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Logitech PlayStation 3 Cordless Precision Controller

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I don't normally give reviews, but I thought this one needed some positive feedback.

The controller is (as someone else said) basically a PS2 controller. Although it does have PS button to use for the XMB menu. As stated, it does not have tilt sensors and requires a USB port. However, the controller works very well and since I have 1 game that uses tilt controls optionally (Warhawk), I didn't see this as a drawback. However, one should keep this in mind when they make the purchase. It is a great controller to pick up if you won't require tilt, as it is $20 less than the OEM Sony controller.

The lack of bluetooth means 2 things: 1) You cannot turn the PS3 on with this controller, and 2) it requires a USB port to operate. No big deal.

Another plus of this controller is that it works with the PC. I plugged it right in to my PC using WinXP and Ubuntu and both picked it up fine. Nice bonus.

So, if you don't need tilt and don't have issues with using a USB dongle, this is a great buy.

Obviously it doesn't have six axis and you can't turn on the system but you can turn it off. But the controller is a little bit heavier and it feels a little wider because the outer grips are more narrow shaped. I laid one on top the other (Sony) and it's very noticeable. This controller is also taller because of the battery housing which for me it feels like there is more reach or space in between when using the L/R buttons on top and triggers on the bottom. Compared to the Sony controller this one also has a bit more plastic and that added with the weight of the batteries makes it feel more durable. So if you got bigger hands or you like to have a firm grip for me this controller felt a little bit more comfortable and definitely worth the reduced cost. By the way, I have used this to play through more than a handful of PS3 games and it works great.

Well I'm not quite sure why everyone says this controller doesn't let them get to the PS3 menu's with a "PS3" button because it sure works for me.
Here's why I like it :
1. It feels bigger and more solid than the PS3 wireless controller. (To me the original Syaxis is too small and feels cheap).
2. It seems to move smoother in shooters, more accurate as well.
3. It's a piece of cake to plug-in and get working. And it stays working - you don't have to relink it every time.
4. So far the battery life seems very good.
Much better solution for me...
Good Luck!

I must state ahead of time that I'm not a fan of the official Sony PS3 controller as I find it to be too light in my hands. I'm always on the lookout for a second controller that feels right. This Logitech controller is a mixed bag of good and bad. First, the good. The controller is a little heavier than the standard pad, and feels really good in your hands. I wouldn't go as far as to say that it's more solid, but it's definitely heavier and the ergonomics are nice. The analog sticks are far superior to the standard pad, as they don't give as easily. Aside from this, however, the cons war outweigh the pros. The D-Pad feels extremely loose and has an audible click with every press, which is never a good sign for a controller. The face buttons are alright, but the shoulder buttons are just off. L1 & R1 feel very loose and also click, but L2 & R2 don't give enough -- you really have to force them down to get the full range of the triggers. When it comes to intangibles, this controller does not feature any motion sensitivity or force feedback. It does have a feature that allows you to switch the function of the D-Pad with the left analog stick, but it doesn't translate as well as I would have hoped. All in all, this is a decent second controller for your PS3. Highly recommended for shooter fans because of the analog sticks, but everyone else should be cautious. The D-Pad is unforgivable.

EDIT: After spending a bit more time with this controller, I'm starting to like it more and more. The added weight really is a huge advantage, and the triggers are awesome once you get used to them. I'm still not a fan of the D-pad, but luckily 95% of the games out there mainly use the analog sticks. If the PS3's stock controller isn't your cup of tea, I would definitely recommend this to just about anyone.

I got this controller on sale for about half the price of a new Dualshock 3, and I'm happy to say that it's actually really good. Logitech continues the tradition of quality products. The controller is much more comfortable to hold than the Sixaxis and it has far superior analog sticks, especially if you're going to use it to play shooters. This was a serious aid to my SOCOM game (or lack thereof). I was pleased with the overall quality of this controller. It can even be used to play PS2 games, which most third-party PS3 controllers cannot. It uses a USB dongle to connect to the PS3, so you never lose connection, and so far the battery life has been great (1 month with one set of batteries). It also has the PS button to interact with the Ps3's system functions.

It also has a couple of bonus features: there is a button that lets you switch the function of the left analog stick and d-pad, so you can move or whatever with the d-pad in games that normally don't let you. I personnally don't use this but it's now the only way my girlfriend will play Need For Speed.
The other bonus feature is that because it's USB instead of bluetooth, you can use it as a PC controller! I plugged it into my laptop and was playing Super Metroid in no time with zero set-up! You don't even have to install drivers!

