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Product:
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Cyber Snipa 2 Gaming Pad |
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Price:
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$33 (CDN) / $30 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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FlexiGlow
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Author:
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clsGrinder
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Date:
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October 25th, 2006
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Rating:
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The key layout looks strange at first, but it doesn’t take long for it all to look very familiar. The ESC, function keys,
and tilde key are easily identified along the top row. The next row down features the number keys from 1 to 0 for all the
weapon binds. The popular WASD configuration is dominantly placed in the middle of the unit. To the left of the movement
keys, is an H key and TAB (score) key. Further left is a volume up and down button. To the right of the movement keys are
the popular R (reload) and F (use) keys. Further right is a T (talk) key and G (team chat) key. Below that is a SHIFT key,
Z, X, C, B, CTRL, ALT, N and Space Bar (jump) key.
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FlexiGlow has incorporated 3 blue LED’s to accent the Cyber Snipa 2 Game Pad. There are two blue LED's on either side and one located
in the upper middle. There is a handy ON/OFF switch if you are not into the LED light thing. The ON/OFF switch only toggles the side
firing LED's, but the LED located on the top of the unit stays on at all times.
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There 6 soft rubber pads that are found on the bottom, giving any gamer a non-slip button for pressing performance. The
wrist wrest is hinged, and can be removed if desk space is at a minimum.
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The Cyber Snipa 2 once placed on my desk felt very comfortable on my hand. The buttons travel 1/8th of an inch (3mm)
when pressed, and feel soft yet responsive. It makes less noise when pushing buttons compared to your average keyboard,
and there is a small nub on the S key so you can center your hand easily without having to look down.
Testing:
I spent a few evenings playing my favorite FPS title (Quake 3 Arena: Rocket Arena 3) with my clan mates. My computer
system specs play an insignificant role in this review, so I will simply report my experience in the Observations
section.
Observations:
The logical button layout of the game pad makes transitioning from a keyboard to the Cyber Snipa 2 was incredibly easy.
It is more comfortable to use compared to a keyboard, and because of the Cyber Snipa 2’s small footprint you have the
freedom to experiment with different layouts on your computer desk. The buttons have a soft yet responsive feel to them,
and the exaggerated size of the CTRL button makes crouching a heck of alot easier.
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Conclusion:
If there was ever a PC peripheral you could own that would scream to the world "I am an FPS gamer" the FlexiGlow Cyber
Snipa 2 is it. This well designed game pad has strengths that will appeal to both new and seasoned gamers. The device
is durable, comfortable, functional and looks great. No software is necessary to get the Cyber Snipa 2 running, just
plug in the USB cable and start gaming. This product has a lot of strengths but I did discover one weakness. There are
no height adjustable feet at the back of the Cyber Snipa 2. While I’m positive everyone will feel comfortable using this
device, pitch adjustment comes standard with every other keyboard, why not the Cyber Snipa 2? Despite this problem,
the Cyber Snipa 2 was a pleasure to use and I award it MTB's Seal of Approval with a final rating of
9 out of 10. If you have any questions regarding this review,
be sure to visit the Cyber Snipa website for more information
or discuss them in our forums.
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Pros:
- Excellent key layout
- No drivers needed (plug and play)
- Comfortable to use
- Perfect for FPS type games
- Illuminated blue LED's
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