Gamepad Tests: Five New Controllers from Saitek and Thrustmaster

PS1000 Rumble Pad

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It's been a little while since we've reviewed any joypads or games controllers—we haven't actually looked at them since September 2008, so it was definitely time to see what new features the manufacturers have got.

Today, we're looking at five new models.  First up are two from Saitek, the PS1000 and PS2700, with the latter getting he Cyborg interchangeable module that impressed us on the Cyborg Rumble Pad.  The other model doesn't have the same flexiblity, but is still a great performer.  Both wired controllers are compatible with the PC, PS2 and PS3.

The other three are from Thrustmaster, and based on the design of the RunN Drive Wireless Rumble Force, but the external look and feel has been redesigned to match the colours of a famous Ferrari.

Out of our five newcomers, only one managed to reach our top score of five stars, while another came very close indeed ...

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