Wireless PS2 controller suggestions?

jivedanson

So, I've moved into a new apartment and purchased a fancy-pants Ikea entertainment cupboard to house all my electronic goodies. Alas, being the genius that I am, I failed to take into consideration the re-dimensioning of my entertainment space. As a result, my PS2 controller now utterly fails to reach my ass when I sit down on my couch.

Oh sure, I could move furniture/electronics/etc to compensate, but that's not thinking like a nerd. A nerd sees this as an opportunity to buy a new gadget.

Does anyone have any quality recommendations for wireless PS2 controller options? Ideally, I'd like a solution/controller that's as similar to the original PS2 controller as possible, just sans cord.

Thanks!

Lunker

The Logitech Wireless Action Controller, if I'm putting all my buzzwords in the right order, is fantastic. I have one and love it to bits.

Apparently there are two versions of it out, and the newer one has the Action in it, so that's my suggestion. They retail for $30-$40 but I bought one on eBay for about $20 shipped.

Lukin

Lunker wrote:

The Logitech Wireless Action Controller, if I'm putting all my buzzwords in the right order, is fantastic. I have one and love it to bits.

Apparently there are two versions of it out, and the newer one has the Action in it, so that's my suggestion. They retail for $30-$40 but I bought one on eBay for about $20 shipped.

Word. This controller is eons beyond any other wireless (or wired) PS2 controller.

Nalouto

yeah Logitech makes the best ps2 wireless controllers, hands down.

the only qualm I have with the one I bought is that the buttons are a little, dare I say, X-Box ish? they aren't as flat and "mashable" as the standard dual shock. but the feel and response of the controller is amazing, and battery life is acceptable

Squirminator2k

I concur with the above. I would also like to add that you should never, under any circumstances, pay money for anything with the Mad Catz logo on it. Their wireless controllers in particular are rather shit-tastic.

LockeCole

Squirminator2k wrote:

I concur with the above. I would also like to add that you should never, under any circumstances, pay money for anything with the Mad Catz logo on it. Their wireless controllers in particular are rather shit-tastic.

Most of Mad Catz stuff is pretty shitty, they only stay in the market by underpricing everyone else with shoddy goods :P.

Anyway, I have 2 of the wireless logitech controllers from a recent wootoff, so yeah, they rock.

brynstar

I must also concur with the Logitech sentiment. There's nothing better for wireless PS2 controllers.

Mordrack

I also concur with the motion that the Logitech PS2 wireless controller is sex.

Squirminator2k

Mordrack wrote:

I also concur with the motion that the Logitech PS2 wireless controller is sex.

Havew... havr you humped your Logitech controller? Because that's... y'know, that's probably wrong. And definitely not covered by the warranty.

zero_bit

Gamestop recently (in the past few months) dropped the price on used Logitech Wireless PS2 controllers. They're around $14 or so there now, which is a bargain.

For awhile only the Logitech XBox one was cheap but now the PS2 one is cheap as well! Wireless party all around!

Bionic Monkey

How are the logitech wireless Xbox controllers? I'm in the same boat after being spoiled by the 360 and wii controllers, and wouldn't mind getting last gen all wireless.

akenn129

*snicker*

chrpnk

Bionic Monkey wrote:

How are the logitech wireless Xbox controllers? I'm in the same boat after being spoiled by the 360 and wii controllers, and wouldn't mind getting last gen all wireless.

All of the wireless logitech controllers are pretty damn awesome. I've had the one for my xbox since they first came out. Haven't had any problems with it so far.

FreddyD

akenn129 wrote:

*snicker*

IGN voted that best gamepad of the year.

slash000

I absolutely love my wireless Logitech. It's better than Sony 1st party Dualshocks.

Bionic Monkey

chrpnk wrote:

Bionic Monkey wrote:

How are the logitech wireless Xbox controllers? I'm in the same boat after being spoiled by the 360 and wii controllers, and wouldn't mind getting last gen all wireless.

All of the wireless logitech controllers are pretty damn awesome. I've had the one for my xbox since they first came out. Haven't had any problems with it so far.

