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User rating: 9.0 (based on 2 votes) 
The search for a decent replacement for Sony's official Bluetooth controller is now over. Nyko has recently released a remote called 'Zero' and it leaves Sony's controller in the dust in terms of comfort, design, and everything else you can think of.
The Zero controller, which retails for USD 59.99, comes with everything you need for an uninterrupted gaming session. It's packed with a rechargeable battery and USB receiver, but this controller ups the ante on competitors. It achieves this by including a 10 foot USB cable to recharge your battery so that you can still play comfortably, not to mention that it also includes a separate battery that allows you to pop in two AA batteries when necessary. The second battery will be more of a luxury than a necessity, as the primary battery lasts for roughly 25 hours worth of gaming.
Due to the controller being wireless, there is also cause for concern in relation to the response time. Fortunately for gamers, the Zero performs just as well as the PlayStation 3's Sixaxis/DualShock 3. The Zero is able to perform at 30 feet away, although it was a bit choppy; however, we don't see why anyone would be playing at that distance to begin with.
The comfort of this controller is easily one of the best that we've ever experienced. We were easily capable of playing Unreal Tournament 3 and Call of Duty 4 online for hours on end (three sessions of roughly three hours to be exact) without any sort of cramping in our hands. As expected, the controller didn't get hot at all, although controllers generally don't heat up. On the other hand, Nyko's Zero features heat dissipating aluminum panels in case it were to spontaneously combust.
Quite possibly the best thing about the Zero is the rumble feature. Although the DualShock 3 is already released in North America for five dollars cheaper, we think it is safe to say that Nyko's remote is worth the extra couple of dollars. The remote even features Sixaxis support for those who play games that are dependent on tilt functionality.
The design itself just begs for you to touch it. You'll be given a choice of three different colors, which includes white, black and silver. We were sent the white sample, which is nice, but dirt and grime seems to be forever appearing. Zero also features back-lit buttons and a center LED which just adds to the sex appeal of the design.
Although the controller looks nice, it is a little on the heavy side, which when you think about it, can be both a negative and a positive. The negative end result is that your arms may get a little tired of holding it after hours of gaming, but then again the controller feels sturdier. It doesn't feel like you will break it in half while playing.
The only downside to Nyko's Zero is that it is infrared which means you can't use it to turn your PlayStation 3 on or off. This seems to be a small disadvantage to pay when you take into account all the controller has to offer.
Nyko's Zero Wireless controller has definitely left a mark on us. The sleek design and comfort easily allows for hours of gaming, while the extra features, such as rumble, will make your gaming sessions even better.
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I was thinking about getting one, but got a DS3 instead.
GAY but cool... I wont buy it but i'll try it at my friends he loves Nyko's stuff.
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My would any1 pay more for this than the sixaxis? And it even cost more, eh? I dont get it?
looks like a 360 remote, and i don't like the fact its infrared. good review but hasn't swayed me away from official sony accessories
the d-pad is straight sega saturn. i think we're already in the year 2008.. and this is sposed to be creative?? i shall purchase a dualshocker
in dont really trust them sort of controlers rather have an official sony one gt DS3 and its brilliant!
this looks really great but its really about the originality of the original controller, if u been a playstation fan from the start. If u are, u know what i'm talkin bout
Sorry still getting DS3, I like that design more
curious to see who will purchase a knock off controller for more money and less functionality.
I wouldn't buy it 1. it won't turn the ps3 on or off. 2. it takes up a USB slot. And 3. it looks really ugly. The many ps3 brand looks better.
Looks bad and not bluetooth. DS3 thank you.
im thinking of getting this controller and psu convinced me but i got a question it DOES have a PS button right? i think it's that big button in the middle right? (just to make sure)
anyway thanks for the review PSU
Dual Shock 3 all the way. PS3, it's in the box!!!
Why on earth would anyone buy this instead of an official DS3? Makes one wonder.
too many cons to warrant a "9.0 smokin must buy" rating... i would give it a 7 at best. now if it mimicked the xbox controller and had the off centered analog sticks... that would be worth a buy. i love my PS3 to death but the xbox controller feels so much better to me when playing FPS games. NYKO = Notoriously Yucky Knock Offs...
So you'll have to spend the battery on a second controller just to shut off your system? Blegh, didn't want it in the first place. (Yes, I am in fact this lazy and do not wish to walk 6 feet from my bed to my PS3 and back. I play and wish to sleep. Now if only I didn't have to get up to use the bathroom...)
DOES THE USB THING MEAN THAT OU CAN PUT STOP ONTO YOU PS3 WIHT OUT HAVING TO LIE DOWN ON THE FLOOR JUST OT SEE THE USB PORTS. or is usb thing jsut the recpeter for the controler -.-
I have been burnt before for buying other brands, so, no thanks! Im sticking with Sony controlers
Infra-red? No thanks!
Plus, given the SIXAXIS tilt functions, how does it work if you tilt it upwards? I can't see it working with something like CoD3's driving sections, when you need to turn the controller 90 degrees towards you and hold it like a steering wheel. Can't see it working at all with something like High Velocity Bowling.
Sony's own controllers are one of the most comfortable, sturdiest and most reliable designs there is. In my personal opinion, there never has been - nor will there ever be - a reason to buy a 3rd-party contoller for your PlayStation console.
I like the general design of the control (the layout of the buttons and their designs), but I just don't like the shape of it, it reminds me of an Xbox controller too much. I think I'll just stick with the standard PS3 controllers.
Man that is one ugly controller! I can't believe they will cost more than DS3!