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With PCs becoming more and more powerful gaming machines, the gamer profile has changed a lot over the years. Consoles that were once essential for a gamer, have become an accessory attached to super powerful machines. With this new era of gamers growing, the more casual ones are looking for ways to enjoy their games better without leaving the legacy that consoles left, the controls.
A Logitech has in the market several gadgets for the gamer public, and one of them is the Logitech Gamepad F710. O Techlifers received the control in hand and here you can check the complete analysis.
Design
O Gamepad F710 it is very well built, the structure resembles the line controls Playstation with a touch of the controls Xbox. It has two directional pads with touch button, digital directional pad, two analog sticks, back, start, home, mode and vibration buttons. In addition to four main buttons following the letter and color design of the Xbox, plus four buttons at the top with two jump triggers, made for gaming FPS.
The novelty of the controller is the button at the top that allows the player to modulate his controller to be DirectInput ou XInput. This is very important when configuring your controller for older games, since, by default, they only support the DirectInput. The most recent games, the default XInput is automatically recognized as the default controls for the Xbox.
The control's finish is amazing and its back has a matte black rubber surface that makes the touch of the hands smoother and more comfortable. Something that I believe will annoy certain users is its size, as it follows the pattern of the Playstation – people with bigger hands will be affected by it being compact like the controller of the PS3.
Conectividade
O Gamepad F710 comes with a receiver USB Nano with Plug and Play technology, which does not require the installation of specific drivers to start your game. In the manual that comes with the control, they recommend installing the Logitech Gaming Software, which allows the user to manage all branded devices in a single program, like webcams, Speakers, neon lights, keyboards, mice and himself F710.
In our tests, the controller was very responsive over its wireless connection and the user was able to play at certain distances without interruptions or delay in the response of commands. In more aggressive tests, I was 3 meters away from the receiver and there were some delays in responses, but this was quickly resolved using the extensor USB that comes with the controller, making you bring the receiver closer to where you are and be able to play with peace of mind.
The control is powered by two AA batteries, but rest assured that control consumes little energy and makes the batteries last a long time. During my testing week, I didn't need to change the batteries that came in the product box.
Unfortunately, he doesn't have USB port for direct connection to the PC, and if you run out of batteries, the user will need to replace them to continue playing. The lack of this function will be sorely missed by more hardcore players, creating the need for the user to stock up disposable batteries ou rechargeable batteries at home.
Gameplay
The order of the middle buttons is a little uncomfortable, since during the game I had to pause the game and accidentally pressed the button vibration. If the buttons had their positions inverted, it would be much better, as it needs an adaptation period of a few hours to not press the button. vibration again.
O digital directional pad (D-Pads) comes with the circular pattern found in the controls of the Xbox, and, as with them, the question remains whether this was the right design choice, since the D-Pads with directional pads in the form of buttons as in line controls Playstation, guarantee more stability when playing platform games where accuracy is essential.
your way of vibration is very good, the internal engines are very strong and the feeling of immersion in the games is insane. Some games allow the intensity to be regulated and it responds to these finer adjustments in the engine. For those who don't like this functionality, the button vibration turn this function off with a single touch.
Conclusion
O Gamepad F710 is the perfect solution for those looking for a controller that brings the player closer to an experience of the most current consoles. However, at the suggested price of R$ 299,90, the control is kind of expensive compared to the official controls of the line Playstation e Xbox, which deliver superior gameplay experience and cost less.
But those who decide to invest in Gamepad F710 will not be making a bad investment, the experience delivered by the controller is very satisfying. You can purchase it from the Logitech Store.
Gamepad F710 Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 75.0 x 142.0 x 98.0 mm;
- Weight: 400 grams (gross with packaging);
- Compatibility: Works with any version of Windows from XP onwards;
- Connectivity: 2,4GHz up to 10m or 33ft;
- Energy: 2 AA batteries;
- Package content: 1 Nano USB receiver, 1 USB extender cable, 1 Logitech Gamepad F710 controller, 2 AA batteries and user manual.
