Est. 1998
Playing Out of Control Gaming

Retro reviews, vintage hardware, classic PC builds, and modern ways to keep old games alive.

Home › The Lab › Logitech CyberMan2
No Image

Logitech CyberMan2

Logitech · 1999 · PC 3D Controller
A fascinating, over-engineered controller that the right games hadn't caught up with yet.
—
Not yet reviewed
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
How to Get One Today
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.