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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2 Pack of 6FT PS3 HDMI GOLD PLATED CABLE

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mfr: INTEC INTEC G7722 PS3® HDMI CABLE SUPERIOR, UNRESTRICTED DIGITAL AUDIO & VIDEO QUALITY ; FEATURES A USER-FRIENDLY 8-FT LONG CABLE THAT REPLACES THE HASSLE OF CABLING BEHIND TV, GAMING CONSOLE, DVD PLAYER, ETC.; ENABLES THE TRANSMISSION OF HIGH-DEFINITION CONTENT, FOR A HIGH, CRISP IMAGE QUALITY
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- Brand new high quality gold plated cable.Cable length: 2 meters (6 feet)
- Connectors: HDMI Male to HDMI Male Features gold-plated connectors, molded strain-relief, and mylar-foil shielding.
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Customer Buzz
 "HDMI Cables" 2010-02-12
By W. McNeal (Jacksonville, Fl)
I used these to connect my DVR to my HDTV and my BlueRay player to my HDTV. They are working fine. They were a whole lot less expensive than what they wanted to sell me elsewhere. I gave only 4 stars for durability because all HDMI cables are somewhat fragile and must be handled carefully when plugging and unplugging them in. Five stars overall. *****

Customer Buzz
 "Great product, great price" 2009-12-18
By R. Angerer (Missouri)
Bought this to connect my cable box to my HDTV and it worked perfectly. Don't waste your money in a store where you pay ten times as much.

Customer Buzz
 "Never got the item!" 2009-05-27
By Suraj Chandrasekaran (Los Gatos, CA USA)
Just now, after almost a year realized I never got the item! Looks like it got lost in shipping, or never got shipped!

Customer Buzz
 "ps3 hdmi" 2009-01-26
By Juan C. Sepulveda (oxnard,ca)
bought it to use it for my ps3 and it works great. im glad i didnt buy a 40 dollar one instead

Customer Buzz
 "Plain & Simple, does a great job" 2008-07-05
By B. Lane (Boulder, CO USA)
Great pair of cables, well constructed, work perfectly. I use these for my DVD player and get perfect clarity. Buy these and save $50 to spend elsewhere.


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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

PS2 to PS3 Playstation Controller Adapter USB Converter

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100% Brand New PS2 to PS3 Controller Adapter. Use your PlayStation 2 controllers on the PlayStation 3 console. Cheapest way to recycle existing PS2 controllers. Simply connect PS2 controller to the adapter, then plug the other end of the adapter into an available USB port on the PS3. Note: Does not provide the motion sensing capability featured on PS3's SIXAXIS wireless controller. May not be compatible with all PS3 games due to Sixaxis function and PS button on PS3 controllers. Length: 18" / 45.72cm.
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- Use your PlayStation 2 controllers on the PlayStation 3 console
- Cheapest way to recycle existing PS2 controllers
- Simply connect PS2 controller to the adapter, then plug the other end of the adapter into an available USB port on the PS3
- Length: 18" / 45.72cm
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Customer Buzz
 "PS2 to PS3 controller adapter usb converter" 2010-01-18
By Granger (New Hampshire)
This product works easily and does what it says. It arrived when they said it would and am very happy with it.If this is what you need then get one. It really works well.

Customer Buzz
 "It worked" 2009-07-13
By TheRoadNinja
I have the 160GB PS3 -- the one that doesn't play PS2 games, which I didn't realize until I bought it.



Anyway, I used this adapter to connect a PS2 controller and it works great. The PS2 controller I tried was one of the Sony ones. I haven't tried a third-party controller.

Customer Buzz
 "Doesn't work for Guitar Hero" 2009-06-28
By Brett J. Natarelli (chicago, il)
This worked fine for official Sony ps2 controllers to get them to work on ps3. I tried it with my ps2 wired guitar controller (the original red one) - the ps3 recognized a controller as plugged in, but not a guitar, and hence it didn't work. Was trying this on Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band 2 for PS3. Oh well. If anyone has found something that makes the original ps2 guitar work on ps3 please let me know - those old ps2 guitars are simply the best.

Customer Buzz
 "Great for an extra controller" 2009-06-21
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If you are using this controller as a spare then I think its great alternative than spending 50 bucks on a new ps3 controller. Ive been using it to play Street Fighter IV and UFC with no issues.



