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    Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Controller Faceplate Review: Cheap, But Does The Job

    Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful

    MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear

    Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In

    Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet

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    Image of toadstoolporridge toadstoolporridge
    11/13/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Controller Faceplate Review: Cheap, But Does The Job
    I would appreciate a simple faceplate that matched the skins you could get on your guns. I probably wouldn't buy it, but it's a better idea than this. #modernwarfare2controllerfaceplate
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    11/12/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful
    Which was more comfortable, the 360 or PS3 controller, and how do their ergonomics compare with their original, first party counterparts? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful
    One adds flares to the side of the road to indicate a road hazard.

    One adds flair to an accessory to personalize it and distinguish it stylistically from other things.

    C'mon Crecente, is this your secret way of saying "Kotaku is hiring copy editors," by mispelling the same word twice in nearly identical reviews? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    @Sekai: Oh great and I just misspelled 'misspelling.' #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    @Sekai: I don't know if you have any idea the immense amount of lol'ing I just had out of that post. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Trey Trey
    11/12/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful
    For one, it's MadCatz.

    For two, it's straight up* ugly.

    *So ugly, you can't sit down for fear it will sneak up on you. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful
    Don't get me wrong, I like Kotaku and I really like Kotaku reviews. But do we really need to have a review for every single MW2 related product out there? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    @CockroachMan: i think its kinda interesting to see how big the difference is between the Xbox controller and the PS3 controller, especially after Activision's treat to drop Sony. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of IvanTheOcean IvanTheOcean
    11/12/09

    @CockroachMan: Agreed. I swear if they review the MW2 themed condoms, I think I might block everything related to this subject. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Spoony Bard Spoony Bard
    11/12/09

    @IvanTheOcean: Owen's got that review coming up. Stay tuned - you'll find that Modern Warfare DOES in fact extend into the bedroom. You don't even have to put your silencer on. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of LordTobert LordTobert
    11/12/09

    @Spoony Bard: But does this COD:MW2 condom rumble?! #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Blore07 Blore07
    11/12/09

    In reply to MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear
    Really? I was actually going to pick this up.
    I'll pick up another official PS3 headset (I have one for my PS3 but I'm wanting a second headset to keep in my car).
    I thought this'd be just as comfortable as the PS3 one as phone ones dont sit right on my ear. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    11/12/09

    @Blore07:
    How's the official PS3 one? I've been meaning to get a mic for the PS3 for ages but i've heard mixed views on the official mic. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    Image of Blore07 Blore07
    11/12/09

    @VEX: I love it personally, had no problems, from setting it up, to using it for extensive periods of time.

    If your thinking of picking a headset up, go for the official. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    11/12/09

    @Blore07:
    Yeah I think I will, especially with MW2 out now and MAG coming early next year. Need to get tactical! :)

    Cheers for the assistance. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    11/11/09

    In reply to MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear
    Wow, I thought Luke was good at invoking unwarranted nerd rage, but it seems Brian doing a simple review does too.

    Oh well. More meat for the hammer and knife. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    11/11/09

    In reply to MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear

    For those who dislike in-ear designs.
    I'd recommend the Logitech Vantage.
    Had it for about a year now,

    Loved:
    +it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.
    +The boom swivels, so it fits most mouth sizes
    +Quite easy to use(pretty much just got one button rocker)
    +charges off mini-USB like the PS3 controllers do.

    Hated:
    -You can't wear this outside, ever. Not that bluetooth headsets ever looked okay in public anyway.
    -The button is a bit fiddly to turn on. you need to keep it dead centred. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    Image of TidalC TidalC
    11/11/09

    @deanbmmv:
    Loved:
    +it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.

    wait wait wait... You wear TWO headphones simultaneously?? Awesome XD. I would've just turned on a normal speakered system if i really wanted to listen to music and talk on the mic. It's an incredible idea though :) #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    11/11/09

    @TidalC: I've yet to get PS3 surround sound (poor student), so I sue headphones in an FPS so I can get some directionality ( TV speakers aren't much use for that) #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    Image of Michael Dukakis Michael Dukakis
    11/11/09

    In reply to MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear
    I haven't gotten Modern Warfare 2 yet... is it still open mic multiplayer?

    God I hate open mic. #modernwarfare2combatwirelessheadset
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In
    I actually prefer the wired 360 controllers since if you want to use them on PC they don't require a hideously expensive adaptor. Plus unless you invest even more money in a play and charge kit you're stuck playing the battery game.

    I think Sony got it the best way this generation. I can have it wireless when I want it wireless and plug it in to charge while I play with a standard mini USB cable. I can even plug it straight into my PC, the only downside is there's no official drivers so it's a bit tricky.

