Nyko Air Flo Game Pad Review - Design Notes
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The Nyko controller lacks the vibration mechanisms such as those that are found within the PlayStation controller, which might well be the major factor in regards to its weight. The vibration is not something you're likely to miss.
In place of Start and Select buttons, the Air Flo includes three programmable buttons. Like the Sony design, there are four circular buttons on the right side. Also like the Sony design, each analog stick is also a button you can press and there is also an 8-way POV (point of view) pad on the left side. Finally, you'll also find four shoulder buttons, which just reek of Sony’s design.
Again, I’m not really criticizing the blatant cues that Nyko took from Sony’s design as it is a very effective design -- imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. Sticking to this all too familiar mold also allows those who currently use PlayStation controllers or other PC game pads with similar designs to jump right in and start using it without much of a comfort adjustment. By comparison, when you pick up an Xbox controller after using a Sony-style controller for a good amount of time, it’s a bit like brushing your teeth with the wrong hand; you can do it, but it just doesn’t feel right!
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