However be aware with any of these controllers are a "hack" in someway and do guarantee functionality on all games. Good luck

Customer Buzz
 "Does not work" 2009-05-21
By Amanda Higgins (Ventura, CA USA)
I have tried this on several ps2 controllers and it does not work. Kind of sucks because I own 8 ps2 controllers.


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Logitech PS3 / PS2 Wireless Guitar Controller

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Authentic materials: solid body, wood neck, metal frets, tuning peg handles and a rosewood fingerboard - provide a realistic experience. The Touch Sensitive Neck Slider and Star Power buttons let you take advantage of all the features of Guitar Hero World Tour. PS3 and PS2 compatibility makes setup easy thanks to the two 2.4 GHz wireless receivers: USB for PS3 and controller port for PS2. Virtually silent Strum Bar and fret buttons won't distract you from the music. Hundreds of hours of battery life give you enough juice to perform a festival's worth of hits, encores included. You get a 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver for PLAYSTATION3 and PlayStation2. Either way, setup is a cinch, and the connection is as steady as a drum beat.
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- Controller allows for Hundreds of hours of battery life on only two AA batteries.
- Authentic materials including a real wood neck and metal tuning pegs provide a realistic guitar experience.
- The touch sensitive neck Slider is color-coded to correspond with the fret buttons, and there's an easy-to-reach Star Power button just below the strum bar.
- The Logitech Wireless Guitar controller is compatible with all Guitar Hero games for PS3 and Guitar Hero World Tour games for PS2.
- The Strum Bar is quiet as a whisper, and the fret buttons don't "clickety-clack." You'll hear more music and less controller.
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Customer Buzz
 "Best GH Guitar Controller so far!" 2010-02-15
By PaleFace (Indianapolis, IN United States)
Even Sweeter Deal now the price keeps coming dropping! I got mine 1 week ago from Amazon. I have the LesPaul (tiny) bought GH5 w/Guitar (little bigger) bought B.C. Rich Warbeast (Full Size) now the Logitech. Slightly larger than the GH5 not at Giant as Warbest. I'm 5'4 prefect fit for me. I enjoy that's it's Wood has nice feel not to heavy to me. The GRYBO feel comfortable to reach. The GH5 I always seemed to palm hit the PAUSE instead to STARPOWER button. Logitech picks are you STARPOWER button I enjoy that feature much more. I would've liked the Wammy Bar to be a bit BEEFY'er. Seems thin to me in contrast the rest of the guitar. I didn't use the enclosed strap as had metal rings, don't want to be scratching up my new FAV guitar. Joy to use!

Customer Buzz
 "Wireless controller very nice, but understand that slidder function does not work with Rock Band Game" 2010-02-08
By Fignot (NY, USA)
I just purchased this PS3 Guitar controller, very nice hardware. I use a PS3 Slim and play Rock Band.



My only substaintial complaint is that the slidder function does not work. I contacted Logitech support, and they informed me that the slidder funcion is not avialable with Rock Band games; this is a Guitar Hero function. Not owning Guitar Hero, I cannot personally verify this, but the assistant at Logitech claimed first hand knowledge of this (claims to play the game).



Also note that the slidder on this guitar is in place of the "solo" buttons (the narrow set of fret buttons that are near the guitar body) that are on the Rock Band stock guitar. This means that during a Solo (in Rock Band Games) you will need to keep strumming.



I have played for several hours now, and note the following:



The fret buttons are in a tighter cluster than on the Rock Band 2 Guitar, making it easier to stretch across the five notes, though this also means that there is a bit of getting used to this after playing the stock guitar. The fret buttons are also smaller than the Rock Band Guitar (they do not reach entirely across the neck) so I had to eliminate my habbit of fingering the very edge of the neck, like I did on my stock Rock band guitar. It also seems that it is important to finger the buttons squarely in order to prevent missed notes, though even when pressing the edge of the button, it will regiseter most of the time.



Guitar is heavy as others noted, but I play mostly sitting down, so makes no difference to my palying.



The neck is quite fat (compared to most real guitars), which was unexpected. But it is barely more fat than the stock plastic one.



Overall this is a great guitar, full size, more comfortable for me as an adult, extermely nice upgrade from the plastic one. It is unclear if this will have any influence on making me a better player, though the fret buttons being closer together should help here.

