Xbox 360 Gamers To Get FPS Leverage with FPS Freek Add-on

You may have come across the odd little "u" shaped add-on for the Xbox 360 Controller's thumb sticks, known as the SpeedFreek. The clip-on extension for the 360's thumb sticks is said to "enable quicker and sharper movements, while adding control and precision" in racing games like PGR 4, Forza 2, DiRT or even games like Skate... Well the ergonomic designers at KontrolFreek are at it again, with a unique extension for FPS gamers.

[pwnmaster3000]

dats the gayest thing iv seen my whole entire life

[THWIP]

...you don't own a mirror? :D :p

[ohhthegore]

Mehh

[kewlkat007]

If it improves on what the 360 has then it's worth it.now how about a new D-Pad please...

[Nostradamus]

I had one for N64, worked great for shooters and racers, everything else
it was just unessecary.

Im sure there around $10, worth a try if you are competitive.

[ravenguard88]

The way it would work is pretty simple and ingenious. Because it extends the thumbstick it gives the point your thumb rests more travel, allowing you to be more precise and take more advantage of the analog with ease.

Interesting... I wouldn't mind trying it out.

[AliC]

The PS3/PS2 controller have always been my preferred controller, but every little helps.

[BloodySinner]

Same here, but not for shooters.

[xboxlj]

IMO, the 360 controller is perfect as is. I don't like the ps3 controller at all, especially since it does not have rumble.

[JVIDICAN]

still havnt heard have u? little thing called dualshock 3 u know with the rumbly rumbly and still the tilty tilty(motion sensing)
now u know =P

[Leathersoup]

I usually do prefer keyboard and mouse when playing FPS games but there are some games where I don't want to have to sit at my PC to play. One such game was BioShock. That game combined with couch factor was teh best :D
Sitting on the couch with the surround system going. Pure sweetness. If I could have gotten a bit better control for it, I wouldn't mind.

[Dudeson42]

It kinda looks like a waste of money... =/

I'll tell you what IS a great addition and a huge advantage to online FPS gamers, a big HDTV. I just got a new one and I'm sniping people from halfway across the map in COD 4 that I NEVER would have been able to see with my old CRT TV.

Truly an overlooked advantage.

[kiko89]

same for warhawk i played it on a 40 sumthing inche after playing it on a 21 in for a long time. snipping was like fish in a barrel. almost too easy.

[BloodySinner]

It's not the size of the HDTV, it's the resolution that counts. I wasn't able to play Rainbow Six: Vegas on my SDTV properly (I couldn't see enemies that were far away) until I bought my 19" widescreen Samsung.

As for Call of Duty 4, I bought a new pair of gaming headsets last week and since then, I've been a better player. Because I can hear the footsteps of jerks trying to sneak up me or otherwise. ;-)

[Counter_ACT]

wtf? Pointless.

[Skizelli]

Just like your post.

If it helps someone, it's not pointless.

[Statix]

Being a seasoned FPS gamer on consoles, I've long experimented with different controllers and thumbstick models to see what would work best to help one's aim in FPS. This clip-on device seems to reflect my own thoughts. The increase in height/tallness of the sticks are better because they increase the sticks' range of motion (in turn, increasing the precision). Additionally, I've found that precision aiming is better with less resistance, and these clip-ons are said to lessen the resistance of the 360 sticks because of the better grip/leverage.

I haven't tried these things yet, but they sound very good to me in concept.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

With mouse you get a little bit more accuracy (and it's not much) but with a keyboard you sacrifice mobility and player speed and quick button access when it comes to reloading or switching weapons. This looks like it would stick to far out and make the controller very uncomfertable.

[nirun]

try playing counterstrike with a gamepad, you'll get eaten alive.

[tgh machines]

counter-strike is made for the pc. I have to agree with Jason for games like Halo because of movment.

[Arutha]

Moving was never an issue for me. Aiming with the current sticks just did not feel as smooth as a mouse. I'd be willing to try one for aiming and will have to see what the price of these will be.

[Eamon]

IS this an excuse for a scam?

[meepmoopmeep]

does that amount of advantage warrant spending x amount of $ for it? for $3 it would be good but anything higher i doubt is worth it

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

what a scam..

[theoneandonly]

Allow me to introduce you to "Hypocrisy 101", the series:

http://www.jeux-france.com/...
First, Blue Dragon is a "crappy RPG" to Sony fanboys and then all of a sudden a spinoff sequel is announced for the DS that looks really good and they are all drooling over it...........

>_^

Just goes to prove, you are truly JEALOUS of what you can't have.

And yes, unlike 90% of the people here I've played all 70 hours of Blue Dragon- twice. And its right up there, a classic RPG with a light storyline rivaling the best of the best. Definitely found it amazing even better than FF6 in places, and that's no small feat.

Now I'm not shocked anymore but I have to say I told you so. And you "MS" fanboys are no different, as soon as some exclusive FF game is announced on your system you would be drooling over it like crazy and just admit it fools you like Japanese RPGs not just Oblivion or Blue Dragon wouldn't have sold 500,000 copies!!!

Hey those are impressive, surprised it hasn't sold a million.....Mass Effect sells 2 mil and that's a great game? I prefer the BD series though.

[Salvadore]

What is wrong with the current thumbsticks?

[kontrolfreek]

http://www.kontrolfreek.com...

if you go here you can read reviews by Forza Motorsport and IGN and a ton of users, this is not a scam, our products are legit and they do help gamers. Read the story on our home page called speedfreek changed my life, this is real, not a scam.

Pricing will probably be same as our other product, $9.99 for two and 17.50 for 4, this is subject to change but that is my target. So far there as been no one unhappy with spending 10 bucks for our other product because it does what we say it does.

