Air Flo Controller for PS3 - Wired

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I've been looking for a PS3 controller that had a similar layout to the XBOX360 one for awhile. My hands are just too big for the PS3 and it makes it hard to play sometimes. I researched a lot of different controllers and all of them had very lousy reviews. I saw this one and was skeptical, but decided to buy it since it was only $30. Best purchase I've made in a long time. The controller actually has weight and feels durable, the fans are an awesome touch, not too loud even on the highest setting, and the lights are definitely cool for night time gaming. The sticks are gonna feel a bit stiff compared to the PS3's, so if your used to the fluid motion of the PS3 thumbsticks, this one might take some getting used to. The only gripe I have with this controller are the L2 and R2 triggers. There more of a pull trigger like the XBOX360, but its feels very odd, as if you almost can't tell how hard you're pressing it. Other than that, it is a GREAT controller and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who is either looking for a bigger controller for the PS3, or something just cool and new.

Pros:

Great size and feel

Very durable

Fan is actually quiet

Cool lights

Buttons are just as sensitive as the PS3 controllers

10 foot cord so plenty of playing room

Cons:

L2 and R2 triggers feel a little wonky

Middle button will not power up your console

Corded (not really a con for me but I know this is a big deal to a lot of people)

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Being a long time Xbox 360 owner (until about 6 months ago) it was difficult to adjust to the smaller size PS3 controller and the analog sticks placement, so it was imperative I found a controller that not only worked well at a decent price BUT was designed to look and feel like a 360 controller. For months I had been researching and comparing third party PS3 controllers and it seemed like I would never find a 2nd controller suitable to fit my needs, well alas I am happy to say I finally found one. This controller works as advertised, in fact the sticks feel even better than my dual-shock 3. I've had this controller for about five weeks now and the buttons, triggers and analog sticks feel just as they did when I first took it out of the packaging, and that's playing roughly 10+ hours a week. The blue LED lights although not necessary to use the controller gives it added pizzazz, the two speed fan is really an ingenious idea your hands actually stay dry and comfortable during long gaming sessions, and I love the rubberized grips. The only cons (if you can call it that) are...1) It's not wireless 2) No six-axis 3) You cannot turn PS3 on with the home button (you can however turn it off). These three issues aren't a problem for me because I don't think I've played a game yet in which I absolutely had to use the six-axis feature, and the cable for the controller is about 10 feet long and there is no battery to recharge. There is only one MAJOR problem I did have with purchasing this controller, and it's that I didn't buy it through Amazon...I went off and bought it at Bust Buy paying nearly $10 dollars more. In conclusion, if you are looking for an affordable replacement or 2nd controller for your PS3 that actually works extremely well and don't care about it being wired trust me, this is the controller you want, and Amazon does have the best deal.

UPDATE: My son loved this thing from the moment we received it but alas, it is no more. It has been 10 months from the original purchase date and I am sad and dissapointed to say, the controller has been thrown away. This controller was fun while it lasted but despite the six months or so of usage it just couldn't compare to the official controllers from Sony. It just stopped working one day for no reason. If you need a quick fix and cannot shell out $55+ on an official Sony remote, you can try this one out, after all it is now under twenty dollars so for 6 months or so it isn't too bad of a deal. But if your looking for a long term relationship go with the best.

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edit: 11/24,this controller is selling for $19.99. a definite must buy (only if money is short) considering the Sixaxis is still above $45.00. a better deal than the PDP controller without the fans. the fans are awesome!

edit: analog sticks click when pushed (L3, R3), and not the D pad as I mentioned in my video. hard to explain, but if you were playing BFBC2 or BF3 and you needed to crouch you'd notice a major difference when comparing this with a standard PS3 Sixaxis controller. it's harder to push, stiff, and makes a loud clicking noise.

pros:

overall feels great, perfect size, fans work well and keep hands cool while playing, D pad works extremely well, accurate (no deadzone, as noted in last year's model) analog sticks feel great except when pushing down is necessary.

cons:

pushing analog sticks (L3, R3)click and feel clumsy to use, start button on my controller doesn't function, can't turn on PS3 with controller.

I have a lot of confidence that this company will work out the issue with L3, R3. I have a lot of confidence in this company. I would even go so far that PowerA can make a better controller for next year that can compete or outshine the standard PS3 controller.

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First off, I only play FIFA 12, but I'm sure this relates to any game that requires constant motion of the character or object. The PS3 stock controller, because of its placement of the left stick (lower), would cause pain in my left hand, to the point I had to stop playing! I looked around extensively searching for a better solution, read that xbox 360 users didn't suffer the same pain when playing the 360 version of the FIFA game for hours and hours. This led me to some of the Power A controllers, and I opted for this one for a few reasons over the wireless version. Some issues I've read about on the wireless version (Power A) was dead zones, and non-bluetooth wireless. I also noticed that this air-flo version is about a year newer than the wireless version, and there are slight design differences that appealed to me. The left stick if you look closely on the air flo version is slightly closer to the left edge, meaning it would bring the thumb even closer to the rest of the hand, meaning more comfort and less strain. I honestly at first thought the lights and fan thing was tacky, but I got the box, plugged it in, and this thing is comfortable, no strain on the left hand (or right), the fan works a charm!!! Well worth the money, just get it. The only thing I noticed is that sometimes (very rarely) the stick is a little over sensitive, but I think it's just something I have to get used to. This review is for all those PS3 gamers out there with a sore left hand...try this one out!

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This PS3 controller was just everything I expect it would be. The ergonomic of the controller is very good. The fans keep your hands fresh and cool (it has 2 levels of power). The LED lights looks pretty good, specially for night-time gaming. The controller is wired but the cable is very-long... I mean for a wired controller, so for me it's not a con. I had read in others reviews about the L3 & R3 buttons clicking when you press them and it's true but who cares. It's like you complaint by the clicking that your PC's mouse do... again no point for complaining about it. The home button doesn't turn on your PS3 system, so this may be the only con I could mark on it (however, I don't feel this is a con neither...). Overall this is a great controller that feel just as good as an original one.