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GAMING PERIPHERAL
| JOYTECH WIRELESS PS2 GAMEPAD |
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What joy! Wire and lag-free gaming at last.
Joytech’s wireless PS2 gamepad’s overall feel is very similar to a Dual Shock 2. It’s a bit chunkier on top and at the sides, but the ergonomics don’t detract too much from Sony’s standard controllers. Joytech also chose not to mess with the button layout, so veteran PS2 gamers will feel right at home. There are however, some slight modifications on the controller. The underside of the palm grips are layered with no-slip rubber. This helps you get a better grip, but it may feel funny once your palms start to sweat. Instead of a recessed D-pad, the Joytech uses a raised cross-shaped key for its digital directional key.
The controller works using 2.4 GHZ wireless technology. We initially tried the controller on Tekken 5, and the response time was equal to that of the Logitech controller which was also tested by T3. The range is impressive too since you can stand as far away as seven meters from the console. It’s very much lag free – we’re hard pressed to find any difference with a wired controller. The wireless controller also mirrors the essential features of a Dual Shock 2. The face buttons are pressure sensitive, the thumbsticks can be depressed, and best of all, there’s even a rumble feature, although it’s a tad weaker compared to Sony gamepads.
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Dual Shock 2 button layout. Rumble feature. Powered by 3 AAA batteries. 2.4 GHz wireless technology. 7 meters range.
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A solid reason for going wireless.
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The choice of three AAA batteries as the gamepad’s power source is a bit odd. We would have preferred a pair of AA batteries. The Joytech can last up to more than a week of intense gaming on standard alkalines, and you can even turn off the rumble feature to extend the battery life further. Similar to the frequency dials of Nintendo’s wireless Wavebird GameCube controller, the dials on the unit and the receiver lets you switch frequencies so up to a maximum of 8 controllers can be used simultaneously.
Those with slim type PS2s may find the receiver unit a bit large. The resistance on the thumbsticks may also be a bit soft compared to the Dual Shock 2. Overall, these are just minor complaints on an otherwise excellent wireless controller. - Ed Geronia Jr.
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T3 Magazine Philippines - June 2005 Issue
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