by
Blake Robinson
on
August 19, 2006
This new controller from Saitek utilizes an intuitive 20 button design to give users an edge in FPS and RTS games. The Pro Gamer Command Pad features a backlit ergonomic keypad with an adjustable thumb area for maximum comfort. It has 4-way hat switch and up to 120 commands can be programmed on the device.
Back when I used to go to a lot of CPL events, I can’t recall ever seeing a tournament player using anything like this. Then again, devices that essentially mimic the keyboard were only just starting to emerge when I receded from the scene. Does anyone know if any significant players these days use anything other than a mouse and a keyboard?
Saitek Pro Gamer Command Pad [Ministry of Tech]
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It’s a good question - I’ve often wondered if hardcore gamers skip these devices because they’ve typically sucked, or because they’re just so rooted in their old school skills ways.
I assume it’s because the pro’s have so many hours on their keyboards that they dont want to switch. That and this device is extra money that they would have to spend.
Personally I’m going to buy one :)
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