PC Review Reviews Input Devices Joytech Neo S PC Gamepad

In this gamer's humble opinion, gaming is still being held back by the various input devices we are consistently restricted to. Things have evolved in recent times, from the waggle of the joystick, through the d-pad, and now with twin analogue sticks, but we are still basically at the same level of interaction with our on-screen avatars as we have been for decades. This generation of console gaming (which we are rapidly approaching the end of) has none-the-less introduced some new features. Sony's Eyetoy (which doubles as a webcam on your PC if you grab the right software) proved that interaction using your own body is not as far into the future as we have always presumed, and Nintendo's DVD remote-style input devices for the Revolution seems to have innumerable possibilities.

But until something brand new completely turns gaming on its head once more, the joypad still exists as the main gaming control device of choice. Unfortunately for PC gamers however, top quality gamepads are few and far between. Never have we seen a pad to rival the Xbox Controller S, or the PS2 Duel Shock Controller. But those old timers of the console third party scene Joytech have seen fit to make their first intrepid steps into the PC market, with the Neo S PC Gamepad, which looks startlingly similar to Joytech's Xbox third party efforts.

• MouseMimik Technology™ replicates the functions of a mouse and keyboard 
  
• Up to 24 Programmable Actions offering Digital Control 
  
• 10 Programmable Action Buttons 
  
• 2 Programmable Thumbstick Buttons 
  
• 4 Point Programmable Directional Pad 
  
• Sculptured Ergonomic Design and Rubber Grips for increased comfort