Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710

Advantages: - fits perfectly in the hands - optimal weight: not too heavy for hands to get tired, not too light to seem cheap plastic - holds the signal well through the wall - sensitive analog sticks - the ability to switch between DirectInput and XInput modes so it can work without problems as with the old ones and with new games - enable / disable vibration with a button on the joystick

Disadvantages: - colored buttons rattle slightly when vibrating, but not critical, during the game it is not even noticeable - there is no digital labeling of buttons for DirectInput mode - periodically catches interference from somewhere (not critical, see the commentary) - LB and RB buttons are pressed with a loud click (compared to the Logitech RumblePad) - the LB and RB triggers may seem a little taut PS: I consider these shortcomings very insignificant and uncritical, I list them exclusively for those who like to dig into the smallest detail and who may find it critical.

Comment: I bought two gamepads at once: one for myself, the other for a girl, so I had the opportunity to make sure that two samples had these shortcomings. But in principle, they are so uncritical and unobtrusive that they can even be ignored. The only drawback that slightly strained me was the periodic (literally once or twice a day) jerking. It seems as if some kind of interference jumps through, which for 10-15 seconds slightly knocks down the control and at the same time the connection indicator on the gamepad sometimes blinks, but the control does not completely disappear, it is just that sometimes pressing a button is swallowed. At the same time, when I tried to play with a girl in the same room, we both started this problem at the same time, but when the girl came to her home and tried it, there were no more lags there. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the receivers were in the same computer, a meter away from which there was an access point, and in addition to everything in the apartments next to me, at least 4 more access points are used, which, as you know, work in the same range as the gamepad - 2.4GHz In general, I recommend this model to everyone who is thinking about purchasing a gempad and wants to buy an excellent thing that fully justifies the money spent. P.S. On the question of money, the manufacturer's recommended price is about 1,500 rubles, but now on the eve of the New Year in stores it is almost impossible to find it cheaper than 2,300, so it is better to order via the Internet, otherwise you risk ditching the whole day on useless wandering around the shops.

Advantages: The build quality is superb, and its velvety plastic feels good on the palms. It is compatible with both the PC and is recognized on the PS3, although it is not indicated in the off-compatibility, but it PLAYS !!! on PS3 only it does not have a PS button like on DualShock3, it can be used as a second pad (in general, Logitech has a very good friendship with Sony and produces gamepads for their consoles). I really liked the crosspiece, one of the most accurate, which is the most important thing for emulators and fighting games. Compatible with PC games with xbox360 pad controls. Excellent and stable gamepad connection. Finally, it just looks good.

Disadvantages: Well, maybe only his grip seemed a little inconvenient because of the battery compartment, I compare it with the pad for the PS3, I'm used to holding the pad in my hands like on the PS3. But this is only my opinion. Tight triggers R2-L2, but for me it's even more convenient in some games.

Comment: An excellent gamepad is one of the best without exaggeration.

Advantages: Materials, Ergonomics, Versatility.

Disadvantages: Apparently there is some sensitivity to interference in the 2.4GHz band

Comment: Two controllers were purchased and installed on Win XP x32. In D mode we got ahead of ourselves, in X mode - when installing, indicated the drivers from the Xbox360 controller. It is as the Xbox controllers that they are defined in the system. There are no problems with the definition in games (all buttons correspond to Xbox ones, and not inverted as in some manufacturers) :) Games sharpened for controllers automatically detect their presence in the system and distinguish them. Tested on Trine2 and Rayman Origins (when you activate something on the second joystick, a second character automatically appears :)). However, the joysticks are switched to Xinput mode before loading the game. P.S. how to configure them correctly for XinXP can be read here: http://forums.overclockers.ru/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=158690&p=8555532#p8555532.

Advantages: + High speed of response to clicks, no problems with slightly lagging response, which are inherent in wireless gadgets, were not found. + A tiny transmitter, a very convenient thing: it sits quietly in the USB socket and does not ask for food. + Does not conflict with other wireless networks. I have a wireless mouse, Bluetooth headphones and a WiFi router - no problems! + It turns off by itself if you do not touch it for 5 minutes. + Great vibration! In Pure, you really feel like driving over rough terrain! Very cool!

