KontrolFreek Classic for PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360 Controller | Performance Thumbsticks | 2 High-Rise Concave | Black
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About this item
- Increased accuracy at medium-to-long range
- Rubberized concave surface for better grip
- Proven to increase player Kill/Death Ratio
- Reduces wrist, hand and thumb fatigue
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- Microsoft Xbox 360
- Microsoft Xbox 360 E
- Sony PlayStation 3
- Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
- Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Product information
| ASIN | B002R2JCNK |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Product Dimensions | 90 x 90 x 40 inches; 0.64 ounces |
| Type of item | Paperback |
| Item model number | 2001-W |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Manufacturer | KontrolFreek |
| Date First Available | September 30, 2009 |
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Product Description
KontrolFreek Classic is our flagship Performance Thumbsticks. Classic adds 10.1mm of height to your OEM sticks, giving you more room to fine-tune aim, increasing overall accuracy and control. It is intended for first-person shooters and used by top eSports pros. KontrolFreek Classic's 10.1mm of added height increases the analog stick radial distance by 47%, which provides a range of motion increase of 135.5%. This gives you the ability to make smaller, more precise in-game movements, affording you the luxury of turning up controller sensitivities to maximum levels so you can turn on your opponents faster and gain the upper-hand. KontrolFreek Classic also gives you better control while requiring less force alleviating thumb-fatigue and adding more comfort to long gaming sessions.
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Customers find the controller improves movement control, with one noting more refined movements, and appreciate its quality and value, considering it worth the few dollars. The product enhances FPS gameplay and precision aiming, with one customer specifically mentioning improved sniping skills. Moreover, the functionality receives positive feedback, working well on PS4 and improving accuracy in shooters. However, customers disagree on whether the controller stays firmly in place during use.
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Customers appreciate the improved control of the controller, noting that it makes movements more fluid and extends the range of motion, with one customer specifically mentioning better precision in steering.
"It helped me. I have a larger range of motion and the stick is easier to move small amounts as there is more torque on it...." Read more
"...Great for gamers and weekend warriors alike. Improves control especially for first person shooters." Read more
"...The controls are much smoother, fine, and careful. They are not rough, or clumsy. I was getting many more headshots than normal...." Read more
"Nice add-on to my Xbox 360 controller. Overall it helps facilitate the movement of the joysticks by adding height and leverage when playing FPS games." Read more
Customers find the controller worth the few dollars and consider it a good investment for gaming.
"...OVERALL: Cheap. Worth the money. Improved my gameplay. i.e. accuracy, mobility, and scanning a room quickness...." Read more
"...months already, not 1 crack... so they are indeed good quality, yet cheap, and cool! lol they work just the way i thought they would." Read more
"When I first saw these I thought these would be a waste of money. They still kind of are. The idea behind these is A+ the execution is F, for FAIL...." Read more
"...Awesome! Definitely worth it... I just don't want to tell too many people!" Read more
Customers find the controller to be of good quality and great for gaming.
"Great product. Worth the buy. I recommended to anybody with a Xbox 360 that loves call of duty or any first person shooting game." Read more
"...be able to snap back and forth as you would regularly.they are a good product but no for my play style." Read more
"...EXCELLENT PRODUCT / EXCELLENT PRICE... what else do you want !" Read more
"Very good product but my only issue is that the thumb stick extenders fall off every now and then...." Read more
Customers find the controller improves their FPS gaming experience, with one customer specifically noting its positive impact on accuracy.
"It will improve your game but its not a silver bullet..." Read more
"improve fps games just remember to adjust the sensitivety to high. i use it on all my games and after you get use to it you wont notice" Read more
"These are just awesome. Well made, easy to install, and make gaming easier and enjoyable...." Read more
"...I saw no significant change in my aim. In sum, I would recommend this for PS3 players, as 360 players might not get anything out of these." Read more
Customers report that the controller improves their aim, particularly in first-person shooter games, with one customer noting it enhances their sniping skills.
