Pelican PS2 Wireless Controller problems?

[Maquis]

I recently picked up one of the Pelican "Predator" wireless controllers for my PS2. I am having all kinds of problems with it, losing signal! It seems like a IR signal causes the receiver to go whacky and lose synch with the controller.

After using a wavebird for over a year, maybe I was spoiled with a wireless controller?

My main problem come in that there is a lot of IR traffic in the area, so I can't keep a reliable connection. (My IR repeaters send signals to this area for video distrobution to the rest of the house.)

Has any one else seen these kinds of problems?

[fab]

Yes. I had the same problem. I covered the IR receiver on the dongle with some black tape and haven't had a problem since.

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fab

[Decker]

I.ve had no problems with my cheapie Chameleon wireless controller, but I guess I have less IR traffic.

BTW I guess you can get the Chameleon wireless gift set with a micro remote controlled car for $19.99 shipped at Circuit City. That's a good deal for the curious.

[Jeraden]

I have the predator and haven't had any signal problems. However, I don't like the way they did the trigger buttons. For games which you need to use all 4, its too awkward to hold the controller in a way that you can use all 4 of them quickly.

[Maquis]

Thanks for the tip, it seems to work a lot better now!