are1981 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I am asking because, after three years of owning my first Sony console, PlayStation 3, my hands are tired of DualShock 3. Does it exist a controller with more similar ergonomics to the GameCube or Xbox 360 controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 A quick Google search brings up the Cronus adapter, which allows you to use an Xbox 360 controller on your PS3. That may be worth looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyman Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShavenWolf Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Sort-of wish I could've played a game with the banana/boomerang controller, just to see if it really was that comfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It can't be that comfortable. The left analogue stick is in the wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Gibbs Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 the Gioteck HF-2 (currently available for about £25) or GC-1 (which is coming out in october) are really good! I have the HF-2 and its awesome nice grip, texture upgradeable stick sensitivity and a switch to invert L1/R1 with L2/R2 the only issue is in requires batteries , they originally planned on releasing a separate li battery but after emailing them they abandoned the plans in favour of a new controller. The sticks are also a little odd in shape, they have a diamond shape due to little extra grippy nubs on the rounded parts which is surprisingly comfortable. the GC1, which doesn't say it needs batteries so i assume they have fixed this,it also has rounded thumb stick nubs and seems to be identical otherwise to the HF-2 i'd highly recommend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Do they still work after Sony made most not work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
are1981 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 the Gioteck HF-2 (currently available for about £25) or GC-1 (which is coming out in october) are really good! I have the HF-2 and its awesome nice grip, texture upgradeable stick sensitivity and a switch to invert L1/R1 with L2/R2 the only issue is in requires batteries , they originally planned on releasing a separate li battery but after emailing them they abandoned the plans in favour of a new controller. The sticks are also a little odd in shape, they have a diamond shape due to little extra grippy nubs on the rounded parts which is surprisingly comfortable. the GC1, which doesn't say it needs batteries so i assume they have fixed this,it also has rounded thumb stick nubs and seems to be identical otherwise to the HF-2 i'd highly recommend them Thank you. I will check these out. Do they still work after Sony made most not work? I read something about this several months ago, but do not remember the details. I thought they just blocked the really bad ones, or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Gibbs Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The gioteck ones do work after sony's update knocked a lot out I previously had a power A one that worked via a wireless dongle and that sort of still worked for about a month then died but the gioteck ones are bluetooth and can have the firmware updated so are claimed to be "future proofed" that Cronos adapter looks very interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
are1981 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 the Gioteck HF-2 (currently available for about £25) or GC-1 (which is coming out in october) are really good! I have the HF-2 and its awesome nice grip, texture upgradeable stick sensitivity and a switch to invert L1/R1 with L2/R2 the only issue is in requires batteries , they originally planned on releasing a separate li battery but after emailing them they abandoned the plans in favour of a new controller. The sticks are also a little odd in shape, they have a diamond shape due to little extra grippy nubs on the rounded parts which is surprisingly comfortable. the GC1, which doesn't say it needs batteries so i assume they have fixed this,it also has rounded thumb stick nubs and seems to be identical otherwise to the HF-2 i'd highly recommend them Thank you. I will check these out. I have done some research now, and GC-1 looks mediocre, but what I read seems good. However, HF-2 is very ugly. http://www.gioteck.com/products/playstation-3/controllers-ps3/gc-1/ http://www.gioteck.com/support/playstation-3-support/controllers-ps3-support-2/hf-2-support/ Why do manufacturers who produce unofficial accessories, too often make unaesthetic products? And why do they almost always go down the hey-kid-you-are-so-tough-and-badass-this-will-make-you-feel-powerful military route? I mean, how hard is it to make a controller as easy on the eyes as GameCube or Xbox 360 controllers? I know, I complain a lot. But how about quality products for non-military-fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Gibbs Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 i suspect its because if they made it any more like the 360 one m$ would sue! but its surprisingly comfortable and the finish is rubberized so its really soft, i'd prefer it not to have the panzer tank pattern though i'll give you that! i'm probably going to get a GC-1 or that adapter and just use my 360 one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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