is my game or the controller, (probably the game) but you must have the gamepad plugged in and ready to go before you turn the game on, or the game doesn't recognized that it is present. I am considering buying another one so my friends can game with me when they visit. :)Customer Review: Not an avid gamer, but I like it a lot
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't play a lot of games and almost none on the PC. Call me sentimental, I still pick up my Nintendo64 every now and then. At any rate, I bought the Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup game and loved it muchly, but my fingers got tired using the keyboard for it. So I went out and picked up this controller to use. It was a completely random choice (as I said, I'm not a gamer, so I didn't know what to look for) based more on price than anything else. I discovered that it was the best choice I could have made.
The controller works perfectly with the game and I was able to program all the buttons and analog sticks and everything. Made playing so much easier and better. I don't use the air flow thing so much because I don't have the sweaty hands problem, but I like that it has a bigger grippy area so it fills my hand more. I've been playing with it for several months now and it hasn't broken or gone wonky on me. Very sturdy, works as it should, and helped me win the World Cup :)
Customer Review: Best Game Controller ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the absolute best game controller that I have ever purchased. It is a steal for the price, and it works great. This controller has 13 buttons, most others have 8. Without the air flow, this works great, with the air flow it works even better. This controller works on any ME or up computer with a USB port, which most new computers have. Another great thing about this is it has 2 analog sticks, not just one. This is good if you have a game where you have to move and aim. Another great thing-no batterys are needed! You just plug it into the computer and it works like a charm.Customer Review: Good Controller!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a really good controller with a good airflo feature! The only problem is that the black part on the back is a little bit uncomfortable. Other than that, good controller and shipped only one day late!