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Japan gets its silver DualShock 3 on June 20 for 5,500 yen.

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Sony's Xperia SP smartphone will be able to sync with the PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, allowing you to ditch the onscreen gamepad in compatible PlayStation Mobile games. The DualShock 3 connects to the Xperia SP via Bluetooth.

The DualShock 3 should work with any games that support a USB gamepad. Finally, an excuse to bring a smartphone and a full-size DualShock 3 on the bus.

JoystiqSony's Xperia SP pairs with DualShock 3 controller, a nice merlot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdualshock-3playstationps3xperiaxperia-spTue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Silver DualShock 3 lands in Japan on June 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/silver-dualshock-3-lands-in-japan-on-june-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/silver-dualshock-3-lands-in-japan-on-june-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/silver-dualshock-3-lands-in-japan-on-june-20/#comments Silver DualShock coming to JapanPlayStation players in Japan can spruce up their console collection with a "Metallic Gray" variant of the DualShock 3 wireless PS3 controller, washing ashore on June 20 for 5,500 yen ($59), and that's including tax.

While the metallic gray controller looks suited to Raiden's fashion sensibilities in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, it launches in conjunction with The Last of Us. That's just fine, since a controller based on that game would probably be covered in fungus. There's no word on a stateside release of the silver DualShock 3.

JoystiqSilver DualShock 3 lands in Japan on June 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DualShockdualshock-3DualShock3grayJapanmetallic-grayplaystationps3silverTue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshida: DualShock 3 won't work with PS4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/yoshida-dualshock-3-wont-work-with-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/yoshida-dualshock-3-wont-work-with-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/yoshida-dualshock-3-wont-work-with-ps4/#comments DualShock 3 won't work with PS4"No, [PS4] doesn't support DualShock 3, but it does support PS Move," Sony worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed. Considering the design of the DualShock 4 and the functionality within, we can't say we're too surprised.

Obviously we knew about the PS Move compatibility, seeing as how it was featured during last night's event, but this is the first definitive word on DualShock 3 support. Last night Sony announced that PSOne, PS2 and PS3 games would be playable on PS4 through technology developed by Gaikai, but that PS3 discs would not work natively.

JoystiqYoshida: DualShock 3 won't work with PS4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dual-shock-3dual-shock-4dualshock-3moveplaystationplaystation-4playstation-moveps-moveps3ps4shuhei-yoshidaThu, 21 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sixaxis Controller app lets controllers and certain Android devices play nice together]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/sixaxis-controller-app-lets-controllers-and-certain-android-devi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/sixaxis-controller-app-lets-controllers-and-certain-android-devi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/sixaxis-controller-app-lets-controllers-and-certain-android-devi/#comments
Dancing Pixel Studios has heard the call of people looking for traditional control input on touch-based devices. The studio has released a new app for Android devices called Sixaxis Controller -- guess what it does? Yup, it allows you to use your Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controller on Android phones and tablets. (Great guess!)

Of course, it's not that simple: The app only works on rooted Android devices and is largely incompatible with HTC and some newer Samsung hardware. Also, there are some other steps one must take prior to enjoying this tryst, like connecting the device to a Windows PC with a USB cable. But if you do get it up and running, you can connect up to four controllers to one device and custom configure your buttons.

You can purchase Sixaxis Controller from the Android marketplace right now for $1.67, but we'd suggest trying Dancing Pixel's other free app first, Sixaxis Compatibility Checker, to see if your hardware is up to snuff.

JoystiqSixaxis Controller app lets controllers and certain Android devices play nice together originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddancing-pixel-studiosdualshock-3mobileplaystationps3sixaxissixaxis-controllerTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Infamous 2 hits Europe June 8, coming in so, so many bundles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infamous-2-hits-europe-june-8-coming-in-so-so-many-bundles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infamous-2-hits-europe-june-8-coming-in-so-so-many-bundles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/infamous-2-hits-europe-june-8-coming-in-so-so-many-bundles/#comments Infamous 2 is coming out in the UK, Germany and Ireland on June 10, and the rest of Europe on June 8. Yes, we usually make a bigger deal out of release dates than just dropping them all plain-like in the first sentence like that, but we need as much space as we can get to explain the different bundles available to European shoppers. No joke, you guys: There are five different versions of Sucker Punch's dichotomous action title available in Europe's shops.

