Star Wars Jedi Hunter Controller

by Star Wars

Product Features

• Lightsaber pre-programmed button gives you the winning edge every time when youlock sabers during a saber fight!
• Play up to 30 feet away with instant response!
• Supports up to 16 players!
• Auto-shut off feature saves battery life!
• Fight for the dark side as the lord of the Sith.Darth Vader!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00068S800
• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 1, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,021 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Ultimate victory lies on how well you master dark side of the Force. As the Lord of the Siths you need the best weaponry at your disposal. Intec's Jedi Hunter programmable controller allows you to fully immerse yourself in all aspects of the game. A powerful weapon which you will need during the ultimate face-off between noble Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader!Controller glows with Vader's red fury as you play.Turbo Function for lightning-quick moves!Controller glows during game action!Format: XBOX Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER UPC: 804926098109 Manufacturer No: G9810

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Competency of the Sith, July 10, 2005

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tropic_of_criticism - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Wars Jedi Hunter Controller (Video Game)

I admit it. I'm a STAR WARS geek. And I'm proud of it. So naturally, given the opportunity to spend money on a controller that's got a special button that's marginally useful in only one game, I picked it up. And you know, I don't care. It's a fine little controller. Dumb, kinda, because, really, the XBOX controller that comes with the unit is, on balance, better, but it doesn't have these nifty Darth Vader side grips.

Why is what's "free" better than this add on? Well, the Jedi Hunter is maybe 30% smaller than the now-standard "mini" XBOX controller. It therefore takes some getting used to. But this isn't all negative. To be honest, I'm increasingly liking the smaller version. Maybe because I'm using the wireless version, there's something kinda cool about having a controller that can be so easily stowed away. My growing love of this smaller size extends only so far, however. The joystick buttons just feel a little too flimsy sometimes in games that really make use of them. Ironically REVENGE OF THE SITH, the game for which the controller is made, is one such game. And, dangit, it's sometimes quite a chore to execute a move that requires pressing on the thumbstick button in the middle of a larger button sequence. I don't know why, exactly, but they don't have that same reliable "click" of the standard controller. I've actually found myself going back to the standard controller while playing REVENGE and then using the Jedi Hunter for most other games.

Otherwise, though, Intec has wisely chosen not to alter the position of the buttons, as was common to the first generation of 3d party controllers. So at least you're not fighting against instinct when trying to get used to this new controller. They may be smaller buttons, but at least they're in the "right" place.

On balance, then, it's nothing revolutionary. Most people probably don't even know this controller exists, and there's nothing about the design that screams "BUY ME NOW!" But it is a competent controller, at a completely reasonable price. Because both the wired and wireless versions of the Jedi Hunter (as opposed to the Jedi/Sith 2-pack) are black, the casual observer would be hard-pressed to notice the Vader markings on it. It's a very low-key STAR WARS design that probably only the user would appreciate. It would make, I think, a nice stocking stuffer for the STAR WARS-lovin', XBOX-playin' members of your household. Especially those who want to keep their love of STAR WARS as secret as the Sith.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a wireless controller, May 28, 2006

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Cory Bel (Atlanta, Ga) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This controller is not wireless. I don't know if the above reviewer is reviewing the wrong controller or not but this controller deffenitely has a wire attatched. The controller is good for the price although some of the buttons are a little stiff at first and need some button mashing to get them going. It is a good controller for the price though.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great not awesome, February 22, 2007

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Luis Torrealba (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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Great litle controller for its price, It was my mistake because I didn't read that it wasn't an original Star Wars item but who cares, my kid loves it!!! so great buy.