PS3 Pro Elite Wireless Controller - A Controller for those who prefer the 360's

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#1 DamonBairdFenix
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I just preordered two of these (they're on sale for $35 on amazon and toysrus for the wireless version this week (the wired version is $20 if you can find it)). http://www.vgblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/16/PowerAProElitePS3.jpg http://z2-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B003V4AK8E.01.PT05._SCRMZZZZZZ_.jpg http://z2-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B003V4AK8E.01.PT02._SCRMZZZZZZ_.jpg The reviews are solid... http://e-mpire.com/content/462-Power-A-s-Pro-Elite-Wireless-Controller-Impressions http://www.psu.com/news/9619 "If you are looking to add another controller to your PlayStation 3, you may want to check out the latest offering from Power A. The company today released its Pro Elite Wireless and Pro EX Controllers for the PS3, both touting soft-touch coating and textured grips, repositioned analog sticks, and glowing action buttons. We've been testing the Pro Elite Wireless model and are quite impressed (we'll give you our full opinion soon). This wireless controller costs $49.99 USD and features SIXAXIS functionality, custom designed L2 and R2 buttons, dual rumble motors and LED player channel indicator lights around the "Home" button. The Pro EX Controller has the same feel and features as the Pro Elite Wireless model, but is a wired format without SIXAXIS functionality. The Pro EX version is $19.99." Here's some video impressions... http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/peripheral-vision-wii-pro-pack-mini-and-ps3-pro-elite-wireless/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSEAQK_Z1Yc The one flaw with the controller is that it uses a USB dongle rather than Bluetooth, but the dongle looks nice looking enough so it's not make or break for me.
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#2 Anjunaddict
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  DamonBairdFenix

looks ok

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#3 GTSaiyanjin2
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can it be used on the PC ?

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#4 DamonBairdFenix
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Not for the PC, for the PS3. For the PC, you can just use the 360's controller. Thank you for linking the images so they show up. I'm a noob.
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#5 DealRogers
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I love the grip texture from the sides, nice add.

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#6 darth-pyschosis
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It could have a bit more flash, but overall it appears to alleviate most of my concerns with the PS3 controller, won't make me play my PS3 probably though

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#7 verbtex  Moderator
Member since 2006 • 9196 Posts

That doesn't look very attractive. :(

I was hoping for a new redesign similar to the Xbox360 controller, but I read it wrong.

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#8 T-Aldous
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I think I am going to have to get me one of these:D

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#9 Zophar87
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Lol!

Can we just call in the PS360 controller?

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#10 DamonBairdFenix
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Yeah, it doesn't look super attractive. I wish they would've just ripped off the 360's design wholesale (minus the battery pack and atrocious dpad). And that's pretty much what they did, except for copying the aesthetics. That's one thing I got to hand microsoft. Other than the battery pack and d pad, their controller is pitch perfect, extremely well designed. Kudos MS. No biggie though. It certainly doesn't look ugly or anything. It's cheap. And it has it where it counts, comfort and functionality.
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#11 lundy86_4
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I'm actually interested in that. My Dualshock 3 busted and i've been looking for something to replace it.

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#12 DamonBairdFenix
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I wasn't sold on it till I saw the video impressions. Once I did, I immediately preordered two copies (they're on a very good sale on amazon and toysrus this week). I recommend watching them.
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#13 omho88
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there are those who prefere the x360 controller :shock: !!!!

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#14 deactivated-5d6e91f5c147a
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Eww.. I wouldn't want that at all >_>
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#15 sergemyster8
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I only buy sony controller's. In my ps2 days I always bought generic controllers and they broke real quick so I learned my lesson

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#16 tagyhag
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While it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing, it seems to get the job done. :) I also like those grips.
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#17 chaplainDMK
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It costs 19.99$? Whoa :D But I like it how it ain't just a pure 360 controller ripoff, but more like a Dual Shock 360 or something like that :D
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#18 Sp4rtan_3
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That looks hideous.
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#19 sergemyster8
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It costs 19.99$? Whoa :D But I like it how it ain't just a pure 360 controller ripoff, but more like a Dual Shock 360 or something like that :D chaplainDMK

It's $49.99

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#20 Helghast_Merc
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Cool, I would like to get this simply to play shooters on my PS3.

