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I loved that it was laid out like an Xbox 360 controller as I prefer that controller to the PS3 controller. Unfortunately, this is not a well-made controller. The analog sticks are inaccurate, making it hard to aim precisely in FPS games. The buttons aren't very sensitive either and take very firm presses to register.
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This controller is a replica of the Xbox 360 controller, for PS3 use. I bought it as an alternative to the PS3 controller and it worked great as long as it worked! Its been 10 months and the battery charge last no longer than 4 hours while using it and if you charge it and store it, its dead after one week of no use. So this controller wil work great while it lasts, but been forewarned that it doesn't last very long. I purchase my the controler in March 2012 and its almost non useable as of January 2013, due to the crappy battery.Best Deals for Nyko Raven Wireless Controller for PS3 (Xbox 360 Orientation)
The Good: Great ergonomics, all OEM controller features are present, sleek design, long battery life, hassle free battery status indicatorThe Bad: L1 and R1 buttons are too close together, A-B switch feels useless, no bluetooth functionality
I saw this little guy on a shelf at Fry's one day and it looked very sleek and ergonomic. I was surprised at seeing something so well made from a third party peripheral company like Nyko that is notorious for making crappy products. I love collecting controllers, so I kept this guy on my radar. I finally got it as a Christmas gift and I am very pleased, and has become my favorite PS3 controller thus far. When you put the thing in your hands your fingers just mold to the controller. It is more square shape than rectangle like the OEM controller. The texture of the controller feels great and is a very silky smooth rubber. The triggers are designed more like the Xbox 360 controller's and are much better than the OEM controller which I found my fingers slipping on a lot. The controller is slightly heavier than the OEM one, but it just feels so much nicer. The analog stick orientation is set up like the Xbox 360 so your thumbs don't bump into each other during frantic movement. The sticks are much smaller and the tops have a pretty deep dip so your thumbs stay nice and snug. I love how tight the sticks are, not too tight, but not as loose as the OEM controller. They click very nicely and the D-pad is small and gives great response when using it.
The overall look of the controller is great. It is all black and sleek with the PS Home button being a large square in the middle with a picture of a raven. The face buttons are clear with nice designs set inside. However, there is one useless feature that this controller has, that I have no idea why anyone would use. On the back there is an A-B switch that will swap the functionality of the shoulder buttons. No idea why this would be used, but it's there if anyone needs to use it I guess. The controller has a nice USB dongle (no bluetooth unfortunately) and comes with a USB charging cable which is rather short. There is a square LED right below the home button that will stay solid when charging, flash fast when charged, and slowly flash when low. This is a great hassle free way of telling what status your battery is in. The controller lasts quite a long time with a whopping 25 hours of battery life per charge. The larger battery may be why the controller is slightly heavier.
My only real issue is that the L1 and R1 buttons are a little too close together because of the controller's square shape. It takes a while to get used to this and you have to force your fingers in the right position, but after about 4-5 hours of playing it starts to feel natural. Other than that this is a very nice well made controller that doesn't feel like cheap plastic. For the low price I was surprised at how well made this was especially being wireless, having rumble, and SixAxis control built in. This is probably one of the best wireless controllers I have ever used and will be one I recommend to everyone.
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Overall I love this controller! It's so cool to have one like this which has a slight feeling of being a PS3 controller, with more of an Xbox 360 controller slant to it. The controller is really cool looking, and feels great on its surface though it does feel a little bit uncomfortable in my hands.The one major problem I have with the controller is that when I have played Madden 13, sometimes the controller will not execute some commands such as attempting an audible before the snap on offense.
Each time I use the controller I get more and more used to how the feel differs from the Sony brand PS3 controller.
One minor thing that I dislike about the controller is that while it can power off the PS3, it cannot turn the PS3 on like the Sony controller can. I suppose this would be a non issue for most people whom probably have the Sony Bluray remote anyways, though I am not going to spend $25.00 for a remote right now. I just use the Sony Controller with which I can power my PS3 on and then switch to my Nyko Raven and then turn off the Sony Controller.
It is nice that a Dongle to insert into the console is included with this controller! I did try another so called Bluetooth controller....did not work! With the dongle, you just insert it into the console and you are good to go! (After you charge the controller that is, as it does not come with a charge you have to charge then controller before you can use it.)
I was thrilled I was able to order this controller here on Amazon! I could not find this controller new in stock at any of my local retailers.
Of course whether or not you prefer the Xbox or PS3, the Xbox controllers are superior by far when compared to the Playstation brand controllers. I would like to possibly purchase another Nyko Raven PS3 controller in the future if they can make a few changes such as:
More Color Options
Better Response
More comfortable feel
Longer Battery life
Overall for the price, this is a great value! MUCH better than what I have seen as the $54.99 typical retail price for the Sony brand controller.
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This controller has a lot of promise, but ultimately falls short.I was drawn to the raven because it's styled like the Xbox 360 controller with the analog sticks asymmetrical and actual triggers.
The triggers are great, better than the Xbox because they angle outward slightly to match your fingers, and the ability to switch the R1 and L1 with R2 and L2 is fantastic because most games don't have the ability to remap those controls. However, the actual R1/L1 buttons are HORRIBLE! Very squishy and often don't register when you press them (my guess is because they are pressure sensitive for when you swap with the triggers, but I have not tested this functionality) I usually need to press them on the side closer to the middle of the controller, which is counterproductive to the outward angled triggers. This is really bad for games like uncharted (reload) and call of duty (grenades).
The analog sticks are also an issue. I had read reviews where people mention that the sticks have a large dead zone, but I found that the problem has more to do with the sensitivity. When you move the stick just a little bit it moves extremely slow (less than on other controllers), then about a third of the way to the edge it jumps to nearly maximum movement speed. My aim ends up jumping from side to side of the target because I can't fine tune my aim. For people who like the sensitivity extremely high this might be a plus, but for me it's very difficult to use.
The raven is also a bit smaller than an Xbox controller, about a 1/2 inch off the sides. The Xbox is also bumped out where you place your palms while the raven is mostly flat with mildly sharp bottom grips. After playing for about an hour my hands started to cramp and hurt in the palm and pinky/ring fingers. I also found myself having to grip a bit harder to hold the controller as well because of its size. In trying to it to make it look like a raven, they sacrificed a lot of functionality.
The Sixasis functionality works well, I tested it in killzone 2 and little big planet.
Another thing that was noted by other reviewers as well is that you cannot turn on the PS3 with the controller. I also have to press the ps button twice when starting up, once to turn on the controller, and a second time to connect it to the PS3.
I was hoping that this controller would be similar to the Xbox, or at least be more comfortable and functional than the DS3, but it's just a poorly executed product.
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