Game Hardware: Controllers, Keyboards, Mice
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Gravis G44011 Xterminator Digital Game Controller | 
| Brand: Gravis
Category: CE
Buy Used: $14.99
Used (4) from $14.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 95
Media: Electronics
Operating System: Windows 95
Compatibility: PC VGA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.5 x 3.5
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: G44011
Model: G44011
UPC: 062770440110
EAN: 0062770440110
ASIN: B00004R8U2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Standard game pad plus the joysticklike power of a proportional D-pad | | • | 48 programmable functions | | • | USB and standard game port interfaces | | • | Flip the HotSet switch for twice the functionality | | • | Mac and PC compatible |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Different games used to require different controllers. Not anymore. With the Gravis Xterminator Digital Game Pad, you get the performance of a standard game pad plus the joysticklike power of a proportional D-pad, 48 programmable functions, and USB support all in one compact controller.The Gravis Xterminator Digital Game Pad lets you navigate 3-D worlds with fluid, joysticklike control and 360 degrees of movement. Other features include two proportional flippers to fire, roll, strafe, or control speed as well as a proportional throttle for flight and driving games. You get precise acceleration and deceleration control. With the Gravis Xterminator Digital Game Pad, you can modify altitude or direction on the fly, change perspective or weapons with an eight-way point of view, and get twice the functionality using the HotSet switch. This game pad supports both USB and standard game ports and works with both PC and Macintosh platforms. It comes with Gravis Xperience software, enabling you to customize cheat codes, massive action sequences, and up to 48 functions (works with PCs only). Designed for comfort, the Gravis Xterminator Digital Game Pad allows you to play for hours with intuitive controls. It comes with a three-year warranty and free technical support.
Product Description
More Accuracy, More Control! This powerful, programmable game controller looks and functions like a game pad, but also has the added functional advantages of a joystick. This two-in-one combination provides more flexibility and performance than anything else on the market.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Utter waste of money May 31, 2009
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this back in the days of Windows 98 and the controller never worked. This is before the simplicity of USB ports and I had to attach this piece of junk to the back of my computer. A lot of us don't keep the backing for our computer boxes easily accessible and this thing takes a lot of work to simply plug in, along with the screws to keep it in place. The setup cd never worked and I couldn't download any drivers from the site. This particular controller in particular had it's own complex driver that was not easily found on Gravis's site. It's amazing to see how far technology's come with the look of some simple looking Logitech controllers compared to this bulky monstrosity. I think I've finally had enough therapy to come back to a gamepad for my computer, but I just had to review this piece of crap for closure. Keep on gaming!
 A great gamepad for Old School PC gamers December 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased two of these controllers back in the fall of 1997 for $35 each new. At the time few people were using USB for games, but it was no problem to daisy chain two of them together via the Gameport connectors on the back of my PC. The software for them is easy to use, though for a short time (I think in late 1999) there was a delay in getting an update for the system to work on Windows 2000. The software has long since been discontinued, but can still be found online.
The software lets you completely configure the buttons (even if the original games didn't have joystick support). You can also create multiple profiles for your games, so that each game has a different setup, plus a generic setup for everything. Sometimes the software bugs out with two controllers connected though, and requires Windows to be restarted and/or the connectors checked before it will recognize the second pad. At least that was my experience...
The controller itself has two analog "flippers" a throttle slider, a POV "hat" switch (a tiny one), an analog thumb "stick," digital command cross (movement pad), hot switch button (that can also just substitute as a generic action button), six main action buttons, two additional action buttons (which I like to use as "start/select" in console emulated games), plus still two more "flipper" digital buttons on the bottom. So that's over 11 buttons for you to use, meaning it will be compatible with most games. About the only games this isn't very good for are First Person Shooters made after about 1995 (when they started adding "Free Look" to the gameplay), since you'd have a cumbersome task moving and aiming at the same time while switching weapons, etc. For that you'd want a pad that has dual analog sticks on both sides of the interface, though everyone knows the best way to play such games is with a keyboard and optical mouse, anyhow!
After about eight years, one of the plastic joints holding the cord to the base of one of the controllers cracked. I secured it with electrical tape, but eventually it pulled away from the controller, exposing the wires. It still works fine, but I worry about severing the cords accidentally. Additionally I spilled some liquid on one of the analog "flippers" and so it "snaps" when pressed (but still registers properly), and probably needs to be opened up and cleaned. The other controller seems as good as the day it was purchased. Since I alternate using the controllers (I bought two for 2 player games), I'd say each one has had about 3.5 years of near continuous use.
The analog stick on this is not quite as good as on the Dreamcast controller, but it is still fairly good (and works the best on "four-way" type games or 3d games).
The ergonomics of the controller are great. My hands don't get tired even after using these for hours of gaming.
I like the way there are lots of buttons, including the familiar "six button" layout for fighting games, and all of the buttons are programmable. This is great for "old school" gamers like myself who like to use DOSBox and emulators to play old PC, arcade, and console classics. The feel of the controller is reminiscent of the Dreamcast, Playstation and so forth, but with a better feel than all of them.
The only downside for modern gamers for this controller is the lack of "vibration." I always thought this was a fairly useless gimmick, but a few games have a little more novelty to them with the feature, so I guess you'll be missing out on that. However if you're like me and realize that most games don't use it, and it's not that important on a gamepad (maybe on a steering wheel or flight stick), this isn't a big con.
I would highly recommend this pad for any old school gamers out there, and if you can track down the proper software, it can play any of your old games, ESPECIALLY if those games did not have a button configuration utility. Just map keystrokes, button presses, to your buttons and you're set!
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