[Johnno]

Thanks Andy, great reply to what could be considered a complicated question. As for trying before buying that is not an option where I live, there are no stores that retail this item and I am certain that no store will send them out for the try before you buy, except perhaps Scorpious, for some reason my gut says they might.

I guess if I don't like a controller for some reason I can just sell it on as others are doing.

As you mention about all the knobs and manuals can be too many, I agree the controllers, to new comers such as myself look very daunting and technically go beyond my comprehension currently.

My short reply to your post does not do yours justice, still thanks once again.