Customer Buzz
 "FOR THE ULTIMATE, AND DEEP-POCKETED, PLAYER" 2010-01-15
By Scott Sherman (Maryland, USA)
If you're a wildly dedicated Guitar Hero superstar with money to burn, and you're looking to make your gameplay more "realistic," you probably can't do better than the Logitech PS3 Wireless Guitar Controller.



Logitech makes great hardware across the board, whether you're talking keyboards and mice, webcams, remote controls or gaming peripherals. Their products are always well built and generally excel in their ergonomics. The Wireless Controller is another example of their fine craftsmanship.



Of course, the question is - do you need to spend almost two big ones on a Guitar Hero replacement ax? That's something only you can answer. This is a bit of an odd bird in that, unlike other gaming peripherals, it adds no additional functionality to your gameplay. Unlike accessory gamepads for games like World of Warcraft, this Guitar doesn't give you extra buttons, programmable macros or an improved navigational experience. It's just a more expensive, more solid and more realistic version of what came in the box.



You won't necessarily rock any harder, but you may have more fun doing it with the Logitech controller. Just be prepared - this is a very solid piece of work, and quite heavy. Way weightier than a real acoustic guitar and more hefty than some electric ones, too. That makes the experience more genuine, but you're going to feel it after awhile. But then again, who said the life of a Rock God was easy?



The one bad engineering choice here was the use of a wireless protocol that requires you to plug a USB receiver into your Playstation rather than using its built-in Bluetooth. If you leave the small dongle in your PS3, it hangs there like a dead fish and constantly flashes, whether you're using the peripheral or not. It's very distracting when watching movies or playing games in a darkened room. Take the dongle out, though, and you risk losing it, making your expensive guitar worthless (until you get a replacement receiver from Logitech, that is. Assuming you can.).



Although this is a pretty expensive gaming peripheral, it's a five-star experience for the dedicated player willing to pay the price of admission. However, I'm docking it a star for making you use and keep track of that ridiculous receiver.

Customer Buzz
 "Absolutely phenominal guitar for the PS3!" 2009-12-15
By Doc Stew (Schaumburg, IL)
This guitar is incredible! It is SOLID, and makes every other Guitar Hero guitar feel like cheap plastic junk. I've been playing guitar for 20 years, and every time I strap this guitar on, I feel like I'm playing real guitar. Granted - it's a bit smaller than a normal guitar, and has other obvious differences (buttons instead of strings, you know...) but it's very similar to the real thing.



I have found a new love for my Guitar Hero games because of this guitar. It just makes them all more FUN! The neck is solid, and the action is great - makes it easier to play the "hard" and "expert" levels when you can move your hand faster on the neck. The buttons don't make any noise, which is a big plus. The strummer is silent, the whammy bar is solidly built, and the start/select buttons are integrated into humbucker and bridge.



I also LOVE the touch sensitive neck slider! Works perfectly for World Tour! I have SO much more accuracy with the slider than with the regular buttons! No need to strum - just hit the part of the slider you need to and you're golden - super easy.



I also like that the USB dongle is tiny, unlike the other guitars I have for GH.



I've used this guitar a ton over the last few months, and the batteries show no sign of wearing out.



I can't recommend this guitar enough! Just get it!

Customer Buzz
 "A solid entertainer and wonderful companion" 2009-11-19
By Nishant Agarwal (Calabasas, CA USA)
Wov! Wov! Wov! This guitar is awesome.



The build quality and packaging is great. The materials used are in fact really solid, polished and excellent worksmanship.There is good quality plastic, wood and metal like materials used.



Apart from cosmetic looks, the actual styling has been paid attention to so that it feels like real guitar and would be great to hold ergonomically as well as would last for years.



There are not moving pieces or weak strings etc. Thought has been paid to design so that the guitar can be even handled by my 13 month old daughter who has a blast enjoying it. The guitar plays wonderful and she claps and dances. Obviously she plays with it with me holding the guitar, as this guitar is bit heavy, which is ok cause

the build quailty is top notch.



Please keep in mind there is no bluetooth, but there is dongle for wifi (wireless acccess). That works for me, although it would have been nice to add that 10 dollar chip in it.



This was my first step into the Guitar gaming world, and is surely a pleasure to start with.



I use PS3. And this guitar has indeed made our evenings more enjoyable in the living room. Fun for my family.


