Rockerpad Score: 85% Developer: Naki Device Type: Controller

Function: The Rockerpad works much like other analog Dual Shock compatible controllers on the market. One advantage of Naki?s offering is the design of the controller?s body. It is a slight modification of one of their earlier pads, which is possibly the most comfortable digital controller I?ve encountered so far.

Performance: The analog control of the Rockerpad works very well. However, there was an occasional problem of ?drift? caused by the stick not completely centering after turning. But the design of this controller is very good. The Rockerpad fits nicely in the hands, and the layout is easy to use. The analog sticks are concave on the top, allowing your thumb to pivot on the top of the sticks as in a ball joint, and keep your thumbs positioned in the center of the sticks. The multi-setting turbo fire allows you to fire normally, fire repeatedly while holding down the button set to turbo, or fire continuously. For those games where you?re gonna hold down a button the entire time anyway, this can be stress relief for your much abused fingers. Overall, the unit plays very well.

Features: Analog and Digital control Multi-setting turbo fire: Off, Turbo while holding, and Continuous fire Excellent body design Dual Shock compatible NO batteries required High impact plastic construction 8? cord

Drawbacks & Problems:: The only problem I had with the Rockerpad was that the spring action which ?centers? the analog sticks when you release them was not strong enough to completely center the sticks. This allowed a slight, slow creep to the left or right when the stick was let go of instead of being manually centered.

-Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins