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Reports of first-person shooter fans abandoning the Ps3 slim for the xbox wireless controller in frustration above the lengthy PlayStation Network outage reminded Screen Play of an new mouse and keyboard adapter for Microsoft's machine.

Initial batches of the XIM3 adapter apparently sold out inside of minutes, demonstrating that plenty of hardcore shooting fans still prefer the precision of an keyboard and mouse. Stock is currently available again.

XIM claim their strategy is the highest precision xbox 360 keyboard mouse and xbox 360 hd cable gaming adapter available and certainly charge an increased premium at US$150 (plus no less than US$45 shipping to Australia).

Their feature is "Smart Translator" technology which is intended for popular games like Crysis 2, Mw2, Black Ops, Halo Reach, Gears of War and Red Dead Redemption.

Making your high precision mouse feel in a sport which was made for controller thumb sticks is hard, the manufacturer says.

All console shooters have different levels of aim-assist that makes them playable using the typical low-accuracy controller. If done incorrectly, adapting a mouse to the telltale games can lead to aiming that feels jerky, unresponsive, and detached.

Through Smart Translators, XIM3 can provide unparalleled mouse precision unachievable by almost every other gaming adapter available.

XIM also claims their on-screen interface makes it simple for users to setup their unique optimum settings for each game they play.

Your computer will almost allways be the spiritual home of first-person shooters, but consoles now benefit from the biggest varieties of players and perhaps many hardcore fans in the genre have acclimatised to using a twin-stick joypad rather then mouse and keyboard.

I doubt there's much dispute that mouse and keyboard provides more precision when compared to a standard joypad. But what I'm keen to hear from shooter fans today is usually you actually care anymore?

Have you become so good at using a joypad which the difference between twin analog sticks or mouse and keyboard is negligible?

If you're not, would you be made ready to spend around $200 on the premium adapter including the XIM3 in order to use and customise mouse and keyboard controls with a console shooter?