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Friday, February 12, 2010

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- High Definition Component Cable for Playstation 3
- Cable can be used with TVs and component video inputs (Y, Cb/Pb and CR/Pr)
- Cable length: 1.8m/6Ft
- Provides much clearer image than standard AV cable (integrated audio/video)
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

PC/PS2/PS3 TopDrive GT Wheel w/ Pedals

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The Top Drive GT (3-in-1) Wheel boasts a variety of features such as a 10 inch rubberized grip steering wheel, vibration feedback for PC and PS2, adjustable steering sensitivity and a button relocation feature, all expertly engineered to offer game players a dramatic racing experience.
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- Tri format Steering Wheel & Pedals. Compatible with PlayStation3, PlayStation2 & PC
- 10 inch (25.5cm) Steering Wheel with Rubberized Grip. Realistic Gear Stick.
- Vibration Feedback for PC & PS2
- Adjustable Steering Sensitivity
- Button Relocation feature
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Customer Buzz
 "unresponsive and POOR customer service" 2010-01-08
By Ronald Neville (Dewey, Az USA)
lots of trouble installing and the provided booklet has very little information. Contacted customer service many times and don't get any good answers to questions, just a general runaround. It's as if they don't have the foggiest idea about this product and don't care to be helpful. My advice....BUY A DIFFERENT PRODUCT!

Customer Buzz
 "Topp Drive GT wheel with pedals" 2009-12-12
By Marlo B. Maddela (Philippines)
Havent actually used it yet, I bought it in advance for the GT5 PS3, but it arrived on time when I purchased it through amazon and priced just right.


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Sunday, February 7, 2010

PS3/PC T-Flight Stick X

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Thrustmaster T-Flight Stick X for PS3/PC. 2 Default Configurations PC: Flight Simulator X (**) by Microsoft® , the most popular flight simulatorPS3¿: Blazing Angels (**) by Ubisoft®. Unique: Plug & Play device offering extremely simple and quick installation, with all features preconfigured for immediate and hassle-free take-off! Ergonomic throttle lever. Extremely precise joystick with adjustable resistance control. Weighted base for enhanced stability. Wide hand rest for perfect comfort. Rotating handle with built-in locking system offering flawless control over plane rudder. Airbrake (civilian flight) or rapid fire (military flight) trigger with multidirectional hat (panoramic view). Exclusive MAPPING button allows users to instantly relocate functions from one button to another. Exclusive button enables users to instantly switch from one programmed configuration to another. Internal memory stores all programmed configurations, even when the joystick is disconnected from the PC. Fully programmable: 12 buttons and 4 axes, all extensively programmable.100% PS3®* and PC compatible. Does not include games exclusively controlled by the "Motion sensor" function. This joystick is not distributed under license or in any other way approved by Microsoft Corporation nor Sony Computer Entertainment Inc..
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- 2 Default Configurations. PC: Flight Simulator X (**) by Microsoft® , the most popular flight simulator. PS3¿: Blazing Angels (**) by Ubisoft®
- Unique: Plug & Play device offering extremely simple and quick installation, with all features preconfigured for immediate and hassle-free take-off!
- Airbrake (civilian flight) or rapid fire (military flight) trigger with multidirectional hat (panoramic view)
- Exclusive MAPPING button allows users to instantly relocate functions from one button to another
- Fully programmable: 12 buttons and 4 axes, all extensively programmable.
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Customer Buzz
 "Best since the Sidewinder" 2010-01-30
By M. B. Martin (WI, US)
This is the joystick I have been looking for since my Sidewinder died. I tried others that were too flimsy, or too jumpy, or not accurate, or just wouldn't work for my purposes.



This stick has a great range of motion, button placement is near-perfect. and best of all, it has a solid, precise feel to it that makes it seem like some of the more costly flightsticks. I use this with MS Flight Simulator and MX vs. ATV mostly, so quick, accurate response is important.



Much better than I had hoped for. I am very happy with this joystick.

Customer Buzz
 "VERY CONFORTABLE and Accurate" 2010-01-28
By Carlos Burgos (Puerto Rico)
I have to say, is not the perfect* joystick, but none is, ...that's my 4 stars, in the durability I have to say I got a Top Gun Fox 2, and last for about 7 years, until this days, its lost his calibrations on the potentiometers, I can fixed and now that I buy this one, I safe that TGF2Pro in the closet, This joystick is very nice looking, confortable , and very accurate (no need calibration) and the installation is easy, on XP pro, you don't even need to install the drivers. just P&Play.

hard design and very easy to use buttons. It is good for playstation too. Sincerely good Joystick in the market. I use on games like Lock ON, and X-wing Alliance, BF2. impresive accurate.

