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Genius MaxFire G-08XU, PC gamepad. 8-Button USB Game Controller for PC.. |  | Brand: Genius
Buy New: $12.89
as of 3/21/2010 21:17 CDT details
New (2) from $12.89
Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  13 reviews
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 31
Dimensions (in): 29 x 16 x 17
MPN: G-08XU
Model: G-08XU
UPC: 091163211136
EAN: 0091163211136
ASIN: B000FJQ1VS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Are you still using a keyboard's directional keys for up and down, left and right movements in games? Well here's an 8-way D-pad will let you quickly move and have everything within your reach. The Genius G-08XU D-pad fits perfectly in your fingers and it's much easier to use than the directional keys. And, with 8 action buttons, including 4 ergonomic triggers; you can use both hands to play your favorite game! Worry about changing your gaming from the keyboard? Just grip MaxFire G-08XU, plug in the USB interface to your PC, and meet the challenge head-on.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 Great pad for a great price February 3, 2010
B. Strickland (Pine Bluff, AR USA)
A lot of PC gamers would be very thankful for this joypad.
PROS: Smooth operation, great response.
CONS: Some slowness on some MAME games, and some floatiness on others.
meh January 26, 2010
Kyle Delmar (northern california)
I got this controller to play old school 8-bit system emulators. It works fine, but after the first 5 minutes of use the 3 button began sticking and started becoming stuck down. It doesn't seem to affect game playing, but it makes the controller feel weird. It's kind of slippery and bulky. Similar in appearance to Xbox controller. It's probably not the best controller for what I'm doing. I would not buy another one.
 A low budget controller January 12, 2010
Huajun Zhou (Lake Jackson, TX United States)
I play some racing game very occasionally. My old gamepad needs a game port but my new computer does not have it. So I figured that maybe I need a basic gamepad.
For the price, the gamepad is a good buy. Overal build quality is good with typical plastical feel. The connection to computer under windows vista is smooth and calibration is accurate.
The biggest complain is that the direction control is not comfortable to hold. It sticks out from the pad too much and difficult to control when playing racing game. If you have a big thumb, you may give it a shot. Otherwise, you get what you paid: a basic gamepad.
 No Start Button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! December 27, 2009
Luisa Mata
this is the worst control ever, it doesnt have start nor select button WTF i cant go to peee, i cant pause the game!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont buy it pliz buyer bewared!!!
 First Day Malfunctions Not Acceptable October 18, 2009
M. Kim
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
NEGATIVES: Well, this controller is cheap in price. I got what I paid for. Only used for one day and the R2 button can no longer be pressed it is permanently locked down. It was working fine at first, until it suddenly stopped working without explanation. I used it with normal gameplay and no harsh usage or dropping. Also disregarding the broken button on the first day, the directional pad is not very fun to play games with when it requires accurate and quick actions. Also, design-wise: there is no start or select button, so R1/R2/L1/L2 must be programmed to do so.
POSITIVES: The controller itself does not feel like it will crack if you hold it firmly. It serves it's basic purpose. If I was simply unlucky with a faulty controller, then this product might be fine. It is probably one of the cheapest controllers. Had no problems with the A,B,X,Y buttons. Plug-and-play immediately with no software installations-very simple and user friendly (but keep in mind most other controllers will be also).
Overall experience: It is okay. Durability is probably its greatest fault, then the D-pad's accuracy on precise and quick actions. Other than that there are no complaints because the rest works fine.
And trust me, I am not a picky critic I generally like most things, but this just didn't hit the spot. It'll work, but it's just not what I would depend on for quality/durability.
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