So, there's the basic, vanilla flavored standard edition, the Special Edition (which includes extra powers and an "Original Cole" character skin) and the Hero Edition (which includes a lot of things, including a replica messenger bag). However, Europe also gets a bundle that includes the game and a "good" blue or "evil" red DualShock 3 controller, as well as a 320GB PS3 bundle. No prices have been announced for the bundles, but really, what price is too high for premium crimefighting? Or ... um, crimemaking?

JoystiqInfamous 2 hits Europe June 8, coming in so, so many bundles originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 May 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundledualshock-3europegermanyinFamous-2irelandpalplaystationps3release-dateSony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-Punch-ProductionsukTue, 17 May 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Freemium 'Buzz!: Quiz Player' comes to PSN today, with DualShock support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/freemium-buzz-quiz-player-comes-to-psn-today-with-dualshock-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/freemium-buzz-quiz-player-comes-to-psn-today-with-dualshock-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/freemium-buzz-quiz-player-comes-to-psn-today-with-dualshock-s/#commentsYou know that one team at the pub quiz nights that just crushes it every week? Well, we'd like to see you get even, and today's announcement and (free) release of Buzz!: Quiz Player, previously outed by the ESRB, seems like a good start.

Quiz Player features 90 sample questions in the free base app launching on PSN today, plus classic Buzz! staples like Point Builder, Fastest Finger, Point Stealer and Final Countdown. The game supports the traditional Buzz! controllers and DualShock 3s -- which is most welcome, since it allows everyone a chance at those those quiz night know-it-alls. Honestly, they have it coming.

Vendettas aside, other question packs will be available through in-game purchase, covering such topics as Comedy, Rock Legends, Space and U.S. Sports, according to associate producer Jenny Barbour, who also confirmed Facebook integration. Though, the feature questionably involves publishing your game details online. You wouldn't want your Facebook friends to find out you had no idea which volcano leveled Pompeii in 74 AD, would you?

Psst, it was "Mount Suvius."

JoystiqFreemium 'Buzz!: Quiz Player' comes to PSN today, with DualShock support originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that the PSP Go allows you to tether a PS3 controller to the handheld, effectively doing away with the portable nature of the device but arguably improving the feel of its controls? Maybe you didn't, largely because using a separate controller for a handheld device would be ... weird. Peripheral manufacturer Gametech Bear has come up with a way around this phenomenon -- it's created a device which physically adheres the PSP Go to a DualShock 3.

Gametech plans to release the peripheral by the end of the year in Japan at a price point of 2,980 yen (or $36). Though it actually attaches the controller to the handheld, you still have to use a Bluetooth connection to tether the two devices. Here's hoping it doesn't interfere with your DualShock 3's Bluetooth connection to your top-of-the-line FutureToaster.

JoystiqNew Gametech Bear peripheral sticks your DualShock 3 to a PSP Go originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dualshock-3gametech-bearperipheralsplaystationpsppsp-gosonyTue, 05 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pink DualShock 3 controller coming September 21]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/10/pink-dualshock-3-controller-coming-september-21/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/10/pink-dualshock-3-controller-coming-september-21/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/10/pink-dualshock-3-controller-coming-september-21/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Fans of lighter shades of red will be pleased to hear that the typically no-nonsense black (or blue!) DualShock 3 controller will be getting a somewhat whimsical pink paint job later this month. According to a recent Gamestop listing, the wireless controller will retail for the standard $55 and is expected to hit store shelves on September 21.