    The Wii isn't too bad, while you lack any sort of play and charge facility the battery life you get is pretty good. Interfacing with a PC is also pretty easy as you just need a bluetooth adaptor.

    While I have no issue with the controller itself (indeed this rant is not about the controls per se) the wireless pad is pretty awful in some ways. Battery life I've found to be widely variable, sometimes good and sometimes you can burn through a decent pair of batteries in no time. Plus I've found the controller behaves a lot more erratic than other console controllers when it's low on juice. Not to mention that should you want to do anything else with it you need a seperately sold accessory.

    Play and charge? Buy a wire and battery pack! Use it on your PC? Buy this expensive single purpose adaptor!

    The wired controller while it lacks the wireless at least has straightforward PC compatibility and a secure power supply going for it.

    Also you should remember the reason this isn't wireless is because MS are too arsey to let anyone else behind their wireless unless you make plastic instruments. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Assassin_Kensei Assassin_Kensei
    11/11/09

    @Odin: WiiMote battery life it terrible. and you can't plug the 360 play-and-charge kit into a computer to play it you still need to buy the 360 wireless adapter to plug into your computer.
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    Image of Odin Odin
    11/11/09

    @Assassin_Kensei:
    I never said you could plug the 360 play and charge kit into the PC to play. If you could that would actually be better than the wireless adaptor. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Project_J187 Project_J187
    11/11/09

    @Odin: The USB adapter costs $20. How is that ridiculously expensive? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Guyver4 Guyver4
    11/11/09

    @Odin: this controller will NOT work on a PC... it doesn't support the 360 accessory driver pack.... #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    @Guyver4:
    There will be drivers of some form or another though. Whether Mad Catz release their own or someone writes a set. Sony doesn't support usage of the DS3 on a PC and yet you can get drivers for it. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/12/09

    @Odin: true, its the pc crowd anything is possible! :) I was just thinking of right out the box, and I'd be surprised if madcatz does... #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Orionsaint Orionsaint
    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In

    Wired??? I agree. It's 2009! Get with the program. The Wavebird changed everything. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Jonn Jonn
    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In
    What controller? All I see are some colored dots. :D #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Salen Salen
    11/10/09

    @Jonn: It's right behind the ninja holding up the dots. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In
    Wireless is the only way to go for me. The only time I'll put up with wired is when I'm playing Rock Band 2 but that's a given. Mad Cats could've put more effort into the camo instead of giving it the pixel treatment.

    So I'll stick with my Elite controller. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Dr Durdon Dr Durdon
    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In
    Are there plans to release a wireless version? I could spring for that one for sure. I heard something about Microsoft giving them shit for trying to go wireless. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of PKDonkey PKDonkey
    11/10/09

    @Dr Durdon: MS doesn't let anyone use their wireless technology (besides music periferals). They keep it proprietary so no one can directly challenge them on wireless accessories, which results in MS being able to charge whatever they want for wireless anything. I'm not hating, it's just good business sense. They might open wireless up to 3rd parties later in the lifecycle when profits start declining and their attention is focussed on the next next gen console. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Dr Durdon Dr Durdon
    11/10/09

    @PKDonkey: Thanks for that answer, very detailed. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of TheOmnitron TheOmnitron
    11/10/09

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Combat Controller Review: Plugged In
    Whats that you say, no wireless?

    Ill skip on this, but nice try. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of subnet6 subnet6
    11/10/09

    @TheOmnitron: I'm thinking the same thing. But honestly, why bother replacing the 360 controller at all? It's pretty damn good for shooters already. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of robotsneedhugs2 robotsneedhugs2
    11/10/09

    @subnet6: Not when you have to turn with the right stick and press a button at the same time. Trying to run while aiming in GTA sucks. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/10/09

    @robotsneedhugs2: yeah, thats not good, but GTA isn't really a shooter. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of roosternash roosternash
    11/11/09

    @subnet6: oh yeah, that just happened. And I agree with you; I think that the 360 controller has a far better feel for shooters than it's competitors. However, I don't care for it when it comes to fighting games... for that, I use the PS3 controller, or a joystick (but I prefer the PS3 version). #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/11/09

    @roosternash: Agreed. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    Image of Ignominus Ignominus
    11/11/09

    @subnet6: My one gripe with the 360 controller is that the analogue sticks get loose rather quickly. Being able to move the analogue about an eighth of an inch in any direction without it registering any input can make headshots almost impossible. Anyone know if Madcatz controllers hold up any better in that regard? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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    11/11/09

    @Ignominus: Its interesting you mention that because I had similar problems with the N64 analog, but I've not seen it so far on the 360. Admittedly, I don't play a TON of shooters online so I'm not a big headshot kind of guy, but I play a metric shit ton of geometry wars which is absolutely destructive to the analogs and mine are still in pretty good shape. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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