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Fanatec Headshot Controller review

A poorly executed gaming set

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-09-09September 9th 2008

Price at launch £80.00
Features Ergonomic size adjustment / hi-grade precision laser sensor / 6 buttons plus 5-way scroll wheel / PlasmaGlyde™ mouse feet / Up to 4,000 dpi (2,000 native) resolution / Joystick Emulation / Universal programming of mouse and all standard keyboard keys / On-the-fly programming / Double assignment of all keyboard keys with long-click or double click
Interface USB2.0
Device Type (Keyboard/Mouse/Trackball) Mouse
Movement resolution 2000
Scroll Wheel Yes
Wired/Wireless Wired

Product Summary

Headshot Controller

Fanatec Headshot

Price at launch

£80.00

For

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Besides the coiled tail, there's little to like

Against

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Looks awful

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Expensive

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Not very responsive or accurate

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