Retro Fighters Defender Next-Gen PS1 - PS2 - PS3 - PS Classic - Switch & PC Compatible Wireless Controller, Gray

I have yet to use this with PlayStation 1 or 2, but it works great so far with the Switch, though it vibrates constantly on Kirbys Dream Buffet. It also works well with PC, though I do wish switching analog modes wasnt bound to the home button on D-input mode.

Just what I wanted

Worked instantly on my ps1! Love the feel of it, 10/10

This controllers concept is perfect for a lot of people trying to more cheaply play old games without getting PS Premium and the OG controllers are rare or having several for 3 systems is a bit cluttered.

These work perfectly for my grandson so he can play his mother’s vintage PS2 and the games she played in the 90’s. No more annoying wires. PS2 lives on for the next generation.

It’s adequate but certainly doesn’t feel premium. The plastic feels cheap, and the analog sticks have HUGE dead zones. Don’t even try to play a first person shooter or any game requiring high accuracy with this. Retro fighters are not known for their quality.

My main concern with this controller was whether or not the thumbsticks would be recognized properly by ATV Off-road Fury. By that I mean if in only input about 1/4 left or right steering I want it to show that incremental input on the screen and it ABSOLUTELY does! I had a couple cheap wireless PS2 clone controllers, but the thumbsticks acted more like the d-pad, meaning no matter how little input I entered, it was recognized on screen as though I threw the thumbsticks all the way right or left. This controller is GREAT! Honestly, the shape takes some getting used to from the PS2 official controller but thats the slightest of nit picks.

I had problems with my first controller and Retro Fighters was kind enough to send me a free replacement which unfortunately had many of the same and new issues.

My singular complaint is that L2 and R2 are sensitive enough to sometimes accidentally trigger them without realizing just by resting your fingers on the L2 and R2 and gripping them just enough to trigger them. Light touch is ok and most of the time its not a problem, so theyre not THAT sensitive, but accidental triggering can happen, as other reviewers have stated.

All my OEM ps3 controller either don’t work too great anymore or have awful battery life now, not to mention how uncomfortable they are. This controller works perfectly for all ps3, ps2 and ps1 games on the ps3. Only downside is the weird drivers install to play ps2 games on the ps3 for the controller and how light the controller is, but besides those two issue this is a pure upgrade to the original controllers.