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Pelican Accessories PS3-PL6302 AfterGlow PRO Lighted and Wired Controller

3.8 out of 5 stars 231 ratings
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Brand PDP
Compatible Devices Playstation 3
Controller Type Gamepad
Connectivity Technology USB
Color Blue

About this item

  • Color coded circuit board and LED lighting system
  • Three modes of AFTERGLOW lighting for any mood: on, off, and vibration
  • Refined analog stick location for competitive advantage on the Playstation 3
  • Available in three striking colors: green, blue, and red
  • L2 and R2 triggers modeled upon PDP’s popular REAL TRIGGERS add-ons for PS3 controllers
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Product Description

The AFTERGLOW family of controllers breaks new ground in form, features, and radiant aesthetics, delivering gamers an experience sure to have them glowing. The appearance of the AFTERGLOW controllers is defined by clear a polycarbonate body plastic, within which red, blue, or green circuit boards and components reside. Amplifying the theme, multitudes of LEDs within the controllers glow in hues matching the circuit board color. The result is a truly vibrant glow in both light and dark gaming situations. The AFTERGLOW AP.1 for the PS3 features L2 and R2 triggers modeled upon PDP’s popular REAL TRIGGERS add-ons for PS3 controllers. It also provides a refined analog stick location similar to the Xbox 360 style analog stick placement for FPS advantage with an ergonomically modeled grip built for comfort and competition. Each AFTERGLOW controller allows the player to adjust the LED settings to: on, off, or vibration (activates when controller rumble motors spin).

From the Manufacturer

Back By Popular Demand! PDP's line of 2nd Gen. Afterglow Controllers will light the way to higher scores, unbeatable performance, and an enhanced sense of game play that only PDP can deliver. Each controller casing is built using the best available Poly Carbonate plastic to ensure extraordinary strength, crystal clear visibility to the internal LED's and color coded circuit boards. PDP's Controllers are tough as nails and as cool as the other side of the pillow. 3 LED modes let you choose your pleasure - "On" for constant glow effect, "Off" for those of us with no sense of adventure - Why? Lastly, the ever popular acceleration and vibration mode - lighting the room with the vibrancy of a swarm of angry fireflies only when the controller is swung or shaken, or when the vibration motors are activated. Color coded circuit boards highlight the 3 currently available colors: Ruby Red, Blue Velvet and Green W/Envy - which is what all your friends will be when you mesmerize them with your Afterglow Controllers in action.

Afterglow AP.1 Controller for PS3

The Perfect L2 and R2 Triggers

If you have a PS3 and you shop on Amazon - Hey nothing gets by us…..You probably know how cool PDP's REAL TRIGGERS are! If not, where the heck have you been? So - the REAL TRIGGER feature built into the Afterglow Controller for PS3 is a very SMALL modification with a very BIG implication. The L2 and R2 buttons kick forward just a bit giving you optimized leverage on the buttons providing you with a huge advantage over your adversary - even if it's you and your high score.

Optimized Analog Stick Placement

They say "location" is everything - - PDP thought that PS3 gamers might engage in some FPS (That's First Person Shooter - get it?) activities. If that's the case and it probably is - why in the heck wouldn't you want 360' style analog placement? Well - - we knew you would and that’s why we placed the analog stick in a XB 360' format style.

Competition Style Grip

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Product information

Product Dimensions 7.5 x 5 x 3 inches
Item Weight 7.4 ounces
Manufacturer PDP
ASIN B003IU01LC
Item model number PL6302
Customer Reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars 231 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #143,257 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#221 in PlayStation 3 Gamepads & Standard Controllers
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available February 20, 2008

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the controller well-made, bright, and comfortable to hold, with a long cord and good value for money. The lighting effects are neat, with one customer noting the crystal clear blue LEDs. The functionality and buttons responsiveness receive mixed feedback, with some saying it works well while others report it stops working after some time. The durability is also mixed, with some finding it fantastic while others say it feels flimsy.

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30 customers mention "Brightness"25 positive5 negative

Customers like the brightness of the controller, with its neat lighting effects and awesome glowing features, and one customer notes that it's bright enough to see the buttons.

