SplitFish Dual SFX Evolution Wireless Controller

I enjoy using this controller I wish splitfish kept the line going it would have only gotten better. I've used almost every third party controller for the ps3. As of now my controllers of choice are the aimon ps elite for fps games and the sfx evolution for everything else. The controller is large, kids, women, guys with short stubby fingers may find it uncomfortable but if you have average sized hands you can get used to it.Pro's-Dual handed-Relatively cheap-Can swap buttons around and change pressure sensitivity via tweak tool (available on the slitfish website)-Supports charging of rechargeable batteries via micro usb cables (not included)-Can be used without batteries via micro usb cables (not included)-Rapid Fire option-Macro option (haven't used this buts its there)-You can add motion control to any button ( ie you can set the x button (reload) to motion control (which means you just shake either controller)-Can be used on PCCons-Takes 6 AAA batteries (3 each)-rechargeable batteries are a must (you only get about 10 hours of gameplay with 6 AAA's)-Doesn't use bluetooth (so you may get interference from other controllers or bluetooth headsets near the receiver)-It may be easy to brick this when doing a firmware update (thats true of any usb firmware update)-Buttons are in a line which isn't as efficient as being grouped together-PC users may need to an download extra tool to emulate xbox controller to use in many windows games (many ways to do this, for the easiest i use motionjoy) (only for the ps3 version sfx evolution)

Bear in mind that this is a review of this controller as PC peripheral, and that I don't care about the motion control aspect much. If it hadn't had it, I wouldn't have thought less of it considering how I use it. I do admit it's useful for simple mechanics. You can map it to any of the buttons on the controller, and I've currently got it mapped to toss grenades in most of the games I use it for.I got this so that I could have an alternative to the keyboard movement keys w,s,a,d. It's definitely an improvement over moving with the keyboard without sacrificing the fine aiming and control of the mouse. Thus far, movement has been smother with this than with the keypad in every game I've tried it with. I have X-padder and with this it's exactly what I wanted it to be. It takes 6 AAA batteries, 3 for each. However, if you're using it for PC gaming as I am then you can just hook a Micro USB-B cable up to it and use it as a wired controller. Note that you still need the dongle attached to do this, the chord is just a power source. I pretty much wanted something similar to the nuncuck peripheral for the Wii with a few more buttons. This functions very well as exactly that. Again, the motion control is a neat feature, but aside from tossing the occasional grenade in a shooter, I won't get much use out of it.I'm only using the left half, though I have messed with the right to a limited extent. [I have a 360 controller for games that are best played with a controller.] It's light, and doesn't feel extremely tough. Though I see no reason why it won't last if I don't rage and smash it around playing games. [I won't, but it's something to consider if you're prone to it.]I should note that I have a Razer Naga mouse and it has 4 top buttons, a scroll wheel, and 12 programmable buttons on the side. So coupled with the 8 programmable functional buttons on the left half I have enough buttons for just about any control scheme without the keyboard. A nice gaming mouse with at least a few programmable keys is a nice complement to this. [The fact that I had a decent gaming mouse already and the price, $19 and change, is why I got this.]The macro function is a nice little feature, though of limited use to me thus far. I'm not much of an MMO player, and I wouldn't use this for a fighting game, so I'll not likely use it much. I like to put jump and aim on the two working triggers. It has three shoulder buttons, but the top button is a function button used to activate and deactivate some of the features. As far as I can tell it has no gaming functions at all and can't be programmed. [X-padder doesn't recognize it.]It's important to note that this particular unit doesn't have a firmware update of any kind, and there is no tweaking tool. So a program like X-padder is a must for anyone who wants to use it for PC gaming. Also, it shuts down after 15 minutes if you don't use any of the buttons. This can be an issue for games with long cutscenes, but it's easily reset. Simply turn it on and off, and if that doesn't work and it doesn't connect, pull the dongle out and put it back in. I've found pushing the PS/Mouse button or the F shoulder button is enough to prevent this from happening and neither one has any function in a game [at least on PC] and won't interrupt a cutscene. So I just hold it and tap them on occasion if I'm sitting through a particularly long in game movie. It hasn't been an issue for me at least.It's not terribly well constructed, feels a little cheap, but not so much that it seems like it won't hold together with regular use. Just don't expect it to survive if you toss it around or step on it or something. It is light, which is a plus, and all of the buttons are within easy reach of my thumb and fingers. Others say it's a bit large, but I'm 6" even and my hands aren't exactly huge. They aren't small either, but it fits comfortably for how I'm using it and I've had no trouble with using any of the buttons or functions easily.For what I needed, this was absolutely perfect, and that's why it gets five stars. Some of the complaints seem valid and I'd take them into account, but if you just want an analog movement controller with a few extra buttons on it for PC gaming. It does that very well.Edit 05/08/13: It's still working well for what I need. A few additions.First, motion control isn't that great. I've stopped using it. It was either too sensitive, or not sensitive enough. Not a game breaker for me as it was just an interesting novelty. As I said, I wanted a movement controller with a few triggers and a D-pad. If you're looking for a motion capable controller for PC, you should look elsewhere, but as an alternative to moving with the keyboard, it works very well.Plugging the controller in without batteries via USB and using it as a wired device seems to eliminate the shutting down issue at least for me. Mine has been on for two hours just today and has been sitting on top of my PC unused and it is still connected. Putting batteries in the device does cause it to shut down every fifteen minutes or so even if connected via USB. Also, it does still lose the signal sometimes if I restart the computer requiring me to unplug and replug in the dongle. I'm not certain but it may occasionally break the connection when using a wireless device that uses the same type of signal while it's on. It's not consistent and seems to only happen occasionally. It's never broken connection while I was using it, but sometimes I'll pick it up after it's been sitting for a while and it will have lost the signal with the power still on, it doesn't shut down if it's plugged in directly without batteries. Be aware that remote controls and other wireless devices may interfere with operation. It's not yet been an actual problem though and it's still working exactly as it should.I still stand by my original rating, 5 stars as it suits my needs perfectly and any issues it's had for me have been extremely minor and haven't really interfered with it's use.