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#21 ChubbyGuy40
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It'd be nice if it didn't have the horrid analog stick placement.

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#22 DamonBairdFenix
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[QUOTE="chaplainDMK"]It costs 19.99$? Whoa :D But I like it how it ain't just a pure 360 controller ripoff, but more like a Dual Shock 360 or something like that :D sergemyster8

It's $49.99

It's actually $35 all week this week at both amazon and toysrus. There is also a $20 version but that one is wired, not wireless, and it also doesn't have sixaxis support. But otherwise, it's identical.
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#23 EdenProxy
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is better 8)

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#24 Zophar87
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is better 8)

EdenProxy

Uhm, no it isn't.

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#25 EdenProxy
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[QUOTE="EdenProxy"]

is better 8)

Zophar87

Uhm, no it isn't.

Uhm, Yes it is.

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#26 Zophar87
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Uhm, Yes it is.

EdenProxy

I can see my fingers slipping off the analog sticks, or dropping it on hard wood flooring and having it break on me. It just doesn't look that reliable.

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#27 EdenProxy
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[QUOTE="EdenProxy"]

Uhm, Yes it is.

Zophar87

I can see my fingers slipping off the analog sticks, or dropping it on hard wood flooring and having it break on me. It just doesn't look that reliable.

Im not sure how you can see your self dropping something under from the sides and it falling but meh each to their own.
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#28 W1NGMAN-
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If the PS3 controller bugs someone that much I say invest in one of these ...

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#29 JLF1
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No thanks, I prefer the Dualshock 3 over the 360 controller.

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#30 DamonBairdFenix
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This is sooo much better than the Nyko controller being discussed on page 1 currently.
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#31 DamonBairdFenix
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is better 8)

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How is it better exactly? Is it the ugly dG icon front and center, the tacky red color scheme on it, the lack of indentation on the analog nubs, or the thinner handles that have less grip? If your controller was bluetooth atleast, I would agree with you. But alas, it isn't.
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#32 racing1750
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Looks terrible. Still, if it's nicer to use than the current DS3, who am i to complain?
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#33 Aboogie5
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I like the triggers and analog position on the ps3.. the only thing that i would add is the grip cuz my hand my get slippery doing stuff on the internet browser..

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#34 DamonBairdFenix
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I just drove to toysrus today and picked two of these babies up. And WOW, they're amazing. I LOVE the texture on the grips. Just did a run through of the Urban Warfare level in Uncharted 2 and my time was faster than anytime I recall.
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#35 Ringx55
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If the PS3 controller bugs someone that much I say invest in one of these ...

*pic*

W1NGMAN-


I never knew something like that existed, very cool.

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#36 FIipMode
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I never really had a problem with the DS3's but it looks like a nice change of pace, I might get it down the line it looks to have better triggers and such, and I couldn't care less how it looks as long as it's comfortable.
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#37 DamonBairdFenix
Member since 2010 • 40 Posts

No thanks, I prefer the Dualshock 3 over the 360 controller.

JLF1
Then this isn't for you. I personally think MS for the most part did a bang up job on the controller. And this honestly feels better to use than the 360 controller. I love the feel of the grips in my hand.
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#38 tramp
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hmm might have to look into getting one of these,the official pads are such an overpriced cheaply made piece of crap.

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#39 mayceV
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looks like a 360 controller on a diet. I like it.
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#40 mccoyca112
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I wanna get one to see if it improves my mgo game. The tighter joysticks could help for a game as loose as that. The youtube video review said the bumpers are smooth but I will definitely need to test that for myself. If its anything like the 360 ones, it'll have that unnatural feel to them when pressed which I hate.

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#41 musicalmac  Moderator
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That would be the first thing I'd buy after getting a PS3. Even the dpad looks sexy.
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#42 adamrochester
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whats every ones review on these rating ?
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#43 CBR600-RR
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I guess this is for the cry babies. I have no problem whatsoever with the Dualshock 3.

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#44 SPBoss
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Er Yes it can be used on the pc.. it has a usb connection
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#45 Ilikemyname420
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The triggers look like crap. They already took most of the 360 controllers design why in the hell not take the trigger design too?