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Snakebyte Wireless Controller (PS3)
 
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Snakebyte Wireless Controller (PS3)

by Snakebyte
PlayStation 3
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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Game Information

  • Platform:   PlayStation 3
  • Media: Video Game
  • Item Quantity: 1

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Snakebyte Wireless Controller (PS3) + Controller Dual Charging Dock (PS3) + Sony PlayStation 3 160GB Slim Console
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Product Features

  • Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3
  • Inclusive motion sensing (six axes) and vibration
  • First class 2.4GHz wireless technology - literally lag free
  • No interferences, ensures comfortable play
  • Comfortable ten metres range
  • Integrated Li-Ion battery for up to 30 hours of gameplay
  • Analogue sticks and action buttons as well as ergonomically designed, concave L2/R2 triggers
  • Comfortable turbo function
  • Home Button

Product details

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  • ASIN: B002M99VDY
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 16.3 x 8.5 cm ; 431 g
  • Release Date: 23 April 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 880 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3

The Wireless Controller is 100% compatible with the PS3™ and includes all of the features of the Sony original. Rumble, Motion-Sensing and battery are built-in, and the Wireless Controller also features a Turbo function. Connecting the controller is easy: simply plug the receiver into your consoles USB-hub and you're ready to play.

Includes all of the Sony original features
Includes all of the Sony original features
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The perfect controller for every need and every player!

The controller comes with vibration, Motion-Sensing, a Lithium-Ion battery and a programmable Turbo function. In addition, the triggers of the Wireless Controller have a concave design which helps prevent fingers from slipping off.

The Wireless Controller includes a ten-feet-long USB charging-cable and bonus concave L2/R2 triggers, which can be attached to the triggers of the original controller to improve handling. Simply plug the included receiver into the USB-hub of your PS3 and connect the controller with the home button.

Convincing features!

The snakebyte Wireless Controller will impress you with a latency-free gaming experience. The operating range of 30 feet also guarantees unrestricted gameplay, which will also not be constricted while charging with the ten-foot cable.

Any action buttons can be programmed with the Turbo function to simulate a fast, repeated pressing of the button at a frequency of 15 Hz. This is a very useful feature, especially in arcade shooters without an auto-fire function. The Clear button resets back to the default programming.

Due to its modified design, the snakebyte Wireless Controller features better handling than the original controller. In particular, players with large hands will appreciate the ergonomic optimization of the grips.

Easily-accessible buttons and triggers
Easily-accessible buttons and triggers
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Quality in detail!

Despite the different ergonomics, PlayStation-veterans will feel right at home with the Wireless Controller. With its elongated grips and easily accessible buttons and triggers, the Wireless Controller features notably superior and more natural positioning for hands and thumbs.

The controller's analog sticks are specially designed and, along with a "Dead Zone" and maximum deflection similar to the original, feature a level of precision which some other third-party controllers simply cannot compete with.

Even the D-Pad and action buttons are well-made and built with high-quality materials. A long lifetime of high performance is our standard. Thus, the D-Pad combines the best aspects of both the round and the conventional cross-form and allows precise diagonal, vertical, and horizontal movements.

Concave L2/R2 triggers included
Concave L2/R2 triggers included
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Let yourself be convinced by the outstanding handling and functions of the snakebyte Wireless Controller, just as the gaming media has been! Because with the snakebyte Wireless Controller for the PlayStation®3 console, you receive a high-quality and more cost-effective alternative to the original controller. Great features like the Turbo function, an outstanding battery life, and high-quality workmanship all speak for the Wireless Controller!

