{"product_id":"sony-dualshock-2-controller-official","title":"Sony DualShock 2 Controller, Official (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eThe DualShock 2 is Sony's standard PS2 controller, with twin analog sticks, dual vibration and pressure-sensitive buttons that some PS2 games read for finer control. A second one is the simplest way to open up split-screen games like Burnout 3 and TimeSplitters 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear and included accessories vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eButtons that read how hard you press\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DualShock 2 looks almost the same as the PS1 DualShock, but nearly every button is pressure sensitive. The face buttons, D-pad directions and the four shoulder buttons can report how hard they are pressed, and some games put that to use. Racing games such as Gran Turismo 3 read throttle and brake pressure from the face buttons, and Metal Gear Solid 2 treats light and firm presses differently. The two analog sticks click in as L3 and R3, and the Analog button switches modes for older PS1 games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits in a PS2 setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery PlayStation 2 has two controller ports, and the DualShock 2 plugs into either one. It also works in an original PlayStation, so it can double as a PS1 pad for games like Crash Team Racing or Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. For four-player games such as TimeSplitters 2 or Madden, you add a PS2 multitap and more controllers. The pad draws power from the console, so there are no batteries to replace, and the rumble motors run whenever a game calls for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check on a used DualShock 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog sticks are the first thing to wear. Let go of each stick and see whether your character keeps drifting, then click both sticks to confirm L3 and R3 register. Press the shoulder buttons, which can feel mushy after years of use, and check that the Analog light turns on and off. Look along the cable near both ends for kinks or exposed wire. Rumble and pressure response are easy to confirm in any racing game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDualShock 2 analog controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayStation 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWired, plugs into a PS2 controller port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlso works with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal PlayStation consoles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill a DualShock 2 work on my PS1?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The DualShock 2 plugs into the original PlayStation and works with PS1 games, including analog and vibration support in games that use them. PS1 games do not read its pressure-sensitive buttons, but that makes no difference to how they play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on a PS3 or PS4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot directly. The PS3 and PS4 have no PS2-style controller ports, so the DualShock 2 plugs only into PS2 and PS1 consoles. It works with every PS2 model, including the original full-size console and the Slim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing is for one DualShock 2 controller. It is wired, so there is no charging cable or battery involved. Other accessories, such as a multitap or memory card, are included only if the listing title names them. Cosmetic wear varies by unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. No shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610458849576,"sku":"R118-026","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/R118-026-1.jpg?v=1790511685","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/sony-dualshock-2-controller-official","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}