Installation on a Windows 7 machine was as easy as on the on PS3, with more options and calibration testing. Plug and play at its best.

At this point I realized that the only game installed on my PC playable with a controller was TrackMania Forever. A game optimized to be played with a keyboard, it was definitely enjoyable with the T-Wireless, but no match for some quick keyboard key flicks.

A quick browsing sessions and download later Fifa 12 was installed and ready to roll. I had already played Fifa 12 on the PS3 and was pleasantly surprised that out of the box all the buttons were mapped as they were on the PS3, the game played as well (if not better) on the PC thanks to the T-Wireless.

Browsing my steam game library I noticed that I could install Tombraider, this required a tiny bit more configuration but in the end worked out nicely too; too bad the game does not support EyeFinity.

Conclusive Thoughts

At the end of the day I do come away with a mixed experience. Whereas their high end T500 racing wheel was superior on both PC and PS3 compared the competition, the T-Wireless has a much harder time to convince me.

On the PS3 it’s not a worthy alternative to the Sony DualShock if you’re into none-arcade racing games, it also falls short in any “button smashing” game as the MAP button distorts the whole game experience. If you want force feedback you’re out of luck too, no rumble motor or vibration going on.

Has it no redeeming features then? Well, if you’re considering this controller for your PS3, chances are you already have at least one Sony controller in your possession; the T-Wireless is a very affordable alternative for casual gamers or when you’re planning a 4-way gaming session of Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic.

On the PC the T-Wireless can make an excellent companion for games which just don’t lend themselves to keyboards (sport games, 3^rd person adventurers). To only fly in the ointment here is if you are a PC gamer and have a PS3 or XBOX also, you can just use that controller on your PC, for free.

The T-Wireless target audience won’t be the die-hard gamer, the casual hot seat multiplayer on the other hand can strike a nice deal by picking up this Duo Pack of T-Wireless controllers.

We like to thank Elke and Thrustmaster for making this review possible.