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- Inexpensive
- Comfortable for left- and right-handers
- Customizable
- PC and Mac compatibility
- Lacks force feedback
- No separate throttle
- Needs constant recalibration
Reviews say the Saitek Cyborg EVO is the best budget joystick, whether you're right-handed or left-handed and whether you use a PC or a Mac. Reviewers also note that this game controller is comfortable, and there are enough customizing options to satisfy anyone. But in owner reviews, some users note that the Saitek Cyborg Evo joystick needs continual recalibration, an annoyance. There are five fire buttons, an eight-way hat switch and 3-D twist, but no force feedback (physical reactions by the joystick to screen events).
FiringSquad.com has the best coverage of the Saitek Cyborg EVO game controller. Although it calls itself the "home of the hardcore gamer," the review is not bogged down in jargon, and hands-on testing is very apparent. We found more good coverage for this joystick at TomsHardware.com and at GameZone.com. There's no testing description at About.com, but there is a brief review. The owner reviews at Amazon.com give a good overview of the pros and cons of the Saitek Cyborg EVO joystick.
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FiringSquad.com caters to "hardcore" gamers, but the thorough coverage is reasonably accessible for non-techies. It rates the Saitek Cyborg EVO game controller at 89 percent, adding it "is a remarkably competent joystick for the money, a really great value."
Review: Saitek Cyborg EVO, Jakub Wojnarowicz, Nov. 2, 2004
This roundup is too old to be definitive in comparing the joystick market, but Tom's is reliably unbiased and thorough in its testing. Its evaluation of the Saitek Cyborg EVO game controller is that the physical comfort level is good but not outstanding and that it will appeal to "those who like to tweak."
Review: Annual Review: Six Gamepads, Stephanie Kauffmann, Oct. 24, 2003
3. GameZone.com
The gaming website gives the Saitek Cyborg game controller a rating of 8.7 out of 10, saying that its adjustability to right- and left-handers and cool appearance make it a good choice even though there are cheaper joysticks that have most of the same features.
Review: Saitek Cyborg Evo, Editors of GameZone.com, Sept. 2, 2003
4. About.com
There's no detail of testing methods and the tone isn't critical, but the Saitek Cyborg EVO game controller is praised for being comfortable and having some customizing options. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Computer Joysticks, Editors of About.com
5. Amazon.com
About three dozen user reviews give the Saitek Cyborg Evo game controller an above-average score. The most recurring complaint is that the joystick needs frequent recalibration.
Review: Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
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