The standard for all game controllers (Sony Playstation 2 Dualshock Controller Black)

Member Name: heekeer

Product:	Sony Playstation 2 Dualshock Controller Black
Date:	11/08/09 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Pressure sensitive, comfortable, cheap now

Disadvantages: Pressure sensitivity diminishes with age.

The Sony Dualshock 2 controller is the standard control pad that is packed in with the Playstation 2 console.

The pad is fairly plain to look at, compared with the standard Playstation pad the only noticeable change is its new black colour. On closer inspection you will find the L2 and R2 buttons have gotten bigger (but have not yet evolved into the triggers that are found on the Sony Sixaxis or Dualshock 3).

It is comfortable to hold and easy to use in all different kinds of games this controller will do a great job. A couple of new features include the now pressure sensitive buttons, every button except from the start and select are pressure sensitive, with games that take advantage of this it is really good like pressing harder to do a more powerful attack or have your car accelerate more. The analog sticks will now respond to how much you tilt them too.

The controller also includes rumble which will make your hands vibrate in accordance to whats going on in the game you are playing. Nothing amazing but it's worth mentioning as they took the feature from the newer Sony Sixaxis controller.

As I have used my Playstation 2 controller for a fair few years I have noticed that this pressure sensitivity has really gotten worse, specifically on the X button. I have to press extremely hard now for it to register a hard push which I don't remember having to do when the controller was new.

This is by far the best controller available for the Playstation 2, it may need replacing every few years however due to the pressure sensitivity becoming alot less accurate. The price of these has come right down over the past few years and you should be able to find a new one for around £10.

Summary: Excellent controller