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DualShock 3 Wireless Controller

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Product Features

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  • Pressure sensors that rumble with each action making every impact feel like you're right in the game
  • Sixaxis highly sensitive motion technology senses your every move
  • Features Bluetooth technology for wireless game play
  • The PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time
  • Can be charged at any time through the PlayStation 3 system using the controller's USB cable

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  • ASIN: B0015AARJI
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 3.5 inches ; 10.6 ounces
  • Media: Video Game
  • Release Date: April 4, 2008
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (404 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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The Dualshock 3 wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 system provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS™ motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is more realistic when the user feels the rumble right in the palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user’s body. Dualshock 3 wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controller’s USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 system at anytime.

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Key Features:

  • Pressure sensors that rumble with each action making every impact feel like you’re right in the game.
  • SIXAXIS™ highly sensitive motion control system senses your every move
  • Features Bluetooth technology for wireless game play; the PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time.
  • Can be charged at any time through the PlayStation 3 system using the controller’s USB cable

Initial PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Compatibility Chart
  • Formula One Championship Edition - PS3
  • MotorStorm - PS3
  • PAIN - PSN
  • High Velocity Bowling - PSN
  • MLB 08: The Show - PS3
  • Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune - PS3
  • Resistance: Fall of Man - PS3
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3
  • Go! Sports Ski - PSN
  • Folklore - PS3
  • Heavenly Sword - PS3
  • Warhawk - PSN/PS3
  • Super Stardust HD - PSN
  • Snakeball - PSN
  • Toy Home - PS
  • PSOne Emulation - PSN
  • Piyotama - PSN
  • PixelJunk Monsters - PSN
  • Blast Factor - PSN
  • Condemned 2: Bloodshot - PS3
  • LOST: Via Domus - PS3
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - PS3
  • Burnout Paradise - PS3
  • Dynasty Warriors 6 - PS3
  • Devil May Cry 4 - PS3
  • DragonBall Z Burst Limit - PS3
  • Turok - PS3

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95 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to rumble, even with PS 2 games!, April 4, 2008
By Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
I was already extremely happy with the Sixaxis controller, but I could not resist getting the DualShock 3. Not only do you get the rumble, but also, it feels much better in your hands, even for those games that do not use this feature. The rumble function is fun, but on top of that, it helps with gameplay, because "feeling" what is happening provides a lot more feedback than just watching how your character or car reacts to the environment.

The biggest surprise of all was that the rumble works with PS 2 games in the PS 3 system. I am currently playing through "God of War", a game which had the rumble capability in PS 2. I thought that it was unlikely that I was going to get this feature with this new controller in the PS 3, but it worked perfectly.

I know that having to buy a new controller and basically discard the one that came with the system is not the ideal situation, but I have to say this product is really worth shedding the extra bucks.
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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tested on Playstation 1, 2, and 3 games - it works GREAT on all of them!, April 20, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
Well folks, now that the dust has settled from the Sony vs. Immersion lawsuit, Playstation 3 owners are finally able to feel the vibe again!

I purchased this controller today and I knew the only way to properly road-test it was on the game that made the Dualshock famous, Metal Gear Solid. After booting up the game, I walked down the hallway and got spotted by a guard. As he shouted, "WHO'S THAT?" the controller jumped in my hand - and I knew this was a smart purchase. As the guards shot at me, I felt the feedback of the bullets, just as I had 10 years ago on my Sony Playstation.

I picked out another old school Playstation game, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. From Ayame's blades to Rikimaru's sword, each sword swipe and jump had excellent feedback.

Okay, so my Playstation games worked out. But what about my Playstation 2 library?

I popped in God of War, knowing I had to feel the swing of the Blades of Chaos. The controller vibrations felt a little lighter here, but the vibrations still occurred at the appropriate times.

Then I chose Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction. Who better to test a vibration controller than the Sultan of Smash? All the power jumps and smashes had the vibrations intact, but they still felt a little on the light side.

All right, so far I was two for two with my Playstation and Playstation 2 test subjects. But what about my Playstation 3 games? Could I possibly hit a trifecta?

I put in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and I decided to jump right into a heated firefight. The controller gave me feedback while shooting weapons and getting hit by enemy fire, but I knew my purchase was justified when Drake was near death: I FELT THE DUALSHOCK 3 PULSING IN SYNCH WITH DRAKE'S HEARTBEAT. It's one thing to hear that noise and know he's near death, it's quite another to feel the pulse in my own hands.

Okay, so the feedback on the older games was there, but a little lighter than I remember. The reason? Well, when I decided to go wireless on my Playstation 2 system, I bought a Logitec Dualshock controller. It turns out, that controller takes two "AA" batteries, and the vibration motors inside the controller handles are slightly larger than the ones in the Dualshock 3. That's where I felt the difference.

The Dualshock 3 vibrations may be slightly less than the Logitec controller, but it doesn't require the purchase of batteries.
The Dualshock 3 may be slightly heavier than the SixAxis, but it doesn't take up any extra space at all.

Sure, the price is about $15 more than the SixAxis, but it's a worthy upgrade for the Playstation 3 gamer who kicks it old school as well as new school. The only other drawback is the lack of an additional USB cable - but we can use the one that came with the system itself.

So what's the final verdict?

Order it, plug it in, charge it up, and get ready for the inevitable downloads from the Playstation Store to make the older PS3 games Dualshock 3 compatible.

I wouldn't recommend a feedback peripheral without providing my own feedback...

Enjoy!
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60 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Should've been rumble from the start., April 13, 2008
By The Gifted One (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
The Playstation 2's highly regarded DualShock 2 controller was considered by many to be the best videogame controller of all time. So when you've got a winning design there's no need to change anything. However, because of a legal battle with Immersion over rumble technology, Sony was forced to offer their Sixaxis controller without rumble. The Sixaxis had the same Dualshock design but it felt too lightweight and cheap. Thankfully the lawsuit has been settled and rumble has come back to the Playstation.

For the most part, the DualShock 3 is almost identical to its PS2 precessor. But it has all the features of the original Sixaxis controller in addition to rumble. The controller is still wireless, can be charged by plugging it into your PS3 (or PC), rumble is compatible with all PS1 and PS2 games, and the PS3 supports up to 7 controllers at the same time via bluetooth. Rumble in the DualShock 3 seems more responsive in regards to the location of its vibration depending on which side you get hit on during the games. I don't know if this is something in the design or if it's the developers doing it for the games but I welcome it.

All in all this is currently the best designed controller on the market right now. The PS2's DS2 was incredible so "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here. I'll be enjoying rumble in my PS3 games from now on.
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