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Saitek
Showcases New PS2 Pad with LCD Display
(May 17, 2001)
Saitek Industries has unveiled a new console gaming pad with an
LCD display for game mode, macrobutton input, and turbo function
mode.
In addition
to the unique LCD display, the PX5000 pad for PlayStation 2 features
turbo mode for all action buttons, DoubleShock 2 vibration, four
analog action buttons, four analog triggers, analog D-pad, programmable
macro function for programmable “combos,” improved axis
lock operation, and ten feet of cable.
Saitek also
announced its PX4500 Game Pad, a lower priced basic PS2 gamepad
with all of the PX5000 features except the LCD display and programmability.
The RX500
Wheel is included in Saitek’s new PS2 roll out. The new analog
wheel features full DualShock 2 support and boasts a complete
PS2 control button array for total game compatibility. The design
features four analog buttons on the wheel, analog levers for gearshifting,
a three-spoke sports wheel with central D-pad, new extended foot
pedals for extra stability, and easy-to-use clamping mechanism.
The RX500 also supports analog/digital/negcon modes.
These new
releases from Saitek are expected to ship this summer.
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