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The '''''Logitech F710''''' is a wireless gamepad for personal computers which originally retailed for $50. Its button layout is that of a [[PlayStation 2]] gamepad, but it has a more bulbous form like an [[Xbox]] controller. It has dual analog sticks, a digital D-pad, and a toggle button to switch between them. It also has 4 standard buttons, a start and back button, two shoulder buttons and two shoulder analog bumpers. It has vibration motors and a toggle button for them. It uses 2.4 GHz wireless and comes with a USB receiver and takes 2 AA batteries. It supports both XInput and DirectInput modes through a toggle switch on the back.
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The '''''Logitech F710''''' is a wireless [[video game controller]] for personal computers developed by [[Logitech]] in the 2010s. It originally retailed for $50. Its button layout is that of a [[PlayStation 2]] gamepad, but it has a more bulbous form like an [[Xbox]] controller. It has dual analog sticks, a digital D-pad, and a toggle button to switch between them. It also has 4 standard buttons, a start and back button, two shoulder buttons and two shoulder analog bumpers. It has vibration motors and a toggle button for them. It uses 2.4 GHz wireless and comes with a USB receiver and takes 2 AA batteries. It supports both XInput and DirectInput modes through a toggle switch on the back.
  
I bought this gamepad because I wanted to replace my old PS2 to USB converted which didn't have drivers for recent versions of [[Windows]], and it was highly rated. Unfortunately, its inability to keep a constant wireless connection meant it was only good for games that don't require reflexive input. I replaced it with the [[Logitech F310]].
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I bought this gamepad because I wanted to replace my old PS2 to USB converted which didn't have 64-bit drivers beyond [[Windows XP]]. Since it was widely talked about on forums and had a high rating, I bought it without researching it fully. When it arrived, I discovered, to my dismay, that it was wireless. The name doesn't readily identify it as wireless, and, had I noticed it was, I wouldn't have bought it because every wireless device I've ever owned has had problems maintaining a constant connection. Sure enough, this one did too and caused me to routinely die in my games or perform unwanted actions. After becoming too frustrated with it, I replaced it with the [[Logitech F310]], the cheaper wired version with fewer options.
  
 
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* The wireless cuts out frequently even when the wireless receiver is two feet away with a clear line of sight. When it cuts out, whatever buttons or directionals were being pressed will remain being held for about two seconds. This makes action games effectively impossible to play.
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* The wireless cuts out frequently even when the wireless receiver is two feet away with a clear line of sight. When it cuts out, whatever buttons were being pressed will remain held down until a connection is reestablish (about two seconds). This makes action games impossible to play. You can still play games that don't require precision controller input like turn-based strategy games or RPGs, but, even then, the frequent input problems will mess up your game.
  
 
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==Links==

Revision as of 10:57, 2 September 2020

Logitech F710.

The Logitech F710 is a wireless video game controller for personal computers developed by Logitech in the 2010s. It originally retailed for $50. Its button layout is that of a PlayStation 2 gamepad, but it has a more bulbous form like an Xbox controller. It has dual analog sticks, a digital D-pad, and a toggle button to switch between them. It also has 4 standard buttons, a start and back button, two shoulder buttons and two shoulder analog bumpers. It has vibration motors and a toggle button for them. It uses 2.4 GHz wireless and comes with a USB receiver and takes 2 AA batteries. It supports both XInput and DirectInput modes through a toggle switch on the back.

Personal

I bought this gamepad because I wanted to replace my old PS2 to USB converted which didn't have 64-bit drivers beyond Windows XP. Since it was widely talked about on forums and had a high rating, I bought it without researching it fully. When it arrived, I discovered, to my dismay, that it was wireless. The name doesn't readily identify it as wireless, and, had I noticed it was, I wouldn't have bought it because every wireless device I've ever owned has had problems maintaining a constant connection. Sure enough, this one did too and caused me to routinely die in my games or perform unwanted actions. After becoming too frustrated with it, I replaced it with the Logitech F310, the cheaper wired version with fewer options.

Review

Good

  • It feels great in your hand. It has a nice weight, a rubber coating on the back and a smooth coating on the front, and is quite comfortable to hold.
  • The ability to switch between XInput and DirectInput makes it more versatile for older games.
  • The vibration works well for those games that support it.

Bad

  • Nothing.

Ugly

  • The wireless cuts out frequently even when the wireless receiver is two feet away with a clear line of sight. When it cuts out, whatever buttons were being pressed will remain held down until a connection is reestablish (about two seconds). This makes action games impossible to play. You can still play games that don't require precision controller input like turn-based strategy games or RPGs, but, even then, the frequent input problems will mess up your game.

Links