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Thanks to Mobile Fun for providing us with the Blue Official HTC One M9 Dot View case used in this review. ONMARCH 11, 2015EDIT "MAD CATZ S.U.R.F.R REVIEW | TRUSTED REVIEWS" Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R Review | Trusted Reviews Hands on with the Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R Mad Catz launched two products at MWC 2015 – the pocket-sized L.Y.N.X. 3 and the S.U.R.F.R, a crazy combination of gaming controller and mini Bluetooth keyboard that works across platforms. It can never be said that Mad Catz doesn’t think outside the box. The S.U.R.F.R is a unique device and one that could bring the best of both worlds to the ever-expanding range of Android and PC TV set-top boxes. SEE ALSO: Razer Forge TV hands-on The S.U.R.F.R is an impressive controller. The rubbery, soft-touch qwerty keyboard is a revelation.
The keys are small, but have a raised centre to make them easy enough to differentiate and provide a satisfying click when pressed. In fact I wrote several paragraphs using the S.U.R.F.R without making a single mistake. That surprised me, considering I struggle to write out a password correctly on the mini Bluetooth keyboard I use with my set-top PC. The dual analogue sticks are also solid. Controls are responsive and they feel as good as any mobile gaming controller I’ve used. As well as sticks you get a D-pad surrounding the left stick, shoulder bumper buttons and an adjustable grip.
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It really is very clever indeed. The Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R can be used with a PC and has dedicated buttons for media playback, but also a toggle that lets you use the left analogue stick as a mouse. Anyone who’s used a PS4 will know a touchpad is preferable to an analogue stick in this scenario, but an analogue stick will do the job in a pinch. Whether the S.U.R.F.R will be right for you depends on whether you value its ability to play games over having a touchpad to use as a mouse.
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However, as an Android controller, where a mouse pointer is less relevant, the S.U.R.F.R provides the best of both worlds. Early Verdict The S.U.R.F.R is an innovative keyboard controller that’s useful in a number of different cases. At $79 it’s not too expensive either. The Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R will be available to buy at the end of March or early April.
ONMARCH 9, 2015EDIT "MAD CATZ L.Y.N.X. 3 REVIEW" Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 3 Review Hands on with the Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 3 The L.Y.N.X. 9, Mad Catz’ insane $300 mobile controller launched at CES 2015, just got a little brother – the L.Y.N.X. 3. It was announced at MWC 2015 together with the SURFr mobile keyboard controller. Mad Catz is a realistic company – it doesn’t expect everyone to fork out the cost of a console on a mobile controller. That’s why the L.Y.N.X. 3 is much cheaper than the 9 at $79 as opposed to $299. Although even at that price it’s not exactly cheap.
The L.Y.N.X. 3 mirrors the design of its bigger brother. The handgrips and analogue sticks fold in to make the controller a small bundle that’s easily pocketable. Rubberised wings can be attached to provide a more console controller feel without adding too much weight. SEE ALSO: Best iPhone Games The version I held was a prototype and while it felt solid enough, it was a far cry from the heft and quality of the metal L.Y.N.X. 9. The dual sticks feel firm but are a little too close together. We’d like to see Mad Catz change this design a little before release so that the sticks can be spread apart by another few centimeters.
Three modes of use will be available for the L.Y.N.X. 3: Gaming, Multimedia and PC. As the names suggest these will let you use the Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 3 as a controller for different devices, not just a smartphone. SEE ALSO: Best Android Games A clip attachment will come with the L.Y.N.X. 3 when it goes on sale at the end of March, enabling you to attach your phone to the top of the controller. However, the L.Y.N.X.
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