Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3-in-1 Rumble Force Gamepad
By Jonathan Jessup
August 3, 2007 1:37 am

The game controller in your hand can make all the difference, sometimes between liking a game, and loving it, or just for getting the game to do what you intend. Is the controller designed well? Does it slip in your hands? Is it built well?

Does it allow customizing of its buttons? Some controllers offer features others don't. Scheduled to be released in September 2007, just in time for the holidays, the Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3 in 1 Controllers represent their latest with six axis of movement. Today I'm reviewing the 'Rumble Force' version.

It offers vibration feedback in addition to full PS2/PS3 and PC compatibility, button/mini-stick/d-pad reprogramming, new-generation mini-sticks, and all in a controller that is comfortable to hold and use. Introducing the Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3-in-1 Rumble Force Gamepad for PC, PS2 and PS3. Thrustmaster is the Guillemot Corporation's PC and console gaming accessories brand name.

The controller comes with a mini driver CD and an instruction manual that covers seven languages.
Noted Features

1) Vibration feedback on PS2 and PC.
2) Two progressive triggers with long range travel bumps it up to a 6 axis controller
3) "Home" button has specific feature for each platform supported: for PS3 allow access to menus and to power off the console; PS2 it allows you to switch between analog and digital modes; on PC the home button allows you to switch from standard 4 axis to 6 axis mode
4) Fully programmable: All buttons, mini-sticks and the D-Pad can be switched between themselves and also programmed onto the triggers
5) "Preset" button allows you to instantly switch from default programming to your custom preset controls while in game
6) Internal memory: saves all of your programming, even when the gamepad is switched off (one reprogrammed mode per platform: PC/PS2/PS3)
7) Optimized handling: ribbed grip and rubber mini-sticks

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