It's funny... I booted up Devil May Cry tonight, the first time I've played the PS2 since Okami, and suddenly my controller won't work. The analog buttons don't register, and the analog stick is in a constant state of "down" (and yeah, I tried restarting the console). It's as if fate made me want a new controller before I even knew the current one was broken. Now I have an excuse to tell my wife on why I need a new one! Huzzah!

Daedalus

Lunker wrote:

The Logitech Wireless Action Controller, if I'm putting all my buzzwords in the right order, is fantastic. I have one and love it to bits.

Best (non-Wiimote) controller I've ever held. I like it more than the Wavebird.

A word of advice: pick up a pair of rechargable AAs (and a charger) at the same time, because that thing will blow through a pair per week.

longshot099

Another vote for the Logitech Cordless Action Controller. I prefer it over the Dual Shock. I think I picked my up for $30 when Circuit City had them on sale.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2277,CONTENTID=8157


But do not under any circumstances pick up a Logitech Cordless Precision Controller. It is not nearly as good.

skyfire

I've been using Joytech 2.4GHz controllers and I like them a lot more then anything else out there even those logitech ones people seem to get a hard on for.

I find them to be more comfortable, just as reliable (if not more), they have a really high quality feel to them and they are half the price of the logitechs.

Battery life is excellent too but I don't play with rumble on but I think with rumble on they still lasted awhile (month i think?) and I tend to play a lot so yeah can't recommend them enough. Get them over the logitech ones no doubt about it.

solsovly

I have 2 logitech wireless... and I don't really like them. They feel a little too large and the buttons a bit too mushy. I feel a bit uncomfortable using them for any fast action games like DMC3 but I'll use them for turn based or slower stuff.

skyfire

solsovly wrote:

I have 2 logitech wireless... and I don't really like them. They feel a little too large and the buttons a bit too mushy. I feel a bit uncomfortable using them for any fast action games like DMC3 but I'll use them for turn based or slower stuff.

Large? they are smaller then logitechs :?

Are we talking about the same ones? Darn can't remember the exact model of the controllers? Neo-X or somthing? They're the ones that are blue and have rubber grips.

EDIT: Nevermind, I misread your post . Sorry about that.

Ballman

FreddyD wrote:

akenn129 wrote:

*snicker*

IGN voted that best gamepad of the year.

Is this pad actually any good? I'm a sucker for gimmicky things like this (yes, I know we hate the word "gimmick" here), and I'd like to have a wireless ps2 controller as well.

AlwaysAngryGuy

Ballman wrote:

FreddyD wrote:

akenn129 wrote:

*snicker*

IGN voted that best gamepad of the year.

Is this pad actually any good? I'm a sucker for gimmicky things like this (yes, I know we hate the word "gimmick" here), and I'd like to have a wireless ps2 controller as well.

IGN really liked it but I haven't read or seen anything else about it. I'm thinking about picking one up as well.

Drez

Eh, dual shock controllers come with like 800 feet worth of cable...never saw the need for wireless except lack of clutter. :P

MarvellousM

I love my Logitech PS2 wireless controller but the d-pad is a little wonky, anybody else find that?

mts

hey the same thing happened to my logitech controller.

i was wondering if there was a way to reset the axis or something.

it sucked since i loved it.

jivedanson

Man, I totally saw the Nerf controller in the store the other day--I thought it was a joke at first. That IGN review... interesting...

It felt... soft in the hands. You can squeeze the lower handle parts just like a Nerf football. It's light as all hell. The button aspects felt cheap, but I admit, there's an appeal to be had in a light, fluffy controller you can hurl like a boomerang in anger and not break anything.

Thanks for the suggestions. The Logitech seems to be the fav, and I'll be keeping my eye out for one of those.

Lunker

Drez wrote:

Eh, dual shock controllers come with like 800 feet worth of cable...never saw the need for wireless except lack of clutter. :P

Man, reduction of clutter is well worth the extra money. Now that I've gone all wireless with my PS2, GC and Wii, I don't think I could ever go back. I need to buy cheap GC extension cords for my bongos, too ... if I could make every single electronic component in my life wireless, I could die a happy man.

