you game too much

The same had happened to one of my PS2 controllers. I did, however buy it used and the pad became loose after only a few months. I agree, it was absolutely terrible to use afterward, especially for shooters and platformers. The same controller had the L2 button stick and I had to smack it in order for it to just respond.

Overall though, of the 6 DS/DS2/DS3 controllers I've had, that was the only one I had trouble with... so far.

all my DSs work like new. from the original DS to the DS3.

I *AM* rough on my ps3 controlers... they get dropped and squished. kitties often are responsibile for this.

no problems.

Bad luck for you i guess.

My old PS2 pad had some parts of it broken, and the rumble thing fall off and now free inside the controller. Oh, and it still works like a dream :)

They're in no way faulty.

a question : where are they made??

I haven't had a controller fail on me since PSone...bad luck man.

blackstar: They're made in China. Says so on the back. =)

Sorry to hear dude, Ive had plenty of PS2 controllers and none have broke. I have had my PS3 for a few months and they are in good condition too. To be fair, I almost never use my PS3.