does anyone use The Claw for games?

[TheWart]

came across this and was wondering if people use it. evidently there is a new USB version that now adds game profiles etc. would look sweet opposite my boomslang 2000 in LAN fests, so wondering if AnandTechers were using it.

 

[ojai00]

I've used the Belkin Nostromo n50, which is similar to that gamepad, and let me tell you...once you get used to the keyboard, that thing is so hard to use! I mean, if you like to try it, go right ahead, but it's going to be pretty hard to get used to IMO. I put that sucker up for auction and play CS now with my trusty old keyboard! Hope this helps or not helps.

 

[TheWart]

thx. guess ill stick with the kb.

 

[Mandrill]

I have a Nostromo 50 and I love it. Personally it only took me about two days till I had it down so I didn't have to think where I mapped the keys.

ojai00: I am interested to know, do you use the ASWD layout? how do you normally map your keys? I use the directional arrows and they keys around them so I am wondering if that makes a differance in how easy/hard it would be for people to adapt to.

 

[ojai00]

I like to use the ASWD keys because that's how I learned to play. I mean, I suck, but it's still more comfortable for me

I'm glad to hear that you like the n50. It's a great gamepad,...just not for me. The macros that come with it are buggy, so I had to create my own for the guns, and they didn't work. The D-pad is also pretty uncomfortable. I programmed one button to crouch, and while sniping in CS, I'm unconsciously moving to the left or the right, depending on which key my finger is on. :disgust:

Well, enjoy! Hope I've cleared up some stuff for you.