Powerwave 360 Shape Controller for PC Review

If no one ever heard about Powerwave, it's because Powerwave is just a small Australia based company that produces medium quality gaming accessories like gamepads and headsets. 360 Shape gamepad is one of their product. Like its name, its form is basically derived from XBOX 360 controller. Complete with dual vibration it is virtually an alternative XBOX 360 controller for PC.

Judging from its package, complete with a well-designed box, manual, and driver CD, this gamepad doesn't look like a cheapo, considering its real price is only US$15. Out of the box, this gamepad is very comfortable to hold. With non-slippery soft textured material, it allows you to grip the gamepad longer without worrying it becomes slick as you are sweating.
About the buttons, they is very responsive if not a little bit sensitive, especially the analog sticks. Other normal buttons works very well and easy to press. However, the placement of select and start button are different from the original XBOX 360 controller. Powerwave swap those buttons to below the fire buttons instead in the centre. This odd placement sometimes makes you miss-press the fire buttons with select or start buttons.
This gamepad also has force feedback (vibration) function although not mentioned in the website. You can manually adjust the vibration power in the control panel as well. However, although this gamepad features dual vibration (left and right), it feels just like you only have a one centre vibration.

Although this gamepad has some flaws, still overall this gamepad is good. Built with quite good material and has nice features like force feedback and analog controller, it is definitely worth all of your money.

See http://www.powerwave.com.au for more info.