Batarang Wireless Controller for PS3

by POWER A

• Officially licensed Batman collectible featuring an original Batarang design.
• Wireless control, built-in motion sensing technology and dual rumble motors for enhanced gameplay.
• LED illumination on action buttons and features, with 7 different colors to personalize your controller.
• Comfortable soft-touch grips for intense gaming sessions.
• Includes Batarang Wireless Controller, USB RF Receiver and 6ft/1.8m USB charging cable.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005761IOY
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.5 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 7, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,338 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #37 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Accessories > Controllers

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Wireless

The Batarang Wireless Controller for PS3 is so authentic, you'll be tempted to throw it at the bad guys, but so amazing you won't want to ever let it go. This officially licensed Batman collectible comes packed with more features than a utility belt, including wireless receiver, built-in motion sensing technology and dual rumble motors for enhanced gameplay. Action buttons and controller features light up the darkness at the touch of a button, with 7 different LED colors to choose from. Throw in comfort rubber grips and an internal rechargable battery, and you've got a controller worthy of a hero.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good feel and appearance, bad Start/Home/Select layout. October 12, 2011

By Jamar Risinger

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Wireless

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The controller is great in almost every way. I like the offset/reverse thumbstick layout.

Pros:
Great look and appearance, I got this controller pretty much just for the fact that it's Batman related and made by Power A.
The buttons are responsive and I prefer the stiffer L2/R2 triggers.
The controller is wireless with no noticable lag or dead zones playing Batman AA, and has a built in rechargable battery.
The D Pad is also responsive and I had no issues selecting items in the diagonal directions.
It lights up, has some rubber on the grips, and includes an On/Off switch with a power save function.

Cons:
My only issue with this controller is the placement of the LED Color selection button and Battery Power Indicator button being located inline with the Start and Select buttons. If you use this controller to play any other games, that use those buttons some what often, you will find yourself switching the LED Colors randomly when you try to pause the game, or you will be constantly checking the battery power level (no biggie there), unless you look down at the controller to find the buttons.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Dualshock 3 vs Batarang. October 10, 2011

By Aaron V

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Wireless

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Pros
This controller feels similar to xbox 360 controller for anyone who like's that layout.
The batarang controller has 7 LED colors you can choose from.
The controller feels Great and very natural too grip on and the Buttons are accurate.

Cons
But Using The batarang controller on Arkham City, MW2, Uncharted 2, I felt some delay on the right analog stick when I was playing.
So I switch back with the Dualshock 3 to compare it was way better and accurate.
And with the batarang controller you can't turn ON the console with the controller but you can turn OFF the system.

So Overall it's 3/5 stars for me
It's worth a try if your looking for a 360 controller for an alternative.
but I would say just stick with the Dualshock 3 if you want your controller accurate.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but not perfect. November 7, 2011

By M. Clark Coston

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Wireless|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I've been playing with this controller for a few days now, and I have to say I like it very much. It feels good in the hands even with playing for long periods of time. It has a very solid feel, and I like the sculpt of the grips. The triggers (L2 & R2) are also very good, certainly much better than those on the standard PS3 controller. All of the shoulder buttons, as well as the D-pad, have a texture to them that's a little more noticeable than the texture on Sony's controllers, which I also like. The D-pad is serviceable and is better than the standard XBox360's D-pad, but not as good as the standard PS3. The lights on the controller certainly look cool, but I play with them turned off because I find it annoying to have a colored light shining in the periphery of my vision.

The main problem with the controller comes from the analog sticks. They do have a dead zone. Reading the other reviews, I was expecting a much larger dead zone than the controller has. Personally, I wasn't bothered too much with this issue. I think that the quality of your experience with this controller will largely depend on the types of games you play. For most strategy, role-playing, and general action games, this controller will work great. However, if you play many games that require great precision and very small adjustments of the analog sticks, such as driving games and first-person shooters, you might want to pass on this controller. I definitely would NOT suggest buying this controller for use in any kind of competitive play. For general gaming, though, it's great.