PS3 Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble

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I bought this controller for Killzone 2 and liked it well enough. Coming from the ergo-awesome 360 controller, I needed something a little less wrist twisting than the DS3. For the 10 or so hours I used the controller, it seemed quite nice. However, something happened.

For whatever reason, my controller started vibrating without any input. I tried to reset the controller, but it continued to vibrate. I even let the batter completely wear down for a good week and still, when I charged it back up, it started vibrating again.

Normally, I wouldn't worry about it since this type of issue should be covered under a warranty. However, as soon as I contacted customer service at DreamGear, I was played like a fiddle.

Not only do they not stand behind their products, but the inner-most workings of this thing must be quite sub-par for it to just start vibrating for no reason and THEN not be able to remedy it.

In summary, the controller design is nice. However, whats the point of a controller if it doesn't work and if the manufacturer doesn't support their products. DreamGear has failed in my eyes and I hope no one else makes the mistake of buying their less-than-worthless products.

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Other reviews here are accurate. The performance of the analog sticks just don't cut it. They go from low to high way to quick with barely any room for a "medium". Bought this guy mostly because the PS3 controller was killing my thumbs along with my 5 year old having issues reaching the sticks comfortably. Thought the Shadow was the answer because the 360 controller is by far superior in ergonomics (got a PS3 for Bluray). I did a side by side comparison with the Shadow and SixAxis controller and came away with a new appreciation for the Sixaxis. Control with the Shadow is clunky and inaccurate at best resulting in some frustrating game play. Why somebody can't make a good 360 style controller for the PS3 is beyond me. The company that does sure will make a killing. The Shadow will be returned to Best Buy.

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The Good:

This controller feels great in my hands. I like how the left analog stick and the d-pad locations are swapped. Biggest selling point for me as I prefer it for most of the games I play. I've got nothing against the Dualshock 3(great for SF4).

The quality of this controller is top notch. The rubber exterior feels good.

The sticks and buttons feel great. The sticks have a good resistance to them. Not too loose and not too hard.

Built in rechargeable battery is very nice. Recharges like the DS3. Battery lasts for dozens of hours(haven't timed it yet).

Good wireless connectivity. Can sit up to about 25-30 ft away.

The Not-so-good:

The "enhanced" triggers on this controllers aren't really enhanced. Sure they curve out instead in curving in but the travel distance is half of the DS3. On some games, you have to press them all the way down to register the press.

There is no Sixaxis controls so you'll have to switch controllers for games that utilize Sixaxis controls.

I wish it was Bluetooth. Can't start up the PS3 by pressing the "Home" button.

Clicking down on the sticks is louder than most controllers(Just me being nitpicky).

The USB receiver is a bit too big for my liking. Again, me nitpicking.

D-pad isn't that great. Not as good as the DS3 but better than the 360 d-pad.

I wish the tops of the analog stick were concave(360) instead of convex(DS3).

Overall, a great alternative for those who prefer the 360 layout to the DS3. Highly recommended.

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the feel of the controller is good but when playin calll of duty 4, no matter what sensitivity you are playing on, this controller ruins it. If you move the stick slighty it will barely move and then it suddenly shoots into a super fast speed. So if you try to snipe or try to be very accurate, this controller will not work.

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I realy liked this controller better than the dualshock3.It is a lot more comfortable.And the trigers are better because your fingers don't side off.1 problem is you can't turn the ps3 on.Overall this is a quality controller.

EDIT

Ok, so I been using this controller for 6 months. And for 3 months it worked fine,but then the triangle button went out and now the circle button is dead too.

So I changed my original 5 star rating to a 2 star.