Performance

We tried the G1-Clawpad with a number of different Games. Most of these were first person shooters, but I included a few role playing and adventure games as well.

Games like "El Matador", Counter-Strike and Prey play quite well with the G1-Clawpad. Keep in mind there is a fairly large learning curve involved, especially if you have never used a different configuration than a keyboard in most of your gaming life. Some may have a console at home and are used to using other methods of input besides a keyboard. This should make the transition easier. Once the hand is used to the G1-Clawpad, playing with it is quite enjoying. The feel of each button is great, as the pressure points are well placed and the dept of each button is deep enough. The buttons spring back with enough force to differentiate between keeping the button down and hitting it as fast as you can.

Games like Gothic 3 and Oblivion play very nicely as well. These games are usually not as fast paced and you will keep your finger on a single button much longer than in First person shooters. The pressure of the keys does not tire your finger out and there is enough play for your finger to move slightly up, without interrupting the function of the button. This means the user is not forced to press very hard down on the buttons to activate its functionality.

The overall feel of the keys of the G1-Clawpad is very high quality.

Value and Conclusion