Disadvantages: - AA batteries for power supply. I would like, of course, to have a battery instead, but maybe it’s even for the better, because the Durasel included with the joystick have been serving well for the second month of active games and do not ask for recharging. - At first I didn’t like the design of the A B X and Y buttons, but now I can’t imagine games without them, as I realized how convenient it was, that they were painted in different colors.

Comment: This is the best computer gamepad I've had the honor to meet! Don't believe the ravings about the downsides of this happiness, it's just perfect for any gamer!

Advantages: Convenient, reliable, good buttons. Wireless, that's great. 2 modes of operation, old DINPUT and new XINPUT. Vibration feedback is a hurricane.

Disadvantages: The hammers are a little tight.

Comment: Many people complain about signal loss, this problem is far-fetched. 1. Do not install the receiver near WiFi equipment or antennas, they operate at the same frequency and interfere with each other. Any 2.4 GHz devices (mice, keyboards, headsets, etc) have the same problem. 2. Do not install the receiver directly into a computer or laptop, use the included USB extension cable. Itself almost broke this joystick into the wall, due to delays. I read the advice on placing the receiver on the USB extension cable on the Logitech forum. And indeed, having pulled it half a meter away from the computer (in my case, put the receiver under the monitor), we managed to completely solve the problems with delays!

Advantages: I chose a budget wireless joystick for myself, read a bunch of reviews, and settled on this. And so, in order: The joystick lies perfectly in the hands, has a good mass, is weighty, but does not strain the hands.As soon as you take it in hand - immediately nostalgia for the first Sonya) The buttons are pressed confidently, pressing is felt distinctly, the "apples" (I call the analog controllers) resiliently return to the central position. The triggers in the back are very pleasing - elastic, perhaps a little too much (in races where the triggers are hung with soft gradual gas and the brake, fingers can get tired, but this is a matter of habit, and there is more realism)) The joystick is wireless) This means that you can get more comfortable place your butt on the couch and cut at a decent distance from the monitor, without constraining yourself with a cord in movements). The quality of the reception is excellent, but there are still a couple of complaints - I'll write about the shortcomings. The receiver is very miniature (as the manufacturer called it - a nano-receiver))) standard for all wireless HIDs, operating via a 2.4 GHz radio channel. - most likely, he will be able to receive wireless keyboard / mouse. Just a HUGE plus is the HARDWARE support for DirectInput / XInput standards, which can be switched with a single click on the end of the pad. You will not have hemorrhoids with games from Microsoft, rigidly tailored to the latest (Xbox) standard. Another solid plus is battery life. Judging by the reviews, a pair of Duraselov's AA fingers give about 100 hours of VIBRATION play. I haven’t played that many hours yet, but I’ve been playing a little bit for almost a month now, I don’t turn off the vibra, the batteries are not demolished) In general, the power supply is 5+. installed program from disk - Logitech Profiler). You will thank her ten times when you come across games in which joystick control is not provided. You can assign any keyboard / mouse action to any action in the pad.

Disadvantages: And now on the negative side: I still use the pad quite a bit (about a month), but sometimes I already notice slight creaks in the buttons on the right. But only if you listen and your finger is in the right position. And in general it does not bother me. I am sure that over time, the creak will appear in other places and will become stronger - this is a disease of all pads, even expensive ones. I don't consider this to be a serious disadvantage, it's just a little unpleasant. But the second minus is more significant: if there is a visual obstacle between the receiver and the pad (the thicker - the more noticeable the flaw), sometimes loss of communication begins to appear. The connection is restored by itself literally in a second, but if you play something dynamic, it will cost you a couple of clicks - a very annoying minus. This garbage manifests itself in different ways, sometimes once for the whole day, sometimes three times in an hour. But in general and in general, not often enough to consider the pad as bad. In addition, to solve this problem, the manufacturer added a USB extension cable to the package in order to position the receiver in the line of sight. The reviews have been repeatedly written about this, and I knew about it when buying. But the following is also said - such a drawback manifests itself if wireless equipment is working nearby via a radio channel, and I have just such a case - a meter away from the computer at the same frequency a Wi-Fi router is operating. So I don't even know what to write off this minus. Despite these errors, I'm not going to take the pad back to the store, I am satisfied with almost everything in it, and there are much more pluses than minuses in it.

Comment: It is also worth noting that the price of the gamepad is based on its reliability, therefore, despite the budget, I chose in the price range from a thousand rubles. I hope the pad will last at least a year. I am extremely pleased with the purchase, I recommend it to people who want to take a wireless pad for a reasonable price.

