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Logitech CyberMan2

Logitech · 1999 · PC 3D Controller
A fascinating, over-engineered controller that the right games hadn't caught up with yet.
3.5
Good
POCG VERDICT
Built like a tank, comfortable for hours, and utterly dependent on software that doesn't exist yet.
A fascinating, comfortable controller with a twist-and-tilt puck that feels great but doesn't outperform my trusty joystick in any game I tried.
About This Hardware

The Logitech CyberMan2 is a PC game controller from the late 1990s, designed to provide six degrees of freedom through a unique twist-and-tilt puck. It connects via a 15-pin gameport and features eight microswitch buttons. The kidney-shaped unit measures approximately 11.5 inches long by 7.25 inches wide and sits about 3.25 inches high. The left side incorporates a hand rest with buttons extending from it, while the right side hosts the primary control puck, which resembles a cross between an air-hockey paddle and an old television tuner knob. The puck twists only a few degrees in either direction and can be tilted, with movement in one axis potentially affecting another. The hardware installation is straightforward with screw-in gameport connectors, but the software can create conflicts with other Logitech peripherals, sometimes requiring a manual cleanup of device entries in Windows 95. The bundled game is Descent II: Destination Quartzon. Despite an intriguing concept and solid build quality, the CyberMan2 lacked broad software support and struggled to outperform conventional joysticks in existing titles. It remains a curious footnote in PC input device history.

Specifications
Interface15-pin gameport
Buttons8 microswitch
ControlTwist-and-tilt puck (limited throw)
Dimensions11.5" × 7.25" × 3.25"
Included GameDescent II: Destination Quartzon
OSWindows 95 (98 compatible)
ConnectivityWired, screw-in connectors
Hardware Info
ManufacturerLogitech
CategoryPC 3D Controller
Released1999
ReviewedJune 14, 2026
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Notes & Warnings
Vintage hardware: requires a working gameport and Windows 95/98. The software may conflict with other Logitech devices; be prepared to manually remove stale joystick entries from the Device Manager if you swap between Logitech peripherals.
Editor's Note
This review was restored from the POCG archive and rewritten in the Maniac voice. Original score: 7/10, converted to 3.5/5.