Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11499 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: NUBYTECH
• Released on: 2005-11-11
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Subtitled in: German
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 14.00" w x 9.00" l, 3.62 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
The Limited Edition Resident Evil Chainsaw Controller for use with the Sony Playstation 2 is a one of a kind masterpiece. Complete with a unique blood splattered design exclusive to each chainsaw made, this controller was designed to improve game play in tight situations, as well as enhance on the overall maneuverability that can sometimes be hindered when you are bombarded by endless slews of monsters.

Customer Reviews

Great novelty item,but not essential
When I received the item I was amazed by the size of the box. I did not realise it was contained within a display case (the picture above shows it in the display case minus the lid). For collectors like myself this is a must buy. The fact that the item is uniquely blood spattered, that it comes in an excellent well made display case with a hidden compartment for the connector cable and that each chainsaw is numbered and limited to just 50,000 world wide, it really is an excellent item.

I have nearly completed the game using the controller and although it has some excellent features, it does not help gameplay, in fact if anything I found it a hindrance. The toggle buttons for aiming and moving around are tiny and very awkward to use, the L2 and R2 buttons are nearly impossible to use in the midst of a fight. At the part of the game where you've rescued the Presidents daughter I kept accidentally hitting R2 with my knuckle (R1 is on a handle, as is L1 and R2 and L2 are situated on the chainsaw "body"). The R2 button makes the President's daughter wait or follow you. It is game over when she gets carried away by a cult member and guess what kept happening, yep, he kept getting carried away in the midst of battle when instead of following Leon she would wait or end up getting accidentally shot.

The start button means that in order to press it you have remove your hand from the controller completely, as it is featured right up the far end of the controller. There are segments in the game that require quick reflexes of the varying action buttons, this is nearly impossible to do without several failed attempts.

A feature supposed to exist is that when the controller is horizontal Leon puts down his weapon and when it is raised, the weapon is raised. That does not seem to be the case.

Do not buy this controller with the thought of using a chainsaw in the game because it would appear that does not happen.

To finish on a positive note: The chainsaw is very authentic looking (in miniature) and it does have a pull cord that "starts up" the chainsaw with realistic sounding effects.

A great collectors item, not essential in any way and not a benefit to game play either.

Nice collectors item
Couldn't resist buying this item as a huge Res Evil fan along with the excellent Amazon price it made splashing the cash a no brainer.

I'd agree with the rest of the reveiwers on the point about it being slightly flawed as a controller, mainly due to button placement it just doesn't sit as pretty in your hands as an official PS2 controller. Build quality is top notch though comes in its own presentation case with a limited edition number on the side of the controller and a recess at the back of the presentation case for you to slip your copy of Res Evil 4 into.

At the current price definetly worth the money, can't see anyone using it to play Gran Turismo on or anything like that, but as a collectors item its an excellent product and I dare anyone not to grin with satistaction when they plug it in for the first time and pull the Chainsaw cord (start button) with accompanying vibration/force feedback.

Good stuff :)

TRUTH
Like everyone says, this looks, feels and shouts craftsmanship. Im a collecter and love this item. The presentation is next to nothing. BUT THATS THE PROBLEM. It is designed to look beautiful and be a collectors item, and nothing more. When reading the review I belived that when playing, the movement of the chainsaw would mimic the movement of the target on sceen,which is not the case. Instead of pushing R2 you lift the chainsaw and then aim manually with the anolog stick. Also, it is far easyer to use a regular pad. I paid £30 for this item and feel It was more than worth the money, but it is an item that will be looked at admiringly, rather than used as a gaming experience.