The Thrustmaster Run'N'Drive, Taking Back Control

Every discerning gamer needs a good game pad in the palms of their hands. It doesn't matter whether you own a PlayStation 3, a PlayStation 2 or a PC, or if you prefer first-person shooters to flight simulators. Fortunately the Run'N'Drive from Thrustmaster has all bases covered.

Compatible with the PlayStation 3, as well as PS2 and PCs, the revolutionary game pad's signature feature is its optical sensor for extra precision, you can use the wheel to take corners cleanly in the latest racing games; zoom in on enemies for the perfect shot; hit an unstoppable winner in a soccer game; or perform death defying stunts in flight sims. An automatic centering system and two sensitivity modes give you further control.

We're also impressed with the ability to map and save two types of controller configuration, with your buttons, triggers, mini-sticks and optical wheel settings stored even when the Thrustmaster Run'N'Drive is unplugged. This makes it the perfect pad for games where you need to switch to a different set of controls. It means there's no longer any need to pause the action in order to check the button configuration for different sections of a game.

The Thrustmaster Run'N'Drive's unique design means it's comfortable in your hand even after a long and hard gaming session. And yet you'll still find all the standard mini-sticks, D-pads and buttons of other controllers, plus three buttons on each shoulder – on pair being analog controls perfect for mapping acceleration and braking.