"...than those Sony controllers will, and to top it off it has LED lighting inside...." Read more

"Good controller....cool blue lights which can be set for vibration only, on all the time , or off...." Read more

"...And it's pretty." Read more

"...Xbox-style joystick placement, PDP's awesome trigger systems, and bright, crystal clear blue LEDs...." Read more

9 customers mention "Build quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller well-made, with one customer specifically noting that the buttons and d-pad are solid.

"The controller feels nice in your hands, the buttons and d-pad are solid and the lighting effects are neat...." Read more

"Afterglow during the initial PS3/360 generation was great, and made quality controllers. They're owned by PDP, who also owns Rock Candy...." Read more

"...Afterglows are solidly built, and while I don't usually use their light up feature - as it's VERY bright in a dark room..." Read more

"...However, I was pleasantly surprised. The build quality is much higher quality than I expected. All my buttons work great...." Read more

9 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller offers good value for money.

"...good, tough stick that's as sturdy as first party offerings and at half the price. You can't go wrong." Read more

"...VERY WORTH THE VALUE AND I LIKE THIS ONE BETTER THAN ANY OTHER CASE I'VE SEEN IN STORES. =)" Read more

"Not a bad controller............just wish it was wireless! Not a bad price for this item, But have to give three stars due to wire!" Read more

"I love this controller. Its not the best but its good enough at a fair price...." Read more

8 customers mention "Comfort"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the controller comfortable to hold, with one mentioning it fits well for large hands and another noting that the joysticks have a little more tension that prevents fingers from slipping.

"...This controller solves all of these issues. Tight joysticks, curved triggers, ergonomic joystick setup ( one up high on the left like the 360),..." Read more

"...Before my controller literally self-destructed, it was comfortable to hold, but the buttons and sticks weren't responsive and stuck constantly." Read more

"THIS PHONE CASE IS EVEN NICER IN PERSON. IT'S MORE DIMENSIONAL THAN WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ONLINE...." Read more

"...It works great, is much more comfortable than the original ps3 controller and the glowing is pretty awesome...." Read more

8 customers mention "Cord length"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the controller's long cord.

"...Although not wireless, the usb cable is plenty long and easily spans the gap between couch and PS3...." Read more

"...It works very well with the Playstation and the cord itself is quite long so you can sit on your couch n still have a tad bit more room for movement...." Read more

"...The cord is really long...." Read more

"...Overall the controller is still a great buy because the wire is very long...." Read more

38 customers mention "Durability"19 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the controller's durability, with some finding it fantastic while others note it feels flimsy and not very durable.

"...joysticks have thumb holes, it fills your hands much better than those Sony controllers will, and to top it off it has..." Read more

"...Unfortunately, the joystick problem makes the controller unusable for me since I mostly play FPS and racing games, and the faulty aiming/inability..." Read more

"Good controller....cool blue lights which can be set for vibration only, on all the time , or off...." Read more

"...so you all know where I am coming from, I think the PS3 controller is very uncomfortable...." Read more

26 customers mention "Functionality"16 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's functionality, with some saying it works well while others report that it stops working after some time.

"...However, I did play some emulated games with it, and it works fine. If you're just a brute, I'm sure it will break- so will the expensive ones...." Read more

"...too sensitive and have barely any tightness to them, horrible for call of duty games which require quick reactions...." Read more

"...It works very well with the Playstation and the cord itself is quite long so you can sit on your couch n still have a tad bit more room for movement...." Read more

"...The stick placement is alright, it seems to work just fine...." Read more

10 customers mention "Buttons responsiveness"4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's buttons, with some reporting that they work great, while others mention issues with responsiveness.