Carlos L. Burgos Rivera, USA/PR.

Customer Buzz
 "Awesome" 2010-01-07
By M. De Wet
I bought this product as a birthday present for a friend with the Hereos over Europe PS3 game. The control works awesome, no regrets!

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 "Not "simple plug and play"" 2009-12-31
By Roslyn Howard (Baltimore, MD)
I got this item PS3/PC T-Flight Stick Xalong with the PS3 game Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII)for Christmas. I must have a defective one because I plugged everything in right,& followed the directions meticulously, but the throttle does NOTHING, and none of the keys work properly. What a piece of crap! (I hope the person who gave me this gift doesn't see this lol) I thought it was plug and play, but here I am 2 days later still trying to start the engine for the aircraft in the Blazing Angels game (I had a little better luck on Flight Sim, but the throttle appears to be a pretty, but nonfunctional part of this joystick) You get what u pay for. Oh and good luck trying to get customer service.





Customer Buzz
 "I hate it!" 2009-12-15
By Dennis J. Nunn
I played with this for 2 days and it quit working! I am very disapointed in this product. I don't know what to do other than call myself beat out of the bucks it cost me to purchase it. I'M BEAT!


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Monday, November 30, 2009

T-flight Hotas Stick Pc PS3

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The joystick with detachable throttle control and direct configuration for immediate takeoff! Entirely programmable PC and PS3!
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- 2 configurations by default -
- PC - Flight Simulator X Microsoft (This joystick is not distributed under license or with the approval of Microsoft Corporation)
- PS3 & PC - Tom Clancy's HawX Ubisoft (This joystick is not distributed under license or with the approval of Ubisoft)
- Unique - Plug & Play for ultra-simple and fast installation with all functions pre-configured for immediate takeoff (without worrying about configuration)
- Detachable, real-size, ergonomically designed throttle control
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Customer Buzz
 "Robot control" 2009-11-27
By G. Warren (Idaho)
I use this stick as a robot control via a computer interface. It has performed very well, and is everything I needed to do the job. The left stick holds position which is perfect, and the ability to map the buttons in nice. It is large, which for me is a great improvement over the small thumbstick controllers.



I would recommend this product to my friends

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 "Near-perfect flight stick" 2009-11-24
By A. Dent (Minas Anor, GD)
The T-flight Hotas Stick is designed to connect via the USB port and work with either a PC or a PS3. So far, we've tried it on a PS3 only with the excellent IL - 2 Sturmovik - Birds of Prey and with Tom Clancy's HAWX.



I will discuss our experience within the context above.





PACKAGING AND SETUP



Not much to complain in this area. the 'instrument' comes nicely packed and it was easy to get it out of the box.



It's initially separated into 2 modules: the joystick/rudder and the throttle and it's possible to use the joystick only. It took us a couple of minutes to figure out how to fit the 2 pieces together but, in the end, it was no big deal. It comes down to tightening a couple of screws with the supplied tool that is stored safely for future use at the bottom of the stick.



The only other adjustments other than 'programming' would be to 'block' the rudder function on the joystick by tightening another screw so that it's only available on the throttle and to set the proper handle resistance via a dial located on the bottom of the joystick module.



Using the stick with the PS3 is as simple as setting the USB selector button to PS3 and plugging the USB connector into one of PS3's ports, then starting the game.





OPERATION



From a PS3, point of view, I am happy to see that all the Six-Axis buttons, including the PS are mapped on the joystick and the throttle and, most of the time, they are clearly labelled. The main differences are of course, this controller being wired and its lacking rumble and motion sensitivity. To avoid complications, it is possible to start your PS3 with the joystick as the only control and then start your game and operate everything this way.



The manual states that, once you begin using it within a game, the stick will calibrate itself after you make a few moves. We haven't experienced calibration issues so it must be true.



The 8 ft. USB chord may be sufficient for most but it wasn't for us. We have a rather large screen and we play from 8-9 ft. away. The AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet / 3.0 Meters) took care of that problem.



My 12 yr. old kid feels that the games are more responsive when using the PS3's own motion-sensitive controller. This is probably the case but what this device provides is some level of realism. It's more realistic to pilot a plane with a stick and a throttle than by tilting and shaking a controller. After a little practice, he now prefers the Stick to the PS3 controller.





