FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:

Saitek has begun shipping its newest game pads — the Cyborg Rumble and the P3200 Rumble. Both pads share the same fresh new design, with a compact profile, high-grip handles and perfectly positioned controls. The pads are packed with features, including two quick-fire shoulder triggers, two analog triggers, two analog joysticks, an eight-way d-pad and six responsive buttons, all fully programmable with Saitek’s Smart Technology Programming Software. The P3200 Rumble and Cyborg Rumble pads also include powerful Rumble Force technology to heighten the realism of in-game effects.

Both the Saitek P3200 Rumble and the Cyborg Rumble were designed to support both classic PC game pad configurations and Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 controller standard. Checking a box in the game controller settings changes the pad’s mode from Classic to X Mode. In the default Classic mode, the two shoulder buttons act as buttons, and the triggers act as buttons or axes. The trigger position that presses the corresponding button can also be set.

The Cyborg Rumble pad includes the Cyborg module, a unique new feature which allows gamers to change the arrangement of the left analog stick and d-pad to suit their individual needs. A single switch disengages the Cyborg module from the pad; it can then be rotated and clipped back in for ultimate comfort.

The Cyborg Rumble also includes an FPS button which automatically sets up the pad’s controls for typical commands found in most current FPS games as well as the new Precision mode — a first in PC game pad design. Precision Mode allows the gamer to select a button or stick on the pad which, when activated, will decrease the sensitivity of the Cyborg Rumble pad’s left or right sticks so that, for example, moving a stick across its full range will correspond to half the normal movement in the game. This can be extremely useful when trying to aim a very sensitive weapon with a telescopic sight over long ranges. Pressing the pre-assigned button again then disengages Precision mode.

The Saitek Cyborg Rumble pad has a suggested retail price of $34.95, while the P3200 Rumble pad has a suggested retail price of $24.95. Both game pads are available from major retailers nationwide including Fry’s Electronics and Circuit City or from the Saitek online store at www.Saitekusa.com. Distributors or retailers interested in carrying Saitek products should contact Irene Griffiths at igriffiths@saitekusa.com.