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<p align=center><span class="body-2"><b>Hardware</b><br>
Vortex</span>
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<p align=center><span class="body-2"><b>Manufacturer</b><br>
Radica</span>
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<p align=center><span class="body-2"><b>Type</b><br>
Controller</span>
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<p align=center><span class="body-2"><b>Score</b><br>
5/10</span>
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<B>We take another controller into the GamerWeb Testing Labs, and the test monkeys give their results.</b>

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This controller looks very different from the rest of the third party offerings out there, something that is obvious from the outset. The overall color is a silver, with black rubberized grips. The "start" and "back" buttons are placed in the middle of the controller, instead of at the bottom.

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The button placement changes slightly with this controller, putting the "black" and "white" buttons almost directly next to the "B" and "Y" respectively. This makes them a bit more accessible for those of us with normal range of motion in our thumbs. The buttons have a bit of give to them, helping with the overall "analogness" of it (yes, I know analogness isn't a word).

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The triggers have a good range and feel solid, as do the joysticks. Unfortunately, the sticks feel like they are made from a type of Styrofoam. Perhaps my biggest problem with the controller is the D-pad, which has a full range of motion, much the same as the analog sticks. It's circular nature doesn't help it any, and it feels rather sloppy.

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This is a controller best suited to RPGs or adventure type games. The D-pad is what holds this controller back from being good for other styles of games (racing, sports). At $24.99, you might be able to find better controllers out there.

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<a href="http://www.xbox360hdd.com/staff.asp">Daniel "monk" Pelfrey</a></span></p><BR><BR>

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