Argos are selling the Power A Pro Elite controllers

super_furry

This - http://gizmodo.com/5563483/power-a-makes-a-wireless-xbox-360-controller-for-the-ps3

Just €30 for the wireless version which is a bit of a steal considering some of the prices I've seen for it online. It's a godsend for people like me who just can't go back to the Dualshock after the Xbox 360's controller. The analogue sticks are snappy and responsive with no noticable dead zone, the buttons are fine and the motion controls work just as well as the Dualshock. Definately worth picking up if, like me, you can't stand the Dualshock.

TiGeR KiNgS

does it have rumble in it ?

mailrewop

here's a link http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9251427/c_1/1|category_root|Video+games|14419738/c_2/2|cat_14419738|PS3|14419785/c_3/3|cat_14419785|PS3+accessories|14419800.htm

super_furry

TiGeR KiNgS wrote: »

does it have rumble in it ?

Yep. No noticable difference between the Dualshock rumble and this.

brian plank

This is the best PlayStation 3 controller right now, precisely because it's not shaped like a PS3 controller.

what a stupid statement :rolleyes:.

gizmo

Argh, they're not available from the Argos UK site yet.

brian plank wrote: »

what a stupid statement :rolleyes:.

One which many people would agree with however. Plus, if there weren't a large number of people unhappy with the controller shape, PowerA wouldn't be making them, would they?

Grayditch

Savage. Is this onsale now??

Grayditch

I realise it probably is if you have one. I've been looking forward to these. Only SUPERIOR or FPS. Another 50 hours of MAG this week should feel less crampy

spider_pig

Grayditch wrote: »

Savage. Is this onsale now??

sure is

:mad: argos now closed

Grayditch

Yeah I reserved one for pick up in Blanch tomorrow, cheers for the heads up.

_sparkie_

the only thing i like about the 360 controller over the dualshock is the shoulder triggers and this is the one thing they left out, what a let down.

brian plank

gizmo wrote: »

One which many people would agree with however. Plus, if there weren't a large number of people unhappy with the controller shape, PowerA wouldn't be making them, would they?

i'm just wondering how sh1t does someone have to be at a game before they settle on blaming the shape of their controller.

Grayditch

Ha. What a weird response. Some people just don't like the shape/feel of the Dualshock. I don't mind it, I'd just prefer this for FPS. Anyway, it clearly trumps the 360 controller as it has a D-Pad that doesn't look like it handles like a 2 euro coin balancing on a screwhead.

Varik

if a developer puts any time into controls there should be no problem the only reason i don't like the 360 controllers is the battery pack on the wireless.

gizmo

brian plank wrote: »

i'm just wondering how sh1t does someone have to be at a game before they settle on blaming the shape of their controller.

I was going to reply to this in seriousness but instead opted to do so with a giant bear...



I also understand the folly of expressing delight that someone is attempting to release a better PS3 controller which isn't in the shape of a PS controller on the PS forum but blaming the developer for an awkward controller is a bit much, no? :rolleyes:

GTR63

It solves the problem of the Left Analogue Stick position but it looks like something that you could make yourself.

F1ngers

Just reserved the last one in Tallaght, should make me less shit as a gamer.

brian plank wrote: »

i'm just wondering how sh1t does someone have to be at a game before they settle on blaming the shape of their controller.

:rolleyes:

brian plank

F1ngers wrote: »

Just reserved the last one in Tallaght, should make me less shit as a gamer.

not likely .

spider_pig

just got mine home freakin update has to download and install before i can try it out online if i dont like it its goin back

spider_pig

AVOID AVOID AVOID its the biggest piece a **** if anything it makes you a far worse player the analogues are bit stiff when aiming iv used it for less them a min in cod waw and i got humiliated its back to argos for me

thenightrider

spider_pig wrote: »

AVOID AVOID AVOID its the biggest piece a **** if anything it makes you a far worse player the analogues are bit stiff when aiming iv used it for less them a min in cod waw and i got humiliated its back to argos for me

Dont you mean to advrets as that is were your trying to sell it

spider_pig

yea so its not my cup a tea iv never played x box in my life so for me i cant get used to it at all its up on adverts yea big woop...? iv 30 day money back on it i live in marino so argos is in walking distance i put it up on adverts to save some one the hassle of goin to town which ill be doin tomorrow if no body wants it so ur point here is....?

brian plank

spider_pig wrote: »

yea so its not my cup a tea iv never played x box in my life so for me i cant get used to it

spider_pig

brian plank wrote: »

you hit the nail on the head there

super_furry

Jesus, why would you buy it if you don't know if you like the 360 controller?

spider_pig

super_furry wrote: »

Jesus, why would you buy it if you don't know if you like the 360 controller?

to try it out simple same as people do with food they taste it if they like it buy more,i bought it didn't like it brought it back iv held an xbox control the analogues are not as stiff as they are on this one that was my point the analogues are too stiff

super_furry

The 360 controllers are preffered by many exactly because the analogue sticks are stiffer. They feel snappier and less floaty and there's much less of a deadzone. Either way, if you're selling it, I'll give you a score for it.

gizmo

super_furry wrote: »

The 360 controllers are preffered by many exactly because the analogue sticks are stiffer. They feel snappier and less floaty and there's much less of a deadzone. Either way, if you're selling if, I'll give you a score for it.

Don't forget about concave analog heads being preferable to convex ones.