There are a couple of drawbacks, however. One, you have to use AAs or your own rechargeable batteries, (it comes with 2) there is no built in battery. on the up side, you don't have to plug it into your PS3 every other time you play like the DualShock 3.
Also, there's no rumble or motion sensing. I don't play a single game that makes use of the motion sensing, so I don't even count that against the Logitech. Rumble is more preference than anything, personally, I don't even know it's gone most of the time, but you're experience might be different.
Because it's USB, you can't use it to turn on the PS3 (big deal, get your lazy butt off the couch) but you can use it to turn it off.
Finally, while L2 and R2 are analog, they're set on very stiff springs, it can be difficult to hold them down. I used this controller to race the 24 hours at Le Mans in Grid and my right hand was actually tired afterward.

Aside from these relatively minor things, this is a quality controller. None of the buttons feel cheap and the joysticks are far superior to the stock controller. In my opinion this combined with the excellent price makes it a worthy if not superior alternative to the DualShock 3

I hate that many companies who sell controllers put them in a box that does not allow you to see the shoulder buttons because you really can't tell if they are buttons, triggers or how they are placed. It does say on the box that the Precision Controller for PS3 features triggers (I was looking for a more Xbox 360 feel) but that can be left up to interpetation. It does in fact have triggers like the 360 controller but Logitech's PS3 controller have way to much resistance when pressed down. It feels counterintuitive.

The lack of Six Axis may not seem like a big deal to some because its optional in most games but for games like Flow you pretty much need it and who knows what other games are going to try and use Six Axis more in there games. God of War 3 is speculated to use motion support more liberally and creatively than most current titles have. Big Miss here Logitech.

Another reason you cannot completely replace your PS3 stock controller is because it does not have a usb connection for it. Guess what? You can do PS3 system updates without connecting your controller to the PS3. Oops!

Everything else about the Logitech PS3 contoller works fine but Logitech obviously just put a home (guide) button on their PS2 controller and repackaged it which is totally doing a disservice to its customers.

I bought this controller as a second for the six-axis that comes with the PS3. I wanted this to be my primary controller and "save" the six-axis for games that used the motion technology, which the Logitech does not have.
The controller is solid and well constructed. The addition of alkaline batteries makes it a bit heavy, but I like some substance when holding something. Definetly feels better in the hand than the sony controller, and the texture allows you to hold onto it when extreme gaming ensues.

Some things that can be improved:
1. The PS button is a small button and not centered like on the Sony.
2. Connects via usb, Logitech has bluetooth keyboards, why not a bluetooth controller. This would eliminate the USB dongle that keeps on flashing and gets really annoying.
3. No six-axis.
4. No rumble (granted the Sony controller does not have this either)
5. Not rechargable, uses alkaline batteries, is heavy compared to other controllers.

So, there it is. I'm sure some of the other reviews speak more detailed about the connection to the PS3 which I feel is a bit slow, but I think it may be just my imagination.

Its one of the most comfortable controllers for any system and it works on PS2, PS3 and PC!!! What else do you want for under $20.00??? That's the best way to play wireless on your PS2, PS3 or PC!!!

I got this controller during a Christmas sale for $[...] at Gamestop and have been pleased with my purchase.

Please note, it does NOT have rumble or SixAxis support.

That said, it's put together well and feels nice and solid in my hands. I also prefer the more rounded feel to it as opposed to the traditional PS controllers. Considering the significant price difference between this and the Sony one, I think the lack of SixAxis a small sacrifice, considering that this is not a Wii that would require heavy use of motion controls for a complete gaming experience.

Very good value.

First off, I love the original Sony PS3 Controller. I just couldn't afford buying another controller at $50 each. So I opted for this controller, thinking it would do great.

I don't know where to actually start. Since the Cons outweigh the Pros, we'll start with the Cons

For starters, this controller isn't as ergonomic as it seems.This controller is smaller than the official PS3 controller. The buttons feel very crowded on the controller and it is hard to move your thumb to click buttons simultaneously. The worst part of the controller though has got to be the D-Pad. The D-pad is loose and feels very sketchy, as if it could break off easily. When trying to make a selection with the D-Pad, your selections are often skipped over because of how bad this D-Pad is. It is unresponsive and really feels like a piece of cheap plastic. What irritated me is that your fingers can also slip off the analog stick and the stick doesn't have the precision Logitech says it has. It doesn't have the full range of movement you need to play almost any game on the market now. With an official PS3 controller, you have the full 360 degree movement with the analog stick.

At least the controller is plug and play aside from the batteries. I didn't really have a problem with the triggers (L2, R2) and bumpers (L1,R1). They were very responsive besides the fact that the were crowded.

Bottom line: Save your money and spend the extra cash on a true Sony Controller. I know its expensive but its so much better than buying this piece of plastic.