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This purchase was to replace one of my original Sony PS3 controllers that had stopped working. The purchase through "store pickup" went pretty well other than no one waiting on me for five minutes even though I was first in line at "Store Pickup".

What's great about it: Works perfectly

What's not so great: A little expensive

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No charger

on March 15, 2013

Posted by: Randomguytech

from New York

The design of the controller fits snug in anyone's hands. It's durable yet light weight. But for $ 60 you'd think a USB portable charger would come with it sadly it does not

What's great about it: Great controller

What's not so great: No USB charger plug

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Dualshock 4 for Gaming

on March 20, 2015

Posted by: Dorian827

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Has really stepped the Dualshock line of controllers up 3 notches. The touchpad, ergonomics and sixxasis. Really comfortable in hand and much larger than its prior predecessors. Enjoy hours of gaming with this controller.

I love it but the battery life could have been slightly better.

My Best Buy number: 3446623512

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Great Controller

on February 26, 2016

Posted by: Beck88

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For the money the best controller you can buy. I am glad I went to Best Buy to purchase it.

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I would recommend this to a friend!

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Always Great

on March 21, 2016

Posted by: PlaystationRemote

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PS4 accessories are always great. I would definitely recommend this product to any and all PS4 fans.

My Best Buy number: 2215285708

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Doesn't work with my Sony Blu-ray PSN App

on October 21, 2016

Posted by: Satisfied

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When I researched this online before I bought it, it claimed to work with the new Sony Blu-ray online Playstation Network app. However, when trying to play a game after accessing Playstation Network, it only gives you the option of the Dualshock 4 controller. Not happy....unless I'm doing something wrong?

My Best Buy number: 2269616640

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Works like a charm

on March 18, 2017

Posted by: Zefrn

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My old controllers had become less accurate due to many years of use. Picked up this controller on sale when I was just visiting. Was worried it might not be an authentic Sony controller as I have seen many 3rd party controllers marketing the packaging to appear close to Sony look. It appears to be a genuine controller and works fantastically.

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L2/R2 buttons are HORRIBLE

on December 16, 2012

Posted by: lixit

from Florida

Overall, this controller is one of the best ever made; in a personal tie with the Wii Classic Pro and Gamecube Controllers. The MSRP is ridiculously overpriced, though.

The major problem I have with this controller are the L2/R2 analog trigger buttons - they are worthless. They are not concave and the angle at which they move makes it difficult to maintain finger placement. Imagine a gun trigger that, instead of being concave to the finger, was the opposite. It literally hurts to use these buttons because of the way they move and the way they are molded. Also, they do not register until they are depressed half way. The buttons are not sensitive at all. Sony may as well have designed them to be digital I/O.

Another problem I noticed is that the dual analog sticks have worn around their shafts. The sharp edge of the controller's casing has whittled away at the buttons within only a few weeks of use. At this rate, it seems that the analog buttons will eventually break off their mounts and the controller will become entirely useless.

Until Sony redesigned the L2/R2 buttons and smooths out the sharp edge of the casing that holds the analog sticks in place , this controller only earns 3 of 5 stars from me.

What's great about it: Solid. Lightweight. Wireless.

What's not so great: L2/R2 button design and functionality. Poorly designed casing.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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