New Belkin n52te SpeedPad For Gamers
The global manufacturer of computer hardware, Belkin has announced a redesigned version of its popular Nostromo SpeedPad n52 one-handed PC controller, named as n52te SpeedPad. According to the company, it’s a upgraded model based on user feedback on its predecessor – n52. The latest n52te SpeedPad will feature some cool blue backlighting on the keypad and scroll wheel, providing the gaming device a rather wonderful look, especially at night.
With a partnership with the professional gaming company – Razer, the new SpeedPad has included the Razer’s killer performance software which allows the gamers to robust customization tools and keep their settings organized in personal profiles. Besides, it will sport 15 fully programmable buttons along with a programmable 8-way thumb pad and a removable joystick, aiming to improve your “gaming speed”.
“It’s been four years since we last visited the gaming arena, when we launched the n52 but now Belkin is back with an even better, stronger, and deadlier SpeedPad,” said Chris McGugan, Vice President of Product Management, Belkin. “We’ve been avidly listening to the gamers and their feedback on how to improve the n52.” “We’ve partnered with Razer, whose significant knowledge and expertise in gaming make them an ideal partner to further enhance our n52 and we are confident the n52te, with its backlit keys, multiple player profiles, and enhanced tactile feedback, will be a hit among gamers, bringing their gaming abilities to a new level of competition.”
The new Belkin n52te SpeedPad that designed to be adept at PC games including FPS (first-person shooter), MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing games) and RTS (real-time strategy) will be available in coming November for around $70.
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October 29th, 2008 07:55
I use the n52 with my vista machine, no problems at all.
September 3rd, 2008 12:29
Nice piece of kit. Would be even better if it fitted the average female hand! i.e. It’s too big!
August 17th, 2008 16:57
Just for those who say that there is no software/drivers available for the regular N52 for Vista 32/64 bit. Have a look here:
http://www.belkin.com/uk/support/article/?lid=enu&pid=F8GFPC100&aid=9072&scid=293
Belkin released beta drivers for Vista 32/64 vor N52 and they work pretty fine on my Vista 64 bit PC.
So, if compatibilitity is the only thing, no need to buy the small upgrades the N52te offers compared to the regular N52.
Cheers
April 20th, 2008 17:00
As I said earlier, blue LEDs and a thumbstick do not a worthwhile upgrade make. For me anyway.
As for the ability to store profiles, well, I’m really only an FPS player, no RTS or MMORPG. I have about 3 macros bound in total so saving my profile(s) isn’t important. I suppose it’ll be a big plus for the average LAN party gamer though.
As for the D-pad, I’m in the same boat as you Mephysto except I wasn’t brought up on NES, it was a Sega Master System. Can’t say I use the D-pad in the traditional style though, I use it to jump and have a few macros bound to the other points. WASD along side.
Vista compatibility may tempt some, but I like my OS to Operate.
n52 FTW (unless it breaks and I can’t find another one).
April 20th, 2008 11:33
let me say i’ve had my n52 for a long time and i love it, so much so that i made it a requierment for all my guild members to go out and buy one.
I just recieved my n52te and i absolutly hate it, it tips backwards when the hand rest is extended for larger hands and the macro creator program is the bigest disapointmen i have ever seen belkin put out.
I’m going to go see it i can buy a few more original n52s to tide me over until a compeditor puts out something that i can actualy use.
November 27th, 2007 11:39
@ Tumbleweed..
I think this will be a solid improvement actually. Backlighting and a thumbstick cover for the d-pad aren’t the only differences. The newer model also sports the ability to save profiles in the hardware, so you can take it with you from system to system (read: LAN parties) without having to reprogram everything.
The n52te will also be Vista compatible. The original n52 is not supported under that OS, don’t forget… which is something to rather strongly consider. Anyone who’s looking to upgrade from XP to Vista in the future should keep their eye on this gamepad, because this is the one you’ll be able to carry over without running into compatibility issues.
As for my opinion:
I suck with WASD, so the n52 was a dream for me. Thanks in no small part to its console-style d-pad (of which I’ve been used to since 8-bit Nintendo), it’s allowed me to keep pace with those expert keyboardist players, making PC gaming feasible and fun for me.. when before it, I would have never considered playing at all.
The n52 is my baby. So you better believe that $70 price tag or not, I’ll be picking up this upgraded wonder without so much as a second thought….
October 15th, 2007 07:40
Looks like Razer decided that a few LEDs under/between the keys and a removable “joystick” stuck to the D-Pad constitutes an upgrade.
It looks no different to the current n52, which I’ll be sticking to unless a solid review turns up something worth “upgrading” for.
I don’t like the thought of an annoying blue glow in the corner of my left eye while I’m trying to pop some heads, either
October 6th, 2007 02:21
This game pad nice, good for playing 1FPS games.