The controller is very comfortable, and much better that the normal one. People might say that theres a delay or something like that. I have no problems at all with it.

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I saw this controller on amazon while searching for a controller that would satisfy my needs of a Xbox360 stick layout but for the PS3 because I changed to the PS3. : ) I have had this controller for about 2 months and I'm very happy with it. Some of the complaints people make is about the L1 and R1 triggers at the top, they say that there mashy felling and I could see why they would feel that but I think their better then the Sony controller because the buttons are bigger and you won't miss them. Another complaint is about the sticks, I have not experienced any lag or zero effects as people say but the pointed up motion on the left stick does seem like a sloppy position and sounds like it overlaps the controller to much, but it has not effected my gameplay at all. Overall this controller is awesome for the people that come from a crapbox (Xbox360) and switch to a PS3 and are looking for that xbox controller feel. Thanks and I hope this helps you choose this awesome controller!!! : ) 10/10

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the feel of the controller is good but when playin calll of duty 4, no matter what sensitivity you are playing on, this controller ruins it. If you move the stick slighty it will barely move and then it suddenly shoots into a super fast speed. So if you try to snipe or try to be very accurate, this controller will not work.

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I bought this controller for Killzone 2 and liked it well enough. Coming from the ergo-awesome 360 controller, I needed something a little less wrist twisting than the DS3. For the 10 or so hours I used the controller, it seemed quite nice. However, something happened.

For whatever reason, my controller started vibrating without any input. I tried to reset the controller, but it continued to vibrate. I even let the batter completely wear down for a good week and still, when I charged it back up, it started vibrating again.

Normally, I wouldn't worry about it since this type of issue should be covered under a warranty. However, as soon as I contacted customer service at DreamGear, I was played like a fiddle.

Not only do they not stand behind their products, but the inner-most workings of this thing must be quite sub-par for it to just start vibrating for no reason and THEN not be able to remedy it.

In summary, the controller design is nice. However, whats the point of a controller if it doesn't work and if the manufacturer doesn't support their products. DreamGear has failed in my eyes and I hope no one else makes the mistake of buying their less-than-worthless products.

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The Good:

- This controller feels great in my hands. I like how the left analog stick and the d-pad locations are swapped. Biggest selling point for me as I prefer it for most of the games I play. I've got nothing against the Dualshock 3(great for SF4).

- The quality of this controller is top notch. The rubber exterior feels good.

- The sticks and buttons feel great. The sticks have a good resistance to them. Not too loose and not too hard.

- Built in rechargeable battery is very nice. Recharges like the DS3. Battery lasts for dozens of hours(haven't timed it yet).

- Good wireless connectivity. Can sit up to about 25-30 ft away.

The Not-so-good:

- The "enhanced" triggers on this controllers aren't really enhanced. Sure they curve out instead in curving in but the travel distance is half of the DS3. On some games, you have to press them all the way down to register the press.

- There is no Sixaxis controls so you'll have to switch controllers for games that utilize Sixaxis controls.

- I wish it was Bluetooth. Can't start up the PS3 by pressing the "Home" button.

- Clicking down on the sticks is louder than most controllers(Just me being nitpicky).

- The USB receiver is a bit too big for my liking. Again, me nitpicking.

- D-pad isn't that great. Not as good as the DS3 but better than the 360 d-pad.

- I wish the tops of the analog stick were concave(360) instead of convex(DS3).

Overall, a great alternative for those who prefer the 360 layout to the DS3. Highly recommended.

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the controller feels great in the hand and the rumble is a plus but there is NO sixaxis and its smaller then regular PS3 controllers which is a plus or a minus depending on your situation. also it uses a scan sensor usb device which takes up a port and if you charge it during play then you would have to take up 2 ports for one controller. the sensor does respond very well. in fact its just as good as any other PS3 default control but the buttons are a little harder to push but it makes it feel more heavy duty instead of delicate like a default.

over all if your looking for a new control this is the one to get for the price and its great for FPS and RPG.

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Excellent PS3 controller,especially if you want the same layout as the XBOX controller on your PS3

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Bought this product to play Mortal Kombat vs. DC with my son but my PS3 never recongized the controller.

