GEEK TECH WEEK 3: The Big, Shitty Cop-Out

So this is our thourougly disappointing wrap-up to controller week.
We examined the “nearly best” for third-party controllers last week, and now…we tell you what our gold medalists are. In no particular order:

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller  -- Also available in black.

This dandy controller can be found at nearly EVERY electronics retailer.
Pros: Works without a hitch.
Cons: White one can be difficult to keep clean. And seems smaller than the black one. Hmmm.

DualShock 3 Wireless 6AXIS Controller For Sony PS3   Also available in silver, red, blue and pink.

Ooooh! You can find this one everywhere too!
Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, rechargable battery
Cons: Triggers havent changed since PS1. GIVE US BETTER GRIPS!

remote and Nunchuck controller for wii Also available in black.

Wow. You can find this one at nearly EVERY retailer around!
Pros: Precision control. Comes with clear Wii-condom.
Cons: Doesn’t feel as sensitive while the clear sleeve is on. Hmm.
Does our title make sense now? The big, shitty cop-out is that there’s really no replacing the first-party controllers. I mean, you can skimp and get something cheaper, but the odds that you’ll have to replace it within a year are relatively high. I mean, there are niche peripherals that make YOU feel better about gaming, with lights, rapid-fire buttons and other geegaws, but at the end of the day, any “cheating” you did doesn’t really further your cause. Sure, you might unlock an avatar t-shirt, or get a new gun, but the only person you’re cheating is yourself.

Do doo do DOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

There’s a reason that they cost so much: they work. And they KEEP working. Hell, we have a g1 Wavebird that’s still going strong.
So do yourself a favor: pony up the cash and get the first-party…until something better comes along.

things you'll need:

Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows	XBOX 360 Hard Drive Data Transfer Cable	Xbox 360 Wireless Controller 3600mah Battery	Xbox360 HARD DRIVE 250GB HDD + Headset