SplitFish GameWare DualFX controller for PS2: Revolution knockoff

The back alleyways of CES are filled with shameless knockoffs of products created by Leading Brands^TM and the DualFX controller for the Playstation 2 falls squarely into that camp. The controller (left), is designed for use in FPS games, and apparently allows shooting to be controlled via a dedicated gun-type control, and movement controlled by a left-hand gamepad. Hands-on reports say the controller is a little inconsistent, and not worthy of its $60 price. Guess we'll keep prowling those back alleyways for more inspired knockoffs.

[Dot Flowers @ Jan 7th 2006 4:13AM]

I guess it was only a matter of time before this happened. I think the new style of control will either make or break the Revolution.

[Vlad Tepes @ Jan 7th 2006 4:16AM]

This entry indicates a controller for the PS3, yet "Play Station 2" is displayed in the post. Despite this controller being inconsistent (read: "horrible waste of mony"), I look forward to see innovative third party controllers.

[Flash @ Jan 7th 2006 4:22AM]

I like the idea of how right-hand controller is implemented. Itmust be very handy to shoot the enemies ;)

[EdZ @ Jan 7th 2006 5:06AM]

So, it's a light gun with an extra d-pad? Big whoop. Just use a normal light gun and hold another controller in one hand.

[3nglish @ Jan 7th 2006 12:13PM]

Number 2: Where did you get PS3 from? The title of the article says PS2, and the article itself refers to it as a PS2 controller.



I think it's great that they'll try to make revolution knock-offs for other gaming consoles. If they work, great. If not, there's always the normal controller. Can't say that for the revolution...

[Mike Phillips @ Jan 7th 2006 1:43PM]

(shakes head) Revolution does have the original shell controller to also play games. So gamers have two options: play with the revolutionary controller or a wavebird like one

[Mike Phillips @ Jan 7th 2006 1:46PM]

Revolution gives player's two options: you can play with the revolutionary controller or a wavebird type one

[James @ Jan 7th 2006 8:52PM]

whew, at least you guys didn't post stupid comments like "sony copied nintendo again! wah!!!"

[eric @ Jan 7th 2006 8:59PM]

Too bad it was a lame idea when Nintendo had it.

[laugh riot @ Jan 7th 2006 9:08PM]

Gyration was first, with the GyroMouse for the Mac and PC (circa late 90s early 2000). Nintendo has since found it necessary to purchase a majority ownership in Gyration, to help with the Revolution controller.

[Samuel Lago @ Jan 7th 2006 10:26PM]

I hope Nintendo sue the shit out of the copycat fucks

[Bonny @ Jan 8th 2006 2:01PM]

as usual! another nintendo-fake controller for sony...

sony is only good to stole

[Ulyssess @ Jan 8th 2006 2:40PM]

#6, james



#10 just didnt get here soon enough. lol



btw its obviously 3rd party #10. i hate sony too but u got to use some logic. sony didnt make that

[JV @ Jan 8th 2006 4:37PM]

sony did not make this controller-a third party manufacturer with no creative minds obviously did this, so don't put the blame on sony to be fair......

[boo @ Jan 9th 2006 6:55AM]

I was talking about 3rd party rip-offs only 2 days ago. I imagine Logitech coming out with a decent one. If its only an add-on for FPS games and it works to near perfection, them I'm all for 3rd party. You shouldn't be allowed to monopolize a certain product.

[kaw @ Jan 9th 2006 12:52PM]

At least Nintendo's design looks somewhat ambidextrous. Meaning I can hold the "gun" with my left hand and the controller part with my right. No way I'll be able to do that with the SplitFish. Not that I ever would want a monstrosity like that anyways.

[bubble @ Jan 23rd 2006 9:26AM]

You guys need to get a dam life. All you do is pollute the dam internet with this shit....get a real job, and stop playing games. This is the shit you are worried about. You better hope you can practice shooting a gun so when these rag head assholes come for us, you might be able to save yourself. Wake up, the world is passing you by.