Thrustmaster releases the T-Wireless 3 in 1

Posted Aug 26, 2007 at 9:17AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Thrustmaster
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Thrustmaster 3 in 1 - Image 1Gamers who tend to play for extended hours may want to look into Thrustmaster's new controller, the T-Wireless 3 in 1. An improvement of Thrustmaster's Run'N'Drive 3 in 1 for the PS3 and PC, the T-Wireless can also be used for both Xbox 360 and PS3, and a PC version is also available.

The design is now more compact, and Thrustmaster claims that they have based the T-Wireless' design from gamer input in focus group tests. The controller also uses soft rubber to make sure that hands will stay comfortable for long stretches of gaming sessions. To make things more convenient, it features a Mapping function that lets users reassign the button functions, an option to disable the vibration function without having to go to the game's Options menu, and a Home button for PS3 gamers.

Another plus for the T-Wireless is the use of 2.4GHz wireless technology, as well as an automatic standby mode that will save battery life during idle times. Certainly a handy function for gamers who tend to fall asleep while mindlessly whacking monsters, only to wake up to find that their wireless controllers are out of juice.

The T-Wireless 3 in 1 just may be the controller you're looking for. The console version is priced at US$ 29.99, while the PC version nets about US$ 39.99. Worth checking out, we say.

Via Thrustmaster

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by Jobo50 - 2007-08-26 04:15
» ...

The xbox 360 controller already turns itself after about 5 minutes of being idle, so... that's nothing new... and rubber controllers tend to get A LOT sweatier a lot faster, then just hard plastic controllers. I find the xbox 360 controller very comfortable, and I would rather stick to them then buy this 3rd party controller.

by Developed Hornet - 2007-08-26 05:24
» !

The Thumbsticks are in the wrong place! should look like the X360 controller > much better ; )

by Bino Panda - 2007-08-26 05:58
» 2.4 bah!

this should be at a different frequency standard cordless phones remote control cars and wireless routers are 2.4 ghz we already had to get a 5.8 ghz phone.

by DH3K_aka_KBobTwo1K - 2007-08-26 09:28
» The last statement is confusing.

I get it now but you should be careful with your closing statements a little more.

by Grima - 2007-08-26 11:43
» 360?

the website doesnt say anything about 360 compatibility....am i mising something? The three in one thing seems to be PS2, PS3 and PC?

by AoxomamoxoA - 2007-08-26 13:17
» True

Yup. 360 has the perfect controller design.

by AoxomamoxoA - 2007-08-26 13:18
» marketing

thats because only someone as dumb as a ps3 fan would buy it.

by hmmm - 2007-08-26 23:44
» Not 360.

The website says its for PS2, PS3 and PC. Not 360.

I would love a controller that worked for PS3 and 360.

As for PC, well the PS3 controller does that for free with the right drivers.

by VSG - 2007-08-27 01:16
» yeah right

only xbots will agree on the 2 above me.

we all know the dual shock is the best.

and the snes n64 nes are also good ones.

microsofts and sega controllers are awkward to use. but the two above me are totally blind and ignorant to the real world facts.

by Jobo50 - 2007-08-27 04:44
» ...

the corded 360 controller works with the computer for free, just download the drivers. AND the wireless controller works with a simple 20 dollar attachment to your computer.



P.S. Xbox 360 Media Center + Vista is nice :)

(NO flame wars on that, Vista is really NOT that bad, 32 bit edition that is... 64 bit sucks. Can't wait for SP1.)

by Jobo50 - 2007-08-27 04:49
» pfffffft

The worst controller are the nes and N64 controller... you can't play a N64 or NES (especially NES) controller for countless hours and NOT complain your hand hurts... however, you can play with the Xbox 360 controller for countless hours and the only thing that would hurt (depending on how much clicking the game uses) will be your trigger fingers. Other then that, it's the most comfortable controller I have used :)

by What common sense is really about - 2007-08-27 05:03
» .

The dual shock is better than the xbox controller in my opinion simply because of the grip and placement of the analog sticks. The placement of the analog sticks on the xbox controller is awkward.



"Yup. 360 has the perfect controller design"

Says the biggest douche in the history of QJ.net fantards.

by What common sense is really about - 2007-08-27 05:06
» .

"Thats because only someone as dumb as a ps3 fan would buy it.

"Wow, will you give it a rest already? You always make stupid comments and remarks (always rated 0) by flaming people and say XBOX IS THE BEST!!!!!. Will you get a life Frank the Tank.

www.myspace.com/sublime1985

by Mister Common Sense - 2007-08-27 09:26
» .

I don't care for the sixaxis controller, even though I liked the dual shock I and II.

Why?

1. No rumble.

2. The analog sticks move more, and your thumbs can bumb into each other.

3. Racing games that use the R2 and L2 buttons for brake and acceleration are just uncomfortable, especially with a controller with midget sized grips.



I didn't like the 360's controller at first, but once I got used to it, it's perfect, especially for shooters and racing games. The grips actually fit my hands and I don't have to hold it weird or take breaks when my hands cramp up like with the sixaxis.

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