PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Japanese Version) - White

by Sony

Product Features

• DualShock 3 brings back the "rumble" feature for full gameplay immersion
• Bluetooth Wireless connection to your system, plus USB-USB mini cable for play-and-charge option
• L2 and R2 analog trigger buttons
• The DualShock 3 is practically a required upgrade for any hardcore PlayStation 3 owner
• Highly sensitive motion sensing system so as you move the controller the game moves with it

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X260V8
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: July 11, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,576 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #76 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The SIXAXIS controller, originally bundled with the PS3, has been upgraded into the DualShock 3. This combines the features of the motion-sensitive SIXAXIS controller with the force feedback functions of the PS2's DualShock 2 controller. The controller operates wirelessly via Bluetooth techonology, though they can also be wired with a USB-to-USB mini cable which is also used to charge the device. The DualShock 3 can sense movement on all three-dimensional axes, and has built-in analog control on the control sticks and buttons.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PS3 Dual Shock, August 3, 2008

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Gadget Lover (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Japanese Version) - White (Accessory)

Well my guess is if you are buying this you have used a PS3 controller before so you know what to expect. The weight is nicer than the old sixaxis and the dual shock is just like it was in psone and ps2. The white color is cool and goes nicely with my Wii remotes sitting on my table. In case you were wondering this controller works fine with US versions of the PS3.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dual Shock 3 is Amazing, January 16, 2008

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C. Harvey - See all my reviews
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I recently imported two Dual Shock 3 Controllers for $59.99. The controllers are amazing. The controller has the standard motion control of the Sixaxis but adds the Vibration function from the Dual Shock 2. The added weight of the Vibration components make the controller much better in your hand then the standard Sixaxis.

Also Sony is adding patches to a number of its games to add the Vibration Function. Its definitely worth it, but DO NOT PAY MORE than $59.99. $59.99 will be the retail price when the controllers are released in the US. And you can already get them for that price from Play-Asia.com

37 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for all ps3 owners!!!, December 23, 2007

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Timothy A. Henry "andy_h007" (Burlington, Ky USA) - See all my reviews
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i must admit that when i first heard the original sixaxis controllers for the ps3 were not going to have rumble, i wasn't all that disappointed. but now that i have rumble back, i realized just how much i missed it. i shipped mine in from japan so i wanted to give it my review for others who are thinking about getting one when it comes to the states.

this controller is slightly heavier than the regular sixaxis, but it feels great in my hands. i feels sturdier and makes the old controllers feel like toys in comparison. and i noticed the buttons and analog sticks have a bit more resistance to them which make me feel more connected to the games.

the rumbling itself isn't super powerful like the xbox controllers, but i never really liked the rumble in those because i throught they shook too much. it destracted my game. the ds3 rumbles just enough to immerse you more, but doesn't make you think, "whoa this is making my hands numb" like the 360 controller.

there is one notable difference with this rumble however that i wasn't sure was a rumor or not. THE RUMBLE REALLY IS DIRECTIONAL. i popped in Uncharted and let some guys shoot me from different angles to see. when a guy shot my right side it felt like the controller jumped to the left as if reacting to bullet. i thought this was super cool.

all in all, this controller improves on the original sixaxis and also the old dualshock 2 with the addition of directional rumble. the ds3 is a must have for anyone who desperately misses the rumble from the ps2 days and i would also recommend it for everyone else who is even remotely interested.