Released in 1999, the ACT LABS PowerRamp Mite is a PC gamepad that distinguished itself with hardware-level macro recording. Unlike most controllers that require driver software, the Mite lets you record keystroke sequences directly onto the pad. It connects via a standard 15-pin gameport and features an unorthodox button layout: two shoulder triggers, two thumb-accessible "P" buttons, a D-pad, and six face buttons arranged in two tight rows. The controller stores up to four macros per button, with face buttons capable of sequences up to 10 keystrokes and the D-pad storing 2-key combinations. The solid plastic shell and rubberized grips gave it a premium feel for its time, though the button spacing and firmness would become points of contention. The manual is sparse, no diagram, but the controller itself has clear labeling. While the Mite's programmable nature earned it a cult following, its lack of sensitivity adjustment and tight button rows limited its usefulness for fast-paced sports and fighting games. Today, it's a quirky relic for retro PC enthusiasts, requiring a gameport-to-USB adapter to function on modern systems.