Chillstream Logitech抯 New Gamepad

Logitech抯 new gamepad, ChillStream, the first ever controller based on windows optimisation, is a great demonstration of Logitech抯 experience in the industry. Especially providing for the needs of a controller, for games like console ports and some other sports games, Logitech has really felt the pulse of the market.

With a very unusual design to ensure the gamers stay cool and sweat free, the ChillStream has a fan on its back, hence deriving its name. From the dual joyticks to the buttons, almost everything about the gamepad is identical to the Xbox 360 controller as far as looks are concerned. The 搒oft touch?finish at the backside of the controller is particularly amazing, comfortable and smooth.



Varied reviews are expected as far as comfort (in playing) is concerned. The slightly noisy, but unique fan can be adjusted between three speed ranges, suiting the gamers?needs. However, the air venting holes of the fan can get blocked if the controller is gripped firmly (which it will be), almost nullifying the very concept of the fan, hence discouraging players to buy it just for the 慶hill?advantage. Though easy to run, the drivers will have to be installed on the PC even before connecting it with the PC. The configuration of the button layouts and controller options can be time consuming, but worthwhile. A few minutes of inactivity can auto-off the gamepad hence saving energy until another button is hit to get the game back to where it was left.

A big drawback of the system will be its incompatibility with Xbox, because it cannot support dual platform. It is built on a pre-vista base, though that has been reasonable as far as performance is concerned. The gamepad just needs a basic Pentium processor PC, with a compatible OS and a USB port.

The package includes the basic gamepad, installation guide, and a driver disk, and comes with a limited one year warranty. As a conclusion, the reviews for the gamepad are not conclusive. The wonderful feel of the gamepad leaves users asking for more, even with its precise and perfect controls, especially for gamers with small hands. The fan, which gives the gamepad its name, is somewhat disappointing, and so is its price, being higher than other similar gamepads. Thus, in all if you are looking for some out-of-the-world gaming experience, this is the product to go for.