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/ Adam Richardson

Gravis Unveils GamePad Pro USB

March 15, 1999: Gravis revealed its first game pad designed specifically for Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports is planned for release in stores late March.

Gravis Unveils GamePad Pro USB hits the March 1999 news desk on March 15, 1999. Gravis revealed its first game pad designed specifically for Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports is planned for release in stores late March.

Game Pad Pro USB provides instant-action gaming control for USB-compatible PC and Mac computers, and brings all of the packs in of the original award-winning Game Pad Pro. The game pad plugs directly into a USB port and is ready for immediate play with 10 action buttons, a thumb-controlled directional pad and removable joystick handle. The graphics and peripheral fight is not slowing down, which is good news if your machine needs one more excuse to eat your wallet.