Grayditch

This is going to take a little getting used to. The sticks are stiff, but the exact same as the 360. I can't aim for **** in MAG, I guess I've gotten used to all the little things with the Dualshock. Stupid MAG won't let me try out Fire on the RT. The Start and Select are worryingly unresponsive.

Gonna play with it for the rest of the week. It's always hard to change. It feels great anyway.

Grayditch

These sticks will loosen up a bit with 50 hours or so, too.

weiland79

.....

Grayditch

Is there something you want to say?

Big Knox

Grayditch wrote: »

These sticks will loosen up a bit with 50 hours or so, too.

Yeah we get it you play 50 hours of MAG a week you've mentioned it twice already... :rolleyes:

Is that something you're actually proud of?

Grayditch

I don't remember saying it twice, but I do apologise. I wasn't trying to show off that I played FIFTY HOURS OF MAG THIS WEEK, COME ON!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siRWRFWLtCs

weiland79

Grayditch wrote: »

Is there something you want to say?

Well i had originally posted a smart arsed comment, but after receiving two infractions in the last three weeks i thought it best to retract my comment.:)

Grayditch

Yeah, well if you weren't being such a smart ass, maybe you could play 50 hours of MAG a week too.

That goes for all of you.

gizmo

weiland79 wrote: »

Well i had originally posted a smart arsed comment, but after receiving two infractions in the last three weeks i thought it best to retract my comment.:)

Yea, smart arsed comments are never welcome around here...

Grayditch wrote: »

I don't remember saying it twice, but I do apologise. I wasn't trying to show off that I played FIFTY HOURS OF MAG THIS WEEK, COME ON!

Maybe you should try playing a good game for awhile?

Grayditch

Do enlighten me. Within the context of using this joypad, i.e the thread topic of course.

Chrizfitz

got my reserved 1 in liffey vally last night and put in about 3 hours of HL2, I am very impressed and it is prob the best 3rd party pad I have ever used. Friend of mine is goin out to buy a ps3 today as it was the control pad that was holding him back.

I wonder if I buy more will each pad need a dongle?

For me it really completes my ps3 setup, sports games like pes and tiger woods are perfect with the ps3 controller any fps is perfect with the xbox control style. IMO

F1ngers

<Calm down, calm down>. Let's stay on topic.

weiland79 wrote: »

Well i had originally posted a smart arsed comment, but after receiving two infractions in the last three weeks i thought it best to retract my comment.:)

weiland79

F1ngers wrote: »

<Calm down, calm down>. Let's stay on topic.

Okey Dokey.

I will be picking this up on my lunch break in about half an hour.

gizmo

Grayditch wrote: »

Do enlighten me. Within the context of using this joypad, i.e the thread topic of course.

You missed the joke

Grayditch

Well, I get that it was a smart comment after denouncing smart comments if that's what you mean, but slagging MAG is no laughing matter.

brian plank

Grayditch wrote: »

but slagging MAG is no laughing matter.

neither is playing it. unless your laughing at how terrible it is of course.

thewheel2.0

Ah lads less of the MAG talk and more of the is it any good talk!!!

towel_head

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

Ah lads less of the MAG talk and more of the is it any good talk!!!

:pac:nope aint any good i found mag to be s**it lol

WolfForager

brian plank wrote: »

neither is playing it. unless your laughing at how terrible it is of course.

towel_head wrote: »

:pac:nope aint any good i found mag to be s**it lol

Each to their own i suppose. I found it one of the best shooters in recent months, better that MW2 anyway!

Grayditch

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

Ah lads less of the MAG talk and more of the is it any good talk!!!

towel_head wrote: »

:pac:nope aint any good i found mag to be s**it lol

Haha. Something this tells me this isn't the response he was looking for.

It's a good pad. A little stiff, which is good if you though the Dualshock are too loose. The triggers feel cool. Oddly disappointed you can't turn on your console with it.

Ryan!

F1ngers wrote: »

Just reserved the last one in Tallaght, should make me less shit as a gamer.



:rolleyes:

I had one reserved there on tuesday, it said there were only 2 left when i searched, so u got the other one! unfortunately couldnt pick it up today and had to wait until after 12 tonight for it to show up so i could reserve it again

To anyone looking for this in dublin, the ilac argos is the only one in dublin with one left...

F1ngers

Ryan! wrote: »

I had one reserved there on tuesday, it said there were only 2 left when i searched, so u got the other one! unfortunately couldnt pick it up today and had to wait until after 12 tonight for it to show up so i could reserve it again

To anyone looking for this in dublin, the ilac argos is the only one in dublin with one left...

Yup. Had two when I searched too, didn't reserve it til I got to work, was only one left then.

I actually like this controller, feels comfy and meaty in my hands.
Decent lenght of charging cable with it too, reaches my chair, so I can charge and play in comfort.
If anyone prefers the 360 controller over the PS3 one, I would definitely get this.

F1ngers

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

Ah lads less of the MAG talk and more of the is it any good talk!!!

Thank you

Grayditch wrote: »

Well, I get that it was a smart comment after denouncing smart comments if that's what you mean, but slagging MAG is no laughing matter.

brian plank wrote: »

neither is playing it. unless your laughing at how terrible it is of course.

towel_head wrote: »

:pac:nope aint any good i found mag to be s**it lol

MAG talk goes here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055699335.

Power A pro elite controller talk from here on.
Thank you.