{"id":7,"date":"2004-08-24T08:53:03","date_gmt":"2004-08-24T13:53:03","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2010-02-23T05:08:04","modified_gmt":"2010-02-23T10:08:04","slug":"air-style-wireless-controller-ps2-full-of-hot-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2004\/08\/24\/air-style-wireless-controller-ps2-full-of-hot-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Style Wireless Controller (PS2) – Full of Hot Air"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last summer I imported an Air Style Wireless Controller (produced by Fountech) from LinkSang<\/a> after reading rave reviews from IGN and PSM. I needed something on the PS2 equivalent to the GameCube\u2019s WaveBird. The Air Style Wireless Controller does fit the bill.<\/p>\n

After PSM named the controller one of the best wireless options on the PS2 and IGN gave the controller some sort of 2003 E3 \u201cBest of\u201d award, I figured I could not go wrong. After all, the specs on the box listed the controller as having 50+ hours of battery life, a 30 foot range, and the latest RF technology, I figured I was good to go \u2013 wireless I would be \u2013 life would be good.<\/p>\n

So why am I writing this sad little tale now? After laying out $61.99 ($39.99 + $22.00 shipping) to import this little wireless wonder, I cashed in my losses on eBay last weekend \u2013 recovering $17.00 + shipping. Could have been worse I guess.<\/p>\n

This controller acted more like IR (line of sight) instead of RF. I had to sit within about 5 feet of my system to get decent response, and even then at times the inputs (button presses) often queued up and really messed up my playing experience. I could go on, and I will\u2026<\/p>\n

The controller\u2019s vibration response is almost non-existent, the D-pad is completely flaky when in analog mode, and the controller\u2019s response time complete stinks. Game after game I wondered what I was doing wrong. Gone were my dreams of being untethered from the entertainment center, gone were my hopes of burning a perfect lap, lost were my chances to hit the perfect button combo in pretty much any game.<\/p>\n

I found myself frequently changing the 2-AA batteries, and constantly switching between the full-analog mode and the power-saving economy mode. At times the economy mode actually worked better than full-analog mode. Something just did not add up. Maybe my Asia version does not work so well on my US PS2? Maybe the new US version actually performs better? I am not really sure, but I must say that I was completely disappointed in the controller IGN and PSM crowned the would be king of PS2 Wireless.<\/p>\n

If you must be wireless, try the Logitech Cordless Action Controller<\/b>, which is a fabulous alternative to the standard Sony Dual Shock controller, and is<\/b> actually the real deal when it comes to RF technology.<\/p>\n

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