The listing adds this model is "perfect for female gamers and households with kids," though that statement is rather narrow-minded -- don't you think? It's like, if we were to draw a Venn diagram including "ladies" and "people who would want to play games with a pink controller," there'd probably be a surprisingly small amount of overlap, and then, slightly adjacent to that overlap, there'd be an even smaller circle representing Steven Tyler.

[Thanks, Vallanthaz]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdualshock-3peripheralsplaystationps3Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Move Navigation Controller can be replaced by DualShock]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/move-navigation-controller-can-be-replaced-by-dualshock/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/move-navigation-controller-can-be-replaced-by-dualshock/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/16/move-navigation-controller-can-be-replaced-by-dualshock/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Don't feel like paying the $30 asking price for a PlayStation Move Navigation Controller? There is a cheaper (albeit less comfortable) solution: just use the DualShock controller. At an E3 presentation about the Move, Anton Mikhailov confirmed that the two controllers are interchangeable.

This method of control was actually used at Tokyo Game Show last year, to demonstrate the newly implemented motion controls of Resident Evil 5. While using the DualShock may not be the most attractive way to play, it's certainly nice to know that you have an option to avoid the cost of entry.

JoystiqMove Navigation Controller can be replaced by DualShock originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dualshock-3e3-2010navigation-controllerplaystationplaystation-moveplaystation-move-navigation-controllerplaystation-move-sub-controllerps3Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:20:00 EST<![CDATA[$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/#comments First-party PS3 controllers are still retailing at the relatively lofty price point of $45 (plus tax!) -- wouldn't you rather pay just a little bit more and get a game to go along with your peripheral? Amazon will give you the opportunity to do just that with a selection of $60 bundles, which include a DualShock 3 controller and your choice of "Greatest Hit" in LittleBigPlanet: GOTY Edition, Resistance 2, Killzone 2 or inFamous.

These pairings seem to be an extension of the Uncharted/DualShock bundle offered last December. Like the Uncharted deal, these bundles will likely be available at a number of other retailers -- but we've highlighted Amazon because it offers free shipping!

[Via CheapCollegeGamers]

Joystiq$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbundledealsdualshock-3DualShock3infamouskillzone-2littlebigplanetperipheralsps3-greatest-hitsresistance-2retailsonyTue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Asia gets limited edition Final Fantasy XIII Lightning controller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/asia-gets-limited-edition-final-fantasy-xiii-lightning-controlle/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/asia-gets-limited-edition-final-fantasy-xiii-lightning-controlle/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/asia-gets-limited-edition-final-fantasy-xiii-lightning-controlle/#commentsDon't you wish you had a matching controller for that limited edition 250GB Lightning PS3 you bought from Japan? Well, if you go to Hong Kong or Taiwan, you'll be able to do just that. To celebrate the new Chinese language release of Final Fantasy XIII, a new special edition DualShock 3 controller will be released. For about $90, you'll be able to get a bundle that includes the Chinese language version of the game, a PSN card, and a special Lightning-branded white DualShock controller, featuring the same pink design as the LE console.

[Via Siliconera]

Gallery: Final Fantasy XIII Limited Edition PS3

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dualshock-3dualshock3final-fantasy-xiiihong-kongsquare-enixtaiwanwhiteFri, 23 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon lists Uncharted/DualShock 3 combo pack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/amazon-lists-uncharted-dualshock-3-combo-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/amazon-lists-uncharted-dualshock-3-combo-pack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/amazon-lists-uncharted-dualshock-3-combo-pack/#comments Look, if for some crazy reason you've still not gotten yourself a DualShock 3 and, even crazier, haven't played through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, then you might want to check out this Amazon bundle -- which is set to release December 15.

For $60, you'll get a black DualShock 3 controller and experience every earth-shaking explosion in Nathan Drake's first adventure through glorious rumble or -- given the time of year -- gift your procrastinator friend or loved one with one sweet bundle, granted they haven't already acquired a new console in the last year or a new PS3 Slim.

