Overview of the Razer Hydra

Gamers are constantly thinking about what to play better. However, less attention is paid to the way in which to do this. Some players prefer to use a keyboard and mouse, others buy gamepads.

In the market of various accessories, there is another rather convenient device - a controller. In this article we will talk about the model Razer Hydra. The review will affect the positive and negative aspects of the device. And also try to answer the question of whether it is worth buying it.

Appearance

Overview of the appearance must start with the main - the base controller. On the base in the form of a cylinder you can see a special ball. It has a glossy finish. The size of the ball is very small - does not exceed the average child's fist. Through it, the coil shines noticeably. It is a cruciform shape. The gaps that are in the coil are also highlighted in green. They are triangular in shape. And the color slowly grows first, and then gradually disappears.

The Razer Hydra trigger has an analog type. It rotates and resembles a trigger of a firearm. Of the drawbacks, it should be noted that the latter is a bit creaky. However, most gamers play headphones, so they do not bother. Controllers at Razer Hydra are the same. They are made of plastic with small irregularities, which allows them to lie in their hands comfortably and not slip.

Principles of controller operation

Be sure to review in the review how the controller works. The developers have implemented two modes. One allows you to change the viewing angle by turning the Razer Hydra. Such a decision will be useful for those who prefer to play shooters, in which the first-person narrative is presented. Another mode allows you to change the position of the cursor. In order to perform this manipulation, you have to move the controller itself in space. In general, this control is considered simple, although it requires some sleight of hand. In the first case it is quite clear where the ground should look. In the second mode, the base is directed to where the player's gaze is. Otherwise, the cursor will not receive "pulses".

The second mode is standard for all games, where basic control is almost impossible with the keyboard.

Setting up and getting started

In order to work with Razer Hydra, it will not be enough just to download fresh drivers for it. Because it still does not want to function. To play with it, you have to properly configure it.

At installation the manufacturer delivers the special software, however it also will bring a little advantage. The thing is that the device configuration is to edit the configuration file. The code is open, so anyone can do it. One downside is that developers use their own programming language. On the Internet, you can easily find already edited configurations that allow the controller to execute the necessary commands. To change the settings yourself, you have to sweat cool. However, it's worth it.

Results

What about the controller? Is it able to provide the user with maximum comfort and completely replace the mouse with the keyboard? Is it worth your money? It is possible to say unequivocally that yes. Let it not embarrass the cost of Razer Hydra in Russian stores - it jumped terribly. If you want, you should look for an Internet resource, since the device can be bought for a small price.

Before the gamer starts to work with the controller in full mutual understanding, he will have some time to get used to management. Therefore, at first, you may want to return to using the mouse. Often operate this controller when playing Riftcat. Razer Hydra is generally a pretty good device. It is worth it to buy, to solve each user individually.