PS3 - Officially Licensed Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller

by Mad Catz

Product Features

• Twin ?Combat? buttons for on-the-fly custom remapping
• Ergonomic pistol grips
• Immersive backlit analog stick modules
• Lag-free 2.4GHz wireless signal / Built-in rechargeable battery
• Includes Bonus ?Combat? Case!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NNIY0A
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: November 10, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,265 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #84 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Infiltrate the world of state-of-the-art combat with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller for PLAYSTATION 3. Equipped with unique, easily-accessible “Combat” buttons for on-the-fly custom remapping; seamlessly render your adversaries helpless as you flaunt your tactical skills with optimum control and accuracy. With immersive backlit analog sticks, digital camouflage design and ergonomic firearm grips, the Combat Controller thrusts you upon the frontline of military gaming. Featuring a built-in rechargeable battery and lag-free 2.4GHz wireless signal—which permits gameplay anywhere in the room—this is the weapon of choice for Modern Warfare.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice 3rd Party Controller, November 18, 2009

By 

Mike Hunt "talisac0" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS3 - Officially Licensed Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller (Accessory)

I was a little worried about buying this because Mad Catz doesn't exactly have a wonderful history in my experience with them. I gave this a shot because I really like the idea of mapping the L3 and R3 buttons to the back of the controller and I read a few favorable reviews on it.

First off, it's a super comfortable controller with rubber grips on the sides that keep the controller in your hand. It's much lighter than a dual shock as it does not have rumble (which I prefer, rumble is annoying) and it's also slightly larger than a dual shock which I like as well. The buttons on the face of the controller work just like a first part controller. The D-Pad is larger and is slightly mushy. Don't take that as "not responsive", it works fine, it just isn't as firm as the Dual Shock. The analog sticks feel very similar to Sony's as far as texture goes, but they are much more stiff than Sony's. That means using them is a slight adjustment because you have to press harder than you would with the first party controller. Not a negative in my book, just an adjustment. The R2/L2 triggers are probably the biggest improvement over the Dual Shock. They are wider and have an actual trigger feel to them. They are also super snappy, they snap back to place instantly.

I need to mention the additional buttons on the back of the controllers as that is the main reason I purchased this. The default is to have the buttons replace the R3/L3 (which replaces pushing down on the analog sticks) but you can customize that to other buttons as well. The buttons sit on the back of the controller right where my index fingers rest. The buttons are responsive and actually turn out to be a nice advantage over the Dual Shock. Instead of trying to press down an analog stick (which lead me to aim incorrectly or run in a wrong direction) I can just press the buttons on the back and keep my view/aim/direction correct with no issue. If you find the analog stick button press annoying, this is a great controller for you.

The R1/L1 triggers are my only real complaint. They are mushy, similar to the D-Pad, and need to be pressed a certain way to get them to work. It's just an adjustment as to where I need to put my fingers instead of how I was used to using them before. After an hour of using the controller, I was fine.

The last thing to touch on is the look of the controller. I love the digital camo (I got white) and the LED's under the analog sticks are a nice touch to give the controller a unique, custom look. In the box you get a USB dongle (sorry, it's not bluetooth), charge cable and carrying case. The case is a throw away, but it's nice to get an extra charge cable.

Overall, this is a great controller, probably the best Mad Catz product I have used. Is it as good as Sony's Dual Shock? No, but it's very close. For me the controller was worth it for the comfort (love those grips), re-mapping of the R3/L3 buttons and the aesthetics of a nice design. It might not be for everyone and it might not be as useful to other types of games, but it works very well with FPS games, which are my favorite. I'd gladly recommend this if you just want something other than a Dual Shock.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars this controller is awful, November 26, 2009

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Trevor C. Larsson (japan) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS3 - Officially Licensed Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller (Accessory)

sure it looks cool and everything and feels good or whatever but whats the point if you cant pop heads with it. When you press the shoulder buttons if your not directly over it then the buttons dont press. There terrible, the regular dualshock 3 is the best most responsive controller to use. The sticks on this controller lag as well. Basically if you want to show off to your friends about how you wasted 50 dollars buy this controller. If you want to pop heads and decapitate fools keep the microsoft of sony controller that came with the system. Save your money the manufacturing if this controller is criminal. Its junk.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Review of MadCats controller, November 13, 2009

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P. Reed - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS3 - Officially Licensed Modern Warfare 2 Wireless Combat Controller (Accessory)

I have the arctic camo version and love the feel of the controller. It has rubber on the sides and the L3 and R3 buttons light up green when you turn them on. The instructions suck that came with it. I have definite lag when playing online. That's the main problem. Even playing a campain game the controller still lags. Love the controllers looks, hate the response and playability. Also need to have the vibrate/shock system in it.