MY RATING



I found the T-flight Hotas Stick to be a great way to play flight simulation games and, for the price, it can't get much better than this. I am happy with this purchase and so are my kids. It's 5 stars which, in Amazon translation means "we love it".



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PROGRAMMING



We tried it, just for fun and it turns out to be quite easy even though not exactly needed for the games we are currently playing. It's basically a 4-step process that would allow you to:



- switch buttons

- switch axes between themselves

- switch the directions of the same axis



It's done by enabling the 'manual' mode by pressing a button, press and release the mapping button, press the button or direction you want to program, press and release the button or direction you are placing the function. For all of the above there is visual feedback of LEDs flashing.



Like I said, it can be done but it can get complicated quickly. Thankfully, it's easy to erase your manual preset and to return to the factory defaults.

Customer Buzz
 "excellent joystick" 2009-11-17
By Mark L. Hughes
I read alot of reviews on several joystics for my ps3. Most reviews on this items ranked far better than all of the others. Thanks to those reviews I made the right choice in purchasing this one. It is everything I wanted in a joystick. Buy this one, it is Excellent!!!!!!!!!!

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 "works" 2009-11-17
By mr mack (pittsburgh pa 15005)
This controller is a duel propuse controler. It works on the PC and the Sony PS. This works nice and plays the games smoothly.

Customer Buzz
 "Best Flight Stick I've Had To Date" 2009-11-16
By gump92139
My first flight stick (or joystick) was the Microsoft Force Feedback Pro which was a very good stick - it had some 'slop' in it which eventually got so bad that it was no longer tolerable. It was rugged and comfortable to use, but Microsoft quit making them & also quit supporting them in many flight Sims & newer games. I then had two Saitek Cyborg Evo Joysticks. The first one developed a problem after 11 months with little use, when it went out of calibration and the rudder output stuck in 50% left rudder position and couldn't be fixed by recalibration so it was replaced under 1-year warranty. Within 10 months switch #5 quit working on the second or replacement joystick so at this point I decided to look for a different manufacturers joystick because by now I had lost faith in Saitek being able to make a reliable joystick. I am seventy years old and I take good care of my equipment - I don't abuse my joysticks so if they don't last for me I doubt that they would last for anyone. I searched Amazon reading joystick reviews and came across the T-flight Hotas Stick Pc PS3. This joystick had the features I wanted and was rated very high - almost 5 stars even though at the time it had only five reviews - so I ordered it.

This joystick can be used with either a PC or PlayStation 3. It has a PC-PS3 switch so you can select which one you use.

It came with the throttle and joystick separated so I decided to try it this way for a while. I've had this joystick now since the first week in August 2009 and I really like this joystick.

PRO:

1. It comes in two parts, the throttle & joystick, separated by an interconnecting cable approximately 18" between them - but, they can be mounted together as one assembly if desired as the necessary wrench is included and the throttle & joystick are designed to be mounted together as one unit. I like them separated as it is more realistic - with the throttle on my left and the joystick on my right.

2. Very simple to connect to your computer. You connect the joystick to the USB port on your computer via the integral USB cable & connector - that's it! No separate power supply or adapter is required because this joystick gets its power from your computer through the USB cable/connection.

3. No installation CD included or required as once you connect this joystick to your computer it is automatically recognized and calibrated - a plug & play joystick - they don't get any simpler than this!

4. The throttle & joystick are very comfortable to hold & use. Together they have twelve programmable switches which are very easy to use on both the throttle & joystick. There are four programmable switches on the joystick module and eight on the throttle module. The joystick can be twisted left-right for the rudder control - the throttle module has a slider switch which can also be used for rudder control if so desired. Also there is an eight-position hat switch located on top of the joystick - this is normally used for 'looking around' in flight simulator programs. Both modules are quite robust & heavy enough so they don't move around much unless you really give them some pushing around.

5. So far this joystick is performing excellent & a great buy for the money.



CON:

1. None that I know of so far - except maybe it would be nice to have the interconnecting cable between the joystick & throttle modules be longer & have connectors that can be unplugged in case of damage they could be replaced. Also I'd like to be able to move them a little further apart.



UNKNOWN:

1. How long will this last before something goes wrong? Only time will tell.



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