Is there still a place for wired controllers?

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Not physically I know that there's USB plugs at the front of the console :P
In general I mean, every console now comes with wireless controllers and we now have gotten used to them and think they are the norm. Right now I'm stuffing around with the Raza Onza which is a wire unit, the provide cable length is great and is long enough to reach where I would sit.
The only thing I don;t like is packing it up because I like to keep my lounge room tidy and clutter free.

31/07/2011

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ND88ct

As long as the wire is at least 3 meters long, I don't mind them. I still like wireless better though.

31/07/2011

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l3ailey

I always prefer wireless as long as it is easy to recharge/have rechargeable batteries.

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Guyver

When it comes to PC gaming you want a wired keyboard and mouse so that there's no delay in response time. I don't think that is an issue with consoles so you don't "have to" get a wired controller.
The plus side is you never have to charge them up.

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l3ailey

Oh, I hadn't thought about PC gaming. :O

I prefer a wired keyboard because I never need to move the keyboard, but I prefer a wireless mouse. My mouse's receiver is literally 10 cms away from where my mouse sits.

Plus when I watch a movie at night time I turn my computer off from where I'm sitting with my mouse. :P

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Guyver said: When it comes to PC gaming you want a wired keyboard and mouse so that there's no delay in response time. I don't think that is an issue with consoles so you don't "have to" get a wired controller.
The plus side is you never have to charge them up.

It's also true with some console games, I know a lot of the Brawl peeps prefer a wired control as there's less button lag.

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ND88ct

l3ailey said: as long as it is easy to recharge/have rechargeable batteries.

Unlike the wii remote [Shifty]

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Camp3rDown

I wanted a wired controller.
Hence I got the Razor Onza but thats a load of crap so I need to get another one.

I had looked up reviews and stuff about the light-up controller but they were meh.

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barkley

razor onza is meant to be the shizz

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LDEvolution

ND88ct said: As long as the wire is at least 3 meters long, I don't mind them.

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I don't mind if its wireless or has wires but wireless is just easier since there is no cable and stuff.

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Gryllis

I don't think so. Although, I think the 360's Plug 'n' Play system should be standard. The PS3's is way too short (although you just need a USB cable extender).

01/08/2011

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Tano

I don't think so. I hate wired controllers, always have. I loved by WaveBird for GC when I got it. Paid $80 for it, but oh so worth it!

I sold it a few years back now, and now I can't find another for a reasonable price =_=

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Bloard

Wired only for like... large LAN/Competition places where the wireless just interferes with everything other than that a rechargable wireless controller should be the norm.

01/08/2011

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Heller

For consoles no - the 360 made the wireless controller the standard and now I hate when I have to use wired controllers.

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Camp3rDown

So much hate for the wired. lol

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winga26

I never play with my PS3 controller disconnected, it is always connected to my PS3 so I have the cord which isnt an issue for me.

As for a computer mouse I only use wired I dislike replacing batteries.

02/08/2011

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Milky

It doesn't bother me, both wireless and wired have pros and cons.

Some wireless can't hold a charge or die when you haven't used them for a while. Wired controllers have a wire and I generally find they are heavier.

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emery said: So much hate for the wired. lol

BECAUSE IT'S OUT-DATED, YO!

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Beta said:
emery said: So much hate for the wired. lol

BECAUSE IT'S OUT-DATED, YO!

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03/08/2011

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Guyver

Beta said:
emery said: So much hate for the wired. lol

BECAUSE IT'S OUT-DATED, YO!

You've been spoiled man [Shifty]

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Dyke

Unleash me from these wires!

Wireless: sit where you want, don't pack up the mess :)

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kiryuu

They don't bother me really, I still play retro consoles. ^_^

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Tano

Dyke said: Unleash me from these wires!
Wireless: sit where you want, don't pack up the mess

This x137854239

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Froggy

Beta said:
Dyke said: Unleash me from these wires!
Wireless: sit where you want, don't pack up the mess

This x137854239

until the battery's shit themselves [Rage]

04/08/2011

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Guyver

kiryuu said: They don't bother me really, I still play retro consoles.

Yeah boi!

Beta said:
Dyke said: Unleash me from these wires!
Wireless: sit where you want, don't pack up the mess

This x137854239

It's only one cable man :P

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