A local electronics store gives away Pelican controllers for free
Is the Pelican controller really that bad? After a user shares their story about receiving one for free from a local electronics store, others share their own experiences, both good and bad, with the controller. Is it really as bad as they say? We decided to dig deeper into the controller’s issues, as well as the strange stories shared by users over the years.
“The store remained silent when I asked them about the controller’s issues,” the original poster writes. “It looked like it had been used for years and then just put on a shelf.” Despite some concerns, the user recalls the controller being in surprisingly good condition, except for the missing turbo button.
“I’m playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced and the characters all have this really depressed vibe,” they write. Playing the game with the Pelican controller seems like it would add a layer of realism to the already depressing game, but a funny comment about it being “cumtroller” adds a bit of lightheartedness to the discussion.
Despite some lighthearted comments, there is an overwhelming sense of skepticism about the controller’s durability. “I’m pretty sure it’s not going to last more than a few days of gaming,” one user writes, while another says, “I wouldn’t say it’s bad, but I would say it’s like uncomfortable shoes – you can wear it for a few days, but you won’t want to.”
“I’m actually excited about the Steam Deck but I need to test the Pelican controller,” another user writes. “I really want to see if it’s actually usable.” Others suggest using a Logitech controller instead, which seems like a much better alternative.
There’s also a debate about the Pelican brand in general and why it has such a poor reputation among users. “I think it’s the brand. Kids are more likely to play with anything that’s branded,” one user writes, while another says, “It’s a matter of sibling dynamics. Sometimes, you just have to give in and let your younger siblings play with your expensive stuff.”
Check out the full discussion on the Pelican controller below.
I was at my local electronics store and they had a bunch of controllers in stock. I noticed a really beat up Pelican controller with no turbo button. I picked it up and was shocked to find out they were giving it to me for free.
Holy crap, I just realized the Pelican controller has no turbo button. I'm playing FFTA and boy is this controller a drag.
I have owned a blue Pelican controller for the PS2 but I don’t remember it working. Anyone remember this controller? Did it have turbo button? — E-Shrexy
The Pelican controller is basically a PS3 pad in terms of quality, I think. — E-Shrexy
I think it’s a matter of sibling dynamics. Sometimes, you just have to give in and let your younger siblings play with your expensive stuff. — E-Shrexy
I used to have a Pelican controller and yes, it’s trash. — E-Shrexy
I don’t remember the button layout of the blue Pelican controller but I do remember it being really bad. — E-Shrexy
Playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced with the Pelican controller gives the characters a more depressed vibe. — E-Shrexy
I don’t think the store should have paid me for taking the Pelican controller. — E-Shrexy
A lighthearted comment suggests the controller’s limited submergence capabilities, adding a bit of humor to the discussion.
I used to own a blue Pelican controller for the PS2 but I don’t remember it working. Anyone remember this controller? Did it have turbo button? — E-Shrexy
I used to have a Pelican controller and yes, it’s trash. — E-Shrexy
I don’t think the store should have paid me for taking the Pelican controller. — E-Shrexy
I have owned a blue Pelican controller for the PS2 but I don’t remember it working. Anyone remember this controller? Did it have turbo button? — E-Shrexy
I used to have a Pelican controller and yes, it’s trash. — E-Shrexy
I don’t remember the button layout of the blue Pelican controller but I do remember it being really bad. — E-Shrexy
Playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced with the Pelican controller gives the characters a more depressed vibe. — E-Shrexy
I think it’s a matter of sibling dynamics. Sometimes, you just have to give in and let your younger siblings play with your expensive stuff. — E-Shrexy
I used to own a blue Pelican controller for the PS2 but I don’t remember it working. — E-Shrexy
I used to have a Pelican controller and yes, it’s trash. — E-Shrexy
I don’t think the store should have paid me for taking the Pelican controller. — E-Shrexy
I don’t remember the button layout of the blue Pelican controller but I do remember it being really bad. — E-Shrexy
Playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced with the Pelican controller gives the characters a more depressed vibe. — E-Shrexy
