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The n52te specifically was comfortable and enough fun that I could see myself using one regularly. I could certainly understand why some gamers swear by them, but you're not going to give a novice a gamepad and instantly turn him or her into a professional gamer.

Superior customization software makes the Belkin Nostromo n52te a worthwhile choice for fans of PC shooters, but the high price may drive gamers to more affordable alternatives.

Only gamers need apply, but they will love the customisable Belkin n52te.

If you're one of the few laptop gamers out there, then you'll find this far easier to use in conjunction with a mouse than the standard notebook keyboard. Well worth your cash for when a joypad just won't do.

Belkin's n52te has some serious faults that we are surprised Belkin, and Razer, didn't address before bringing the product to market. ... That's sad, as the n52te is otherwise exceedingly comfortable, useful, and very cool looking.

Price aside, the Belkin Nostromo n52te stands out among other gaming pads, thanks to its excellent software and ability to record long macros. Gamers looking to shed their bulky keyboards for faster and more-compact gaming will want to give the n52te a serious look.