The ACT-Labs gun system really is a joyful product. Good design, very simple to setup and good support for drivers. The only negative point of this product is the fact that it is a very young product and  thus needs some good and serious support from game-developers. ACT-Labs needs to make sure that indeed all announced and supported titles will have that support before this product will actually start selling. However with mods from Glitterstream this product alone is enough to make you buy it!

The GS has the ability to add accessories and new features in the future. The current version ships with two guns, a holster-style base unit, and of course the handheld controller. Future upgrades may include collector gun replicas and a force feedback version for the real freaks like me.

I expect and seriously hope to see the support for this product boosted up in the upcoming months. Let's face it for 89.99$ you really can't go wrong here. Support should be coming, it's a great product from a company with a great reputation. We hope to review more of ACT-Labs products in the near future. Overall I would have to rank this as one of the my most fun game controllers I have ever played with. 

Thumbs up for ACT-Labs. This product will be included in our Product of the year contest which will start in December.

We rate the Gun System with 81 out of 100 Points.

Performance 80%
Software support 50%
Package 90%
Stability 90%
Output Quality 90%
Support 90%
Value/Price 80%
Rating 81%  

 

FEATURE LIST


Contoured rubber gun handle
Elastomer holster pockets
Handheld mouse emulation option
Compatible with extra large monitors (21" and above)
Compatible with VGA video cards and CRT monitors
Software bundle included

Game port and video connection
Innovative system includes 2 guns and a handheld controller unit
Convenient holster-style base
3D accelerator support
No expansion card needed
External power supply included
Bundled with Remington's Top Shot

Uses ACT LABS gun technology
Pixel accuracy
System functions as DirectInput controller
Each gun has 2 buttons
1-year full warranty
6-feet cable lengths
Upgradeable for future weapons and accessories
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