Product Description

Nostromo SpeedPad n52 - Created to enhance your gameplay on the PC, the Nostromo SpeedPad n52 takes the best things about the keyboard and compresses them into one easy-to-use device! Typically the keyboard is your control panel. WASD for movement, and a multitude of other keys depending on the game. The problem is, the keyboard is meant for typing, not gaming. Having to halt your movement to hit other control keys leaves you a sitting duck in multiplay, and is just a waste of time otherwise. The Nostromo puts everything within reach, maximizing your speed & performance. Color - Black

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13770 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Belkin
• Model: F8GFPC100
• Platform: Windows 98
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 11.30" h x 9.80" w x 3.50" l, 2.65 pounds

Features

• Captures all the advantages of the critically acclaimed n50
• Cranks up the juice with advanced options to dominate your game
• Combines keyboard and gamepad into one small, easy-to-use device
• More tools for customizing your game than ever
• Designed with an intuitive nature and stylish versatility

From the Manufacturer
Built to conquer your enemy, the Nostromo SpeedPad n52 captures all the advantages of its critically acclaimed predecessor, the n50, and cranks up the juice with advanced options to dominate your game. It puts keyboard and gamepad functionality into one small and easy-to-use device, delivering more tools for customizing your game than ever. Using feedback from hundreds of gamers, our engineers designed the n52's intuitive nature and stylish versatility to give you easy access to your arsenal of deadly maneuvers. So start programming up to 104 functions now--and watch how dangerous you become.

Customer Reviews

CAD User
I have two of these wonderful game pads, however, like at least one other reviewer I use them for work.

As an architect I am dedicated to my CAD programs and their constant need for keyboard and mouse input. My left hand was always a bit at sea, even with one and two stroke key commands for the CAD programs until I learned of these game pads. Love to say it was an original thought, but I read about it in a magazine.

Anyway I have it programmed for AutoCAD and Revit and it's a joy to use. Must admit that I stay on one level of key commands--decided my elder brain couldn't handle moving up and down between levels.

Well just another pitch to those who haven't thought outside the gaming box about these game pads.

nostromo n52 speedpad
I have used the n52 speedpad for about 6 months now, with many different types of games, and find that it is easy to program and setup for each game. the ergonomics are good enough and the speedpad works well in all situations. The key contacts are positive with minimal effort, and there don't seem to be any problems with keybounce. I liked it so well I bought a second unit just in case the first ever fails.

Not Compatible With Mac OS X Leopard
While I greatly enjoyed this product and used it heavily for World of Warcraft, it is not compatible with Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.4). I recently switched over from Windows XP Pro, and tried to install the old software onto the new Mac system. The install was successful, and the software opens, but it won't accept programming instructions for the device.The N52 SpeedPad retains the default WASD settings, but the shift, round button, 8-way hat, and wheel don't function.

My only gripe with the controller was that it didn't have that 'clickey' feel that I love in keyboards... another layer of tactile feedback would have been perfect for this device. However, it was a minor beef, and I still highly recommend it for all you Windows users. Abilities become second nature, and it radically speeds up your gameplay, once you get used to it (which is quickly).

Looks like I will be upgrading to the Tournament version as soon as the 60$ comes my way.

Get one. You won't regret it.

Peace.