Shadow 6 Wireless Controller

by DreamGear

Product Features

• Features a complete custom set of analog sticks
• More comfort and precision for all PS3 games
• Latency-free wireless technology
• Dual rumble motors
• Sixaxis Motion Control and more

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002ISZB2O
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6 x 3 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: September 18, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,876 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #81 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Shadow 6 features a complete custom set of analog sticks that enhance your gaming like never before, delivering more comfort and precision for all PS3 games. Features latency-free wireless technology, dual rumble motors, Sixaxis Motion Control, a built-in rechargeable battery, enhanced L2/R2 buttons and rubberized grips to make it the most comfortable and feature-filled PS3 controller ever created.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE: barely functional after two months, November 18, 2009

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Svitty - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Shadow 6 Wireless Controller (Accessory)

UPDATE: after a few months of use (bought in early november, 2009, it's now Jan 5th, 2010) the face buttons have begun to malfunction quite badly, sometimes they don't even engage. The shoulder buttons are also not very responsive anymore, if you don't press them in HARD they will mostly not function. The sticks and battery life are still good, but that doesn't matter now.

I am leaving my original review since that was what I experienced when I FIRST bought the controller, it is now headed for the trash. I am back to the dualshock 3, even though the sticks are in the wrong place, it's in perfect condition after much heavier use than this thing.

I wish I would have listened to the other reviewers, this is a waste of money. I apologize to anyone who bought this thing after reading my review.

----original review below----

This controller does what it says it does, it's basically an xbox 360 controller clone for the PS3.

There are only a couple of downsides to it in my opinion:

-the triggers are almost worse than the dualshock 3, the shape is better than DS3 but the feeling is downright awful with them.

-it requires a dongle to be plugged into the ps3 at all times. This isn't that big a deal, but it can be annoying.

-it turns itself off automatically and sometimes gives me a hard time reconnecting to the console, sometimes it won't come back at all without plugging it in via USB.

-it's not as comfortable as it should be, the "wings" are very narrow which forces your hands inwards, which creates discomfort after playing hard stuff.

-the analogue stick buttons (clicking down on the stick) is VERY loud, almost comically loud. Luckily most games do not use this at all.

-shoulder buttons are not great, you have to press them in strongly, otherwise they can disengage (like when you're aiming.)

But there are also very strong positives:

-it's not perfect but it is more comfortable than DS3. The finish on the plastic is very nice, it is a solid improvement on the DS3.

-it feels rugged, not cheap and lightweight like the DS3.

-analogue sticks are excellent, I like these sticks better than xbox 360 sticks, that's how good they are. This is the biggest selling point for me.

-solid buttons, no issues with them.

-good battery life (so far.)

-rumble works as advertised, so does sixxaxxis.

-it's good looking.

Is it worth $50 dollars? Sort of, a brand new 360 controller costs 40 dollars, but until we can use those (properly,) this is the next best thing I've found.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best PS3 Controller Around!!, October 29, 2009

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Discharge82 (LA, CA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Shadow 6 Wireless Controller (Accessory)

This is the best controller you can get for the PS3. It has a build similar to the Xbox 360 controller and it feels real comfortable in your hands. With this model they have also added rumble and sixaxis support, so you wont need a dualshock at all anymore! They have also fixed the dead zone in the analog sticks, which is great because this controller goes great for FPS games and you want the controller to be as precise as possible. The only thing I dislike is the D-Pad. It feels a bit too stiff for me and it clicks when I push down. Other than that though, it is a great controller. It is very responsive and it feels great! Highly Recommended!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good for FPS, September 24, 2010

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KS (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Shadow 6 Wireless Controller (Accessory)

Bought this to use with Killzone 2. I love the XBox 360 controller and this seemed to be the closest thing to it. The controller itself feels great to use and I really wish it had worked well for shooters. I have to agree with other comments that the "dead zone" when aiming is just too large. It really makes it unusable for shooters. It's unfortunate because otherwise it's a great controller.