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| Fang Gamepad by Ideazon | 
 enlarge | Brand: Ideazon
Category: CE
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $27.83
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Avg. Customer Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 3192
Platform: No Operating System
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.9 x 7.6 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ZGP-1000
Model: ZGP-1000
UPC: 826734001713
EAN: 0826734001713
ASIN: B000FRW8KS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
U.S. Military training combat pad- now declassified, for non-military personnel, for PC gaming use. 41 tactically placed keys include four thumb-specific keys and 11 weapon keys surrounding a lethal central butterfly layout. Military training feedback has echoed the sentiments of the gaming community to develop a weapon that is left and right hand compatible. Compact design provides enhanced portability for mobile gaming. Allows up to 7 simultaneous keystrokes while employing phantom keystroke elimination capabilities. Z Engine technology gives gamers pre-defined key layouts for over 100 PC game titles.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...
 This thing is pretty cool! September 2, 2008
The Fang gamepad is pretty cool. I never really thought about getting a gamepad, I didn't think it would help. However, I'm one of those old school guys that still uses the arrow keys for movement in games. The thing is, is that there isn't nearly as many buttons over there next to the arrow keys, so when you get into games that has alot of different funtions its gets hard to be able to reach all the buttons. So that is why I got this and I must say it was worth it. It does take some getting used to when you first get it and I don't like that you have to turn the software on and load a profile for each game but its not that big of deal. Once you get the hang of it you won't want to go back simply because of all the different buttons. On americas army I can finally change weapons without moving my hands CLEAR up to the number keys. Some people complain about the jump key on the side but i think it is perfect it just takes some getting used to. This gamepad might not be as helpful for most people because they are used to the wsad key set up but if your an arrow guy like me, this thing is a must have!!!!
 Almost there... August 27, 2008
If this had lighted keys it would be perfect. Until then, I'm sticking with the Merc Stealth Illuminated gaming keyboard.
Does great job.. still room to improve August 18, 2008
I have owned this thing for close to a year now (maybe more). I use it mostly in mmorpg's. (everything from WoW, Daoc, EVE, EQ2) I like this kinda pad for mmorpg's because when you pvp timing of your hotkeys is critical. With as closely compact as all the keys are here, as well as the large amount of keys your get it makes it a perfect fit for mmo's.
If i could have given this a 4.5 star rating I would have. I mentioned the room to improve. My only complaint is the ergonomics (button layout) on this pad. While the red direction buttons are about as perfect as you could ask for for layout and prominence, the problem is all the other buttons. There is a learning curve to memorizing where they are in relation to your direction keys if you wanna be instantaneous accurate at all times. (hardcore mmo players here all know we need anywhere between 4-16 hotkeys depending on the class you play.. hunting for a key isnt something you wanna deal with in pvp) Once you memorize the layout of course this gets easier to use. However, even still close to a year later I will find myself looking down sometimes to find my hotkey on occasion.
Its programability of complex key press macros and redefining hotkeys makes this thing a snap to use for literally any game you could image. Overall im pleased.. However, if they ever release a "redux" i will be keeping a eye out for it. If they could make the buttons more "tactile" and different along the top and sides it would go a long way in find you keys easier.
Almost Perfect! August 1, 2008
Only thing this piece needs is more weight... it tends to slide around too much for my taste.
Weight it down and you have a winner!
 Disappointed July 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's a lot bigger than it looks. It almost spans the length of my entire laptop keyboard save about 2 inches, taking away the point of using a gamepad instead of a keyboard. I didn't like my old gamepad because it had a super bright light on it that's completely needless. I turn on the fang and once again, a stupid unnecessary light for wasting my laptops battery life even faster.
This is not joystick / gamepad compatible, meaning you cannot click to configure the keys quickly in-game. You have to use the disgusting z-engine software. It's only 11mb ram and 42mb total installed so its actually not too bad at all for the functionality it has, however the software didn't even work, and I have XP Home. I had to download the latest from their website and uninstall the software that came with the gamepad. Despite its size its pretty light weight.
I guess its ok but I give it 1 because:
It's massive.
If gaming, there's no way you can move and hit the top buttons at the same time unless your ridiculously moving with your thumb and pinky.
The bottom part shown in the image can eassssily break off. It clips into the fang with two really thin plastic clips. It won't last long.
The software installed version 1.1 .net not even prompting me?
It doesn't have blank default or template, meaning you have to reset all the keys to do nothing, manually, then set it as default everytime you get off your game. Otherwise accidentally touching the keys will make it input some random character. It has something to loadup a key layout whenever you open a certain program, but it won't unload it after exiting the game.
It has a pointless light, I just wanted a box with keys.
It's not programmable with autohotkey or custom software due to not being a standard joystick / gamepad, the name "fang gamepad" is deceiving, it's a "fang" period, not a gamepad, though fang sounds cooler than "a thin plastic lid full of keys" which is what it really is.
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