Gravis Xterminator Force USB Gamepad Controller Retail Boxed - GUC
Note: Does not include CD software.
The Gravis Xterminator Force USB Gamepad is a vintage PC gaming controller released in the late 1990s by Advanced Gravis Computer Technology. It holds a notable spot in gaming history as one of the very first gamepads to feature built-in force feedback/rumble effects over a USB connection.
Key Technical Specifications
· Connectivity: Wired USB connection, utilizing DirectInput standard protocols.
· Compatibility: Originally designed for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Mac OS. It is not naturally compatible with DOS.
· Vibration Support: Equipped with fully programmable Immersion TouchSense force feedback technology
· Control Layout & Physical Inputs
Unlike basic layouts of its era, the Xterminator series featured a massive, asymmetrical array of physical controls packed into a single gamepad shell:
· Primary D-Pad: An 8-way directional pad.
· Action Buttons: 6 main digital face buttons (numbered 1 through 6).
· Shoulder Buttons: 2 digital top/back trigger buttons.
· Analog Control: Features a unique precision analog joystick/proportional control element built alongside the D-pad.
· Utility Triggers: Includes a dedicated "Precision/Shift" modifier button to change button maps on the fly, plus two operational utility buttons (9 and 10).
· Throttle Controller: Built-in analog throttle slider commonly used for flight emulation and racing games.
· Modern System Compatibility
If you are looking to buy or use a vintage unit from an online marketplace like
Windows 10 / 11: The controller is recognized automatically as a generic standard USB Human Interface Device (HID). Basic buttons and the D-pad will register automatically.
· Force Feedback & Advanced Mapping: The original Gravis Experience Software mapping utilities do not work on modern 64-bit operating systems. To get the proprietary force feedback or precise analog tuning working, you will need to utilize modern third-party wrappers such as PCGamingWiki's DirectInput Tools or XInput emulators.