There's no word whether Sony will offer other bundles and together the two will only save you $7 right now (Amazon is pricing the game at $27 and the controller at $40), but we still wouldn't suggest playing Uncharted without a DualShock 3. What are you, some chump on the street not getting the fullest from your games? No, you hold yourself to a higher standard.

[Thanks, Yingerman!]

JoystiqAmazon lists Uncharted/DualShock 3 combo pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondualshock-3dualshock3nathan-drakenaughty-doguncharteduncharted-drakes-fortuneTue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Swag Saturday: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers for all those holiday games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/swag-saturday-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-controllers-for-all-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/swag-saturday-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-controllers-for-all-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/14/swag-saturday-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-controllers-for-all-th/#comments Update: This contest is officially closed and the winners will be notified shortly. Please check your email inboxes, folks!

With the holiday game release season officially upon us, it's quite possible that you'll find yourself (like us) jammed on a couch next to relatives who - at least passingly - show interest in the video games we know and love. Sometimes, these folks even ask to play alongside us, eschewing their morals for entertainment (for shame!). It's during these times that we reach for our second or third controller. But what if you only have one controller for your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360? WHAT THEN?! Then you can turn to Swag Saturday for the possibility of winning one!

We've got one silver PS3 DualShock 3 and two Halo 3: ODST limited edition controllers to give away to three lucky readers. All you have to do is tell us a story about gaming with family during past holidays in the comments below. We get your crazy stories, you get our fancy controllers - talk about a win-win! Prize winners will be alerted by email early this week, so keep your ear to the internet, folks.
  • Leave a comment telling us a story about gaming with family during past holidays.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec, based on the outcome of the War of 1812)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per day
  • This entry period ends at 6:31PM ET on Sunday, November 15
  • At that time, we'll randomly select three winners to receive one PS3 DualShock 3 (estimated $55 ARV) or one of two Halo 3: ODST limited edition Xbox 360 controllers (estimated $50 ARV each).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
[Image credit: Ewen and Donabel]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dualshockdualshock-3halo-3halo-3-odstjoyswagMicrosoftswag-saturdaywireless-controllerXbox-360Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DualShock 3 controllers in red, blue this October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/dualshock-3-controllers-in-red-blue-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/dualshock-3-controllers-in-red-blue-this-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/28/dualshock-3-controllers-in-red-blue-this-october/#comments With the white DualShock 3 already available, it's time to show true American patriotism with the purchase (consumerism!) of the red and blue DualShock 3s being released this October. The same show of pride also applies to the French, British, and Russians. Just want two controllers? Well, that's fine if you're Canadian or Argentinian. Either way, our point is the same: controllers are all about displaying national pride, people.

JoystiqDualShock 3 controllers in red, blue this October originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dualshock-3peripheralssonyTue, 28 Jul 2009 19:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Silver DualShock 3 controllers now available at GameStop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/silver-dualshock-3-controllers-now-available-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/silver-dualshock-3-controllers-now-available-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/silver-dualshock-3-controllers-now-available-at-gamestop/#comments
If you've been looking to color up your PS3 controller collection, you'll be glad to know that silver DualShock 3 controllers are now available nationwide at GameStop. This new color will set you back $54.99, which is the same MSRP as the standard black controller.

[Via Twitter]

JoystiqSilver DualShock 3 controllers now available at GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdualshock-3dualshock3gamestopps3Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[White DualShock 3 already in the US: Photo says yes, Sony says no]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/white-dualshock-3-already-in-the-us-photo-says-yes-sony-says-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/white-dualshock-3-already-in-the-us-photo-says-yes-sony-says-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/white-dualshock-3-already-in-the-us-photo-says-yes-sony-says-n/#comments
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We first saw evidence that Sony might be planning to expand the selection of DualShock 3 colors in the US last month, when retailer GameStop listed a silver version of the controller for release on June 24. Now we have a photo, via a tipster, of what's purportedly a US model of the white DualShock 3 already available in Japan -- purchased at a Wal-Mart in Florida. Henry, who sent in the photo, says it was the only one left at the store where he bought it. He also included additional pics showing the rest of the seemingly North American packaging, complete with bilingual English / French adorning the front and back.

