stlmom's Full Review: Pelican Wired Controller for PlayStation 3(PL-6302...
For my husband's birthday, I purchased him a Pelican Wired controller for his Playstation 3. I found it on-line, it looked nice, the price is right, AND it has lights that light up which seems like nice touch. However, after receiving it, my husband told me that it's the worst controller ever! Even the kids won't use it!
Firstly, it's not cordless. Chances are, because it's not cordless, you will NEVER use it! Only PS3 controllers made by Sony have the best wireless capability. So that was the first mistake. Each time we wanted to use it, we would plug it in, and when we're done, we would unplug it. You'll gravitate to the wireless controller.
Secondly, the buttons and sticks are not very responsive. You get so used to the buttons and sticks on the Sony PS3 controllers that come with the playstation 3, that any other controller doesn't feel right. The controller is a little smaller so it's better for smaller hands.. however, the kids like the wireless controllers and we like it because cordless controllers mean that the kids don't yank it out of the PS3 by accident. In addition... keep this in mind... PS3 has motion sensitive games. For instance, there's a bowling game where you take the controller like a bowling ball and swing the controller. Similar to a Wii game. You obviously cannot use this controller for the bowling game.
Thirdly, no rumble feature. Apparently, Sony has upgraded their wireless controllers to have shaking features. So when you play some games, the controller will shake.
We will admit that the light up controllers are a nice touch. The controllers look very nice when they light up. The rubber grips are nice also. The Sony PS3 controllers do not have any rubber grips, so after a few hours of playing, they'd get a little sweaty and slippery. The buttons are encased in a see thru covering which look great.
In conclusion, it's better to pay triple the amount for the Official Sony PS3 controllers because:: 1. Feels right 2. Wireless 3. Rumble features
Even though this controller is only $20.. it's $20 dollars you'll waste and never get back. Better to pay more and use the controller more.
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