The Nyko Zero Wireless is a great controller for the PlayStation 3 that replaces those hard to hold and poorly designed Six axis controllers.
Ease of Use, Performance: 23/25, Look & Feel: 24/25,
Features 22/25, How much I enjoy 23/25
Total: 92/100
Nyko has a great controller to replace, permanently, the SIXAXIS wireless controller that comes with your PlayStation 3 console system. The Nyko Zero Wireless adds not only the same great functions of the SIXAXIS controller but some others that increase the value of this PS3 peripheral.
The Zero Wireless adds not only the Bluetooth wireless features of connection with your PlayStation 3 console but adds the functionality of a great six axis motion sensing that the SIXAXIS controller is famous for. The Zero Wireless adds to this motion sensing the rumble vibration feature for some additional gaming fun.
The Zero Wireless comes with the controller, a USB charging cable, a USB Bluetooth Receiver, a battery compartment cover and a NiMH battery pack. The NiMH battery pack charges through the USB cable from your PS3 console system but the set also comes with a battery cover for use with regular AA batteries.
The SIXAXIS controller has a few flaws starting with the controller in your hands and how small they made the two legs that you use to hold onto it. The Zero Wireless allows for a better handle on your controller for a steadier and better gaming whether you’re playing first person shooters or other games.
The Zero allows for not only a better grip on your gaming controller but the better positioning of the two joysticks make for less strain on your hands. The SIXAXIS controller does not allow for as easy and natural holding of the controller like the Zero Wireless does.
The thumbs are at a much more natural angle while resting on the joysticks and the two pointer fingers are also at a nice relaxed angle and position on the two trigger and firing switches. The Zero’s entire design is very comfortable and make for not only a more natural and comfortable handling of the controller but a more enjoyable gaming experience.
The Nyko Zero Wireless plays perfectly in all the games I tried and does a great job of not only the regular gaming with the buttons and joysticks but handles well for the motion control. I tried the motion control for Blazing Angels: Squadrons of World War II and found it responded just as well as the SIXAXIS controller.
Comparing the two controllers I found almost no difference in how the controllers performed but I did feel the difference in how my hands felt. Actually holding the SIXAXIS controller is easy but the Zero controller lends itself to the natural position of your hands and holding it is almost effortless.
The Zero Wireless controller makes for a better gaming experience but there are more features than just the controllers shape. The battery compartment cover that allows you to install two AA batteries means no stopping your gaming waiting for your NiMH battery pack to recharge. If you have rechargeable AA batteries you can use these and have more nonstop power on hand for your gaming.
The rumble feature of vibration adds to the gaming experience for games that include rumble like Dark Sector and Metal Gear Solid 4. The rumble feature is one that gamers were disappointed they did not include from the previous PlayStation console and Sony is currently bringing back with the introduction of the DualShock 3 controller soon.
You can get the rumble feature in the Zero Wireless now from Nyko at an affordable price of about $60, the DualShock 3 that is about to release from Sony costs just $5 less. For the additional features of a dual battery configuration and the better ergonomic design I find the Zero Wireless a steal for the price.
I highly recommend the Zero Wireless from Nyko for your controller needs for the PlayStation 3 console system.
