Logitech NetPlay Controller (Sony Playstation 1 & 2)

by Logitech

Product Features

• Dual-vibration feedback motors let you feel all the action
• 8-way pressure-sensitive D-pad and 10 buttons deliver all the control you need
• Dual mini joysticks feature user-selectable digital and analog modes
• Full-function keyboard detaches from unit for extra versatility

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006SKJ4
• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Media: Personal Computers
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,397 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #74 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Hardware > Controllers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Boost your online gaming performance with Logitech's new NetPlay Controller. This all-in-one device combines the fun of a dual-vibration feedback controller and the convenience of a USB keyboard with full-size keys. The comfortable design with smooth grips contours to your lap and delivers everything you need to enjoy the next generation of PlayStation2 games.

Product Description

The NetPlay Controller for PS2 is an all-purpose game controller that brings you the power of a force feedback controller with the convenience of a keyboard! Keyboard detaches from rest of unit for more versatility The perfect way to take full control of you favorite games!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars better then most options out there.. but a substandard produ, December 9, 2004

By 

E. Trent Vernon (los angeles, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech NetPlay Controller (Sony Playstation 1 & 2) (Personal Computers)

I only half heartingly reccomend this item.. solely because there isnt anything comparable out there other than a seperate keyboard .. which usually runs 19.99.. If you can find this item on sale.. i would say if you must.. get it.. its faults..

(all on ffxi as what i have played it on)

the dpad isnt very accurate.. when scrolling numbers in AH it sometimes goes left when i want to go up..

the keyboard is super sensitive.. making me tyyyyyyyyyyyyype like thissssssssssssss.

As i played it.. a few months later... the left stick began to fault.. now it veers to the left almost always.. and will move forward when i am not pushing anything. it, too, doesnt control accuratly

the vibration function will cause it to switch the analog mode off so the sticks dont work.. very annoying.

luckily.. ffxi doesnt require much in the line of exact control... so I am fine with it.. until it eventually completely quits..

the unit would be useless to control a platforming type game that requires more exact control.

To be fair, customer service did offer to fix it.. but who wants to be w/o a controller while already addicted to ffxi?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stay away from this controller, July 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Logitech NetPlay Controller (Sony Playstation 1 & 2) (Personal Computers)

Like someone else, who posted a review here, I went through 2 of these. I ordered one online and when I recieved it both the circle button and d-pad were stuck. I couldn't repair it without taking it apart and I didn't want to do that. I returned it and decided to buy another one.

I purchased a second one at Best Buy and it had the EXACT same problem. I took this one apart and fixed the problem and began to play with it. It's easy to fix once you remove all 20 screws. I suggest if you have the problem to just return it and get your money back.

The analog sticks are slick and they don't have any gripping power like the original Sony controller. My thumbs were sliding off of them during gameplay. I found myself stretching my thumbs a little bit in order to move the stick all the way forward. They probably changed the specs for people who have huge hands.

The 8 direction d-pad is horrible. It's a big circle that is terrible for simple up/down & left/right movement. It's only good if you need 360 degrees of movement. I really hate these circle d-pads because they never have good response. Nintendo has it right with their 4 direction d-pads especially the SNES one.

The vibration feature was a good idea but since the Netplay is so heavy the effects are weak. The keyboard portion of the controller is ok. It's basically a laptop sized keyboard. Seems pretty sturdy but I noticed that sometimes letters would get repeated 3-4 times. Maybe it was caused by some lag. For some reason you can detach it.

Don't buy this. The controller portion doesn't compare to the original PS2 controller and it breaks easily. The buttons get easily stuck and it's a pain to take it apart to fix. Two other people here had the same problems as me so I'm sure it's more than just a bad batch or a coincidence.

It's a shame ASCII didn't make something like this. They are great at replicating original design specs when it comes to controllers. Their GameCube keyboard/controller is awesome and works perfectly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for MMORPGs, May 9, 2004

By 

jackbytor (Saint Paul, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech NetPlay Controller (Sony Playstation 1 & 2) (Personal Computers)

I play Final Fantasy XI alot and I find this controller a must buy for those of us who indulge in MMORPGs. It has easy access to all the keys so macros are just a keystroke away. It just makes life easier for these types of games. It would work wonderful for EQOA too. The only gripe I have is that I find it hard to play normal PS2 games with this controller. I usually switch to a regular type of controller for those games. If you love MMORPGs then this is a must buy.