Advantages: 1) Supports both XInput and DirectInput (i.e. 100% games). Switched by a toggle switch at the back. In XInput mode it is defined as an Xbox 360 controller. 2) Hardware switching of the D-pad and the left analogue (it is convenient in games where you need precise movement in a straight line). 3) Weight. The gamepad does not feel cheap for 100 rubles, but at the same time it is not heavy, it can be held for a long time. 4) It is pleasant to hold in your hands due to the rubberized coating, and it also does not slip out of your hands. 5) Decent, but not furious vibration (2 motors of different power). 6) Long battery life. Includes 2 Duracell batteries. I watched reviews of other gamepads, and almost everywhere they ask you to turn off vibration, otherwise the gamepad will not live a day (!!!). I have played on it for quite a few hours, without turning off the vibration, and so far there has been no hint of discharge. The gamepad turns off automatically 15 seconds after no activity. In some games (noted, for example, in DMC), the gamepad does not turn off, for example, during cut scenes and continues to vibrate at the right moment. In others, you need to press any colored button and the gamepad will instantly wake up and ready to go.

Disadvantages: 1) Noisy crosspiece, which even turns a little from side to side. In general, this does not interfere, just as a fact. 2) Very rare loss of communication. About once every 2-3 hours, you can notice how the character in the game continues, for example, to move forward, although you could have time to slow down or roll. This lasts for 1-2 seconds, after which everything returns to normal. Perhaps this is due to a nearby router operating at 2.4 GHz. I would recommend plugging the receiver into the included extension cord and pointing it straight at you. Then the loss of communication becomes even more rare. 3) Initially tight hammers, but they wear out quickly, and after 5 hours of continuous play with active use of the hammers, they return to normal.

Comment: All in all, this is a great buy. One more feature can be noted: it is convenient to hold it only so that only the index fingers are responsible for the LB, LT and RB, RT keys, i.e. the middle, ring and pinky fingers hold the gamepad in the back, the large one in the front, and the index finger on the back buttons. I'm used to it. But if this is critical for you, then buy a gamepad with extended "lobes". The newly released Mortal Kombat for PC is very convenient to play, but a split D-pad would probably be preferable.

Advantages: Great gamepad. They say that the sticks are tight, but I like them. Now I play games from the third person only with it, completely different sensations than on the keyboard. Batman arkham city and origins, Tomb raider 2013 took place again. Sumptuously!

Disadvantages: No!

Comment: The most important thing for those who lose touch. We take the included USB extension cable and plug in the nano-receiver and position it so that it is higher than the gamepad itself. In my case, I hooked it to the structure of a table lamp, so that the non-receiver hangs down, while the nano receiver inscription looks at me. After that, I have not had a single disconnection in several months! If the nano-receiver was turned on even in the front panel of the system unit that is under the table, it sometimes lost connection.

Advantages: The most important thing is that it is defined in all games as an XBox 360 controller. The layout of the buttons is the same as on the PS3. Vibration can be turned off with a button on the joystick. If you play racing or flying games, you need to switch the MODE mode (so that the light is on) it is more convenient for me, the triggers work for pressing with an effort on the gas and brake, i.e. you can dose the pressure. The build quality is excellent. There is an XInput switch and a DirectInput switch, such a solution is rare. The inscriptions on the ABXY buttons will never be erased. It fits comfortably in the hand, but of course it is not very convenient for children, it is a little bulky compared to the PS3. Batteries, type "AA" and USB extension cable (long enough) included. The battery compartment does not stick out like other gamepads.The USB receiver can be hidden under the battery cover. I am very pleased with the purchase. I don't think I can find a better option.

Disadvantages: For several months of use, I have not yet found any flaws. Works great.

Comment: It would be a little smaller in size, it would be ideal. Not critical for adults.

Advantages: Convenient, time-tested form. Good workmanship. Auto power off, low power consumption. Small receiver.

Disadvantages: After a year of active use, the left stick began to click a little, but this did not affect the input accuracy, it was just tactile. Be that as it may, but for this model it is desirable to provide a line of sight between the receiver and the gamepad, otherwise small lags are provided to you.

Comment: For your reference: if the batteries are running low, the Mode indicator will flash once every 2 seconds and vibration will turn off.