Customer Reviews

PS3 Slim - Radium Wireless Controller

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Bought this controller on impulse because it was the "Deal of the Day".

Pros:
- It looks pretty good.
- Has good weight to it.
- Build quality is good. It doesn't feel cheap.
- Rumble and Sixaxis built in.
- Buttons feel good.
- Wireless.
- Has a Turbo feature which works well.

Cons:
- Uses 3 AAA batteries. What do I do with the 1 leftover from the 4 pack? Nothing I own uses 1 AAA battery.
- The analog sticks are a bit too sensitive IMO.
- Uses a USB dongle(which is too wide).

Overall, I like this controller. Nice alternative to the DS3 with a couple of minor flaws.

I bought this unit and it took fooooreeeevvver to get it to sync up to the PS3. Following the instructions explicitly, it simply refused to sync up over and over and over. It eventually did sync up. Once it synced up, it worked fine - until I shut down the controller and PS3. Then, to make matters worse, every time I go to use it (about once a week) I have to re-sync it to the controller - again and again and again....., and it's the same problematic sync issues every time, often taking 20 to 30 minutes before it will finally sync. Stay away from it.

Product DOA-Controller doesn't light up to select controller number. Called Tech support they promise return call in 48 hours plus website states you are responsible for shipping fees and insurance. Amazon needs to drop this product line. Lack of quality support.

I recently bought a new PS3, with this Wireless Controller. Working good but it will be great if it can be recharged with USB cable.

The installation is easy.

In short, this is a cheaply made, budget priced controller, with a requirement for batteries, and uses a USB dongle to connect. Right out of the box, mine refused to go into "controller 1" status,,,,always stayed "Controller 2". Also, moving the left analog stick sideways would constantly mimic the R3 function while in game,,,extremely annoying and unplayable (COD BO). Returned it. Pay the extra $$ and get the HORI controller,,,,much better.

Overall a very functional controller. A little smaller than the PS3 original, but still comfortable. Analog sticks and triggers have a bit more resistance, which I consider a plus. Glad I bought it.

This controller ROCKS! It improves gameplay by doing the following:

1. Makes the enemies in any game Jump in the Fire.
2. Playing Call of Duty with it turned everyone else into Disposable Heroes.
3. Using this controller gives you the feeling that Nothing Else Matters, which improves gameplay.
4. I was so brutal during online play, I was Unforgiven, then I let a friend borrow the controller, and he was Unforgiven II.
5. The Memory Remains long after I've stopped playing, unlike with normal controllers.
6. It's so easy to use, you'll play until you've reached the Frayed Ends of Sanity.
7. It lets me dominate Wherever I May Roam, with No Remorse...yes, it's Sad But True.
8. Battery. It has a long life, so you can play on Until It Sleeps.
9. Even games that suck can be played All Nightmare Long.
10. It's as durable as they come, so it'll never Fade to Black. It even works after being Trapped Under Ice.
11. Any character on any game becomes Some Kind of Monster with this controller in use.
12. It would take an entire Metal Militia to stop your character.
13. Seek & Destroy with ease, thanks to the two flawless analog sticks.
14. It's Holier Than Thou.
15. Hit The Lights, because you're not gonna want to put this controller down!

I could go on listing reasons why this controller rules all, but why read more? Order it while you can, before Amazon gets sued by Metallica for ripping off their name!