PS2 Wireless Controller - Finally Bought One

[Ziggy]

Yeah, I have two of those LogiTech controllers, they're real nice for sure. I'm not a big fan of the D pad, but they work well for anything that the D pad doesn't matter for (RGPs).

Some one posted on the forums here a while back about the officially licensed Katana controllers...





They look great, like they'd feel exactly like an official PS2 controller. I wanted to get one to replace one of my LogiTechs, but never got around to it.

[Thierry Henry]

These are the two I use.

The big ass one is surprisingly comfortable to hold.
I've had it for the longest time as well. Probably bought it back I think it was in '01 or '02.

[samsonlonghair]

I'd like to hear how the D-pad performs.

[Jagosaurus]

I'd like to hear how the D-pad performs.

D pad isn't bad!!! I've only used it for RPGs so far. I'll test it out soon with a different d-pad intense platformer.

Man, I looked hard & those logitech & officially licensed Sony controllers were well above $20.

[Valkyrie-Favor]

My PS3 logitech controller was worth the $20 I paid years ago. Still performs great.

[Jagosaurus]

As an update:

Tested out the d-pad with some Shinobi Shadow Dancer on Genesis Collection. I am pretty impressed! It is quite smooth and responsive.

Next test will be the dual analog stick on Killzone or Black.

Also, 2 AAA batteries still rocking, about 30 hours of play on them now.

Overall digging it so far!

[samsonlonghair]

Tested out the d-pad with some Shinobi Shadow Dancer on Genesis Collection. I am pretty impressed! It is quite smooth and responsive.

I wasn't expecting to hear that. I'll keep my eyes open for one of these. I'd like to try one out for myself.

[Jagosaurus]

Tested out the d-pad with some Shinobi Shadow Dancer on Genesis Collection. I am pretty impressed! It is quite smooth and responsive.

I wasn't expecting to hear that. I'll keep my eyes open for one of these. I'd like to try one out for myself.

It looks like Pelican put out several models. The "Predator" model seems to be the one seen most on ebay. Can't speak to that one but I dig this one.

I sunk a bit of time into Black (a great PS2 FPS) and the dual analog sticks work great. I did notice it seems I have to press the buttons slightly harder than a dual shock to shoot, duck, etc. I could be imagining it though bc I'm overly paying attention to it.

VERY little RF interference, it has goofed up/stalled for a split second maybe 3 times in 35 hours of gameplay. I know it was RF interference and not the buttons malfunctioning bc the green light indicating a solid RF connection blinked. I'm not upset with that at all. Way better than IR and before the days of Bluetooth.

I think I'm about to have to replace the triple AAA batts at around 35 hours of gameplay. Not terrible either.

Verdict: Overall, I'd give it a 7/10 today for a third party controller. Let's see if it stands the test of time though. Well worth the $15 shipped I paid for it brand new in packaging.

Now.... to get a Dreamcast to PS2 controller adapter to use it wirelessly on my DC

[RyaNtheSlayA]

I have one of the smaller logitech ones for sale if anybody is interested. I love it, but not as much as the DualShock 2. I only use it at my desk here anyway.

[Jagosaurus]

Well several months later I picked up another wireless controller for $10.95 new & free shipped! It is a Hydra Performance. Their PS3 controllers got decent reviews. Ill let you all know how it plays.

Bought it for 2 player action on the big screen from the couch, namely NFL Blitz. For $10.95... worth a shot.