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Logitech Cordless Action Controller
- Thread starter Diablos
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DarienA said:
Same here, why didn't someone mention this earlier? I was always listing the CQC combat as a major downside to MGS3, never knew it was because of the controller :lol
bionic77: that's exactly my point. Also, I quite hate the "look" of wires/cables/stuff wrapped around, like behind a desktop PC its like WOAH dude! Imagine your TV and an end table between your TV and your sofa, the wires come along. Bwerk.
Diablos: thanks for the info, didn't know that.
I'm not going to play MGS anyway and still have 2 old controllers
Horray for GTA auto roaming cordless!
Diablos: thanks for the info, didn't know that.
I'm not going to play MGS anyway and still have 2 old controllers
Horray for GTA auto roaming cordless!
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Hmm, I had no problems whatsoever. I really don't like the extra weight due to batteries in wireless controllers. I have the same problem with most wireless mice actually, they are mostly unnecessarily heavy.bionic77 said:
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I don't know if that's a joke question, but even just sliding it around, it's more natural and effortless when the mouse is not too heavy.Jefklak said:Why are you picking up your mouse?
grungy gamer
Member
i was just at circuit city today, and i noticed that they have these on sale for $35. i also noticed next to it they had this Cordless Precision Controller for $25. on the packaged it stated "...runs for up to 300 hours on two AA batteries" i'm guessing it's because of the it's lack of vibration motors, but does the regular Cordles Action Controller last that long with the vibration turned off or does this have better power management?
Picked one of these up yesterday used for $15 at GameStop (generic used price for the win!) and am totally happy with it. The PS2's answer to the Wavebird.
I only tested it with Castle Shikigami 2 (shmup), God of War, and the Street Fighter 2 games in Capcom Classics Collection, but it was perfectly responsive with those games. Dragon punches and combos were pinpoint in SF2... even better than with the standard DualShock because of the Cordless Precision Pro's traditional T-on-a-circle d-pad.
Best of all, it works with the PSOne! Heh, I killed a couple hours playing Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighting on my PSOne+LCD combo with the Cordless Precision Pro and had a grand old time. Before putting it to use, the d-pad felt loose and a little clicky. But when I actually put it to use, there wasn't any problem. I'm unleashing instant dragon punches and 360's like a madman. Woo!
Time to scour all the local GameStops for more. $40 is a good price, but $15 is a STEAL!
I only tested it with Castle Shikigami 2 (shmup), God of War, and the Street Fighter 2 games in Capcom Classics Collection, but it was perfectly responsive with those games. Dragon punches and combos were pinpoint in SF2... even better than with the standard DualShock because of the Cordless Precision Pro's traditional T-on-a-circle d-pad.
Best of all, it works with the PSOne! Heh, I killed a couple hours playing Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighting on my PSOne+LCD combo with the Cordless Precision Pro and had a grand old time. Before putting it to use, the d-pad felt loose and a little clicky. But when I actually put it to use, there wasn't any problem. I'm unleashing instant dragon punches and 360's like a madman. Woo!
Time to scour all the local GameStops for more. $40 is a good price, but $15 is a STEAL!
Cold-Steel
Member
Excellent controller, the best wireless controller I've ever owned (including the Wavebird) and the best wireless controller on the PS2 period.
Few minor nitpicks:
-The D-Pad seems a bit weak IMO, function is fine but the pad itself seems flimsy
-Pressure sensitive buttons are not as good as the DS2 (see above post), makes Metal Gear Solid 3 CQC frustrating when you keep slitting people's throats instead of grabbing them (LOL)
-Analog calibration is sometimes required, after months of play in SOCOM II and SOCOM 3, I booted up to find my left stick (while in place), moving my characters while I wasn't even holding the controller (I even tested to see if the stick was loose), THANKFULLY you can find a way to "recallibrate" the analog sticks (reset the controller to defaults) on the Logitech website (excellent support)
-When rebooting a PS2, sometimes the controller will fail to communicate with the receiver (worst offender of the bunch), so a complete shutdown is often required to get the controller to sync with the PS2
HOWEVER...(end of criticism!):
-Excellent analog sensitivity, makes it great for shooters (see: DIEHARD SOCOM fan)
-Battery life is excellent, I use 2 NiMH AA's (2500mAH) and it lasts forever (I've had it last a solid 4 days of straight SOCOM 2, prob. 6-7 hrs daily)
-Great form factor, very comfortable, I don't find it that heavy at all
I use this controller more often than a DS2 (unless it comes to D-Pad or needing Pressure Sensitive face buttons). In GT4, I actually prefer the DS2 just because there isn't enough friction in the sticks to keep my thumbs on them, however, for acceleration and deceleration the Logitech is superior all the way.
Great controller, easily worth the money and superior to the DS2 (in many factors).
