Best third party PS2 controller?
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Best third party PS2 controller?
Hey guys. I'm looking for recomendations for a good third party controller(including wireless).
I saw this one called "Chameleon", it's about half the side of the Sony controller. Anyone use it? Also your thoughts on the Retro-Controllers, Mad Katz and Logitech wireless and such.
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I saw this one called "Chameleon", it's about half the side of the Sony controller. Anyone use it? Also your thoughts on the Retro-Controllers, Mad Katz and Logitech wireless and such.
Thanks.
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looks like we're looking for the same thing, although i definately want a wireless controller...i'm leaning towards the logitech, as that seems to be getting the best reviews, but i'm still unsure...
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I would agree. Stick with Sony made equipment. I have a Chameleon and it's alright, but I prefer the Sony. It is a bit smaller which isn't a problem for me since my hands arent overly big. If you have big hands you may not want this. The offset trigger buttons takes some getting used to, but what I hate is the stiffness of the D-pad.
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The logitech wireless controllers are the way to go. Warning, they are bulky - heavy and big like an XBox controller. I like them. I personally hate the PS2 controller. Have never liked it. A company called justdeals has them on ebay refurbished for big savings. they also have a website, but their ebay prices were better for me.
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hmm...ur the first person i've ever heard that didn't like the ps2 dual shock controller..I played with the logitech at best buy and the joysticks had no resistance whatsoever, and the d-pad was to slick..size was not really an issue, i like that it looks like Batmans boomerang, but i'm not sure about those other things i mentioned...
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I haven't tried the logitech wireless controller yet, but that would be the only non-Sony controller I would consider buying. I've had a couple 3rd party PS2 controllers (not logitech), and they've all sucked.
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hmm...ur the first person i've ever heard that didn't like the ps2 dual shock controller
hmm...ur the first person i've ever heard that didn't like the ps2 dual shock controller
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I'm not a huge fan of it either. They need to switch the location of the D-pad and the right analog stick and it would be money.
I'm not a huge fan of it either. They need to switch the location of the D-pad and the right analog stick and it would be money.
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I've always thought the ps2 dual shock sucked big time. It's great as a digital controller, but the analog sticks are sucky in every way. GCN & Xbox analog sticks are soooo much better.
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My thumbs slipped off the PS2 analog sticks all the time playing SOCOM II. I was hoping to hear a resounding recommendation for a third party controller in this thread.
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i'm seriously considering the pelican "predator" wireless controller. It's $40 at best buy ($35 with the coupon) and it looked much like the dual shock, which i like..IGN gave it a pretty good review. Only thing I hate is that you can't "feel" it before buying it, and the fact that its not an insanely high price like the logitech..