Retro Fighters Defender Next-Gen PS1 - PS2 - PS3 - PS Classic - Switch & PC Compatible Wireless Controller, Grey

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 208 ratings

Price: 54.95

Last update: 10-27-2024


About this item

2.4 GHz Wireless technology Pressure sensitive buttons
Turbo functionality Vibration Feedback
Compatible with PS3 (please note that there is no six axis capability) Wireless range of over 30 feet
Compatible with PS1/PS2/PS3/PS Classic/Switch/PC Includes both USB and PS1/PS2 receivers
Includes USB charging cable

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

MetalshadowN64
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant multi-use controller
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
retro fighters have put out a lot of great controllers, and many of them becoming my favorites.
This one is the best out of all the ones I've had for it's comfortability and how it's useful for so many consoles. Of course it's using the Playstation format of layout.

It comes with 2 dongles. One for the PS2 (maybe PS1? Haven't tried it since I don't have a working PS1)
The USB dongle can be used for the PS3, PS Classic, Switch and PC. I don't recall it working with the PS TV tho. It's pretty much plug and play. The PS3 recognizes it as a wired controller - not a wireless controller like the regular PS3 controller.

It does have a kinda cheap plastic feel to it - much like the rest of their controllers. It's not as good as 1st party controller. But when it comes to 3rd party controllers; Retro Fighters are pretty much the masters.
coolnerd31
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent controller for ps2
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
I recently bought an old ps2 and I didn’t want to use a wired controller. Finding a working, used og wireless controller seemed impossible. I was hesitant to spend 50 for a controller, as the ps2 I bought only cost 50. BUT this thing is totally worth it. It feels lovely in my hands, the grey color is super matte and nice feeling, and the setup and connectivity has been a breeze. No lagging or disconnecting from the ps2. I also recently connected it to my switch and that worked great as well. I would buy another one from retro gamers if I needed it.
Premo
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid - Does what is says
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
Great retro controller. Works right out the box, and USB C rechargeable batteries are a nice plus.

if you have an old PS2 or want to use it out of the box with a Emulator, this is the controller you want to use!
Justin
4.0 out of 5 stars Great! Very useful for many devices. Responsive. Feels good. One minor issue and some thoughts..
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
My singular complaint is that L2 and R2 are sensitive enough to sometimes accidentally trigger them without realizing just by resting your fingers on the L2 and R2 and gripping them just enough to trigger them. Light touch is ok and most of the time it's not a problem, so they're not THAT sensitive, but accidental triggering can happen, as other reviewers have stated.

These are just minor nitpicks and preference, but I wish the joysticks were a little more convex. Additionally, I wish clicking in L3 or R3 aka the thumbsticks and pressing in a direction just felt a hair more organic. The buttons triangle X square circle feel good and responsive and satisfying to press. if they were just a bit bigger and more spaced out they would be perfect. As is, they are very very good.

I wish the D-pad was separated. It is functional but not ideal. also, the edges of the directions are not exactly entirely sloped so sweeping your thumb across could be a little smoother. What I mean is I should be able to sweep my thumbprint in a full circle around the D-pad without my thumb detecting any corners. They are rounded, but not sloped, so your thumb kind of has to navigate the terrain to do half/quarter/full circle sweeps, which is not ideal for fighting games. If the D pad plastic itself was sloped on all sides so that I could sweep smoothly, it would be a 9/10. As is, it's like a 7.5/10. It gets the job done and the problems I described are not such that it's particularly annoying. it just.. could be better.

The grip is great, everything feels premium. I like this controller a lot. Its main feature to me is its utility in the sense that you can use it with many devices without setup.

I really hope Retrofighters sees this feedback, because if the changes I notated were addressed, along with a couple other minor tweaks, it'd be a perfect controller.
Felipe Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic controller
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
As I was interested in reviving my PS1 and PS3 this controller came on top of the choices as the option that checked all the boxes. I unpacked it, and the first feeling that I got when I grabbed it was that the fit and comfort was amazing, and all the buttons had a quality feel to them like I have rarely felt (actually I prefer it to my series x controller). I have tested it so far with the PS1 and the pairing is instant, the vibration is solid, and analog sticks work without issue. If anything, the back buttons, the d pad, and the analogs are a bit sensitive, so you could accidentally trigger certain unwanted commands if distracted. Otherwise fantastic choice.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
I've purchased a few controllers from this company and I have been impressed by each one. They are smooth which can make them a little slippery but they still feel great to hold. They are lighter than I expected but don't feel cheaply made. I've had zero problems with any of them and look forward to seeing what they create next!

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