324 replies to this topic

[Meth0s]

I'm a mouse/keyboard player. But its a great looking controller, and if I used a joystick I'd definitely be looking seriously at saving for one.

[Lakevren]

Spleenslitta, on 05 June 2012 - 08:09 AM, said:

I'm unfamiliar with Razer's trackrecord. Is it really that bad?

It's bad and inconsistent, I can tell you that.

The Imperator and Mamba have the same "dual sensor" (marketing language, likely), but has a lift-off unresponsive time for a second or two. Seen this first hand. Tried to fix it, couldn't. Used it on a Razer Exactmat, too, as well as other surfaces.

The Lycosa just plain gave up in a few weeks, and was a common problem. Recall happened, but even the replacements were found defective.

The Tiamat doesn't have a "defective" microphone, but it does sound like utter trash. This should NOT be present in a $180 headset. Razer's other and older headsets had infinitely better microphones.

There's other examples, but they were more on mediocre and expensive rather than absolute unworthy products like the ones I just listed.

But for those buying the Artemis, they better hope this is one of Razer's golden products like the Razer Naga and Deathadder.

Edited by Lakevren, 05 June 2012 - 08:15 AM.

[Fresh Meat]

Looks expensive and I have already trained my brain to use a mouse and keyboard.

Also, why did they wait so long to announce it? It seems that most people who intend to use a joystick have already bought one in great anticipation.

Edited by Fresh Meat, 05 June 2012 - 08:18 AM.

[Zelkaden]

If i would of found a buy button on the website i would of bought it already.

[Kittygrinder]

Lakevren, on 05 June 2012 - 08:06 AM, said:

Considering Razer's terrible quality track record and ridiculous marketing?

No.

Let's hope this Artemis is more akin to the Razer Naga, Deathadder, or Carcharias (exception on build quality) rather than the Razer Lycosa, Tiamat, Mamba, or Imperator.

The first three products I listed were largely unproblematic and were actually good products. The last four? Garbage.

Let's also hope it's not a Razer Blade or Project Fiona. Unfortunately, it looks more like those products than not. These products are basically on the ridiculous side of Razer. Bold, but also on the touch of insane.

Ive had an imperator for 6 months and lycosa for i dont know how long, and both peripherals are still working fine. I dont know what people do to their mouse and keyboards, but i've never had problems with either of them.

[Cold3y3s]

It looks cool but out of my price range, plus I just got a new joystick. So probably not.

[SwordofLight]

Its...sufficiently geeky that I'm on the mebbe column, but buying a game-specific gadget for a game I've never played? Ask me in six months or a year if I want to drop any money on this.

-Don

[Armageddon]

I will be buying one, for sure!

Edited by Armageddon, 05 June 2012 - 08:19 AM.

[pied]

The idea is nice, but really who has enough room for the huge foot-print as well as a keyboard. The screen seems a bit large for what it displays as well.

I have a Logitech G940 flight system which I made an under-the-desk hardpoint base to secure the components to. The force feedback is quite strong and it will move around otherwise.

I am pleased to see the devs catering to the sim fans though!

[mekabuser]

Its difficult to buy a bad arse JS thats gonna be north of 100usd without getting your hands on it. It kinda looks like a saitek gold JS with the spring and all, which is a good thing. have to assume it has torso twist in the JS.. If it does, It "should" be a pretty nice piece of work.
Whats nice, which i havent seen said is that MWO is obviously VERY JS friendly . Which is a V good thing.
I hope they make a good product.

[barcode]

Joystick on the right side, as a lefty, means I could use it for movement, which is exactly what I'd want to do. Extra screen space is always nice; the only thing I can't see myself using is the left keypad. If I could remove it that'd be great.

I already own a joystick, though, and while I'd like an extra screen I'd have to see if I could actually use one placed in that position.

If the MWO guys want money from me (especially if they want it now), they should set up a not-60-dollars Founders package that includes lifetime XP boost (even if that's all it has in it)...

[Xantars]

Ill stick to my keyboard and mouse and if i need it i can drag out my joystick

[Adrienne Vorton]

even if i had that amount of money just to spend on fluff, i´m pretty sure i´d rather buy myself some other things...tbh, it´s a nice concept, but i think i have other priorities...

[Urulf]

Technoviking, on 05 June 2012 - 08:05 AM, said:

You need to break up the poll. I will buy pieces of this, but I need the Jstick on the left hand, so I will buy modularly.

If u see the backshot of the photo u will see they are all linked (by the screen support and floor), so i doubt they will be obtainable separately, im afraid

[Norino]

how broke are you people.. i see this controller costing no more than $150.00 i see some of the same names above posting in other topics about how they are gonna spend 2000-2500 on a gaming rig.. but are to CHEAP to spend a little extra for a contoller built for the game.. you are not true mechwarriors.. a mechwarrior will find a way to get it..lmao.. BTW i am joking about the mechwarrior part.. but you are still CHEAPOs.. (mumbles something about spending 400 on a video card and then cheap *** mumble mumble....)

[ENDMYSUFFERING]

[Inache]

My gut reaction is of course! I still have my Steel Battalion controller hanging around. But honestly I'll probably wait for a couple reviews, and a windfall of cash before I buy one.

[Lakevren]

Kittygrinder, on 05 June 2012 - 08:15 AM, said:

Ive had an imperator for 6 months and lycosa for i dont know how long, and both peripherals are still working fine. I dont know what people do to their mouse and keyboards, but i've never had problems with either of them.

Nothing more than the usual. Like I said, quality control is lacking on Razer's end. Some work, some don't. But you better hope they do rather than they don't. The Lycosa problem was a fairly wide one. Seen here: http://www.techpower...eplacement.html
Note that they took their sweet time to replace them. Some replacements were also found defective.

The imperator problem: http://hardforum.com...d.php?t=1487265
Apparently, the problem has been fixed with firmware, but I'm getting conflicting reports that the firmware doesn't fix anything. I also did it with a friend's Mamba, and that didn't do anything to fix it. Or maybe there isn't a firmware update for the Mamba. Note: There are two mambas, the 2012 edition and the original. The original is the one I am talking about. I know nothing about the 2012 version.

And the Tiamat microphone, well, hear it for yourself:

And yes, I have heard it through mumble itself and noticed immediately that my friend changed his headset. I asked which one it was, and investigated and found that video and similar ones like it. I also have to emphasized this: This is a $180 headset.

Edited by Lakevren, 05 June 2012 - 08:22 AM.

[CaveMan]

If I needed a joystick, yes.

But I already have a $300 HOTAS system that is suited to other games besides MWO. So no.

[Chuckie]

Depends on cost.. and computer requirements (USB or SLI required for the screen.. etc..)

But I would if its affordable (under $200) and I can use it.