Wired Game Controllers

The Bottom Line: Eminently configurable keys and a surprisingly useful analog stick make the Cyborg Command Unit one of the nicer gaming pads we've seen, but it's still a matter of personal taste whether it can or should replace your keyboard.

Specs: External, PC, USB, Command pad, Wired, 4-way hat switch

The Bottom Line: The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 gives you an affordable, fun, and effortless way to wirelessly DJ music playing from your computer.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type B, DJ console, Wired

The Bottom Line: The Mad Catz Arcade GameStick offers more traditional arcade-style control options for the Xbox 360 (and PCs), but some design miscues keep it from being as great as it could be.

Specs: External, Game console, Arcade stick, Wired, Joystick, Wheel, Triggers, Thumb stick

The Bottom Line: The Zboard Fang won't revolutionize your gameplay, but it's more comfortable and more easily customizable than a typical keyboard. Ideazon could have pushed harder on the design for better tactile response, but if you've been looking for an easy-to-use PC gaming input device, you'll appreciate the Fang's simplicity.

Specs: External, PC, USB, Game pad, Wired

The Bottom Line: Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wired, Two thumb sticks, 4-way cross keypad

The Bottom Line: The Logitech ChillStream's cooling fan may not be very useful, but the controller is still superbly designed and will grow more useful as more Games for Windows titles are released in 2007 and beyond.

Specs: External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Game pad, Wired, D-pad

The Bottom Line: Sony's DualShock 2 Analog Controller stands as the best of its generation and the blueprint for almost every controller released since.

Specs: External, Game console, None, Game pad, Wired, Black, 4-way D-pad, Two thumb sticks

The Bottom Line: With PC compatibility, the wired Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller makes a fine choice for a fourth controller.

Specs: External, Game console, Gameport, Game pad, Wired

The Bottom Line: The Universal MC2 racing wheel has support for all of the major consoles, a great design, and a good overall feel--it just doesn't work very well.

Specs: External, Game console, Gameport, Wheel and pedals set, Wired

The Bottom Line: The Thrustmaster Enzo Ferrari 2-in-1 racing wheel will appeal to casual racing fans who enjoy turning laps on both the PC and the PS2.

Specs: External, PC, Game console, USB, Accessory, 4 pin USB Type A, Wheel and pedals set, Wired, 8-way D-pad, Gear shift lever