09 February 2010
manufacturer:
- cosmo
supplier:
- lik-sang
price:
- $37.90 (~£24.12)
review by:
- inder
related www:
- forum thread
- lik-sang
pros:
totally wirefree experience, works on radio frequency technology - no need for a line of sight, even works through walls, range of upto ten metres, does not need batteries - has intergrated rechargable battery, comes with a dekstop charger for easy charging, approx. 15 hours of usage after full charge, has all the standard buttons with extra 'turbo' and 'slow' buttons, well built, feels comfortable in your hands, light weight
cons:
unofficial product, comes in black/grey look only
modtown rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
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The Cosmo Radio Frequency Wireless Controller (for PS/PS2™) is a clever piece of kit. It is similar to the original Playstation controllers, both in size and function - however it has a couple of differences. The major difference is that the controller has no wires! It works on Radio Frequency technology. Secondly we are given two extra function buttons 'TURBO' and 'SLOW'...
What is the benefit of having a wireless controller? Well, freedom of course. Freedom to move a comfortable distance from the sofa, freedom to thrash about as you pull of a mega-combo move in a fighting game, freedom to shake your controller in anger at the Television, as you are killed by a unforeseen 'bad guy' etc... all without the controller wire snagging and pulling you back.
This controller also has the added benefit of Radio Frequency technology - this means there is no 'line of sight' i.e. the controller does not need to be placed or pointing at any certain place on the console in order to work (this would be needed with Infrared Technology, like your Television Remote Control) - this means if someone walks in front of the Television, it will still work or if you feel the need - you can play though the wall with no interference!
Product Features:
- Wireless RF controller
- Range of up to 10 metres
- Radio Frequency Technology
- Desktop Charger included for easy recharge
- Integrated battery (rechargeable)
- AC Adaptor Power Supply included
- 15 hours of playing (after full charge)
- 'Turbo' and 'Slow' buttons
In the Box:
Included in the box, is the controller itself, a receiver unit, a desktop
charger, a AC adaptor and a set of English Usage Instructions. Everything
arrives in a bright cardboard yellow box (describing in detail the controllers
features and functions) and each piece is wrapped in a plastic bag. It is very
well packaged and protected against damage to arrive in a pristine condition.
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In the Box....
The Receiver Unit:
This 'little black box' gets plugged into a spare controller port on your
console. It is slightly larger than a memory card, and has two LED indicators on
the front. One red LED for 'ANALOG' and one green LED for 'TURBO/SLOW' - to let
you know that the function is active.
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Receiver Unit
Also on the left side of the Receiver Unit, is the channel selection jumper switches. This allows you to choose a channel for the controller to work on. Of course the setting here must be the same as the channel setting on the controller itself, so that they will 'work' together. This is useful if you purchase more than one Cosmo Controller, you can set them up to be married to the correct Receiver Unit.
The Desktop Charger:
The controller is powered using an integrated battery.
This battery can be recharged as needed and once full, will give you an average
of 15 hours of game play. The battery can be charged using either the Desktop
Charger with the AC adaptor or using the AC adaptor alone (which plugs into the
controller - meaning you can charge and play at the same time).
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Desktop Charger and AC adaptor
To charge using the Desktop Charger, the AC adaptor is plugged into the back of the unit, and then the controller is simply placed onto the Desktop Charger - it acts as a cradle and charges the unit. The 'CHARGE' LED will light up orange indicating the battery is being charged and turn green once a full charge is complete.
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Charging with Desktop Charger
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