In the crowded market of video game peripherals, it really takes something unique to stand out among the rest. While a number of accessory makers both well-known and unknown are making gamepads that offer little variation from brand-to-brand, SplitFish's FragFX Shark is so radically different that it can't help but to stand out.
Splitfish AG, the inventors of the precision gaming console mouse,has shipped its FragFX Shark 360 controller to retailers. The device is Xbox 360's first super precision mouse-hybrid gaming controller.
i cant say enough good things about this controller, i have the same version (Ps3 though) and it works like a charm in call of duty, killzone and R3. Its also very good for the pc. i dont care to much for a keyboard and its awsome to just press circle on the mouse to jump instead of using keyboard buttons. its pretty good. great investment.
It's the best of both worlds, the accuracy of a mouse & the
subtle input of an analog stick.
BTW I wish ps3 games would let you use the ps3 nav controller and mouse together.
Splitfish Ltd. has been challenging that aspect of peripherals for years with the FragFX line; latest of which, the Shark, is making a splashing argument for gaming changing peripherals.
Offering dual compatibility with Playstation 3 and computer platforms (PC and Mac), the FragFX Shark is a high-quality utility peripheral. Though it was designed specifically for first-person shooters, the Shark adapts across the spectrum of genres.
"First-person shooter purists swear by playing their favorite games on the PC with a mouse and keyboard, and I am inclined to agree. A console’s controller simply cannot match the pinpoint accuracy of a mouse. Splitfish aims to turn purists into believers that even a console is able to get in on mouse controls. The question is, does it work?"
Interesting. It's not the first mouse periph for a console, but I think they usually don't take off because those who prefer mouse and keyboard are playing PC. Those playing consoles prefer controllers.
I have the barracuda but don't use it much because I don't like the cords. Maybe I should have waited and bought this instead.