There are a few things that set this gamepad apart. The Logitech Gamepad doesn't have vibration feedback. This may be a deal breaker for some, but there are a lot of features that make this a great PC game controller. There are two methods of input and a profiler so no matter what game you want to play, you can use the gamepad. The layout follows that of a PlayStation controller, which means either you will take to this remote immediately because you've used a similar style before, or you will find it frustrating at first because you are used to an Xbox controller. Overall, this gamepad does the job but doesn't have all the features found in other products.
You may wonder what makes this product different than all of the others that we have looked at. One of the features you may notice lacking from the Logitech Gamepad is vibration feedback. For some people this may not be a big issue, but it could be a deal breaker for others. We would like to at least have the option to turn it on or off as you want. One of the other downsides to this product is the fact that it isn't wireless and the cable is only 6 feet long. This length seems a little short, especially if you don't have a front port available.
One feature we really enjoyed is the profiler software. Not all PC games come with the needed support to handle a gamepad. With the Logitech Gamepad you don't have to worry about that. Instead, you can customize the various buttons so you don't have to worry about coordinating a keyboard and mouse. We also found the multiple input modes useful. It comes with both XInput and DirectInput modes. Older games tend to use the DirectInput while newer games use XInput.
The layout of the PC game controller is what you would expect to find in a PlayStation. This isn't bad but it means that those of you who are used to the Xbox controller may have a little getting used to. We would have liked to see an option for the other layout, especially since Xbox is a Microsoft product and these PC controllers are made to work on Windows computers. Overall, this wasn't a deal breaker, but it is something to keep in mind.
We mentioned earlier that this gamepad is wired. Though the cable length limits your sitting range, it also means that you don't have to provide batteries. Nothing is worse than realizing your PC game controller is dead and you have no spare batteries lying around. We do wish that the Logitech Gamepad also worked on PlayStation devices and not just computers.
The help and support offered by Logitech is top of the line. The Logitech Gamepad is covered by a one-year limited warranty. We were also pleased that there are a variety of ways to contact the company if you find that you need a little troubleshooting help. You do have to join their online community to get email support, but it is completely free. You don't have to worry about being stuck because there are a variety of ways to get answers to your questions.
There are a variety of reasons why the Logitech Gamepad is a good choice. For those who don't want vibration feedback, this is a good choice. The cable is a little short, only 6 feet, but you don't have to supply it with batteries. It follows the same layout as a PlayStation controller, which may be a downside for some of the Microsoft games that were built with an Xbox controller in mind. Overall, this product works well as a gamepad for your computer.