"...really helping out on FPS games the KontrolFreeks are also really good for racing games...." Read more
"...What is the resulting benefit? You can target, aim and spin much faster without any detriment to your playing ability...." Read more
"...They are not a miracle device. They will make aiming slightly faster and easier, but you aren't suddenly going to start getting double your normal..." Read more
"This product is very good for trickshotting. It takes about a day to get used to. They are very helpful in all situations in MW2 and other FPS's...." Read more
Customers praise the controller's accuracy, particularly in first-person shooter games, noting dramatic improvements in aiming and shooting precision, with one customer reporting significant improvements in Black Ops 2 performance.
"...Not only have these sticks improved my accuracy, they have also allowed me to play at a higher sensitivity and have therefore increased my reaction..." Read more
"Just purchased these and I am already seeing improvement in my accuracy. Used only for COD games...." Read more
"...You can quickly and, more importantly, accurately, "lead" an enemy while sniping them...." Read more
"...a tiny mod can make a difference in accuracy , they really do help accuracy is gone up , didnt take a while to get use to them either ,good product..." Read more
Customers report that the controller works well, particularly on PS4, and improves accuracy in shooters, with one customer noting it functions like a simple machine lever.
"Easy to install and works great, used with several FPS games like Ghost recon and MW3 and you can tell the difference. Very simple but great product" Read more
"...They work great and he enjoys playing FPS games more with them attached to the controller. They are a reasonable price and a great gift idea!" Read more
"...This product works and it works well." Read more
"Works really well, a little loud when place in level III. Unfortunately, my unit die after after 12 months of using the device. No more warranty...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's grip: while some report that the thumbsticks stay firmly in place, others mention that they keep popping off during use.
"...The sticks feel a lot more natural now and I have a better range of motion with them. They are very durable and havent fallen off once." Read more
"One long day playing Destiny 2 and the one on the left stick came off twice and has gotten noticably loose several times. My aim sucks in this game...." Read more
"...When it stays on my controller, it improves my aim, and overall grip on my xbox one controller. When it stays on...." Read more
"...My only issue would be they can pop off when playing games that require an extended duration of direction hold, such as Assassins Creed 4 when..." Read more
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Top reviews from the United States
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2010At first i was very skeptical when it came to purchasing the FPS Freek. I searched around on the internet for very thorough reviews.(Frankly, it was difficult to find the answers to the many questions i have about this product)
After thinking about it long and hard i decided to purchase my own pair of FPS Freeks.
Upon opening the package i was very excited to put them on my xbox360 controller and try them out. Upon first inspection i can see they are very well made, and look surprisingly reliable and long-lasting. The FPS Freeks are actually pretty big and add a large amount of length to your analog stick.(Installed they double the size of your analog stick) At this point i was having mixed thoughts about the product.
I then installed it onto my controller(This is very easy, it simply snaps on) and joined a game on mw2.
I do have small hands, but they were still comfortable. For the first few minutes of gameplay i felt a little bit clumsy in my aim and walking. But after some practice i was playing the best i think i have in a while. The controls are much smoother, fine, and careful. They are not rough, or clumsy. I was getting many more headshots than normal. After several hours of play i took the FPS Freek off my controller, and found that it was near impossible to play with the crisp perfection, and accuracy i had experienced before.
How do they work?: They FPS Freek works by giving you a longer analog stick, therefore giving more leverage over your controls. The range of motion of your controller is vastly improved as well. To be honest i cant explain the exact sciences but trust me, this product works, and it works very well.
Now for the big question:
IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?
The answer is absolutely yes. I have never experienced such fluid and crisp movement in my gameplay ever. For the absurdly low price you cant go wrong if you are an FPs player that takes their game seriously. I have been using this product for less than 24 hours and it has drastically chaged my gaming experience. My fingers are more relaxed and it feels more natural when i play. My gameplay has also drastically improved. I have been going positive 20+ kills over death, and my K/D Ratio has increased from .92 to .94 in less than 6 hours of play. I hope my review has helped you make a decision in whether or not to buy this astounding product. Thank you Kontrol Freek for making such a nice product that is guaranteed to improve your game experience.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2010These things really look funny on your controller, but do make a positive difference. Ihave been using them with Modern Warfare 2 for about a week and have seen an improvement in my accuracy. Allows you to turn the sensitivity up and have better fine control on your aiming.
