Snakebyte Final Fantasy XIV PC Controller (SB 000009)

by Snakebyte

Product Features

• Switchable dual vibration
• Custom FFXIV functions allow for comfortable game control just using the controller without a keyboard
• Custom Final Fantasy driver for use with Windows XP, Vista & 7 (32 & 64 bit) included
• 9 foot cable length
• Compatible with any other game software for Windows or other operating systems supporting the USB HID's

Product Details

• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0046ZQ022
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 3.5 x 6.5 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #17 in Video Games > PC Games > PC Game Hardware > Controllers

Product Description

Snakebyte's Final Fantasy XIV Controller is a wired USB Game Controller with two analog thumb sticks, D-Pad and 12 digital action buttons. It offers custom Final Fantasy XIV functions that allow for comfortable game control just using the controller without a keyboard (F1-F12 function keys only, driver installation required). This is a top quality USB game controller with perfect ergonomics and traditional, commonly favored control layout. Its custom electronics are perfectly suited to Final Fantasy XIV and is compatible with any other game software for Windows or other operating systems supporting the USB HID's. Features switchable dual vibration. 9 foot cable length.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovin' it!, May 16, 2011

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Danny Yu (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snakebyte Final Fantasy XIV PC Controller (SB 000009) (Video Game)

After doing a little research, I saw some logitech models, I settled on this after reading some reviews. Also, I bought this controller purely for other games besides Final fantasy XIV. Don't worry if you're expecting otherwise.

My experiences:

- Feels great. The handles, buttons, and everything feels smooth, fluid, and well built!

- Vibration. Nice! Vibration and a solid build controller under $15? Nice!

- Wire. Wow, I'm not sure who would need 9 feet's worth of wire, but it's nice if you need it. Otherwise, I just bundle it up because the wire is pretty long.

- Works with the games I've used so far. From my experience playing Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and NHL 09, compatibility has been flawless! I'm also running with Windows 7 64 bit. (You may want to check your game's compatibility first. Some games requires the Xbox 360 controller).

No worries! This game is gem of a controller. Inexpensive, quality, and expected performance. Good purchase!

Update: 11.20.11 - Still working great, no issues whatsoever. I've also tried this controller on the PS3 and it works well. Although pressing down on the left analog stick isn't as good, buttons feel like those of the PS3.

P.S. If you have issues with connection problems, check snake byte's website for drivers. Depending on your settings, your computer may not install the drivers automatically. I've also posted the link in the comments below since Amazon reviews doesn't allow positing links.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The good outweighs the bad., January 29, 2011

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Wint - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Snakebyte Final Fantasy XIV PC Controller (SB 000009) (Video Game)

I needed a new USB controller, and I wanted something that resembled the Playstation style controllers. This one fits the bill nicely.

The pros:
Easy to hold. Longer handles make it more comfortable. Buttons and D-Pad work well. The joysticks are especially nice, and were a big improvement over what I was using. They seem to be fairly sensitive and give good control over motion and camera. Nice and long cord, a bit thicker than my old one, but it feels like it could withstand abuse better.

The cons:
The only bad part about this controller right now is that you can only get the driver from Snakebyte's website, and that site has been down for over 24 hours at this point. I had to reinstall Windows on my PC and so far I've been unable to get the controller working again and I can't track down a driver on the web so far.

Overall it's a good PC controller.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, December 11, 2010

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Shaheer - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Snakebyte Final Fantasy XIV PC Controller (SB 000009) (Video Game)

If your looking at this controller, then you probably have bought and played final fantasy 14 and have realized how horrible the UI is. The game was quite clearly designed for a Play Station 3 and therefore has an interface that you would find on a console. Not only does this Snakebyte controller make the game easier to play, but it is also compatible with the PS3 and other PC games, making it a very useful alternative to the Sony PS3 controller.

Believe it or not, but using the controller to play FFXIV is actually EASIER then using a normal mouse and keyboard. The UI is still, unfortunately, quite horrible, but with the controller its quite bearable. The MMO's complex controls have been streamlined quite well to the controller and best of all, the keys are already mapped to the gamepad, allowing you to skip that complicated process. This initial key mapping works quite well, since Square obviously designed this game for the Play Station 3 and since this is a licenced gamepad, you can avoid the annoyance of using an unlicensed game pad . You move the character with the L analog, and the camera with the R analog, talk with X and etc. Casting spells and skills (keys 1-10) is also surprisingly easy.

Still, given how horrible the game that the controller is attached to is, you'll be wondering why you would want to spend 39 dollars just to make the game a little more playable. Well, the great thing about this controller is that it is compatible with other PC games. And it works quite well for all the games that I've played with it. Need for Speed for example, is much more fun with a controller and this performs almost perfectly. Furthermore I personally use emulators regularly on my PC, and using the keyboard and mouse to play emulator games just doesn't feel right.

For some reason, the product description doesn't seem to mention that the controller also works on the Play Station 3, which was a very pleasant surprise. I had only one controller and I found out that this controller works on PS3 games when trying to play Modern Warfare 2 for two players. So far, I've tested this game on MGS4, CODMW2, FF13 and a few PS2 games and it seems to work well for all of them. It doesn't have PS home button, so it can never be a good enough replacement for the original Sony controller.

As for the appearance, I can't say its the most pretty controller out there, but it feels great in your hands, and has a nice grip. The buttons work well and the analog is more responsive then the Sony one. The weight is approximately the same as a Play Station 3 one, perhaps a bit heavier. I've seen some people on a few sites mocking the controllers shape and experience, but believe me, its design is actually better then the actual Sony controller. Still, even I can't say that the controller doesn't look a bit cheap.

Overall I was impressed by the controller. I liked the fact that it worked on both Ps3 games and PC games as well as FF14. Its grip and feel were good, but I did not like the fact that it was not wireless, and that its appearance wasn't great. If your looking for a good alternative for a PS3 controller, look elsewhere. But this is a good choice if you want a PC controller which also works on the PS3.