Belkin Nostromo N50 SpeedPad Game Pad

Pros: Awsome for RTS!! Improved my scores tremendously!! Great Item especially for the price

Cons: Not the greatest for bigs hands-took off the center palm rest..now its perfect

The Bottom Line: If you are tired of poking at the keyboard and using the arrow keys or w,a,s,d to operate a game with then you have to try this out.

Review: I play FPS exclusively..I was tired of using the keyboard and a regular gamepad is out of the question. I saw this advertised in a magazine and bought one of the first ones out. Three of my gaming buddies watched my scores on Ghost Recon and Urban Ops...

Pros: Excellent feel, easy install, layout makes sense for gamers.

Cons: It's a daunting task to program it for a new game.

The Bottom Line: I heartily recommend this controller to anyone who plays a lot of FPS or Strategy games.

Review: The N50 is an outstanding game controller. At first glance, you may think it's a bit strange, as it's design is quite unique. However, if you play any Shooters or Strategy games, then this controller is for you.

First, this is a...

Pros: Small, easy to install & setup, will improve your gaming frag count.

Cons: No new profiles available via internet.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this for gamers who enjoy first person shooters. The price they ask is fair and not over costly like some gaming gadgets (Orb comes to mind.)

Review: Okay, I'll admit it, I'm just an old gamer that never grew up. I'm always looking for a new gaming gadget to give me the edge I didn't have before. Well, here is one that actually does hold up to that. I bought mine at CompUSA for $34.95 plus tax....

Pros: Innovative,4 configurable profiles,GREAT VALUE

Cons: None...Love this thing!

The Bottom Line: For $25.00 for can't beat the price. I would recommend this to any avid gamer.

Review: If your computer desk is anything like mine, it probobly looks like a kitchen after ThanksGiving dinner. As an avid gamer i have stuff everywhere and the thought of adding a new input device for gaming seemed a bit nuts. But if your into PC games this ...

Pros: Ergo design. It just plain works!

Cons: Can't program device in a game

The Bottom Line: If you think you need it, you do. It's hardware and software work flawlessly.

Review: I'm guessing that if you're reading this review, you're considering getting one of these. It's a great addition to any FPS game.

Looks good. feels solid. The software just plain works. I've had enough controllers to know that this is a spot...

Pros: Ergonomicly Correct Great feel

Cons: Needs better software programming utilities

The Bottom Line: I would reccomend the SpeedPad to people getting into gaming, hardcore gamrs, and anyone interested in computers, cause this device goes beyone gaming (ex. windows explorer.)

Review: WOW! These were the words coming out of my mouth when I saw this piece of work in the store. Then when I got home I checked the specs out a little furthr on this bad boy. Well well well... I went out to get it on boxing day, (with no deal whatsoever) and...

Pros: VERY comfortable, easy to program, affordable, works with 1st person shooter or RTS games.

Cons: Lefties can't use it, unless you learn to use a mouse with your right hand.

The Bottom Line: If you love to play First Person Shooters or Real Time Strategy games, YOU WILL LOVE THE NOSTROMO n50!

Review: Belkin has always made great products. I love their cables, USB hubs, and Omni Ports. For the gamer in you, they have developed the Nostromo n50. This thing is LETHAL. Are you one of those people who play WAY too much (Insert name of first person...

Pros: Quick shortcuts

Cons: Macintosh drivers need some more development

The Bottom Line: Just about everyone can benefit from having a small collection of commonly used commands under their thumb.

Review: My home office's "personal work area" has been evolving over the last ten years, and one of the more recent additions I've made to it is the Nostromo N50 SpeedPad. I'm not much on gaming, but this little device looked to be the perfect thing for me to ...

Pros: Easily scripted, TONS of keys (80 actions maximum!), great design, cheap ($20 at worst)

Cons: Not for the big-handed, software is sometimes a pain.

The Bottom Line: Great for average gamer or hardcore, an excellent addition to any computer. But try before you buy, or at least be able to return it (online buying not recommended).

Review: Well, I bought this for my brother (birthday present), and he certainly likes it. He uses it in EVERY game we have. I don't, for a couple reasons. 1) It's... small. I've got big hands though. I have to bunch up my hand to hit the keys ...

Pros: Ergonomically designed to fit the hand, Good software, comfortable, cheap

Cons: Throttle wheel, made for right hand, quantity of buttons

The Bottom Line: If your a dedicated gamer, get this, if your not then I wouldn't really recommend it

Review: I ordered the Speedpad about 3 months ago in hopes that it will improve my gaming significantly. Also after hearing it obtained a 90% from PCGamer Magazine. When I received the product, inside the box I found the n50, software, and a helpful instruction...