Gamers are constantly wondering what is the best way to play. However, less attention is paid to how to do this. Some players prefer to use the keyboard and mouse, while others acquire gamepads.
In the market of various accessories there is another rather convenient device - a controller. This article will discuss the Razer Hydra. The review will affect the positive and negative sides of the device. And also try to answer the question of whether it is worth buying.
Appearance
An overview of the appearance must begin with the main thing - the controller base. On the base in the shape of a cylinder you can see a special ball. It has a glossy finish. The ball is very small in size - it does not exceed the average fist of a child. A coil shines noticeably through it. It is cruciform in shape. The gaps that are present in the coil are also highlighted in green. They are triangular in shape. And the color slowly grows first, and then gradually fades.
The Razer Hydra trigger has an analog type. It rotates and resembles a trigger of a firearm. Of the shortcomings, it should be noted that the latter creaks a little. However, most gamers play with headphones, so this does not bother them. The controllers of the Razer Hydra are the same. They are made of plastic with small irregularities, which allows them to lie comfortably in their hands and not slip out.
Controller Principles
Be sure to review how the controller works in the review. The developers have implemented two modes. One allows you to change the viewing angle by turning the Razer Hydra. This solution will be useful for those who prefer to play shooters that feature first-person narration. Another mode allows you to change the position of the cursor. In order to perform this manipulation, you will have to move the controller itself in space. In general, this management is considered simple, although it requires some sleight of hand. In the first case, it is quite clear where the base should look. In the second mode, the base is directed to where the player’s gaze is. Otherwise, the cursor will not receive “pulses”.
The second mode is standard for all games, where the main control is almost impossible from the keyboard.
Setup and getting started
In order to work with Razer Hydra, it will not be enough just to download the latest drivers for it. Because she still does not want to function. To play with it, you will have to configure it correctly.
During installation, the manufacturer supplies special software, but it will also bring little benefit. The fact is that device configuration consists in editing the configuration file. The code is open, so anyone can do it. One minus is that developers use their own programming language. On the Internet, you can easily find already edited configurations that will allow the controller to execute the necessary commands. To change the settings yourself, you have to sweat a lot. However, it's worth it.
Summary
What about the controller? Is it able to provide the user with maximum comfort and completely replace the mouse with a keyboard? Is it worth the money? You can definitely say yes. Let the Razer Hydra cost in Russian stores not be confused - it jumped up great. If you want, you should look for an Internet resource, since the device can be bought for a small price.
Before the gamer begins to work with the controller in full understanding, he will have to get used to the control for some time. Therefore, at first, you may want to return to using the mouse. Often exploit this controller when playing Riftcat. The Razer Hydra is generally a pretty good device. Is it worth it to purchase, each user decides individually.