hardware and accessories

The Dual Shock 2 controlled is simply a marked improment on the Dual Shock for the PSX system.

1. The Rumblers aren't as heavy which makes it easier to play games with. The original Dual Shock was very heavy and cumbersome.

2. The buttons are pressure sensative which really makes a difference in games like Gran Turismo when you are pressing either the brake or the accelerator. The more you press on the button the more gas or brake your car recieves.

3. The analog control sticks are spot on and make for tight controlled turns in both Gran Turismo and SSX. I love the analog sticks for that simple reason. I find the control pad isnt precise enough for those games and will ofter oversteer.

4. The design is flawless it fits perfectly in your hands. Some of the other controllers are too big and hence awkward to hold in your hand and play games with.

It's a great controller, every flaw in its predecessor was looked at and fixed. Sony did a great job here.

If by any chance you are a hardcore multiplayer action lover and your PS2 only came with one controller, how will all of your friends play and most importantly, how will you show off your skills? The answer is simple, buy another controller. There are many different colored Dual Shock 2 controllers, ranging from the basic color blacks to blues to ones that have the Hulk or Wolverine painted in the front, between the joysticks. Usually however the cooler looking ones cost a bit more and a picture on the front of one won't really entertain your friend for a long while. A basic black one, like the one found on this page, is my recommendation. The controller features the basic PS2 buttons: a directional pad, two joysticks, and four buttons with shapes on them as well as 4 extra buttons on top of the controller. A PS2 controller is much easier to master than an XBox controller and it can fit into both a 10 and 30 year old's hands. It doesn't weight much and can easily be around. The wire that leads from the controller to the connector to the PS2 is longer than the original PS1 controller, meaning you can be a lot farther from the TV and still play. A definite need for all multiplayer needs, however if you prefer playing single-player games, then don't bother buying this

This is an easy to store controller, and long cord so theres no need for a wireless controller! It comes in diff colours so its cool!