Follow up: After using these for over 6 months now, I would like to add a word of caution to the review. These sticks fit snuggly onto the sticks of your controller which can make them difficult to remove. This caused one of mine to crack. I take full blame for it and don't think it is the products fault. My suggestion is that if you have a couple of controllers and don't like to use the sticks on all games, just put them on one controller and swap controllers rather than taking the sticks on and off. Still a great product for fps and driving games as well as some sports games.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2010While some of the reviews for this product seem to sound a little forced, I will try and
provide a fair and balanced review, which may be a little difficult since an item like this is
really dependent on personal choice and preference. As for putting them on and taking them off,
I had no issues with them eating away at the rubber, (I slid them on sideways, and very slowly)
I also made sure to press on the base of the thumbstick when removing them to avoid pulling to hard.
The look
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Let's get this out of the way first. On an Xbox 360 controller
the classic white FPS Freeks look hideous. They stand out like
giant warts on top of your joy sticks. However, the vyper black
versions are much more appealing, so if you plan on putting these
on a white xbox controller, I recommend the black FPS Freeks.
3/5 (they just don't look that appealing)
The Feel
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These feel great for me personally. I have big hands and long thumbs, so
elevating the sticks worked wonders for my thumbs, and they no longer feel
sore after a long play session. However, I can imagine that if you have small
to average sized hands and thumbs that these things would be more painful than comfortable.
5/5 for comfort (for people with large hands)
The Performance
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Again this is really subjective, but having owned them for a few weeks now, I think I can comment
without succumbing to any kind of early review placebo effect. What I will say is these things have helped
MAJORLY in most of my games, with the strange exception being Halo: Reach. I'm not sure why, but no matter
how much I tweak the settings, I only do good in that game if I take the FPS Freeks back off. I'm sure I am
a-typical in this, as the FPS Freeks have actually improved most of the other games I play. I think they've
really helped mostly because they are more comfortable for me, but they've also reduced the "overshooting" I would
sometimes do when I turn sensitivity up in my games. With the FPS Freeks I've gone from playing on the second
lowest sensitivity in all my games, to "very high" or "insane" in most of my games. They really do make a difference!
5/5 (based on improved comfort = improved game performance)
Overall
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Pros:
+Cheap
+Improved comfort for those with large hands and/or thumbs.
+Improved performance thanks to improved comfort.
+Larger range of motion means more accuracy at higher sensitivities.
Cons:
-Cheap looking.
-Stand out (in a bad way) on white Xbox controllers.
-Could potentially eat away the controller's thumb sticks if constantly removed.
-No detailed instructions (just the package and FPS Freeks).
Will these things make you a better player? No.
Will these things help you to play better? Definitely!
I feel that these are well worth the asking price, especially if you have larger hands and thumbs.
Otherwise your experience is solely based on whether or not you think they provide an advantage.
For me the comfort was the biggest benefit, the improved game was more like a nice bonus feature.
Top reviews from other countries
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Sydney StadtlanderReviewed in Germany on March 7, 20155.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut
Ihr wollt besseres Aiming in Call of Duty oder anderen Shootern? Dann holt euch diese FPS FREEKS. Nach kurzem eingewöhnen mit den FPS FREEKS wird euer Aiming sich sehr verbessern. Nur zu empfehlen.
BertoReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 20135.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Product!
Had bought these after a few gaming commentators on YouTube had been talking about them and that they improve your aim and I have to say, they do! I bought these instead of the other ones as the others are either shorter or have different designs on top and are a bit pointless. I do play a fair amount of Xbox and have been using them for a year and they still look like new! I would definitely recommend these for anyone who plays any FPS games!
s.pfeufer1Reviewed in Germany on September 15, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Ok
geoffgooner66Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 20144.0 out of 5 stars Good item and really useful.
i got these because i really wanted to get better at aiming on Call of Duty, so i looked around and then finally made the decision to get these, and they are really helpful and really have improved my game with the addition of these, highly recommend these to anyone with the same/similar intentions that i had at the start.
stefanoReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 20165.0 out of 5 stars no brainer get one.
best thing i ever did was get these little beauties, i bought some a few years ago (still going strong) but i bought another controler recently and without CF it felt stiff and hard to control so i bought some more.
they do take some getting used to but it wont be long before you do.
highly recommended they even make the PS3 controller better which is really saying something.
i still think they are overpriced but this is the best price out there.









