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Important: The PX5000 uses advanced self calibration technology to ensure absolute precision game control. Do not press any of the gamepad buttons or move the analogue mini joysticks until 5 seconds after pressing the reset ® button on the Sony PlayStation 2.
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The PX5000 is compatible with the Sony PlayStation®2/PS one™/PlayStation® line of video game consoles. As shown under Features and Controls, the PX5000 boasts 4 analog action buttons, 4 analog triggers, an analog D-Pad, and 2 analog mini-joysticks. Game compatibility is assured with your choice of Digital or Analog Modes, and you can easily add extra speed and power to the buttons of your choice by activating Turbo Mode.
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A word of caution: Never turn off or unplug your game console while information is being updated (i.e., while UPDATING! is being displayed). If the PX5000 loses power while updating, memory corruption can result. If this occurs, you’ll need to reset the gamepad by erasing its memory, as described in Section 5.
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Macro Group. and how you’re holding the PX5000 gamepad! Try not to 3.2 TURBO MODE: BOOST SPEED, ADD POWER! stay in the same position for too Whenever you want a shot of extra speed or firepower long, and be sure to take breaks during your game, simply turn on Turbo Mode! If you’re firing...
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of your choice! When a Macro Group has been activated, the group’s name and number will be displayed. You can call up any of that group’s programmed sequences instantly during game play by holding down MACRO and pressing one of the designated Macro Keys. As you can imagine, this feature has the potential to add a tremendous amount of power to your game-playing abilities.
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Macro Key. The display will show your selected Macro Key, along with the first step number (e.g., R1:STEP 1). Note: If you try to add a Macro Key when 4 keys have already been set up, the display will show MACRO FULL . You’ll have to delete one of the current Macro Keys before adding an- other, as described later in this section.
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Mode, press SETUP. 4. LOCKING THE AXES The analog sticks on the PX5000 gamepad offer a lockable axis feature, which is ideal for improved control in situations where the axes need to be handled separately! Try it out for steering and accelerator/brake functions in driving games, for example, or in flight simulation games.
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