Few minor nitpicks:
-The D-Pad seems a bit weak IMO, function is fine but the pad itself seems flimsy
-Pressure sensitive buttons are not as good as the DS2 (see above post), makes Metal Gear Solid 3 CQC frustrating when you keep slitting people's throats instead of grabbing them (LOL)
-Analog calibration is sometimes required, after months of play in SOCOM II and SOCOM 3, I booted up to find my left stick (while in place), moving my characters while I wasn't even holding the controller (I even tested to see if the stick was loose), THANKFULLY you can find a way to "recallibrate" the analog sticks (reset the controller to defaults) on the Logitech website (excellent support)
-When rebooting a PS2, sometimes the controller will fail to communicate with the receiver (worst offender of the bunch), so a complete shutdown is often required to get the controller to sync with the PS2
HOWEVER...(end of criticism!):
-Excellent analog sensitivity, makes it great for shooters (see: DIEHARD SOCOM fan)
-Battery life is excellent, I use 2 NiMH AA's (2500mAH) and it lasts forever (I've had it last a solid 4 days of straight SOCOM 2, prob. 6-7 hrs daily)
-Great form factor, very comfortable, I don't find it that heavy at all
I use this controller more often than a DS2 (unless it comes to D-Pad or needing Pressure Sensitive face buttons). In GT4, I actually prefer the DS2 just because there isn't enough friction in the sticks to keep my thumbs on them, however, for acceleration and deceleration the Logitech is superior all the way.
Great controller, easily worth the money and superior to the DS2 (in many factors).
Oh yeah, I got this controller a couple of weeks ago. My impressions are very positive. Controller feels good in my hand (it's not too heavy either), haven't any problem with input lag, analog sticks are good and I like the buttons. There's only one thing that kind of bothered me: the D-pad. I played Tekken 5 with it, but it didn't feel as precise as the DS2 (I think it's because it's too loose and elevated).
Hmm, I was actually thinking of grabbing this wireless controller, but alot of the criticisms are similar to their XBox wireless controller in that the buttons are not nearly sensitive enough. I love the weight and feel of their XBox controller, but you really have to jam the hell out of the buttons to trigger them versus the standard s-type pad. I don't regreat buying the controller, but still typically wind up using the standard wired s-type.
Gotta disagree there. The only controller I ever use with my Gamecube is the Wavebird, yet I typically use the standard wired controllers when playing my XBox and PS2 and it doesn't bother me. To me, the Wavebird is the closest thing to a perfect wireless controller - matches the sensitivity of the original controller perfectly in every regard, has amazing range and battery life, a ton of channels, is comfortable, and probably most importantly, is first-party. The fact that it doesn't have a vibration option is abit of a downer, and part of why I say "closest thing to perfect" but it's honestly not a feature I miss much. If the non-remote Revolution controller is nothing more than a Wavebird with vibration and battery-pack support, then I will cream my little Mario underoos.
Logitech makes great wireless controllers, but they still don't quite match the first-party ones with regard to what matters most - the actual controls.
Bionic77 said:
Gotta disagree there. The only controller I ever use with my Gamecube is the Wavebird, yet I typically use the standard wired controllers when playing my XBox and PS2 and it doesn't bother me. To me, the Wavebird is the closest thing to a perfect wireless controller - matches the sensitivity of the original controller perfectly in every regard, has amazing range and battery life, a ton of channels, is comfortable, and probably most importantly, is first-party.
The fact that it doesn't have a vibration option is abit of a downer, and part of why I say "closest thing to perfect" but it's honestly not a feature I miss much. If the non-remote Revolution controller is nothing more than a Wavebird with vibration and battery-pack support, then I will cream my little Mario underoos.Logitech makes great wireless controllers, but they still don't quite match the first-party ones with regard to what matters most - the actual controls.
I picked up the Logitech wireless for PS2 over a year ago, and am really happy with it. The action buttons are a bit clickier (not as "squishy" as the DS2), but I got used to it.
I agree though, once you go wireless, it's hard to go back, especially if you have a big TV that you have to sit far away from.
I agree though, once you go wireless, it's hard to go back, especially if you have a big TV that you have to sit far away from.
Bought another one today for $15 used (they're getting easier to find in the used bin at EB/GameStop... why pay $40?)... and noticed something amusing.
The other one I bought has a dongle that plugs into the controller port and sticks down about a centimeter.
This one I bought today has a dongle that plugs in and sticks UP a centimer, blocking the memory card slot on my PSOne (my non-slimline PS2 has just enough room).
Gonna hafta watch out for that if I buy anymore. Thought I'd warn people. If it's a problem for you, make sure to buy the one where the wide part of the connector is flush with the top (Logitech logo right side up).
Otherwise, I guess I'll call this the 2P model *grin*
The other one I bought has a dongle that plugs into the controller port and sticks down about a centimeter.
This one I bought today has a dongle that plugs in and sticks UP a centimer, blocking the memory card slot on my PSOne (my non-slimline PS2 has just enough room).
Gonna hafta watch out for that if I buy anymore. Thought I'd warn people. If it's a problem for you, make sure to buy the one where the wide part of the connector is flush with the top (Logitech logo right side up).
Otherwise, I guess I'll call this the 2P model *grin*
distantmantra
Member
Picked one up last night after pulling my PS2 off the entertainment center and on to the floor twice. My couch is just slightly too far away from the couch, so I figured I'd pick one up before I totally busted my PS2.
I too noticed the pressure sensitivity issues, so I'll have to sit in the recliner and use the old DS2 when playing Subsistence...
I too noticed the pressure sensitivity issues, so I'll have to sit in the recliner and use the old DS2 when playing Subsistence...
mosaic said:
One solution is just to buy a cheap, short PS2 controller extension cable, connect one end into the PS2, the receiver on the other, and throw the whole mess behind your TV, entertainment center, whatever. It's what I do with my Wavebird's adaptor as i think it kind of ruins the look of the Gamecube, but it should work for this issue as well.