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I have owned my ps3 for about 6 months now and i've been looking for a controller with offset analog sticks so that i can have some more precise control in my fps games. That is when i discovered the Shadow wireless controller for the ps3. I actually bought this controller from BestBuy, but i did a little research first. You can actually get this controller for as low as $31 on ebay or amazon. Sadly, i paid 45 bucks for it but mainly because i felt that i had to have offset analog sticks controller. This version has rumble, in fact, it's the latest rumble from Immersion called Touchsense, however, there is no Sixaxis technology. As for the feel of the controller, it's quite comfy, but it falls just short of the xbox 360 controller in terms of ergonomics. The analog sticks are very similar to the dualshock 3 in that they are convex and are loose, but they offer the same kind of precision. This is not a bluetooth controller and it works off a usb dongle. The battery is a rechargable Li-ion battery and a recharging cable is included. I would recommend the controller only if you feel that you must have offset analog sticks, if not, then continue to use the Dualshock or maybe try the Nyko Zero

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Very nice set up of the controller. I have big hands and it feels very comfortable. I have played a lot of first person shooters on the Xbox 360 and like its controller a lot better than the PS3. This controller makes PS3 first person shooters more managable with the thumbstick layout and curved triggers. Only drawbacks are the lack of 6-axis control. Had to switch back and forth between original controller and this one when playing certain parts of Killzone 2. And it will not turn the PS3 system on when it is shut off.

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GOOD POINTS:

-The contorller's construction feels quite sturdy and solid. The soft silicone grip material is very cool and comfortable, and it fits well in your hands.

-The 2.4GHz wireless receiver has no noticable input lag, and its functionality equals that of the DualShock3 (you can access all menus with the PS button, and even switch the console on and off with it).

-The placement of the left analog stick is the most obvious advantage. It feels much more natural and intuitive when playing FPS games.

-The rumble gyros are high-quality as well.

BAD POINTS:

-The right analog stick (which I most commonly use for freelook in FPS games) feels slightly sticky. In games like Borderlands, where precision aiming is not absolutely crucial, this isn't a big problem. But in the competitive arena of Modern Warfare 2, it's enough to make you rage at how difficult it is to line up long-range shots. Being that I almost always play the "sniper type" in FPS games, this is a big negative.

-The D-pad contact points kind of suck. It will often register an "up" press when I enter a "right" press, etc. Useless for any game that requires precision D-pad commands (like any fighting game and many action games).

-The L2 & R2 shoulder buttons still have too much play. Again, not a major problem for some titles, but that split-second delay in Modern Warfare 2 will get you axed.

-No turbo function. I paid 40 USD at a local retailer for this controller, and I would've expected at least that for the price.

BOTTOM LINE:

It's not a bad PS3 controller, when you take its competition into account. Good idea switching the d-pad and the left analog stick positions (friggin' FINALLY, somebody gets it), but that's the only big positive this controller brings to the market. It's other drawbacks should make any serious FPS gamer shy away from it.

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Well, I'm going on about 11 months with the Shadow and I must say, either I got lucky or those other folks really got unlucky. I have had zero issues with this controller.

Pros - stick layout, I despise the standard Sony PS3 controller. Can't stand the feel of it in my hands, don't like the analog layout. I love the Shadow. Very responsive, works like a charm. Does the job that I wanted it to do. Also love the fact that the battery life drastically outlasts other controllers, or so it seems. I play primarily Modern Warfare 2 and I love the responsiveness. Have to putz around a bit with the sensitivity and then get used to it, but it didn't take long at all.

Cons - not bluetooth, so you have to use an adapter (like a thumb drive) which requires you to press a button after you plug it in to synch. It synchs easily enough, that's not the problem. I just don't like having to take up a USB slot on my PS3.

Overall, I have not had an issue with the controller. I just wish it was bluetooth. I don't particularly care about the 6-axis, but it does make some parts of some games a bit inconvenient.

Would definitely buy again.

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UPDATE:

Below you will find my original review of this controller focussing on the the ergonomics of the controller, and not the performance. Now I have tested this controller out in an actual game, let me expand.

This controller is unacceptable as far as performance is concerned. The analogs sticks are not calibrated at all, to make matters worse, there is a position on the left analog stick that when pressed in the upper-left position does not register at all.

