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    I was considering getting a wireless controller for my PS2 and I need to know if it will work like a cordless phone where it doesn't need to be pointed in the direction of the PS2. Or if it is like a remote where it needs to be pointed in the direction of the PS2. I ask because my PS2 isn't with the TV it is actually across from it and to the side. Any help will be appreciated.

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    Remote controls for your television use IR (infrared) technology. IR is directional.

    Cordless phones use RF technology, which is NOT directional.

    I *think* all newish controllers use RF. There were a few older wireless controllers (like the old dual turbos) that used IR. The new stuff (like Play Messiah's awesome controllers) use RF, and are non-directional.

    Wavebirds, Freebirds and the like are RF (non-directional) and should work fine. Hope that helps!

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    What Flack said

    However I'll add anecdotal evidence, as I have wireless PS2 controllers. I actually have my system behind a cabinet door as well that I close so that my son doesn't get at the stuff and it's never stopped working.

    (The Wavebird *is* the cream of the crop though - I hope the next generation of hardware has 1st party wireless controllers for every machine)
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