The 8 Best Playstation 2 Controllers (2023 reviews)

The cipon playstation 2 controller should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This controller is very solid and well built, feels to the hand just like an original. It provides better vibration, more realistic gaming experience, ergonomic design, comfortable hand feeling, and fully enjoy the fun of the game. The Analog sticks spring back into place and rotate smoothly, no abnormal clicking or sounds. It makes gameplay perfect when you have proper control in sections that require precision.

It's very sensitive to finger and thumb movement and great to play games with. The joystick is also a bit too sensitive. This actually has a major impact on games like metal gear solid 3 where you need to half press to ready your weapon and then full press to shoot it.

Why We Like This:

Feels 3d printed but actually durable
Works great for a third-party controller
Works just like an authentic ps2 controller
Works as well as the original controller

Best With USB: blue Lake performance One Controller

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Not everyone likes to purchase controller for their daily usage, but the blue lake performance one controller would be an anomoly. These controllers have a shiny finish that immediately becomes a mess of fingerprints. It’s like it only registers at various degrees, or like the numbers on a clock. It comes with analog stick grips and is compatable with playstation 1 and. The batteries are close to spent, and the controller range shortens.

The controllers are the exact same as the OG ones that come with the console (except that they are wireless obviously), the thumb sticks are even made of the same oddly textured plastic "grip. They pair quick and easy without any hassle. The plastic they are made out of is shiny so they do show grime and fingerprints really easily but that doesn't really effect usability.

Why We Like This:

Major inconvenience functionality is pretty solid
Great value to keep the old playstation going
Turns the analog on and off
Wireless controls make ps2 more user friendly

Best For conserving battery usage: Connyam Playstation 2 Controller

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It is great to have a ps2 controller to play old games but without the annoying wires. This classic-shaped ps2 controller is designed to perfectly fit in your palms. It works just as well as a wired controller. The batteries last forever (controller has a sleep mode function where it sleeps after a couple minutes of no inputs detected that you can wake up again by pressing Start), no noticeable delay, rumble works, and buttons have not worn out at all.

The wireless capability makes it super convenient to use, and everything works as expected. The buttons are all responsive and the d-pad has a great feel to it. It is good for any game requiring precision controls. If you want a good controller and don’t want to spend a lot this is the best #.

Why We Like This:

Great for a third party remote
Feels good going wireless with some old-school gaming
New and hot release

Best With Analog stick: Cacella Playstation 2 Controller

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Compared with other controller in this category, the cacella playstation 2 controller has a convenient design. This controller works on a ps2, there is no where to plug in the wireless adapter on a ps3 or ps. They plug directly into the front of the Playstation. They have a REALLY nice feature that automatically puts the controller to sleep though if not used for about 5 minutes, saving battery life. The battery does not last too long if you don’t take them out after playing.

The controllers have an energy saving feature that automatically puts the controller to sleep though if not used for about 5 minutes, saving battery life. It looks and feels great in the hands.

Why We Like This:

Fun plug & play wireless controllers
Highly recommended for playstation one controllers
Amazing to have wireless remote for ps
Works really well, even has auto-shutoff

Best replacement Controller: Zeion Playstation 2 Controller

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Best part: zeion playstation 2 controller costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. These controllers do not have the pressure sensitive buttons like an original DualShock. They feel like new and work perfectly with button intensive games like the Tony Hawk series and any fighting game. It provides a large and comfortable surface for the thumb. The buttons are somewhat too sensitive or too far buried deep in the plastic. The look feel and response of the inputs are all of course inferior to the real thing. The controllers work great and the selection of colors makes the kids happy. It is good for when you need controllers.

Why We Like This:

Great build quality and looks beautiful
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With trigger: retro fighters Playstation 2 Controller

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If you often find yourself confused about appropriate and satisfactory controller, retro fighters playstation 2 controller is your end point. From its ergonomic shape and comfortable and responsive analog sticks to vibration feedback and turbo functionality, the defender has got everything you want and nothing you don’t. It's pretty good, loved the axis maching the genuine controller, including the presure sensitive buttons. It is easier to accelerate the car at 4 different levels of speed. It includes a USB charging cable and it is compatible with ps1/ps2/ps3/ps classic/switch/pc and includes both usb and ps1/ps2 receivers.

It feels great in the hand, perfect size, 10 hour battery life, has rumble functionality, and you can use it on ps1, ps2, ps3, pc, and switch. The gates ( the plastic circles keeping the joysticks locked in) are also smaller, meaning there's less overall travel so you hit the maximum stick movement quicker. It would be PERFECT IF they had a wider range of motion, the full throttle activates too soon.

Why We Like This:

Buttons feel good and overall have a good quality to it
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best For using As A remote: blue Lake performance Playstation 2 Controller

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If you often find yourself scrambling for appropriate and satisfactory controller, blue lake performance playstation 2 controller should be your first option for buying. It's the same type of long-range wireless they use in xbox 360+/playstation 3 and 4's. It is great for being wireless but does not have the pressure sensitive buttons. The wireless on the controllers are great. It has an AFK power-save feature to help battery life. It comes with protective covers for the analog sticks. It is good for using as a remote for watching movies.

Why We Like This:

Works good for some games but for others when moving
Great wireless controllers for original ps
Lasts a long time before having to change batteries

Best With Memory Card: Burcica Playstation 2 Controller

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention burcica playstation 2 controller for daily purpose. It must be a big surprise when your kids or your friends receive these beautiful controllers. They feel almost exactly like original ps2 controllers. The power switch right on the controller to save the battery life is an awesome added bonus.

As far as the buttons go, the Directional Pad is a bit stiff, and the buttons are a bit more reactive. It charges through your ps3 via USB cables that come with the controllers. The buttons are hair pin trigger sensitive and the joysticks are not too loose and not too tight, they are just right for quick reaction game play. They work great, and pair with no issues.

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