"The buttons are rapid responsive the value of the controller is cheap for how good the controller is the functionality of the controller is one..." Read more

"...The build quality is much higher quality than I expected. All my buttons work great...." Read more

"...self-destructed, it was comfortable to hold, but the buttons and sticks weren't responsive and stuck constantly." Read more

"the controller feels like cheap plastic, but performs the same as a sizaxis controller same vibrate features. Works great with CoD games" Read more

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The buttons are rapid responsive the value of the controller is cheap for how good the controller is the functionality of the controller is one color that turns on and off
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  • vic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary controller; Better than Sony brand by an INSANE amount!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017
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    I grew up playing Xbox 360 and let me tell you, holding a sony ps3 controller when you've been used to the Xbox 360 controllers you will notice everything wrong with them in 5 minutes or less. Let me explain this: The joysticks on Sony controllers are waaay too sensitive and have barely any tightness to them, horrible for call of duty games which require quick reactions. The triggers are shaped outward, your fingers will slip off constantly in driving and shooting games. It feels skimpy in your hands, it does not fill your hands like the 360 controller does. The joysticks are also shaped outwards, no place to put your thumbs into. I can go on and on about the design failure that the Sony brand ps3 controllers are. This controller solves all of these issues. Tight joysticks, curved triggers, ergonomic joystick setup ( one up high on the left like the 360), joysticks have thumb holes, it fills your hands much better than those Sony controllers will, and to top it off it has LED lighting inside. Yes this one is wired (there are wireless ones in this same setup, minus the cord obviously) but I will not ever use any other controller for my ps3 other than an afterglow. I am not a Xbox fanboy or a Sony hater, I just know a good controller when I see one.
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  • Scotty
    3.0 out of 5 stars afterglow controller
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2010
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    Good controller....cool blue lights which can be set for vibration only, on all the time , or off. The controls are a little bit different and the controller is a little bit smaller. No wireless. But here's the one problem: in games like Killzone 2 or Call of Duty, the six-axis controller is needed. In other words, there are some moves that involve twisting or shaking the controller ( to arm bombs or open valves, etc, etc. ) which this controller is not capable of doing. You have to stop the game and connect the Sony controller to proceed. If I had realized this problem at the time of purchase, I would not have bought it. I would have paid more money for this feature if it was offered, because I like the blue led's and the feel of the controller. I am somewhat disappointed. You get what you pay for.
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  • Ashley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works Fine, Just not for ports on PC
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012
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    I bought this controller anxiously waiting to play games like Max Payne 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, and Just Cause 2 on my PC. I know XBOX D-pads are not that good, and I decided to get the PS3 one instead. However, when I tried to play these games, I realized that they were ported from XBOX 360, and since Microsoft loves money and Rockstar is not good at porting, I had no way to play with the controller. The only thing possible was MotioninJoy, and one has to have a PS3 controller with a Bluetooth adapter. This controller does not offer that, so I'm returning it. However, I did play some emulated games with it, and it works fine. If you're just a brute, I'm sure it will break- so will the expensive ones. I no problems with dead zones, triggers, or connections, so if you just need to replace a controller for your PS3, this works JUST FINE. And it's pretty.
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  • Alex
    1.0 out of 5 stars Same brand but not the same quality
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
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    I bought this product because I go through a lot of controllers due to the fact that I am an angry gamer, so I was looking for a cheap controller that I could easily replace every few months without spending north of $50 for a licenced one. I've previously owned an Afterglow wireless controller for $30 and that was by far the closest thing I've found to fully functional cheap controller. However, with no way to plug the controller into the console the battery cost made me look for this product. I assumed that the lower price tag was due to the wiring and that the quality would be similar... It is not even close! Like most off brand controllers the joystick sensitivity is terrible which was not an issue with the wireless version. Its over sensitive and stiff somehow at the same time. If you've ever bought an off brand controller before its probably the same. The wireless version of this is so much better if you don't mind batteries!
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  • Bryon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not too durable.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    We needed a new PS3 Controller, but didn't trust the 10 dollar wireless ones, and didn't exactly have 40 dollars to spare. The Controller is a tad smaller than the regular DualShock3. but feels good in the hand. The lighting effect is very bright, and may bother some people. The analog sticks aren't as sensitive as the original ones, and snap back into place as soon as you let go. The controller also doesn't have SixAxis, and if you use this controller in a game that doesn't support it, it may cause problems, like in GTA IV, the bikes would have maximum steering lock to one side. The controller isn't that durable, as I believe on the 2nd drop, the LP button broke. It still works, but the plastic button and silicone dome are nowhere to be found. i'd only recommend this controller, or the Rock Candy (Also made by PDP) as a backup, or maybe to play some PS1 or PS2 games(if you have a fat, or PS2 classics)
    3.5/5
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  • K. Heiland
    2.0 out of 5 stars So good, but one flaw that ruins it.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2011
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    I purchased this controller after owning one for the original Xbox years ago. Unfortunately, this controller is not the same.

