So, amazed that such a neat-looking official wireless pad existed, I bought one on eBay without realizing that it did not include the receiver. ](*,) Does anyone have a receiver up for sale or know where I can get one? I think I have learned my lesson about doing proper research before buying...
I unfortunately I sold mine a year ago but keep an eye out for it on ebay. Every now and again hit-japan ends up selling a controller with a receiver for usually around $60-$70.
It's hard to find a receiver without one or two controllers included, but its still ok if you buy a receiver and controller combo since the receiver is like a multi-tap that works for 5 wireless controllers.
How accurate are the wireless controllers for this system?
they are pretty accurate. I never noticed a delay even in the fast paced games. The only problem is you have to aim it right at the receiver. When I hold a controller in a natural position the infrared signal is aiming at the ceiling. It shoots in the same direction as where the cord comes out on a wired controller. It would be better if it came out of the bottom of the controller...if that makes sense.
I do the same thing with my TV remote. It is aimed at the ceiling while I look at what buttons I push.
Quote from: bernielindell on 06/05/2011, 10:11 AMHow accurate are the wireless controllers for this system?
They are worlds better than any other IR wireless controller I've ever used. Once I got mine, I haven't gone back.
Yea, I've heard good things about them. The big reason I wanted wireless controllers was the standard pce controller cords are so short.
Just wanted to revive that thread, as I was lucky to acquire a complete set and have been playing with it the last 2 weeks or so.
I know that many have issues with no reception on the receiver with the controller pointed slightly off (as happens during gameplay, I can tell). So I thought of soldering in another 2 IR LEDs (they´re already 2 in there, 1 pointing up, one down) to broaden the area :D
I noticed that they are lavender colored and wondered what wavelenght they would cover, since there are different types available. I know that the camera of my cell phone can capture the signal.
Has someone of the top-grade modders a hint? thesteve? turbokon? Someone else?