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PLAYSTATION 3 / PS3 DUAL SHOCK WIRED CONTROLLER JOYPAD, SONY COMPATIBLE - Hi-TEC ESSENTIALS
 
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PLAYSTATION 3 / PS3 DUAL SHOCK WIRED CONTROLLER JOYPAD, SONY COMPATIBLE - Hi-TEC ESSENTIALS

by TECH GEAR
PlayStation 3
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:   PlayStation 3
  • Media: Video Game
  • Item Quantity: 1

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PLAYSTATION 3 / PS3 DUAL SHOCK WIRED CONTROLLER JOYPAD, SONY COMPATIBLE - Hi-TEC ESSENTIALS + Controller Dual Charging Dock (PS3) + Horizontal stand with cooling fans for Sony PS3 / PS3 Slim
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Technical Details

  • Dual shock, wired controller NOT WIRELESS!!!
  • 4 top mounted trigger buttons, 2 analogue thumb sticks
  • 4 analogue action buttons with pressure-sensitive controls (ICON DESIGN MAY VARY)
  • 1 eight -way directional pad, 2 vibration feedback motors
  • Over 5 feet of cable

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  • ASIN: B004Z02X5G
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 240 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

The layout of PlayStation 3s Duals Shock controller is nearly identical to that of the original PlayStation's Dual Shock controller, which is good news for most gamers. The main new feature is that, when the buttons are pushed, the controller can register how much pressure is being exerted. This adds a completely new dimension to sports, racing, fighting, and other games. Aside from the Start and Select buttons, all of the functions are analogue for greater control, a wider variety of operations, and a more compelling interactive experience. Two convex analogue thumb pads and two force-feedback solenoid rumblers round out the features. This controller is also compatible with all software that supports the original Dual Shock controller.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Asim
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I got this one because my original PS3 controllers analogue sticks are giving up but are not fully dead yet, So I bought this, now when I got it it arrived pretty fast, but the build quality is not the best, it is basically same as the PS3 controller with a few down sides. One is that the triggers feel to cheaply designed, not robust it seems like they going to fall off, but the buttons and other parts are really good. Now the main thing which struck me was that the R1 R2, L1 and L2 buttons swapped sides! So basically say your playing GTA4 and R2 is to accelerate in a car well now its actually R1 in this case, same with any other game, BFBC2 R1 is to shoot nope R2 is if you got this controller. SO it's pretty obvious it's not made well.

I contacted the seller and I got a new one the second day (I kept the other one as they said) very pleased with the quick response, however this time everything worked fine except my GTA4 game, unfortunately I could not shoot, GTA4 needs the trigger to be firmly pushed down, I think these controllers are not well made.

However I was not bothered as I could change controller settings in GTA4 yet again since I am also PC gamer these game useful to me on the PC. Overall if your a PS3 heavy gamer this is not the option, no you want the Sony Official Controllers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Now no one expects much from a controller so cheap. Sure it isn't wireless or doesn't have sixaxis. You can get over that at this price. It feels decent in the hand almost identical to the official pad to hold, and the buttons feel solid and responsive enough, although they lack the smooth action of the official one. which is surprising for such a cheap controller. On first inspection it feels like you got a great bargain. But please read on!

You can even forgive the cheap plastics and the stiff analogue sticks which, feel very much like the ps2 dual shock controllers sticks. The biggest complaint, and this is a big complaint. The L2 and R2 triggers aren't analogue. For a ps3 controller even one of this price this is unacceptable, and makes the controller unfit for its purpose, and basically useless. It makes a good portion of games unplayable, or at least very hard to play. So many games now do different functions depending on how far you press the triggers in. (for example gta 4 will free aim if its pressed slightly and lock on to a target if its held) You may just about get away with it as a second controller, but the poor sap using it will likely accuse you of cheating. But unless you're absolutely broke, I wouldn't waste my money and order something a little more expensive. I ordered it as a replacement for my dual shock 3 which gave up the fight for life. Since I couldnt really afford another I decided to give this a go. What a mistake!

Also a little advice to the sellers. I would stop increasing the price, as people will be far more annoyed with this junk, and much more likely to complain, at this rate it's going to cost just as much as a Sony pad!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By TheTeen
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They may look the same, feel the same and almost work the same, but there are a few little things you should know about this rebel of the Playstation world you know about before purchasing:

The vibrate function is more of a lonely rattle, echoing deep inside the controller.
The PSN button (The grey circle between select and start) has "PS" Printed on it rather than the Playstation logo.
The R2+L2 Buttons don't have the same feel as the official controller does, and are a little dodgy when using them to type.
It may look wireless but I'm afraid the only way you'll get this baby to work is when it's all wired up. A bit disappointing.

The good side to this is that apart from the things mentions above, it works perfectly. For just £[], it's a very good deal. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs an extra controller but isn't too bothered about the imperfections.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not bad really
For the price paid this controller is exactly what you'd expect, not as well built as the Sony one but it works fine!
Published 4 days ago by Kash78
rubbish
ive had mine since jan used it a handful of times and its broke its never conected to my ps3 so always had to used the wire WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO BUY
Published 6 days ago by sarah
WASTE OF MONEY
Do not by this product, total waste of money ! I used this for about 1 hour then the buttons not only stop working, but seem to get stuck or jammed, so they randomly work on their... Read more
Published 15 days ago by LJ Hart
awesome
only order it just over 24 hours and alread got it it look good feel stronger than the sony ones i find that the sony ones are week and crack and fall apart on me the reson im try... Read more
Published 28 days ago by steven
response poor
I bought this as a cheap and nasty additon just in case of failure of my wireless units. Not used too much but, the cable is weak, has split and won't last too much longer. Read more
Published 1 month ago by johndt
You get what you buy
I bought 2 of those.

1. The wire of 1 controller got cut, now the controller is hanging by the help of 2 thin wires.
2. Read more
Published 1 month ago by St0ne
not very good
The joypad only works if it is being charged. Its does not work if it is unplugged. I think it should be able to work when it is unplugged
Published 1 month ago by stephen quinn
Wired controller
Why package and offer this item with a charger if it is a wired controller and can't be charged?. Item was as described but it was not clear that the controller was only usable... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ward5951
"WIRED"?? controller
bought this item due to the price as i thought you cant go wrong with a wired controller for ps3 at that price, however when i recieved the item in the post it came with NO usb... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John M. Donnelly
Great buy
Very happy with this item, works great and as good as the Sony version. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a more affordable option.
Published 2 months ago by Richie
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