Ps3 Accesories online.

James__10

A while back my ps3 kept switching off initially I thought it was YLOD and I then traded in my ps3 controller. I browsed the internet and saw something about a dodgy power cable so I tried a different ps3 power cable on my ps3 and it stayed on so it must be a faulty power cable. I went into a few shops in town and they're trying to charge me €40 for a replacement cable. I've come across quite a few cables online for around €6 anyone know what they're like?

Heres one i've found on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindy-Mains-Power-Lead-3-Pin/dp/B000I2JUO2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1379880224&sr=8-6&keywords=ps3+power+cable#productDetails

As well as needing a power cable I also need a ps3 controller I cba paying €60 for a proper Sony one so I think i'll go for a knock off I don't really mind if its wired or wireless and i've stumbled across this on amazon as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PDP-Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Blue/dp/B003IU01LC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1379880078&sr=8-4&keywords=ps3+controller

Anyone know what they are like?

eddhorse

That power cable is a standard "kettle" lead. Should've very cheap online if you don't already have lots knocking around your house.
The controller has another similar thread on the playstation thread with "gamesnash" in the title.

Ed

James__10

Came across this one on the Argos website

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9289633/Trail/searchtext%3EPS3+CONTROLLER+.htm

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9129164/Trail/searchtext%3EPS3+CONTROLLER+.htm

Ones wireless one is wired I don't mind which whether I have a wireless or wired one which one would yous say is better

eddhorse

Well for me personally i would spend an extra €20 and get a proper Playstation one rather than a "PS3 Compatible DualShock Controller".

Up to you which one you want. Initially you were not allowed use third party controllers but since then Sony have allowed this through a firmware update.

Ed

F1ngers

Spend the extra, get a Sony controller.

James__10

F1ngers wrote: »

Spend the extra, get a Sony controller.

I'm a bit skeptical about buying a official sony ps3 controller, I only bought a replacement Sony one a few months back only to trade it in a few weeks later as I thought my ps3 had YLOD. As I said it my first post I think it was just a faulty power cable.

I don't pay €60 for another controller only for the ps3 to break down in a few weeks. I'm just looking for something to tie me over for the time being.

RedXIV

James__10 wrote: »

I'm a bit skeptical about buying a official sony ps3 controller, I only bought a replacement Sony one a few months back only to trade it in a few weeks later as I thought my ps3 had YLOD. As I said it my first post I think it was just a faulty power cable.

I don't pay €60 for another controller only for the ps3 to break down in a few weeks. I'm just looking for something to tie me over for the time being.

The thing is though, the official controller is just so much nicer to play with and you are going to end up with a suboptimal experience playing with any of the third party equivalents.

Go to gamesnash, get a proper controller for 40 quid and appreciate your gaming experience all the more