Setting up this controller is very easy. Pop in the CD, install the software, plug in the controller, and your on your way. Keep in mind, although the software does have presets for many games, You may find that some preset button functions just don't work that great. In that case, you will have to configure the controller the way you want, within the Input Sprocket window.

I never though playing games on my Mac would be like this. With the GamePad Pro, you feel like you are part of the game, not just moving a mouse and hitting keys. By assigning different functions to the keys for each game you play, you can start to get the edge you need to become a top player.

The other positive with this controller is the included detachable joystick thingy. This little plastic column screws into the directional pad, making the pad act like a joystick. With this stick, it is possible to get much better control than with the directional pad alone. I just wish it wasn't so tall.

But all the sunshine ends there. This controller just isn't the greatest. It's small footprint is hard to handle. The buttons can be hard to find when you need them quickly, and it only works for Input Sprocket Games. This really puts a damper on what could be a great asset to your game playing.

The Biggest let down is the limit to Input Sprocket games. By limiting it to these games, the possibility of using the controller cuts down by about 75%. Although Game Sprockets are starting to be more widely used, they haven't hit the big time like Apple expected. And in fact, that cuts out about 75% of the reason for buying the GamePad Pro.

The next major let down is its size. Although it is set up like a Playstation controller, it is much smaller. For someone with big hands like myself, it can be very difficult to hold on to the controller as the game carries on. Just think, you are about to beat the number one ranked person at a certain game, but then the controller slips out of your hand, causing you to loose. Big time bummer.

And finally, the button location. Many times when playing games such as Madden NFL 2000 or Future Cop, I found myself loosing, or falling behind, just because I could not find the buttons. While this may be a shot at the Playstation controller design, it still applies here. In fact, because of the smaller size, I think there is an even larger impact with the GamePad Pro.

The only problem I encountered was the directional pad tracking. Sometimes, I would press one direction on the directional pad, and the object I am controlling would go the other way. Maybe this was a mess up in the software, or maybe it was my big fingers, but either way, it's not good.

If you are looking for a simple controller to enhance you game play, this one would be it. Although it is not the most advanced controller ever, you may want to consider it for Playstation conversions, or simpler games. Other than that, a mouse would work better than this controller for gaming.

Pros	Cons
Fully programmable Hot pluggable Software allows for more than one controller to be used at once. Enhances game play. Simple Playstation like design	Only works with Input Sprocket games Not advanced enough for today's modern games Very small Sometimes doesn't work correctly Buttons can be hard to find
5/10 stars