    The major flaw in this controller are the joysticks. The left joystick is only capable of interpreting four directions, meaning you cannot move forward and strafe at the same time. Pushing diagonally results in a forward motion or a sideways one, but never both.

    The right joystick has a large dead zone. This makes precision movements, such as aiming in FPS, impossible. Move the joystick slightly and nothing happens. A little more, nothing still. More, and suddenly the movement is huge and your crosshairs are way off.

    If it wasn't for those joysticks, it would be great. Stiff button clicks, great Xbox-style joystick placement, PDP's awesome trigger systems, and bright, crystal clear blue LEDs. Unfortunately, the joystick problem makes the controller unusable for me since I mostly play FPS and racing games, and the faulty aiming/inability to steer makes the games unplayable.
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  • StefanieWHV
    3.0 out of 5 stars Kein Wireless
    Reviewed in Germany on October 31, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Wie man eigentlich auch schon auf den Bildern erkennen kann handelt es sich hier nicht um einen Wireless Controller, sondern um einen schnurgebundenen mit USB Anschluss. Das Kabel ist ca. 1,5 m lang, der Controler ist in gewohnt sehr guter Afterglow Qualität. Bitte Beschreibung aktualisieren.
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellente manette
    Reviewed in France on October 20, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    Je recherchais une manette PS3 pas chère, je ne m'attendais pas à une telle qualité. Non seulement elle fonctionne parfaitement sur PS3, mais les gachettes et les sticks, souvent le point faible des manettes non-officielles, sont très confortables et précis. Cerise sur le gâteau, le fait qu'elle soit filiaire en USB fait qu'elle est reconnue par tous les jeux PC comme une manette XBox 360, ce qui assure une compatibilité optimale, et ce sans installer de driver particulier (testé sur Windows 7).
    Malgré son apparence un peu "jouet", c'est un sans-faute !
    Je n'ai pas noté le Sixaxis car je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de tester.
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  • Sergio Lopez
    5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor mando de terceros
    Reviewed in Spain on October 27, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Si te estás planteando comprar un nuevo mando para tu PS3, ten en cuenta la premisa principal: el mejor mando del mercado, es el DualShock oficial de Sony. Ahora bien, si estás buscando una alternativa más económica, ésta es, posiblemente, la mejor opción.

    El tacto de ambos joysticks es bastante bueno, al igual que su sensibilidad. Los botones principales podrían ser algo más suaves, pero, aún con todo, son razonablemente cómodos. La función de iluminación se puede configurar e incluso deshabilitar, y aunque reconozco que era algo escéptico al respecto, debo reconocer que tiene su gracia, especialmente jugando a FPS's.

    La única función que se echa de menos es el acelerómetro, ya que su ausencia provoca que no se pueda emplear este mando con los juegos que requieren dicha funcionalidad (que, por fortuna, no son muchos).
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  • Carlo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo.
    Reviewed in Italy on April 14, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Ottimo prodotto, forse unica pecca è il riutilizzo del controller con cavo e non wireless ma i grandi gamers sicuramente non si faranno sfuggire questa chicca :D
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  • geoffgooner66
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING CONTROLLER AND REALLY CHEAP!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    this is an amazing controller and does the job to perfection, i have played CoD and FIFA with it and haven't had any problems at all, i would even go as far as to say that it is better than the standard dualshock and sixaxis standard controller that are priced around £30 - £40 brand new, the LED lights are really good and cool, it looks AMAZING AT NIGHT, and if the LED lights are too bright for your eyes (in which i have seen complaints in some of the other customer reviews that i read) you can just turn it off by the button at the back of the PDP controller, i would recommend you try this, some of the other customer reviews that i read, put me on the edge a little bit, however i am so glad that i had not listened to them because this controller is very responsive, comfortable triggers are better than the standard sixaxis ones when shooting on CoD and is just, in my opinion... AMAZING
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