The only "gimmicky" controllers I've ever remotely given a second glance to are those Air-Flow ones that circulate cool air through the handles. I'm a chronic Palm Sweater.

mts

Hey i found this on how to ix the Logitech Action controller issue

Essentially how to recalibrate it.


Re-calibrating the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PlayStation2
Detailed Description


How do I re-calibrate the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PlayStation®2?
Answer


Normally there is no reason to re-calibrate the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PlayStation2. In rare cases where the mini-joysticks may need to be re-calibrated, you can use the process below. Please note that this process only works for the Logitech Cordless Action Controller for PlayStation2.

1. Remove one battery.
2. Hold the L1 and L2 buttons while re-inserting the battery. (NOTE: Do not touch or move the mini-joysticks at all during this time. It is very important that the mini joysticks are allowed to center themselves during this step or the calibration procedure will not be successful.)

The mini-joysticks should now be re-calibrated. Please note that in some cases you may need to resynchronize the gamepad and receiver after this procedure. For more information on resynchronizing this device please see Knowledge Base Article 437:

-poe-

I would echo the Logitech recommendation, except I had an issue where the X button started sticking after about 4 months. This article goes into some detail, including how to do a semi-fix (just moves the problem to a different button). I've since gone with a Gameshark pad since it's available for as little as $15 from retailers, and works fine, other than some weirdness with syncing a controller to the Player one port when you have two receivers (just turn the controller off and back on if it syncs to the 2nd receiver; the other controller will sync to whichever receiver the first doesn't in any case).

Having seen those Nerf controllers at my store, I'm really tempted, but they have that circular D-Pad, which I consider the worst thing you can have in a controller.

smallmouth

Are the Logitech's analog sticks better than the Dual Shock's? I don't mind wired controllers, but I'm wondering if it's worth the investment from that perspective?

FreddyD

Lunker wrote:

Drez wrote:

Eh, dual shock controllers come with like 800 feet worth of cable...never saw the need for wireless except lack of clutter. :P

Man, reduction of clutter is well worth the extra money. Now that I've gone all wireless with my PS2, GC and Wii, I don't think I could ever go back. I need to buy cheap GC extension cords for my bongos, too ... if I could make every single electronic component in my life wireless, I could die a happy man.

The only "gimmicky" controllers I've ever remotely given a second glance to are those Air-Flow ones that circulate cool air through the handles. I'm a chronic Palm Sweater.

I love the analog sticks on the Air-Flow. The buttons are kind of mushy, however.

Black Ice

I recommend the Logitech as well. It's so good, in fact, I find it better than the PS3 controller.

The only two things the PS3 controller has over it are the L2/R2 trigger buttons and motion-tilting. The Logitech has rumble, the buttons are nicer (in my opinion), the analog sticks are just as good if not superior, and the weight is perfect. The PS3 and PS2 controllers are just too light to me.

If that, and the rest of this topic, doesn't sell it.. I don't know what will.

It made me want to play games I'd already beaten because using it was so much fun - I know that sounds ridiculous..

-poe-

Went ahead and bought the Nerf controller for PS2, for the novelty, but also because the aforementioned syncing issue with Gameshark controllers is a bit more regular than initially thought (unless you unplug a receiver to set up one of them first), so I'll try two different controllers for a bit and see how that works. Pleasantly surprised by the Nerf, though. Very responsive. The sticks feel a bit loose compared to the Dual Shock, and the grips of the controller feel a bit odd, due to the combination of the material and added length. Shoulder buttons, besides being closer, as said in the IGN review, are also the same sizes between the L1/R1 and L2/R2 button. Minor to me, but some people prefer the different sized shoulder buttons.

My only complaint is the battery compartment requires a screwdriver to open, as opposed to the "clips" I've seen everywhere else. No functional difference, but for convenience's sake, I would have preferred a little more hard plastic in place of foam for the sake of quicker battery replacement.