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#629 - X-Arcade Trackball Mouse |
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Written by Rodney Reynolds
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Thursday, 22 December 2005 |
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A closer look:
It's very clear to
see that this product is literally built like a tank. It
also has a rather large stance for a controller, measuring
42.5cm (L) x 26xm (W) x 12cm (H) / 16.7" (L) x 10.2" (W) x
4.7" (H).
Constructed from vinyl covered particle board and trimmed
with rubber edging, this product weighs in at 15 lbs. The
vinyl covering is prone to peeling off on the sides,
however. Additional rubber edging on all corners would solve
this minor issue.
Also, authentic
arcade parts are used. There's a reason for this since these
games require massive amounts of button slamming! Go
ahead and start banging away, this controller can easily
take it. It's virtually indestructible! I should mention, it
was designed by the boys in the Steel City (Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania). No question, this product is definitely made for abusive gaming fun
and is even backed with a lifetime warranty. This is a no
gimmicks warranty and covers the controller for life. I'm
not aware of such an impressive warranty on any other
similar product.
At the
top of the controller there are 6 buttons (3 on each side)
and a large trackball in the centre. Each button is 25mm
(1") and the white ball is 65mm (2.6') in diameter. The trackball is
compatible with any mouse-based game. This controller can
also be used as a standard three button mouse. One heck of a
large mouse, but a mouse none the less ;).
There are an additional two buttons, one on each side of the
unit which
are very necessary for left and right pinball flipper buttons.
Honestly, what would a controller like this be without
pinball flippers anyway? Go flippers!
This controller can be easily connected to any PC Or
Mac� through the USB or P/S2 port.
On the bottom there are six rubber feet. This insures
great
stability when gaming up a storm!
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