Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 with Vibration Feedback (963326-0403) | 
| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $22.75
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Rating:  157 reviews
Sales Rank: 404
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Black
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 5.3 x 1.3
nv:Device Type: Gamepad
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 963326-0403
Model: 963326-0403
UPC: 097855025234
EAN: 0097855023834
ASIN: B0002XJBGE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: new in box, however, box has been opened and retaped, but contents are new and complete, thank you.
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| Features:
| • | 2.4 GHz cordless performance with 30-foot range | | • | Dual vibration feedback motors | | • | 2 analog sticks, 8-way D-pad and 10 programmable action buttons | | • | 100 hours of battery life | | • | PC and Mac compatible |
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Product Description
The Logitech Cordless Rumble Pad II for PC gives you 30 feet of gaming freedom with no lag! Its high-speed data transfer at 2.4 GHz cordless operates at a 30-foot range. The gamepad combines vibration feedback and superior control with reliable, lag-free cordless freedom. More than 100 hours of battery life.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 152 more reviews...
 Cordless freedom!!!... Outstanding January 27, 2005
F. Lopin
70 out of 71 found this review helpful
I had this unit for about a month, used it to play Half Life, and Need for Speed 2 Underground. Outstanding performance in both cases. I'm running a dell p4 2.GHz 512mb WinXP Pro SP2. Easy installation, no problems of any kind so far. The original batteries are still going strong. Hope this review is helpful.
Best gamepad around January 28, 2005
edelbeb (Silver Spring, Maryland United States)
34 out of 40 found this review helpful
I'm not generally a fan of wireless controller, for one simple reason. I don't need the wireless feature, and I'd prefer to not think about batteries. However, I was not about to pass up the $20 after rebates price on this pad.
This button arrangement of this pad perfectly fits Madden 2005, enhancing gameplay immensely over other pads that may require you to remember what button correspond to what in the manual. (Madden 2005 allows you to configure your gamepad, but the configuration does not work for all phases of the game, e.g., the snap, and the receivers may be labelled differently than set up in Madden 2005's button configuration utility.)
True, the gamepad lacks Force-Feedback in Madden 2005 - so does every other game controller. MADDEN 2005 PC DOES NOT SUPPORT FORCE-FEEDBACK FOR ANY GAMEPAD, PERIOD. That's EASport's fault, not Logitech's.
For the person with the calibration problems after replacing batteries, try unplugging the receiver unit from the USB port and plugging it back in.
If you want to play Madden 2005, and have no intention of playing games with Force-Feedback, but by the non-Forceback version of this gamepad, unless you get a deal. Similarly, unless you get a deal on this gamepad, or you really want or need wireless, get the wired version of this gamepad.
These are truly the best gamepads for the PC, >EVER< June 10, 2005
Rowe Rowe (PTown)
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
I was very skeptical about these at first. They looked cheap and I was not sure how long it was going to last. Let me tell you, they are great!
I purchased two of them to play the new Lego Star Wars with my son and I am utterly blown-away as to how much more relaxed we are when we play. No more cords!!!! Its been over 9+ weeks of use at nearly every day and neither sets of batteries has died yet, and thats using the cheap-O's included with the pads!
I did get hung-up trying to configure them at first. PLease understand that their software works great and you need it for the rumble effect, *HOWEVER* the software was designed with the assumption that you only have ONE gamepad. It is next to impossible to configure two gamepads using their software. I finally figured it out by uninstalling their software and simply letting Windows XP discover the devices and going to the game(s) and configuring the pads there. Most games allow you to do this by simply changing the keyboard layout from a certain set of keys to whatever you input. So if a game is set to use "W" as its up key, simply press enter and the game waits for you to press any key that will represent the new layout. So go to your gamepad and press the UP stick. Windows will auto-populate the field with the proper settings. Very nice!
I highly recommend this device. Its VERY durable and cleans well (sticky fingers) not to mention it is GREAT to play a two player game from over 10 feet away in bean-bags as opposed to stiff chairs bound by cords! Buy this product now!
Update: 9/2008 : It's been 2 years since I've had these. Well: I STILL HAVE THEM! Did I mention I have TWO boys? They work these things HARD and they still operate as expected. Logitech made a VERY reliable controller. They still sell em so it's a good thing. YAY!
 Super Controller... bad driver October 27, 2004
I Buy From (Kansas City, USA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Played FIFA 2005 using the brand new controller. Works great! First I installed the driver and software as instructed by the manual. Everything was fine. Then a week later, I removed the batteries. When I replaced the batteries, the calibration of the analog sticks were off. And there's no way to re-calibrate using the driver installed. So, I decided to uninstall the driver and software. Then, I used Windows XP's control panel to calibrate the gamepad. It works fine after that. So, if you get this gamepad, you don't need to install the drivers and software if you're using Windows XP. As for other Windows versions, you'l have to try to find out. The software is just an interface for you to assign buttons for various games that you have. Some games already allow you to reconfigure the buttons in the game's options.
Overall, great gamepad and range is pretty good too.
Excellent controller. Great wireless response. However, short handles... January 1, 2006
Kiyo M.
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Before purchasing this controller, I have been using the Logitech Wingman RumblePad and Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power controllers. And finally, I decided to go wireless. However, not only did the wireless and the brand "Logitech" interest me, but it was the familiar interface to Sony's PlayStation controller.
It basically IS a PS controller, but with some minor tweaks. The 8-directional D-Pad feels much better (kind of reminds me of the original NES D-pad). The D-pad on my other two controllers (the WingMan and FireStorm) feel extremely stiff compared to this Rumblepad 2; definitely would work well with fighting games. The 4 buttons on the right are easy to press and big. The added weight of the two AA batteries actually makes the controller feel better: not "cheap" and more solid.
I appreciate the numbers (not some random letters or shapes) written on all the buttons for assigning the controls. (When you assign buttons with the controller for a specific game, it correctly displays as "Button 1" and "Button 2" and so forth. My Wingman controller had letters for each button, which helped in no way; it made things confusing.)
The wireless response is excellent. I can practically go anywhere in my house and hear the game still respond to my controls! I have enough cords around my computer, so this made it convenient: easy to store and take out only when I need to play. I have routers and other electronics around, but I have not encountered any conflict.
I do have ONE complaint, however (this might be the same as the PS controller): personally, I think the handles are too short, so it makes holding the left joystick a bit awkward; I have to raise a part of my palm to use the left joystick. It may be okay for children's hands, but a bit uncomfortable for an adult-sized hand. On the other hand (sorry for the pun), I can hold the handles securly and comfortably when using the D-pad.
Pros:
* Wireless; excellent response.
* 12 programmable buttons (including the joystick *BUTTONS*; press down on the joystick)
* D-Pad is soft and easy to press
* Solid feel
* Vibration feedback
* Buttons with its corresponding number written
* Grip on joystick
* Black design and simple
* Plug & Play
Cons:
* Short handles: makes holding the left joystick feel a bit awkward.
Overall, I would still recommend this controller. I already owned two controllers before this, but this was worth the upgrade. If you're looking for a PC controller, this is definitely one of the best out there today.
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