Comfort, if you hold the controller with these fps freeks on it, you will see that it opens up your grip on the controller and is more comfortable then without, if you have really small hands it might not be but for the average gamer to the larger handed gamer, it will be more comfortable. I cant play Cod without them now, and we do have a MLG Halo team testing them as well, and all 4 of them love it.

Feel free to email me with questions, [email protected]

Please dont knock a product until you have tried it!

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

same like fragfx rating from IGN. which I bought and i rate it 2/10 not nearly 10.

Put that scam up your arse.

[Mycococo]

i dont mean to hate on your product but it seems pretty sensless. i am a modder and have added length to my control stick before and it feels awkward. a muck better idea would be closer to the original control freak. something like adding more concave would do the trick better. i know, i have modded it up already. since i aint selling the sheeit i will tell you. it clips like yours but has edges that are more like extensions to the nubs original concave. i then put a thin ring of grip tape on the extended concave to better the grip.

i really like the original but this new one is not as special. the realness!

[Iron Man 2]

LOL not only does that thing look ugly,but it looks distracting and totally worthless,just like the Xbox 360 in 2008;)

[Noodlecup]

then you better get a gaming PC, you won't beat mouse and keyboard for maximum control.

[Eamon]

That I must agree.

Halo PC Custom Edition FOR THE WIN. Blood Gulch, Hugeass and Coldsnap own!

[kontrolfreek]

myco, we are making the top surface larger, not by much and i think it is a little more concave, we might tweak that and make it a little larger, thanks man, email me pics of your stuff if you want, and maybe down the road we might can work on a product together, [email protected]

[kontrolfreek]

i agree that a mouse and keyboard gives you better precision, but i like the comfort of a couch or recliner and i sit at a pc all day, thats why i play xbox :-)

[THE_JUDGE]

to buy all the add on's for your 360.

[Noodlecup]

is like walking on your hands: it's uncomfortable and why not walk with your feet? :)

[tgh machines]

Because it takes more skill.

[tgh machines]

_

[v1c1ous]

but the advantage given is not night and day, and it's more of a psychological boost than a technical boost. it will improve your aiming, but maybe from mediocre to passable. how much this change is worth to you is up to....well....again you.

but knowing the general public, some will put the thing on the left thumbstick(movement), and not on the right thumbstick(aiming).

and those will usually give it a bad review haha

[Bizmal]

I'll just use my mouse for FPS thanks

[Lord_Ash]

My sniper obsessed friends will love this thing, but not for me I'm cool they way it is.

[TwissT]

Ehh, I can live that I can live without it.

[stormchaser82]

I have always passed off my controlers to my wife after a few months of use...when the nubs wear off of the thumbsticks...now with these I'll have brand new thumbsticks and increased accuracy! $10 or $8 if you pre-order is a great deal! Much better than buying a new controller for $50!

[kontrolfreek]

well these arent just for average gamers, we are testing them live with a MLG halo team right now, these guys are good from the feedback they gave us, they are better now. those who use the claw grip on the controller, this helps you a ton because it opens up your grip on the controller allowing your index finger to rest on the buttons better.
snipers will like this but to be honest, where it has helped me the most is with my reaction shooting, someone pops up from the side in cod, for some reason i am 10 times more accurate when i spin around and shoot, usually my cross hair stops right on them, its great.

as far as the difference in night and day, it really is man. if you use these for an hour and take them off, you will see the huge difference they do make, its been said by all testers to date.

we have seen over 100 pre orders today which is great, and i think IGN will have their review posted up tomorrow, hands on review on what they think.

[FirstknighT]

If it matches the analog sticks of the original duke than I'm all over it.

[kontrolfreek]

good thing is our products are pretty inexpensive compared to most add ons for the xbox 360 lol

[kontrolfreek]

something we might be offering soon is customizable freeks, like if a user really wants something like our product and wants to change it up a little, we might could do that for a hefty fee, i mean the average gamer would want this, but a pro gamer or someone that really wants something, they might do it, anyway, thanks again

[Utalkin2me]

I think the 360 controller is perfect the way it is, For me anyways.

[ELite_Ghost]

its not even gonna help much

[Alcohog]

LOL

[Audiggity]

Dudes... this guy took it upon himself to come out with something new. It may or may not help you - but why do you all tear apart innovation so readily?

"The physics in GTA IV are just the same as Saint's Row! And Sain't Row 2 is gonna be better anyway"... that's the exact same myopic type of comment that you morons are using to knock this product.

I haven't tried it, so I can't knock it - nor can I endorse it.

I'm all for tearing people apart, don't get me wrong. But not because they're doing something new and potentially helpful, but because they might be the f*cktards that do nothign but flame the people trying to do new and innovative stuff.

I'm waiting for reviews of this product, if they manage to achieve at least a 5/10 score I'll be purchasing them just to support a fellow entrepreneur.

[Audiggity]

Jeez... I just posted a comment in the "Open Zone"... it's like feeding a bunch of Bud-Light fueled trailer junkies paint thinner and telling them you'll give them free Meth if they act completely ignorant to anything new and innovative.

Anyways, this side of the comments restored my faith in humanity. I'll be looking forward to the review on IGN in the next couple days, and I plan on picking these up - even if I don't use them all of the time, just to support entrepreneurs willing to try something new and bring it to the market.

[solar]

that doesnt look like a keyboard and mouse to me...

[Rhezin]

that's awesome too bad ps3 owners can't get a piece. LMAO

[kontrolfreek]

well i have been told that the ign review is going to be a good one, i dont know if they will rate a prototype product or just review and give their thoughts, he might wait until the production unit to score it, but who knows, thanks

[BoneMagnus]

I'll wait for reviews of the retail version, but since I've played more on LIVE in the last 3-4 months than the previous 2 years combined - becoming more competitive, any edge I can get is welcome.