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[Aethon]

Mormaz, on 05 June 2012 - 07:11 AM, said:

Yeah, my Mamba mouse is falling apart after 6 months...Razer make Goodlooking equipements, but unfortunately, not long living one...

Actually, I have to take that back...there's one thing I bought from them that hasn't crapped out in 6-9 months, and that's the Black Widow Ultimate keyboard. I've only had it 14 months, but the only problem it had (intermittent key lighting) was solved by a firmware update, and the thing is still working beautifully.

If the keypad on that controller is made like this keyboard's keys, that much, at least, you can count on lasting (I think).

[OcO]

Hmmm I wonder how long the game will be live before we start seeing billboards and adds in the game world?

[Helskga]

I love how all them supposedly encrypted images had absolutely nothing to do with Razer or this controller.

[Warenwolf]

Vladdaimpaler, on 05 June 2012 - 07:09 AM, said:

I bet those jerks at WG got took the Pirranha guys out for drinks and gave them this idea.

When was the last time WG did any product placement scheme?

[Spooky]

UncleJimmema, on 05 June 2012 - 07:09 AM, said:

I'll admit it's a novel idea, but that's it. I'm sure some hardcore immersion fan may buy it, but in terms of functionality vs cost this is lacking in functionality and adding greatly to cost.

Not sure what it lacks in functionality for you, I was perfectly happy playing MechWarrior 3 with my old-school Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, and that was certainly enough .



The Razer Artemis has more functionality and even creates a certain immersion, having an auxiliary display. Definitely something I would want to try for MW:O.

But, you are right, it's probably rather expensive and at the very least its price will hold me back from buying it. Though who knows... if the fun and nerdgasm in MW:O is big enough, may be I'll find it worth at some point .

[Shanks]

bit over hyped for a controller imo but hey its life.

[Lina Thoren]

Interesting. Not certain I'd drop the cash for one, though: I've a solid joystick and mechanical keyboard that would let me duplicate most of this, and I'm not sure the touchscreen alone's enough to warrant the purchase.

But we'll see.

[Striker1980]

Vexgrave Lars, on 05 June 2012 - 07:07 AM, said:

Thank the Universe.. its not SAITEK!

looks cool! Can't wait to see it working.

Congrats PGI!

What is wrong with Saitek gear? The most comfortable and reliable stick and throttle I've ever owned was their evo. (I'll prob use it for mwo too due to it's rudder).

admittedly they aren't thrust master but thrust master have been known to make odd calls on stupidly high prices over cheap key components.

[Aethon]

Come to think of it...I don't recall ever having seen a Razer joystick before...

[Morang]

Lokust, on 05 June 2012 - 07:06 AM, said:

I used to love Razer products, but they simply are not built to last. I've owned five of their PC gaming peripherals and none were very competitively priced, and all lasted less than one year.

My Nostromo keypad runs for about 4 years, I try not to use my main keyboard at all when playing (not always possible, as I prefer complex games, but my left hand main position is Nostromo). No problems. It was branded Belkin when I bought it though (but the built-in ROM named "Razer Synapse").

And as the Nostromo has more keys than Artemis keypad and I also have Saitek X52 (though I doubt I will ever use it for MWO), I'm not interested in the decrypted schematics.

Edited by Morang, 05 June 2012 - 07:21 AM.

[Vanguard319]

BadAppel7017, on 05 June 2012 - 07:05 AM, said:

Hey, if they can make it work without a huge pricetag (EyeOne, your point is well taken), I'd at least take a look. Good points though guys. Didn't think about the LCD setup...huge coster.

True, the controller that came with Steel Battalion was approximately 3/4 the cost of the package, ($150) and that was an absurdly huge 40+ function, dual joystick controller. A layout like that could probably be sold for far less than $500.

[Chuckie]

colatruck, on 05 June 2012 - 07:09 AM, said:

It's kinda cool. But I don't think its worth the countdown. I thought it would be a pack of the next 5 mechs or something.

A gaming company show casing thier new game, and a peripheral company that spent a lot of time and money on a controller.

The countdown was obviously times with a unveiling at E3..

