PlayStation LifeStyle writes: "Unbeknownst to most PlayStation 3 owners, firmware update 3.50 eradicated the ability for gamers to use unlicensed peripherals. This meant a variety of off-brand, aftermarket controllers and peripherals were rendered useless once PS3 owners updated their PS3’s to the latest build. However, thanks to great manufacture support, one of the more critically-acclaimed gaming pads is ready for action for your favorite online titles."
Called the “FragnsteinComboUpgradeV350″, the Bannco first-person shooter enhancement product is fully functional in the smooth aiming mode.
Despite Microsoft’s insistence that the Xbox 360 did not require a mouse controller, and that none should be made available, this week’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS) heralded some unexpected news. Not only has a mouse controller been developed for the console, but it’s also shipping to retail globally as you read this.
Personally, I can't wait to use this for RTS games. Maybe it might work with some arcade games that have been ported from the PC.
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omg, is this real? it's gonna put a HUGE disparity in fps games between mouse users and controller users (mouse users always win)
While you're correct about mouse/kb vs controller, problem is that console games aren't designed to use a keyboard and mouse, so you can't just switch to them on a console and expect it to perform like on a PC. The code to interpret analog sticks is very different from mouse input, so you'll end up with very awkward feeling mouse movements. That's why splitfish and other designs never worked out well.
meh, with things like the xfps, you can easily use a computer to interpret mouse movement w/out any deadzone.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
with no rpgs, no fighting games, no rts, no adventure. Only mediocre shooters like reach and cod. This mouse will have no use without good games. 360 is for kids. Ps3 for grownups. Wii for everyone
Who said anything about N4g = the world?
Any way recent information released and actually in my avatar shows that PS3 has the lowest user base in the 18+ area. Both 360 and Wii dominate PS3 when it comes to the amount of adults that own one and play it as well.
@spydablacc
XBOX 360
Sandbox/action : Crackdown
HackSlash: Dead Rising, ninja blade (ok but not great)
RPG : ME/Fable/Lost odyssey/Blue Dragon/Magna Carta 2/kingdom under fire/infinite undiscovery/last remnent/?
Sim Racing: Forza III/PGR/test drive unlimited
Action/Adv --- Alan Wake/
MMORPG Phantasy Star
TPS : Gears of War
FPS Halo/perfect dark/L4D
Espionage: Splinter Cell
Create Halo Forge/Create/xna/viva pinata
RTS --- halo wars (i could even remember if PS3 has any RTS beside Ruse which is a multiplatform)
Platformers Banzokazooii, Kameo
Arcade: well there are just too much arcade games on x360 to list.
There now i hope you can provide something similar on the ps3. See do some research first before posting man. STFU
Why are you choosing pc multiplats on the 360 as well. Please don't make someone put together a list that smashes your lists. Please for your mind sake and your loss of sleep.
You asked for it... I'm only listing already released full games (mostly reatail, but I'm putting up some PSN games that are long and content filled enough to mean FULL... sue me).
Sandbox (the genre is action, but I believe you either mean huge maps or free roam):
InFAMOUS
Yakuza Kenzan!, 3 and 4 (actually a beat'em'up with free roam, lot's of side missions, like GTA [edit] without [/edit] crap raps nor cars)
Hack'n'Slash (Is Dead Rising Hack'n'Slash? Seriously? What have you been smoking?):
GoW III
Heavenly Sword
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Genji: Days of the Blade (look out for giant enemy crab's weak point, hit it for massive damage).
RPG (card games aren't RPGs, also I just played ME on my PC, was I dreaming?):
White Knight Chronicles
Ar Tonelico
Atelier Rorona
Demon's Souls
Folklore
Last Rebellion
Disgaea 3
Tears to Tiara
Racing (PGR and Test Drive aren't Sims, they are arcade racings):
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Motorstorm 1 and 2
Riiiidge Racer 7 (LOL)
Wipeout HD
F1 Championship Edition
ModNation Racer
Supercar Challenge.
Action Adventure (Alan Wake is a survival horror game, did you even played it?):
Uncharted 1 and 2
Dark Mist
3D Dot Game Heroes.
MMORPG: I also don't remember any PS3 full exclusive in here... In fact, not even non exclusive, as I believe Free Realms is only on PC for now, it should release in PS3 in November if I remember right. That said, there is an MMO on PS3, Sodium, which is part of Home, but it isn't an RPG.
TPS:
SOCOM Confrontation
Warhawk
FPS:
MAG
Resistance 1 and 2
Haze
Stealth action (Espionage? I know Conviction isn't a prime example of stealth - or of exclusive - but still... LOL):
MGS4
Create... Wait, what? Not only LBP is the only game to claim such a thing as a genre so far, but also a game mode, little feature or some community possibilities aren't full games by any mean!
RTS: Again, point for you. I don't remember any full exclusive RTS on PS3, although there are some on PSN, like Mushroom Wars, there is also lots of turn based stuff, but nothing comparable to RUSE or Civilization Revolution.
Platformers:
Little Big Planet
Ratchet & Clank Future 1, 2 and 3
Arcade: yeah yeah, we get an online store too, chill.
Also in other genres not fitting above, many of which 360 has no equivalent:
Afrika
Heavy Rain
Lair
MLB
Virtua Tennis 4
Siren
Time Crisis
Hustle Kings
High Stakes on the Vegas Stip
High Velocity Bownling
Home
I didn't disagree with you, baodeus, 360 has other games than mediocre shooters. But to think PS3 can't put up a list of games as variated or better than this 360 one is delusional.
EDIT: Now THAT is a wall of text! LOL
Well they make controllers for PCs and Macs...what's the difference? They've crossed over in both departments on some things.
The ability to actually stand up to pc gamers in fps games is what excites me. I'm looking forward to this lol
There's one on the PS3 as well:
http://www.bannco.com/
I found one postive review on this:
http://playstationlifestyle...
Turns out Killzone 2 doesn't fare with this (obviously, as the controls are more weighted).
-End statement
Microsoft makes some pretty nice mouses. Love my Comfort Optical Mouse 3000. Feels great. Don't see why they haven't looked into one for the 360.
This though, looks interesting.
According to Merriam Dictionary:
4. plural also mous·es : a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer display
http://www.merriam-webster....
Eiffel got it right. It's 'mice' only when referring to rodents and 'mouses' when referring to the hardware.
on topic/
It could work for an RTS.
Really? This Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 must be an exception then. Most of the MS mice I used weren't that good quality, I had more luck with Logitech.
This is awesome. Now all we need is a keyboard and we're set. This mouse will be great for stuff like RUSE.
Gaming Bits writes: "The Scorch for Xbox 360 controller by Bannco offers gamers a decent way to play their favorite shooters on the Xbox 360 with a wireless mouse and thumbstick controller. While the hardware is solidly built, the configuration software is limited and may be difficult to use. Gamers who are willing to spend a significant amount of time tweaking their game settings will find a lot to like about the Scorch."
I think this should be the control scheme for the next xbox. I like this combo but, not the performance.
Anyone have one of these?
Thats the point of licensed hardware, once they pay the fee than can produce hardware under license. Don't pay and your not licensed to produce hardware. Hence all the crappy quality couterfeit PS3 pads.
BTW people can't sue as ther is no case against Sony.
still i feel sry 4 those who got one of those controllers that arent working anymore... shame... but kind i see why sony did this..
in the end.. is only hackers foult..