Today in Joystiq: September 26, 2005

Today, we uncovered the origins of the PS3 controller, a new possibility to the origins of origenxbox360, and a plethora of clues leading to an Earthbound conspiracy. Also, welcome aboard Joystiq's newest writer, Alan Rose - always nice to have some fresh meat on board. With that say, here is a quick recap of everything that happened today:

• PS1 inspiration for PS3 controller "concept" uncovered?

• PSP games for $299.95, GBA games for just $119.95

• Web comic reveals next Metal Gear plot

• Joyswag: Giving away a Miyamoto-edition Nintendo DS skin

• Xbox 360 ultra deluxe package includes upgraded girlfriend

• Halo 3 exposed in UK magazine?

• More Fables in store? Lionhead speaks

• Is Earthbound 3 in development?

• Americans more competitive mobile gamers than Europeans

• It might be giant! Crafting PS2's Colossus

• Games Can Help for families affected by Hurricane Katrina

• Black Xbox 360 looking likely, silver version too

• Forbes: Xbox lost Microsoft $4 billion (and counting)

• Baldur's Gate 2: Celebrating a classic

• Rocker designs guitar/N64 controller hybrid