THE-73est Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Its almost impossible to find new Stock PS3 controllers. All the 3rd party ones I've ever tried feel awful. Does anyone have any reccomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saki Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 If you don't mind the controller being wired and with a different analog stick layout, I would highly recommend the Hori Pad FPS Plus. It works for PS4 and PS3, comes with a turbo function, as well as a function to assign buttons to a different position. It neither has rumble nor Sixaxis though. Another one I kinda liked is the Afterglow Controller, but it doesn't come close to the real thing and feels kinda cheap (probably because it is cheap lol). Other than that I would go for the Dualshock 4 controller, but I'm guessing that no option for you(?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE-73est Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Ds4 is an option, but it's not prefered due to no ps button, no rumble, and just overall doesn't feel right for PS3. Now that you mention it I should invest in a turbo pad so Ill look into that Hori pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris3f Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 All suck. Hori ones are reasonable but not perfect. Well the Dualshock 3 wasn't very good either and very easy to get damaged, the 4 is a very big improvement in quality. The Dualshock 4 doesn't work with all games on the PS3. Only better option I found was to buy one of the devices to use controllers from another console and use them on the PS3 (the xbox one is great). Beware these are very expensive and some very difficult to use. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charxsetsuna Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I have a switch controller that works on ps3 , it's good but you have to get used to the xbox button layout. I dont think it has motion controls but I haven't tested it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Might be in the market for one soon, especially if Ps5 really have no BC with ps3 games. So far all I hear is Hori is really good and it works too for Ps4 so thats a plus too I guess since my Ps4 controllers are being shit too, but rather not spend almost 60$ for one. But I guess if it works with ps3 and ps4 im only spending $30..easier to think that way to make me get it. Is there anything else out there worth looking at? I dont mind if it isnt great....if its really cheap $$. Could always replace again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE-73est Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 20/03/2020 at 1:06 AM, NERVergoproxy said: Might be in the market for one soon, especially if Ps5 really have no BC with ps3 games. So far all I hear is Hori is really good and it works too for Ps4 so thats a plus too I guess since my Ps4 controllers are being shit too, but rather not spend almost 60$ for one. But I guess if it works with ps3 and ps4 im only spending $30..easier to think that way to make me get it. Is there anything else out there worth looking at? I dont mind if it isnt great....if its really cheap $$. Could always replace again.... I've been thinking about getting the hori ever since I made this thread just can't seem to justify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geridian Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) I bought an wired PS3 3rd party controller from Gamestop recently for ~ 20€: http://www.atplayaccessories.com/products/PS3-Wired-Controller.html, Feels like playing with a DS3 since it has the same dimensions but weighs less since it has no rumbling and no six axis. Home button is also working. Also my girlfriend and I tried playing with lots of those Chinese PS3 DS3 look alike controllers. Okay, they have at least rumble but after 1 or 2 minutes without input they just disconnect until you press the home button again. Only 1 of 4 had a bad left analog stick. But in my opinion the wired controller from Gamestop is better then those copies. Edited March 28, 2020 by Geridian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charxsetsuna Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 20/03/2020 at 5:06 AM, NERVergoproxy said: Might be in the market for one soon, especially if Ps5 really have no BC with ps3 games. So far all I hear is Hori is really good and it works too for Ps4 so thats a plus too I guess since my Ps4 controllers are being shit too, but rather not spend almost 60$ for one. But I guess if it works with ps3 and ps4 im only spending $30..easier to think that way to make me get it. Is there anything else out there worth looking at? I dont mind if it isnt great....if its really cheap $$. Could always replace again.... https://www.gamegrin.com/hardware/gioteck-wx-4-wireless-switch-controller-review/ This is the one I use, it's made for switch so it has the xbox layout but it's only £20. It's comes both wireless and wired versions, I have wireless but you can attach a USB lead and play it while charging it. It also has a power saving thing where if left idle too long it will turn off . Be warned though it has loud buttons and joysticks. 47 minutes ago, Geridian said: I bought an wired PS3 3rd party controller from Gamestop recently for ~ 20€: http://www.atplayaccessories.com/products/PS3-Wired-Controller.html, Feels like playing with a DS3 since it has the same dimensions but weighs less since it has no rumbling and no six axis. Home button is also working. Also my girlfriend and I tried playing with lots of those Chinese PS3 DS3 look alike controllers. Okay, they have at least rumble but after 1 or 2 minutes without input they just disconnect until you press the home button again. Only 1 of 4 had a bad left analog stick. But in my opinion the wired controller from Gamestop is better then those copies. I think I also have this one but it was just branded as a GAME own brand one. It has lasted multiple years so it's doing decently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonicDraco Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Do any of them have fuctional 6 axis and ps button? Its so annoying the ds4 cant work better on the ps3.. On a side note ive ne er understood why people like the ds4 more.. i miss the ps1 - ps3 controllers.. Also hate that the Hori one has asymmetrical sticks.. i think those jank ps3 controllers from china might be my only option.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE-73est Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, DemonicDraco said: Do any of them have fuctional 6 axis and ps button? Its so annoying the ds4 cant work better on the ps3.. On a side note ive ne er understood why people like the ds4 more.. i miss the ps1 - ps3 controllers.. Also hate that the Hori one has asymmetrical sticks.. i think those jank ps3 controllers from china might be my only option.. I agree, I really do like an authentic DS3. That being said I've tried one of the china DS3s and it's terrible, not worth it at all, feels nothing like an original ds3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charxsetsuna Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 This is why I prefer third party controllers that dont even pretend to be legit, to me that makes them more likely to be decent. One trying to look legit while being cheap probably put more effect into appearance than being functioning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShaka Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 It's a leap of fate, very hard to find a decent one. I really hope Sony release something to support ps3 players after ps5 is out. I'm curious, DS4 works good on ps3 titles on psnow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charxsetsuna Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, GoldenShaka said: It's a leap of fate, very hard to find a decent one. I really hope Sony release something to support ps3 players after ps5 is out. I'm curious, DS4 works good on ps3 titles on psnow? A ps3 mini with 15 obscure games loaded on , no option to takes disks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normalfred Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I would recommend the wired controller you can get for £7.50 from Argos here (think they might have an eBay outlet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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