Bought two. Couldn't get either to sync with ps3. Devastated is an understatement. Haven't been able to play since medical procedure. Thought this would be my saving grace. Should've known too good to be true..Update* (June 2016) On a whim I decided to give this another shot. And somehow it works. May have been because I hooked it up to the computer and updated, not sure... but it's exactly what I needed. Sorry for the bad review. Thank you. Now can you please just make one for the PS4?? Please 😊

first the left one has corrosion in the batter area making so it doesnt work i had to take the thing apart soak it in coke to remove the corrosion. Now it works as long as you dont shake it to much

This is a horrible controller. The 'chucks aren't sized for human hands, but perhaps for sasquatches. The construction feels cheap and plasticky, with disconcerting rattles that emanate from the controller when moved. When used on PC, the left analog stick has forward and backward reversed. The motion controls - the entire reason to even buy this thing - are sluggish and unresponsive, not to mention tilt-based rather than movement based.Read my full review at MeltedJoystick.

I just spent two hours with the Dual FX Evolution. I wasn't disappointed or overwhelmed. I love motion control, so this was right up my alley.The $90 price tag is pretty steep. If you currently aren't excited about six axis motion control, this controller is not for you. Personally, I enjoy tilting the controller rather than having to use the thumb sticks. Splitfish made the "Motion FX" attachment for the PS2.That allowed me to use "tilt control" in any PS2 game. The Dual FX for the PS3 is even better. The controller is in two pieces, so you can tilt each one independent of the other. I even played COD by tilting the right half of the controller (up, down, left and right) to aim. My accuracywas about the same as with the thumb stick. There was no rumble, which is disappointing. Also, currently no firmware updates available for Mac users. I look forward to replaying my PS3 library using this controller. If the price drops, everyone should give it a try!

A little awkward and confusing to use