I just can not aim with this thing. I know a lot of people have no issues but it drives me freaking crazy.

I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

POWER A - Pro Elite Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3

Any other options?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/POWER+A+-+Pro+Elite+Wireless+Controller+for+PlayStation+3/1403213.p?id=1218255563608&skuId=1403213

Any other options?

You're better off getting used to it. 3rd party controllers are very unresponsive.

Nope I was on the hunt for other controllers as well. I bought 4 or 5 of them and each one had a HUGE dead zone.

They're built with very cheap parts. If you're at all inclined you can buy a 360 controller and take the analogs off the controller board, solder them onto the 3rd party ps3 controller board and the dead zone goes away. I did that but then ran into another problem. The analogs are taller on the 360 and didn't fit. It did get rid of the crazy dead zone though.

that controller has huge dead zones which means its going to be horrible for games like cod or any other fps.ps3fire

This. I bought it last week and was immensely disappointed by it.

Well that sucks....

http://www.talkingaboutgames.com/blogs/360-controller-adapter-for-the-ps3.html

hope this helps

I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

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I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

metalgear-solid

I'm guessing you haven't tried a 360 controller..

I don't get how anyone could dislike the 360 controller.

tried the 360 controller, nothing special. it works well but to be honest i'm way more used to the ps3 controller that hasn't changed over the years FOR A REASON. it's good. if you don't like it well....try to find something else dude.

Check Best Buy, next time your by there. i know they sellem.

There Ya go! I find it hilarious that everytime the PS3 controller gets called uncomfortable the 360 type controller always is the alternative of "I want something like this". Why not use the WII type controller then? LOL. The only complaint i got for the DS3 is the two analog sticks tip should mold in like the 360's "gasp" :shock: and not stick out because 1. it hurts the finger, 2. the thumb slips too easily.

[QUOTE="ps3fire"]that controller has huge dead zones which means its going to be horrible for games like cod or any other fps.Vari3ty

This. I bought it last week and was immensely disappointed by it.

Really? I picked it up and so far so good imo.

What is the dead zone you guys are talking about?

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[QUOTE="ps3fire"]that controller has huge dead zones which means its going to be horrible for games like cod or any other fps.BSC14

This. I bought it last week and was immensely disappointed by it.

Really? I picked it up and so far so good imo.

What is the dead zone you guys are talking about?

A "dead zone" is the measure of how far you can move an analog stick without the game you are playing registering movement. With the DS3, the dead zones are very small, so almost the slightest movement is picked up. With the Power A, however, the dead zones are rather large, and you have to move the analog stick farther to register any movement at all. It's not a huge problem in some games, but it does slow you down, which can be a major hindrance in FPS games, particularly "twitch shooters" such as COD.

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I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

JoeJoeLaker

I'm guessing you haven't tried a 360 controller..

I don't get how anyone could dislike the 360 controller.

Yea its all a matter of getting used to it...I had to get used to 360 one, which took a bit but now I love it just as much as the dual shock. Practice makes perfect.

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This. I bought it last week and was immensely disappointed by it.

Vari3ty

Really? I picked it up and so far so good imo.

What is the dead zone you guys are talking about?

A "dead zone" is the measure of how far you can move an analog stick without the game you are playing registering movement. With the DS3, the dead zones are very small, so almost the slightest movement is picked up. With the Power A, however, the dead zones are rather large, and you have to move the analog stick farther to register any movement at all. It's not a huge problem in some games, but it does slow you down, which can be a major hindrance in FPS games, particularly "twitch shooters" such as COD.

That's what I thought but in socom 4 there is no dead space at all.

But that's the only game I have tried so far.

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[QUOTE="metalgear-solid"]I don't understand how can anyone could use that brick they call a controlle.

BaraChat

I'm guessing you haven't tried a 360 controller..

I don't get how anyone could dislike the 360 controller.

It is possible, i'm just saying I don't get how people COULD dislike it. I didn't say that it's impossible that people could dislike it. Check yo self.

my all time fave 3rd party controller was this

absolutely flawless in EVERY way.DAMN shame they dont make controllers like this for the ps3

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I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

I'm guessing you haven't tried a 360 controller..

I don't get how anyone could dislike the 360 controller.

I use this. Works great and it has the thumbs set up like the 360 if that is what you were looking for. Toys-R-Us usually has them in stock. http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-AP-1-Controller-PS3-Playstation-3/dp/B003ITY8OO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1307691691&sr=8-4

i like the ps3 controller

i like the ps3 controller

sukraj

Go with that Xbox 360 layout controller (there are other ones i sure) I don't bother with 3rd party controllers usually they are not good. I like the Dual shock 3 but not quite for FPS. Otherwise DS3 is a great controller.

Good luck in the 3rd party controller search.

ive got thePOWER A - Pro Elite Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3 and love it...never experienced a single problem, well worth the price

I agree...I have had no issues either.

Been using this controler for 3 days now and see no dead space...it's been great imo.

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I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

metalgear-solid

It is so comfortable it feels like it is part of your hands, the ps3 controller is tiny and uncomfortable.

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I'm a lot better with the 360 controller so I was looking at this one...

JoeJoeLaker

I'm guessing you haven't tried a 360 controller..

I don't get how anyone could dislike the 360 controller.

I hate it because of it's crappy D-Pad.

i read somewhere that Nyko's was decent. not sure if true