SplitFish GameWare DualFX controller for PS2: Revolution knockoff
The back alleyways of CES are filled with shameless knockoffs of products created by Leading BrandsTM 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.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
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.