[Ghost Bear]

Chuckie, on 05 June 2012 - 07:14 AM, said:

I can't believe all the whining..

Its like listening to a bunch of spoiled, cheap brats..

I'm stoked.. this looks like a fantastic controller..

Too expensive for you? Then don't by it..

You can do it with what you already have.. ? Great then don't buy it..

I personally think its looks AWESOME and think about it a controller specifically made with MWO in mind.. That rocks !!

Only thing missing is integrated TrackIR for the mechs head movement.

Did everyone else miss..

1) Sliding throttle next to the keyboard..? I haven't seen that in a left hand keyboard.

2) The Display in the center of the battle map..? Tell me thats something you can find in another controller. (I hope it has a touch screen to give commands by.. that would ROCK)

3) That this was made by one of the best gaming peripheral companies ? I have had good luck with Razor mice..

4) That the guys at PGI, and Razor really thought this out specifically for the MWO crowd..?

Geez.. considering the investment in this.. I think they did a great job promoting it for E3.

So sorry some of you are disappointed it wasnt a Mech release, or something like that, but I figured it was going to be something different and BIG.. and thats what it was.

and I'm sorry to disappoint you, it's a concept product. Judging by the majority of comments here I wouldn't be surprised if the product never sees the light of day. I laughed when you called us spoiled cheap brats too. Stay classy.

[Chuckie]

Vanguard319, on 05 June 2012 - 07:19 AM, said:

True, the controller that came with Steel Battalion was approximately 3/4 the cost of the package, ($150) and that was an absurdly huge 40+ function, dual joystick controller. A layout like that could probably be sold for far less than $500.

I hope so.. I think if its over $199 it will collect dust on the shelves. Under $199 and I'm first in line to buy it.

[HeIIion]

I love the concept...but I'm a little confused how the encrypted images provided any clues to this. They all just look like random art that is completely unrelated to Razer or the Artemis controller.

[Jason Phoenix]

I wont say its not cool to see they actually made a nice Game Controller but, since I just bought my X52 Pro like 2 weeks ago, I wont be buying this one. If I would have known, maybe I would have waited and bought it but you know... I think PGI's Marketting might have dropped the ball on this one unfortunately

[Wintersprite]

It looks pretty neat but...

1) I already have a HOTAS stick
2) With that display it's going to be expensive.

I would certaily like to get one but for the supposed price I think it's not worth it for only one game that supports it. Yes, it will probably have some programming tool but looking at the Logitech's G15 and the rest of the line they are not too useful either, just displaying the stuff already available on screen within the peripheral vision. After looking away from the screen will leave a need to reaquire all the data available and that might be bad in a tight situation. Even then it would be great for immersion but unfortunately it's probably out of my price range.

[Vexgrave Lars]

Striker1980, on 05 June 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

What is wrong with Saitek gear? The most comfortable and reliable stick and throttle I've ever owned was their evo. (I'll prob use it for mwo too due to it's rudder).

admittedly they aren't thrust master but thrust master have been known to make odd calls on stupidly high prices over cheap key components.

The worst drivers I have ever had to cope with, buggy software, and the only time I have ever had a BSOD on win7 when trying program the sticks.

I'm biased.. its been a terrible disappointment that my sticks crash my OS constantly.

[Barabus Vran]

Spooky, on 05 June 2012 - 07:15 AM, said:

Not sure what it lacks in functionality for you, I was perfectly happy playing MechWarrior 3 with my old-school Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, and that was certainly enough .



The Razer Artemis has more functionality and even creates a certain immersion, having an auxiliary display. Definitely something I would want to try for MW:O.

But, you are right, it's probably rather expensive and at the very least its price will hold me back from buying it. Though who knows... if the fun and nerdgasm in MW:O is big enough, may be I'll find it worth at some point .

I'm still using that joystick heh, and just chiming in with others kinda dissapointed there was so much hype for a presumabely very expensive product tie in that quite possibly few of us will buy (who knows maybe I'm wrong and they will sell like hot pockets).

[Rat Bastard]

I'd like to see this in action in a YouTube video.