The Playstation 2 to Playstation 3 Controller Adapter Lets You Use Your Playstation 2 Controllers On Your PS3 by Steven Fields

2007-07-17T04:27:00.000-07:00

Do you own a Playstation 3? I Do. And I absolutely love this game machine. In fact, I love it so much that I put my good old trusty Playstation 2 system up for sale and sold it. Mind you, I'm keeping all of my favorite games, because they can be played on the PS3 as well. Especially the two player games that I play often with friends. Thankfully I had several PS2 controllers (4 to be exact) and decided to only sell two of them with my Playstation 2 console. I figured I could use my PS2 controllers on my Playstation 3, and not have to spend another $50.00 on an extra controller.

Now, I did of course know that the Playstation 3 controllers were not the same as the Playstation 2. While they do have their SIXAXIS wireless controllers, they also have SIXAXIS wired Playstation 3 controllers as well. However, these use a USB port in order to be able to plug into the controller ports on the Playstation 3. This did present a problem, because the Playstation 2 controllers do not have a USB plug, but a unique plug that's specific to the PS2 Console.

However, having reviewed and written about video games and video game accessories for many years now, and watched as innovative companies designed and developed what are called controller adapters for essentially every single video game console on the market, I was certain that it was only a matter of time before a Playstation 2 to Playstation 3 controller adapter would be released. And boy was I right. Not even 3 months after the release of the Playstation 3, the PS2 to PS3 Controller adapter started showing up on video game web sites.

The Playstation 2 to Playstation 3 controller adapter is an adapter for Playstation 2 controllers. About 3 to 6 feet long, depending on which model you buy. The adapter allows you to plug in a Playstation 2 controller to one and, and then plug the other end, which is a USB plug, into the Playstation 3. Your Playstation 2 controller will work just like any wired Playstation 3 controller, minus the SIXAXIS Support of course, and the HOME button that's on all of the PS3 controllers.

All of the buttons are of course there, so you'll be able to play every single Playstation 3 game just as you would when using a Playstation 3 controller. Unfortunately, though the PS2 controllers have the rumble function / dual shock built in, Sony decided to remove this from the Playstation 3 controllers (and I suspect it had a lot to do with the lawsuit brought against them by the developers of this technology). What this means is that regardless of the DUAL SHOCK functions built into your Playstation 2 controller, unless you're playing Playstation 2 games.

Not only does the PS2 to PS3 controller adapter save you money, and make use of your now unused Playstation 2 controllers, you'll also be able to play your PS2 games just the same as you would on your Playstation 2 console, with all of the rumble and force feedback that would be lacking if you were playing your Playstation 2 games with a Playstation 3 controller.

The controller adapter is a quick and easy way to use your Playstation 2 controllers on your Playstation 3. And above all, it's extremely cheap. priced at under $10.00, it's certainly much cheaper than going out and buying another Playstation 3 controller. In fact, you could buy up to 4 adapters, and make use of all of the Playstation 3 controller ports, and use PS2 controllers in all of them. An excellend, and low cost way to enjoy those multi player games, without having to let your Playstation 2 controllers collect dust.

About the Author
Steven Fields is an avid gamer, and a freelance video game and video game accessory reviewer. Many of his game reviews can be found on THE online video game news site at http:\\www.videogamebin.com Take a look at the Playstation 2 to Playstation 3 controller adapter by visiting http://www.modchipnow.com

The battle of the titans: Xbox360 vs. Playstation3 by Thara Washington

2007-07-17T04:26:00.001-07:00

So you want a console but at a loss for which the true console heavy weight giant is?

This is gonna lift the haze from your eyes and help you discover the best of the best console. Whether it's the long awaited Playstation3 or the much talked about xbox360. The best way to find this out is probably check out its features and compare them to each other.

We start with the latest version of the Playstation: The Playstation3

The Features;

1) The PS3 boasts of high definition video quality not just in the game but for your movies.

2) Digital media storage that is unmatched! Which allows for long term storage of your game profile (and we all know that that's pretty dang important!)

3) Always on web hook up so you can access the web for multiplayer gaming with chats and video messaging.

4) Memory card adaptor so you can transfer your profile from your previous PS1 or PS2 console. (Sweet!!)

5) Blue Ray remote with blue tooth; you can adjust your console settings without having to point the remote directly at it.

6) Powered by cell broad band engine; you got connectivity that's smooth

The Console Design:

This sweet game offers the "muy importante" wireless controller with the sleek design that is trademark Playstation and the broadband engine has that charcoal finish and seamless design... Overall a pretty awesome looking console.

Moving on to the Xbox360

The Features:

1) The Xbox360 also boasts of high definition video quality. Check!

2) Wireless head-set (uh huh!!); You can play and talk in an online game.

3) Xbox live arcade so you can hookup with your gaming buddies and have a serious tournament, with in game messaging.

4) Custom soundtrack capabilities; you can customize your sound or add it to your game play. (You can add your favorite sound tracks to your game.)

5) Wireless adapter (Don't need to add anything else to this!)

6) Has the capacity for 160 HIGH DEFINITION games.

7) Games that are made EXCLUSIVELY for the Xbox360 e.g. (F.E.A.R and the ever popular Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.)

The Console design:

This console also has the wireless controller. It's a wireless revolution! If that wasn't enough this sleek design comes with chrome finish. So not only does it have all hottest features it also will look HOT on your space saver.

Well I guess there can't be any doubt as to who the real Champion is, YEP it's the Xbox360!!!!!!!! Not only was it given a stunning 63% thumbs up by Gamers it was also given a 3 out of 5 & 4 out of 5 rating for its EXCLUSIVE games. It has been rated as having the best in High Def. quality!

Whilst the Playstation3 has very impressive features, like the game transfers and the always on web hook up, it has been blown out of the water by the Xbox360 which also has some of these same features but goes the extra miles with Wireless headset and custom soundtrack capabilities. I think the choice is clear the real true heavy weight is the awesomely spectacular Xbox360 (Aaaaahhhhh!!!!).

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About the Author
Thara is both a fitness enthusiast and a research/review expert who runs a few fitness websites as well as the very popular www.ultimatelowcarbrecipes.com

Wireless Controller Adapter for PS3

The Playstation 2 to Playstation 3 Controller Adapter Lets You Use Your Playstation 2 Controllers On Your PS3 by Steven Fields

The battle of the titans: Xbox360 vs. Playstation3 by Thara Washington