Original PS2 Wired Controller - Replacement for Sony PlayStation 2 Gamepad with Dual Shock Vibration (Black) - Perfect for Retro Gaming, PS2 Console Accessories & Classic Game Enthusiasts

Over all, this product has been very good so far. I do not know enough terminology to discuss the finer points of the controller, but so far I feel the controller was worth they money. The biggest complaint I have is that the controller makes it difficult to run faster cars on racing games such as Grand Turismo 4. What happens sometimes I will move a stick to the right or left and the car won't turn. And then not long after, the car will jurk in that direction when I no longer need to turn. This isn't the case with all cars though. So my advice would be for players of these games to identify which cars work best with the controller and which ones do not. I reccommend driving slower cars. This will allow the player to use the controller effectively and get their money's worth.This controller is close, almost perfect compared to Sony's. There are a pair of differences straight out of the box. There's a different texture to the controller, not a bad thing. The only real disappointment is the length of the cord. It may not be noticeable to most, but for the players that enjoy playing at the full length of their Sony controller's reach, this one comes up short. I had to move my PS2 a good 6 inches to get comfortable. Not a deal breaker, it's still a solid and praise-worthy replacement and the cost was perfect. I'd definitely buy again. I have not tried the shock function yet.Cords shorter than I like but works perfect..The controller works fine in a general sense while playing games; however, it does have flaws that makes it very bad compared to an actual PS2 dualshock. Either they improve the flaws or maybe look elsewhere.Pros: the d-pad works great, buttons too.Cons: the joystick is a HUGE mess. Very stiff, I cannot move around my characters in the game without slipping my thumbs away from the joysticks, and my thumbs start to get stiffer every time I try to play. The controller length is relatively shorter than usual too.Good controller, mine doesn't vibrate thoughPrepare to buy one of these at least once a month. In the beginning you have a lot of control. About a month later the L3 button becomes too sensitive and hard to control. It's better than paying $700.00 for a new system. So buy the cheapest one you can get. They are all the same to me.Playstation 2 was meant to be used with wired controllers like these. I haven't experienced any issues at all with this product. You know if the games I want to relive were available on my ps4 through ps now then I wouldn't have to plug my ps2 back in. But controllers break down and need to be replaced. This product works.the r1 button sticks a bit but it does the job