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Epicurus.com - Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller

Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller
List Price: $39.00
Our Price: $20.99
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Manufacturer: Macally
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Macally
Color: Gray
EAN: 0701107483221
Feature: Force Feedback game controller with fully programmable buttons
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Macally
Manufacturer: Macally
Model: ishockII
Platform: Macintosh
Publisher: Macally
Studio: Macally
Variation Description: Gray
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Features
Force Feedback game controller with fully programmable buttons
Two round analog thumb sticks for joystick simulation games
4 top mounted action buttons; 8 way directional button
Supports 2 player mode
Mac OS 9.2 and Mac OS 10.2 compatible; 3-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Macally iShock II is the first USB game controller for Mac with force feedback in the market. iShock II is packed with 13 fully programmable buttons, dual thumb sticks, 8-way directional buttons and realistic multi-level vibration into one awesome unit. iShock II supports both InputSprocket and non-InputSprocket games and its an ideal choice for Mac gamers who wants to feel every bump and turn in your games. Get the first force feedback game controller for Macintosh in the market and let iShockII take you to a higher level of fun and excitement.


Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Not on my new Mac!
Comment: This DID NOT WORK on my shiny new Mac. I got 2. I guess that makes me twice as stupid. Macally told me they'd keep me posted if they ever produce what I thought I already had paid for. I guess thats their version of customer service. I'll keep them posted how I feel about that by giving their products 1 star ratings. It's good we can stay in touch with each other, isn't it?

Customer Rating: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5
Summary: It does work on Intel Macs
Comment: To all those who say it does not work on Intel Macs. Please note that Macally has simply stopped development of their proprietary driver. However, the controller does work with OS X's built in support for HID input devices. Applications that support HID through OS X will work with the iShock II. One feature of the controller that will not work because it requires the Macally driver is the rumble feature. The Macally driver also provided the ability to map the controller buttons to other applications that do not support OS X's HID interface. This feature can be replicated using third party utilities such as USB Overdrive

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: No driver for Leopard (OS X 10.5.x)
Comment: The driver crashes in Leopard. I had to use USB Overdrive($20 shareware) to even use the device. Mechanically it is well made and has a nice feel in the hands. Too bad the software support is nonexistant.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Nice controller but compatibility issues
Comment: I bought two of these, actually, for two different Macs in an attempt to run Zuma with them. They're really nice controllers, they feel great and there are quite a few buttons for different functions. Yet finding configurable drivers for them was a pain. We tried GamePad Companion but it made the device jerky and uncontrollable, especially when shooting.

It's too bad someone can't make one that is easy to configure for the Mac users who actually enjoy gaming.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5
Summary: Doesn't play nice with Intel Macs
Comment: I have a MBP and have been using it to play Ford Racing 2. Some of the buttons work and you can basically play the game but you cannot move around in the menus with the controller. The gamepad cannot be programmed very much except assigning some of the buttons for the controls of the game but is very limited. This could be a game issue or the lack of appropriate drivers for the gamepad. The vibration does NOT work. I would look at a different gamepad for Intel Macs. I think I'm going to return mine back to Micro Center...


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