I tested this with Tomb Raider Underworld since it has a sensitive analog camera. With the Dual Shock, I barely press to the left, for example, and the camera starts slowly moving... press it slightly more and the camera moves a little faster, press it more, faster still, etc. With the Shadow Controller, I press the analog stick a little and... nothing. Press it a little more... still nothing. Press it little more and then camera starts moving, a little more and the camera shoots at full speed. It feels more like a digital stick than an analog stick. And there is WAY too much play in the stick before ANYTHING at all registers.

It's junk and unusable. Below you will see that I actually liked the feel of the controller, but it is not very useful when it comes time to play an actual game. If I didn't glue the Real Triggers on, I would be sending this product back ASAP. Don't buy this.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:

I just received this controller and haven't had much time to play games with it. So I'm writing this review mostly on the ergonomics and feel of the controller. I'll write an update after a few weeks of playtime.

My motivation of buying this controller in the first place was the absolute terrible ergonomics of the Dual Shock controller. While design and ergonomics have advanced significantly in the past 15 years, the Dual Shock controller has not been updated since 1994, 15 years ago. Sure, there have been a few buttons added, but the shape of the controller is the same.

The Dual Shock controller has been notorious for terrible ergonomics for adult hands. Even adults with smaller hands tend to complain after a few hours, but adults with larger hands have been completely left out. Sony addressed these complaints originally with the "Boomerang" controller that was going to be released with the PS3, but quickly fell back to the PS2 controller right before launch due to a lawsuit revolving around their use of the rumble technology.

From what I can gather, the Shadow controller is about as good as you can get today. Sony doesn't allow third parties much leeway when designing third party peripherals, and forces designs to closely resemble the Dual Shock design. Ever wondered why ALL PS3 controllers look the same?

DreamGear was given a little more room to maneuver with the Shadow Controller. Their inspiration was obviously the XBox 360 controller. And that is what you can expect. Holding the Shadow Controller in my hands feels exactly like a 360 controller. It's very very close to the exact ergonomic feel of the 360 controller. Which is a step in the right direction, but in my opinion, still isn't the best design for an adult. The new 360 controller, unfortunately, moved away from the larger design of the original "Duke" controller of the XBox in order to make it more child friendly and closer to its closest competitor, the Dual Shock.

So the Shadow Controller is as good as it gets for now on the PS3. And while this still isn't the dream adult controller with new ergonomic insight applied to the design, it is rather good. The "skin" on the controller feels like that neat rubber skin on the PS3 controllers that you have to buy separately. It just feels so good to touch. The handles themselves have an extra thicker rubber with grip grooves for those sweaty hand frantic gaming sessions. Wouldn't want to lose your grip. The analog sticks are tight enough, probably equivalent to the Dual Shock. I'd prefer them to offer a little more resistance, but they are fine. It looks nice, and feels like a solid product, sturdy construction. It doesn't feel like DreamGear was taking any shortcuts here, the controller makes me feel that the company believes in this product and is proud of it. It's nice.

Heard of the "RealTriggers" for the Dual Shock? This product will go a long way in making your Dual Shock controller much easier to handle and improves the ergonomics significantly. If you don't have them, buy them. And, I'm happy to report, they work fine with the Shadow Controller too. They don't fit quite as tight, but they do snap nicely in place. I added a little super glue to make the addition permanent; I saw no reason to remove them once they are in place.

Get the Shadow Controller, the Real Triggers, and the Super Glue and you will have yourself the best controller currently available for the PS3. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars in that I am still holding out hope that someone comes along and designs the perfect controller for larger adult hands. And if I gave the Shadow Controller 5 stars, then what would I give that future product that hopefully advances adult ergonomic controller design in the right direction?

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Great design ok controles! The R2 & L2 buttons were not responsive enough and the thumb sticks were klunky, I don't recomend this controler if your looking to play 1st person shooters.

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I purchased this controller on sale at an electronics store as an open box/discounted item for around $17.00. I usually stay away from third party manufacturers when it comes to video game accessories. However, I was pleasantly surprised that this controller was well worth the money paid. It has a good feel and seems to be decent quality. I have noticed that it is not quite as responsive as Sony's controller, but not bad. I would recommend this as a second controller while your Dual Shock 3 is recharging or let the second player use it!

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