Saitek P3000 Wireless PC Game Pad & Docking Station
by Saitek
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Customer Review: Battery issue
Summary: 3 Stars
The gamepad itself is a well engineered product. It fits the hand well, has many buttons and the joysticks are also a nice touch. My problem as with other reviews I have read is the battery packs. One of the two refuses to take a charge. Who knows how long the second one will last. It appears there should have been more engineering with the batterys, or at least as much as with the rest of the gamepad. Customer Review: Problem with the analog sticks
Summary: 3 Stars
I don't know if this problem is with the product or my computer, but the analog sticks stick from time to time. For no reason at all the left stick will make my character move in one direction or the right stick will cause the camera to spin in circles. I have to disconnect and reconnect it until it stops doing that. It doesn't happen too often, but it is annoying. I had a similar problem with another game pad from a different manufacturer, so it might not be a problem with the product. In general, I like the idea of a docking station, an extra battery pack, and battery meter. The game pad just sits loosely on the docking station so it will fall off if I bump into the desk. In conclusion, it has some good features but there's room for improvement.Customer Review: PROS & CONS
Summary: 3 Stars
First let me say the controller is pretty good.The controller handles great and its very light but a bit slippery The install is a bit troublesome but great support will get you up and running.The only cons i believe is you must have the docking station in view or in a least a couple feet The wireless not to strong And the battery well they have issues they dont hold a charge very long So you need more than one battery and you may get a bad one from them just sitting around But SAITEK online support is very good and they will work with you on them issues or any one you may have. Customer Review: Battery Issues
Summary: 1 Stars
As all of the other posters state this controller has a serious issue with its batteries. I, too, contacted the company and without any question they sent two replacement... no qualms with that kind of service, but the new batteries died just as quickly. I even tried removing the back cover (which was successful) revealing 2 NiMH 1.2V 280mAh batteries. However, the were both seated in the casing properly. I may try and replace them, however the bottom line is that I shouldn't have to go through all of this hassle. My recommendation is to buy a wireless PC gamepad that works the first time... am I not wise? :-)Customer Review: Battery can be fixed
Summary: 3 Stars
The only major problem is the battery. It "dies" after a while. Actually, it doesnt die, it's just loose inside the casing and eventaully pops out of its socket. To fix it, slide a screw driver into it to break the glue. Put the two batteries back in place, and slide the top back on. It works now!
Even though it's easy to fix, it's basically a defective product until you fix it yourself. You get 3 stars. (very fun with working battery)