Fragnstein controller for PS3

Jetmaker737

Anybody use one of these? I ordered one up.

http://www.bannco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=18

I just got a PS3 and I'm just not good with console controllers. I played FPS's on the PC for years with mouse and keyboard. Hopefully this will fix me up.

Demiurge

If you're supposed to use that mouse and handheld Wii style controller at the same time....it seems lame. I want both hands on one controller when playing games unless it's motion capture like the Wii (and Natal)

Jetmaker737

we'll see... like I said, I'm used to mouse and keyboard so the mouse part will be cool for me. It's just a matter of learning the nunchuk thing.

I have problems trying to control the little tiny thumb joystick for precision looking and aiming on the regular controller.

Demiurge

I'm used to a mouse and keyboard (Nostromo N52te Speed Pad, to be precise) when I'm playing a computer game, but on a console just having a controller in one hand with a joystick to manage aim and a mouse seems incredibly more difficult to me.

Let us know how it works. Just about anything may be an upgrade to the PS3 controller.

bevo

I don't own one, but I've heard they aren't very good. I'm really interested in hearing your opinion on it. Be sure to let us know how it is.

Jetmaker737

It's being shipped now. I'll report back in a week or so after using it a bit.

jwhitakr

Jetmaker - how'd it turn out? You like it? Recommend it?

Jetmaker737

I've had it now for a couple of weeks which for me is only a few hours playing time.

Set-up is a bit of a hassle due to there being three different sensitivity settings. And sensitivity is key to get a good compromise between speed in-game versus micro-movement accuracy. You need to be patient with this aspect. At this point though I have it set up pretty well. The mouse isn't as accurate in micro-movement as on a PC, but pretty close. Plus the PS3 seems to be a little more forgiving with your aim than, say, CS was. So I'm getting pretty good results on the campaign. I have yet to play online.

The utility lets you re-map keys however you want, which is sweet. I've experimented with a few configs and I'm getting it dialed in pretty well.

The FnS controller parts are well made and feel durable. There seems to be good support on their website with firmware updates posted occasionally. I'm using a huge mousepad (about 18"x12") set on a cutting board. It's very easy to play with this on my lap or sitting in front of me.

The FnS may not be for you if you're good with the PS3 controller. But if you've been raised on PC games with mouse and keyboard it's a decent way to get you in on PS3 gaming. Of course YMMV!

Jet :cool:

wutadumsn23

Good write up man, I myself don't like the new Dualshock 3 controllers. Too heavy and I personally hate the vibration function, I know you can disable it, but still too heavy. I love my Sixaxis that came with my PS3, but they are no longer being made/sold at retailers. Can probably get them online still, so I will have to get a couple before they dissapear for good.

-Jeff

dorokusai

Off topic but have to ask while some PS3 folks are looking.

Will any Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combination work with a PS3? or do I have no choice but the one Sony offers?

wutadumsn23

Mark, most V1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 Bluetooth devices will work. I personally have used Jabra and Plantronics (currently) and have had no issues. Did a Google search on a list of compatiable devices and I will post the results. It's the first one, but it is firewalled here at work, so click that first one and see what it says. IMHO any of those three version devices should work, YMMV.

-Jeff

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=active&q=ps3+bluetooth+keyboard+compatibility&aq=f&aql=&aqi=&oq=

dorokusai

I just need to use an actual mouse over a touch pad. I'm simply not coordinated enough to use a controller sometimes.