Naturally, we got in touch with Sony to ask about this find ... and were told it doesn't exist. Specifically, when we inquired whether this was some sort of "stealth" release, an SCEA hardware PR rep told us, "We have no plans to release a white Dualshock 3." No plans? Did someone not get the memo, or, as our tipster suggests, accidentally ship out something that's not due to be announced until E3?

This is where you come in. If you spot a white, official first-party DualShock 3 in US packaging, send us a photo along with info on when and where you saw it. Better yet, if you find and buy one, send us a photo of the receipt, too. You know how to reach us.

[Thanks, Henry!]

JoystiqWhite DualShock 3 already in the US: Photo says yes, Sony says no originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 May 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdualshock-3dualshock3hardwaresonywal-martTue, 12 May 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Silver DualShock 3 controller spotted at GameStop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/silver-dualshock-3-controller-spotted-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/silver-dualshock-3-controller-spotted-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/17/silver-dualshock-3-controller-spotted-at-gamestop/#comments
Tired of your black DualShock 3 controller? Well, it looks like SCEA may finally start introducing new colors of the rumble-ready PS3 controller. Games retailer GameStop now features a listing for a silver DualShock 3 controller, with a MSRP of $54.99 and a June 24th release.

A retail listing is far from official confirmation, but GameStop has been a rather reliable source of early product listings. We're all for controller color diversity, so we're hoping this one is real.

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqSilver DualShock 3 controller spotted at GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdualshockdualshock-3gamestopsilverFri, 17 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Use DualShock 3 with rumble on PC thanks to new hack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/use-dualshock-3-with-rumble-on-pc-thanks-to-new-hack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/use-dualshock-3-with-rumble-on-pc-thanks-to-new-hack/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/use-dualshock-3-with-rumble-on-pc-thanks-to-new-hack/#commentsFiled under:

People have been using Sixaxis controllers on PCs for a long time now. But, what about DualShock 3s with rumble support? Apparently, it's now possible. A Japanese coder has released four drivers which allow Windows users to play games on PC with a DS3, tweak some of the controller parameters and subsequently employ rumble. It sounds like a fun experiment to play around with, though, from the looks of it, the driver menus are mostly in Japanese. Check DCEmu UK for instructions in English.

[Via Engadget]

JoystiqUse DualShock 3 with rumble on PC thanks to new hack originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not liking the clutter of USB cables used to charge your controllers in front of your PS3? Psyclone has a more elegant solution for you -- their TouchCharge kit allows you to charge two DualShock 3/SIXAXIS controllers on a contact-based charge pad via one AC adapter.

Unlike the version Psyclone offers for the Xbox 360 and the Wii, no third-party battery is required as the pad is able to charge the battery inside the official controllers. An added bonus is that at $49.99, the kit will cost $20 less than the 360 version. Gizmodo took the peripheral for a spin and gave it a thumbs-up.

Best Buy has the TouchCharge Kit for sale, but it is currently backordered.

[Via Engadget Simplified Chinese]

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Red Octane is having a sale on the Guitar Hero III Wireless Les Paul Bundle for only $39.99. Shipping will vary but it shouldn't be more than $10. The sale is today only and will end at 6PM PT / 9 PM ET. As Gamestooge noted, even if you just want an extra guitar, you can always just sell the game. You can find this limited-time offer here.

In other bargain hunting related news, Amazon has put up their stock of official DualShock 3 controllers on sale. Originally retailing for $54.99, these are now on sale for $40.96 with free shipping. Take advantage of the deal here.

