Grizz Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I have an X-Box that I need a new controller for and was thinking about getting a wireless controller. Are they worth it? Is their any lag time? Recommend a brand? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwebst1 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Originally posted by Grizz I have an X-Box that I need a new controller for and was thinking about getting a wireless controller. Are they worth it? Is their any lag time? Recommend a brand? Thanks have one for PS2 and it changed my life.... well, not really, but it is pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I had one for PS2, I believe it was made by Mad Catz, and it was a piece of crap. It ran down batteries like that it was its job, and whenever the batteries got low (which happened quite often) the controls got all messed up and made games unplayable. Thank goodness I had a Dualshock 2. On the other hand, using the Wavebird wireless controller on my friend's Gamecube was just fine. No response problems, although I think all wireless controllers probably go through batteries pretty quickly. I'd say find reviews of specific wireless controllers and see what people have to say about them. Personally, I don't find the convenience of wireless to be worth replacing the batteries every other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Originally posted by dfitzo53 I had one for PS2, I believe it was made by Mad Catz, and it was a piece of crap. It ran down batteries like that it was its job, and whenever the batteries got low (which happened quite often) the controls got all messed up and made games unplayable. Thank goodness I had a Dualshock 2. On the other hand, using the Wavebird wireless controller on my friend's Gamecube was just fine. No response problems, although I think all wireless controllers probably go through batteries pretty quickly. I'd say find reviews of specific wireless controllers and see what people have to say about them. Personally, I don't find the convenience of wireless to be worth replacing the batteries every other week. If you buy official wireless controllers (controllers actually made by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo) you're not likely going to have much problems. I too am going to get a couple for my x box. I do have the Wavebird for the Cube. The Wavebird is excellent on batteries. They last very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Originally posted by jwebst1 have one for PS2 and it changed my life.... well, not really, but it is pretty sweet. i have had a logitech, pelican, and intec wireless controllers and they all were POS. they froze and lagged too much for my liking. what brand/model do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighSkinsMann Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I was thinking about getting a wireless control also, but i figured i'd wait for the x-box 360 since it comes with wireless option controls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Fever Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 The Wavebird for the cube rocks. I don’t own one for the PS2 or X-Box but a buddy of mine uses the Logitech for the X-Box and I think its crap for both feel and functionality. He's on his 3rd one........seriously. He simply refuses to deal with the wires and will live with the limitations of the wireless controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Originally posted by Hog Fever The Wavebird for the cube rocks. I don’t own one for the PS2 or X-Box but a buddy of mine uses the Logitech for the X-Box and I think its crap for both feel and functionality. I been reading online reviews and most say that logitech is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 i dont have any of the major consoles right nwo, but have played a GameCube a lot. Their wireless controllers are pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 A buddy of mine uses a Logitech for his PS2 and really likes it, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Fever Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Originally posted by Grizz I been reading online reviews and most say that logitech is the best. I’ve read the same reviews. That’s why I was so disappointed when I had the chance to use one. Part of it is subjective of course; I just didn’t like the feel of the controller. It’s hard to describe. For me it was too wide and the buttons were in the wrong place. I guess you could get used to it though. What wasn’t subjective was that the signal would drop out from time to time and it ate batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsuck Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 sorry I can't help you with xbox but the logitech cordless action controller is absolutey the best for PS2 (officially licensed by sony) works great and it's smaller and lighter and uses less battery then the mad catz hunk o junk I used to have. they do make an Xbox controller also, i never used it but I imagine it'll be as good as the PS2 version here's the PS2 one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6641208&type=product&id=1082742443038 and for Xbox http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6641173&type=product&id=1082742442981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I have the Logitech controllers for both my PS2 and Xbox. The original PS2 controller was crap, but they fixed the problem by moving to better technology. The current versions for both Xbox and PS2 are smaller than the first ones they released and are by far the best Wireless controllers to get. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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