Press:
ConsolPlus reckons:
“The most prominent differences to the original here are the concave shoulder triggers, which work against sliding off with their form, also both analogue sticks, which push back with more force.”
Evaluation: 4 von 5
Consolplus, 04/2010, Pg. 9

Play3 reckons:
“The snakebyte controllers have earned plus points in the field test. The analogue sticks are, apart from the minimally bigger neutral zone (deadzone), nearly as precise as the DualShock 3, all buttons have a noticeable pressure point and the directional pad has also delighted us.”
“Particularly the L2 and R2 buttons are very felicitous; these are curved (concave) and prevent slipping off with the forefinger.”
“Snakebyte pads are very suitable for players with large hands, thanks to the long grip cornets and are therefore recommended as a slave controller.”
Overall ranking: "A" Play3, 02/2010, Pg. 72

Planet-Playstation.de reckons:
“The L2 and R2 buttons should be given special mentioning. The concave triggers were implemented here, instead of the common form as used on the original pad – similar to the ones used on the Xbox 360 control pad.
“No deficits occurred or were acknowledged in the field test. The vibrations function is reasonable and even the motion sensing technology cut a fine figure in the balance act in Mirror’s Edge. I could convince myself of the proper reaction of the analogue stick and the buttons while in a round of Modern Warfare 2 in the multiplayer mode. Result: No difference to the original. Bravo!”


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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Tom TOP 500 REVIEWER
Fun:   
Got this as a replacement for the official sony one as I didn't want to fork out the £30 plus and fancied something different. Different I defenitely got!! The shape takes a very short time to get used to but once you do you find the advatange and know why these guys went with such a different shape. Really fits securely into your palms giving you so much more control, the buttons are responsive as are the thumbsticks. If found this great for all the games I have, especially FIFA 11 (PS3), it works like a dream!!!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A Good replacement 23 July 2010
Fun:   
I got this controller as my original sony controller analogue thumb sticks has no rubber on it now. This controller is a little heavier than the original but very functional. The controller battery stays long, as it turns off automatically when not used. Very good response.....no problems for me
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Boris
Fun:   
Once up and running, this controller, for the amazon price, is great. I purchased this to go with a new PS3 I purchased at the same time. I am not a serious gamer, so maybe not best placed to test this controller, but for what I want it is fine and much much cheaper than the genuine article.
Originally thought I would have to return item as could not register it to my PS3.
Followed all instructions with no joy. I went onto the Snakebyte website. I ended up having an email converstion with one of their customer service advises which eventually managed to sort out my problem. I had to:-

Plug dongle (supplied with controller) into PS3 USB port and the USB lead into USB port(ready for controller).
Turn PS3 on (dongle light flashes fast for several seconds then slow)
The next stage has to be performed quickly while dongle is flashing fast.
Plug Controller into USB lead and press 'Home' button on controller.
Should end up with just one of controller lights on.

Will only register while dongle light flashes fast.

Can then use the controller either plugged into PS3 USB port or wirelessly (as long as dongle is plugged into PS3)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Decent controller ruined by poor battery
I bought one of these as a replacement for a broken official controller, and to be honest I wish I had spent the money to get another official controller. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Dave
Turbo? Please...
I bought this product primarily for the turbo function it says it fires of 15 buttons a second I tested this on devil may cry hd collection using dante's pistols and if the turbo... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Rob
not so happy
I have had snakebyte turbo controller before and thought maybe my friends did something coz the R2 button didnt work .. Read more
Published 29 days ago by shar
Great Price!!
Great product for the price, good for larger hands and works just like the original. Analog sticks have a slightly bigger deadzone and my control freaks won't fit on them but still... Read more
Published 1 month ago by lozza
Nope, didn't work
Although advertised as working with the ps3, this controller didn't for me.
It's a shame I didn't read all the reviews before purchasing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. I. Mitchem
Great For The Price
The controller feels incredibly solid, with a good weight to it too. The L2 and R2 triggers (not buttons) are great, and they remind me of the ones on a Dreamcast controller. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr Lavery
Decent controller, good value
The controller feels very solid, I quite like it for the price I paid for it. Thought the R3 and L3 joysticks are quite stiff when compared to the original ps3 wireless... Read more
Published 2 months ago by o=6ixx
Dead spot
the build quality for this controler is good and it pairs without a problem using the supplied dongle. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. BENNETT
save your time and money
well where do we,start first off construction not abad build quality its has good solid feel which seems more robust than the official controllers then we come to the name plate... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J S Yorks
controllers
bought these as replacements for PS3 originals,they work a dream easy to install etc my sons think they are the dogs
Published 3 months ago by Bertie
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