[PS3] anyone ever use 3rd party controllers?

[Maynard]

specifically these ps3 controllers that are designed like the 360 controller

this one seems to be the best option because the others i saw all seem to have dead spots where this one is generally reviewed as responsive

Afterglow AP.1 PS3 Controller
http://www.pdp.com/p-717-afterglow-ap1-for-playstation-3.aspx

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pelican...648216&ref=06&cmp=RMX&loc=01&id=1195599766901

only $20 at best buy...anyone ever use this thing or know of one thats better?

 

[NAHSTE]

Why the fuck would someone want a PS3 controller shaped like an XBOX controller? The reason PlayStation is awesome is the controller is so easy to hold.

 

[Maynard]

not really the point is it...but if you really want to know the answer start your own thread and ask

 

[NAHSTE]

not really the point is it...but if you really want to know the answer start your own thread and ask

If you really want to know the answer to your question, you could look up some reviews online. But instead you came to VSN.

 

[Handleit_44]

No.

 

[Tengo Juego]

I think you're better off with the Dualshock. 3rd party controllers NEVER have longevity or durability.

 

[Maynard]

If you really want to know the answer to your question, you could look up some reviews online. But instead you came to VSN.

did u miss the part of my post where i discussed reviews i saw?

arent u a CM? arent you supposed to be promoting discussion instead of derailing it? or are u too pre occupied with coming up with a clever name change

and people wonder why this site sucks and there is no gaming community to speak of....hey lets add north to the long list of retards who add no value to this site....yeah buddy

next time just save everyone the time and stfu

I think you're better off with the Dualshock. 3rd party controllers NEVER have longevity or durability.

yeah but i am looking to have something that uses the 360 analog scheme so i started looking around and see only like 3 choices.

 

[NAHSTE]

I did generate discussion. You asked a question, I gave a response. My opinion is that the 360 controller layout sucks, so no, I've never used a 3rd party fake XBOX controller.

You asked a question, I answered it. Sorry if you didn't like it. If this site sucks so bad, you can leave, because god knows your awful grammar and curmudgeonly bitchfits won't be missed.

I think you're better off with the Dualshock. 3rd party controllers NEVER have longevity or durability.

You really thanked this post? This was good information? Common knowledge is what you were looking for? Okay, well here goes then ... An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Is that thankworthy too?

 

[stevsta]

Why the fuck would someone want a PS3 controller shaped like an XBOX controller? The reason PlayStation is awesome is the controller is so easy to hold.

I did generate discussion. You asked a question, I gave a response. My opinion is that the 360 controller layout sucks, so no, I've never used a 3rd party fake XBOX controller.

Is grumpy ol Nahste upset about having small hands

360 is a mans controller

ps3 is for kiddos

 

[NAHSTE]

Is grumpy ol Nahste upset about having small hands

360 is a mans controller

ps3 is for kiddos

I don't have small hands, I just like the comfort level I have with the Sony product.

aaaand thread officially derailed. If you want to talk about generating discussion, this thread has about 8x the posts thanks to me actually making it interesting.

You posted a shitty topic, it got derailed ... boo hoo. That is what happens to shitty topics at VSN. You should already know damn well that 3rd party controllers suck, so why even start the thread?

Did you think someone would disagree with common knowledge just so you could justify your cheapskate purchase? If you don't like the PS3 controller, don't buy a PS3.

 

[jms493]

What a fucking asshole.....just go away.

Anyway I also like the 360 controller 10 fold over the PS3. I havent tried any 3rd party ones. I think the ones you are looking at are wired correct? I hate wired controllers.

I thought someone made something that made 360 controllers work for the ps3?

Maybe wrong but I thought I saw that somewhere.

 

[jms493]

Google search comes up with this

http://gizmodo.com/5563483/power-a-makes-a-wireless-xbox-360-controller-for-the-ps3

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/POWER+A...403213&ref=06&cmp=RMX&loc=01&id=1218255563608

BESTBUY $39.99 more of an investment

 

[NAHSTE]

Thanks for making three consecutive posts, two of which were useless.

 

[MmmmBeeeeer]

I like both systems' controllers but anyways

The Power A that jms posted seems to be the recommended one from offtopic, as well as the first one you posted Maynard

 

[CCBrink]

I'm not a fan of 3rd party accessories at all. I thought the 360 controller was the perfect design, but I am fine with the PS3 controller.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

after using wireless controllers for so long now wired ones annoy me.

 

[Maynard]

I think the ones you are looking at are wired correct?

yeah its wired. i am a fully converted wireless controller user now....but i can deal with wired if need be.

Google search comes up with this

http://gizmodo.com/5563483/power-a-makes-a-wireless-xbox-360-controller-for-the-ps3

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/POWER+A...403213&ref=06&cmp=RMX&loc=01&id=1218255563608

BESTBUY $39.99 more of an investment

saw this one too. almost all of the review i saw people complained about the dead zone in the analog controls. especially in aiming in a FPS.

thats why i posted that wired controller. basically its wired over dead zone. I think it would be great to have the sticks setup like the 360 controller to play ps3 games. the stick layout and R2/L2 are the only design issues imo

 

[Twigg4075]

Google search comes up with this

http://gizmodo.com/5563483/power-a-makes-a-wireless-xbox-360-controller-for-the-ps3

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/POWER+A...403213&ref=06&cmp=RMX&loc=01&id=1218255563608

BESTBUY $39.99 more of an investment

I bought the one in the above photo Maynard. It was ok but I ended up taking it back. Mostly everything was cool about the controller except that the face buttons seemed to stick. It was weird. It got really annoying.

It did make me realize something. I know tons of people talki about how the 360 controller is so much better than the PS3 controller because of the heft and weight of it. Well there is a reason for that. The god awful battery pack on the 360 controller. As soon as I played with that clone controller, which has a built-in rechargeable battery like the DualShock I thought "This thing fits in my hand like a 360 controller but it's so much lighter." And that was why.

Plus one of the main reasons I bought it was to play FPS games like Battlefield because I think the 360 controller is more suited to those games. Well guess what? Battlefield doesn't let you change your control scheme so I was still stuck using the R1/L1 buttons to shoot. Dumb. It feels appropriate on a PS3 controller but terrible on a 360esque one.

 

[Maynard]

did u feel like the analog sticks were responsive?

i dont mind the size or weight of the ps3 controller at all. the sticks just dont feel as ergonomic

 

[Twigg4075]

did u feel like the analog sticks were responsive?

i dont mind the size or weight of the ps3 controller at all. the sticks just dont feel as ergonomic

Honestly I don't remember really having an issue. I know I played a few games of BC2 but I spent the whole time thinking "Fuck, can't change the controls."

I mentioned the weight because I remember the debates back at MM and so many people said "I love the 360 controller. It just has much better weight and heft compared to the PS3 controller. The PS3 controller feels so cheap because it's so light."