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[Diego440]

Whats a lack?

Lack is one of the models of Ikea's furniture.

 

[Joey D]

NFS: Shift and controller extenders to play the stupid thing.

 

[Sureboss]

Been thinking about getting those triggers. Only £3 or so, and get good reviews.

 

[Joey D]

They make the controller infinitely more useful.

 

[TB]

Been thinking about getting those triggers. Only £3 or so, and get good reviews.

They make the controller infinitely more useful.

Agreed. I've had mine for a while and they are the best $5 I've spent on the PS3. Makes Fusions in MUA2 a breeze.

 

[Joey D]

I suppose I should show off this too since it was a good deal. Best Buy has a clearance sale for the 120GB iPod Classics, so I picked one up. It was $198, which is the same price as a refurbished one I believe. I think my Apple transformation is complete, laptop, phone and now MP3 player...I hate myself .

Oh and the worse thing about the transformation is what has happened to the Cooper:

Could be worse I suppose.

 

[Tornado]

NFS: Shift and controller extenders to play the stupid thing.

Is Shift one of those games where it demands you to use the triggers for throttle and braking?

 

[Joey D]

Is Shift one of those games where it demands you to use the triggers for throttle and braking?

The only other option is the right analogue stick, which I find even more annoying to use. Why can't games just have a user customisable control list. I want to use X and Square for acceleration and braking.

 

[Tornado]

Oh bite me EA.

Well, thanks, Joey. You just saved me $60.

 

[Turbo Lag]

Yeah. Engine?

2.5 N/A.

Great lookin' Subie right there!

Cheers Pako 👍

 

[Kamshaaft]

The only other option is the right analogue stick, which I find even more annoying to use. Why can't games just have a user customisable control list. I want to use X and Square for acceleration and braking.

What!? Triggers are a million times superior, it's just that they're not very well done on the PS3 controller at all. But it's what ya used to I guess.
Thanks for posting that pic though, I didn't know those existed, I will grab some ASAP, what's the brand?

 

[Northstar]

They are called RealTriggers

Link to Amazon listing

 

[TB]

Thanks for posting that pic though, I didn't know those existed, I will grab some ASAP, what's the brand?

Looks like mine are Messiah Entertainment, off of amazon.com, but as you're in Australia, that doesn't do you much good...

Damn damn. Beaten to the punch.

 

[Joey D]

What!? Triggers are a million times superior, it's just that they're not very well done on the PS3 controller at all. But it's what ya used to I guess.
Thanks for posting that pic though, I didn't know those existed, I will grab some ASAP, what's the brand?

As Justin pointed out they are called Real Triggers and are made by Gioteck.

I find the PS3's triggers to be horrid, but these help out immensely and make the triggers tolerable enough to get enjoyment out of the game. I started with the X and Square back on the PS1 so I guess I've grown accustom to them.

 

[Tornado]

What!? Triggers are a million times superior, it's just that they're not very well done on the PS3 controller at all. But it's what ya used to I guess.

I hate games that force trigger use for driving, and have ever since developers first thought they were a good idea with the original XBox. GTA IV is still practically unplayable to me with trigger throttle controls (the first thing I did when I bought the PS3 version was switch to classic mode, which partially wrecked the aiming controls), and I played it that way first on the 360.
Considering every button on the PS3 controller is analog anyways (and was on the PS2 as well), there is no reason other than sheer bullheadedness/laziness for a developer to force you to play with the triggers. The same thing goes for racing games that force you to use the analog sticks, though that is less egregious.

 

[Azuremen]

I suppose I should show off this too since it was a good deal. Best Buy has a clearance sale for the 120GB iPod Classics, so I picked one up. It was $198, which is the same price as a refurbished one I believe. I think my Apple transformation is complete, laptop, phone and now MP3 player...I hate myself .

Oh and the worse thing about the transformation is what has happened to the Cooper:

Could be worse I suppose.

You should just move to Seattle. You'd fit right in.

 

[Barracuda]

I posted this is in my cars thread but I figured I'd post it here too. Picked it up for $24, normally $34.

 

[Zmann42087]

Seen so many people have bought NFS: Shift.

Sooo... how is it?

 

[Northstar]

It is good, if you go to the PS3 section there are several threads discussing it. So far the consensus is it's good.

 

[Eric.]

I posted this is in my cars thread but I figured I'd post it here too. Picked it up for $24, normally $34.

Kind of a bad location for a tachometer, isn't it?

 

[Barracuda]

Kind of a bad location for a tachometer, isn't it?

It's not too bad, although my steering wheel does block my view of it. I mostly put it there because there are two factory drilled holes under the dash for some sort of accessory. I'd like to have put it on my column but there's no space for it. If I find a better place I might move it but for now it's fine with me.

Here's a blurry picture of what it looks like in relation to everything else:

Now that I look at the picture I could actually relocate my cigarette lighter to that hole and move the tach to the right more. I'd have to extend the ground though, but I probably should extend it to the battery anyway, I have it hooked up to a bracket on the firewall.

 

[Legendary]

Nice car Diablo!

 

[Philly]

You should just move to Seattle. You'd fit right in.

Wait, you're telling me that isn't the norm everywhere else in the country? Right at the heart of Microsoft territory too.

 

[Rykon Zero]

I visit Microsoft headquarters sometimes, there's quite a few iPods there.

 

[nk4e]

Lack is one of the models of Ikea's furniture.

Some odd reason, I haven't heard of Ikea so I am going to look it up

 

[Kamshaaft]

They are called RealTriggers

Link to Amazon listing

Looks like mine are Messiah Entertainment, off of amazon.com, but as you're in Australia, that doesn't do you much good...

Damn damn. Beaten to the punch.

As Justin pointed out they are called Real Triggers and are made by Gioteck.

Thanks for your posts guys, I'll place an order right now. Amazon should be no problem, even if I am in the middle of the outback down under on the 'wrong' side of the planet.

I find the PS3's triggers to be horrid, but these help out immensely and make the triggers tolerable enough to get enjoyment out of the game. I started with the X and Square back on the PS1 so I guess I've grown accustom to them.

Ah, with these regards we are identical! Hopefully when these arrive I will also have an identical reaction.

I hate games that force trigger use for driving, and have ever since developers first thought they were a good idea.

Sure, we all like it differently I guess - But quick question (not to take this off topic); what is it about having accurate control over your throttle and brakes that you so vehemently dislike? I just find it hard to understand why you're still coming from where you are coming from. It just seems illogical, but I guess I'm one in the 'there's no going back' boat.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with good ol buttons though, I used em for yeeeaars. They're like a second reflex. But I promise you it really is worth it, but like said if it's supported properly.

 

[good_duck]

GT5

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I think my Apple transformation is complete, laptop, phone and now MP3 player...I hate myself .

Feels good, huh.

 

[Eric.]

It's not too bad, although my steering wheel does block my view of it. I mostly put it there because there are two factory drilled holes under the dash for some sort of accessory. I'd like to have put it on my column but there's no space for it. If I find a better place I might move it but for now it's fine with me.

Here's a blurry picture of what it looks like in relation to everything else:

Now that I look at the picture I could actually relocate my cigarette lighter to that hole and move the tach to the right more. I'd have to extend the ground though, but I probably should extend it to the battery anyway, I have it hooked up to a bracket on the firewall.

Ah, that looks better from that angle anyway. The other picture made me think it was like directly under the wheel.

 

[Moglet]

Oh and the worse thing about the transformation is what has happened to the Cooper:

Could be worse I suppose.

That's the same thing that is happening to my 500 tomorrow! I got some stickers with Snow Leopard to use (Since Apple put stickers with almost anything these days, it seems).