Source -- Red Octane via Gamestooge
Source -- Amazon

[Thanks, Jonah F. and burandon!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncontrollerdualshock-3guitar-hero-iiilegends-of-rockred-octaneTue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 peripheral charging AC adapter announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/ps3-peripheral-charging-ac-adapter-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/ps3-peripheral-charging-ac-adapter-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/ps3-peripheral-charging-ac-adapter-announced/#commentsFiled under: ,


Those of you with only two USB ports can now rejoice -- Sony is releasing the above AC Adapter for the Japanese market on December 18th for 2,800 yen (about $28 USD). This peripheral will allow you to charge your DualShock 3/SIXAXIS controllers or any other accessories independent of your PS3, thereby freeing up those precious USB ports. The wireless keypad will also debut in Japan on the same day for 5,500 yen (about $55 USD). Keep in mind prices in Japan tend to be higher, so when these products debut in the US, they will likely retail for less.

[Via Engadget Japanese]

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The upcoming PSP game will utilize a newly developed technology called "PSP Plus." The feature will allow players of Resistance Retribution to connect their systems to the PS3 to enable use of PS3 wireless controllers. Using the DualShock will enable dual-analog control in the game. In addition, rumble will be supported. This potential use of connectivity was hinted at in a patent filed over a year ago.

Other games may be able to potentially utilize PSP Plus -- however, it is currently a Retribution-only tech. Stay tuned as we reveal the exciting additions connecting PS3's Resistance 2 and PSP's Resistance Retribution will bring.

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One of Sony's upcoming PSP games, Resistance Retribution, will utilize a newly developed technology called "PSP Plus." The feature will allow players of Retribution to connect their systems to the PS3, in order to enable use of PS3 wireless controllers. Using the DualShock will enable dual-analog control in the game. In addition, rumble will be supported. This potential use of connectivity was hinted at in a patent filed over a year ago.

Other games may be able to potentially utilize PSP Plus -- however, it is currently a Retribution-only tech. Stay tuned as we reveal the exciting additions PS3's Resistance 2 and PSP's Resistance Retribution will bring (together!).

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Famitsu reports (via IGN) that Sony will release the 80GB PS3 in Japan for the same price as the current 40GB model. For a limited time the company will also include Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III with the system.

Sony will also offer an 80GB PS3 LittleBigPlanet bundle with extra DualShock 3 controller for about $50 more than the standard 80GB version. The company also plans to have a LittleBigPlanet and DualShock 3 bundle for about $80. All the new 80GB models, including the LBP controller bundle, will be offered in black, white and silver color varieties (already available for the 40GB as well). Remember, all this information applies only to Japan, so don't go thinking it's going to be a white 80GB PS3 Christmas.

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Not quite as good as the deal offered beforeThought the previous deal of $42 plus shipping is good? How about $43.99 including shipping for a DualShock 3 controller? Considering it retails for $55, this is pretty awesome. Besides, most games just ain't the same without that rumblin' action going on, catch our drift? Head over to buy.com now for this deal. Update: Get an additional 5% off with this coupon.

[Thanks, Goonchy and Jason!]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: DualShock 3 controller $44 shipped originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was a sad day indeed when the rumor that Eternal Sonata might not see the light of day outside of Japan. Thankfully, that rumor may be just another one to stick on the "Not Gonna Happen" pile, as the game has been spotted on the official UK DualShock 3 compatibility list. The list itself was updated on July 8th, only two days ago, along with a whole host of games including some which are due to come out in the next year or so, such as Edge Of Twilight and Brutal Legend.

Does this mean it's headed West at some point in the future? Our guess is yes, which really makes our day (as if the iPhone launch wasn't enough). Hopefully an official announcement will be made by Namco Bandai soon. Wait, what's that just around the corner? E3? Fingers crossed.

[Via PS3Forums]

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GoGamer.com is offering the rumble-ready DualShock 3 controller for 25% off its retail price. You can snag one for $41.49, a pretty sizable discount from its $55 MSRP. Games, like Metal Gear Solid 4, just feel so much better with rumble. Whatever it takes, make sure you try to snag one.

[Thanks, Greg P.!]

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Yes, you read that correctly. We've just received word from Sony that the long-awaited European release of the DualShock 3 is coming soon. We'll have our hands clasped around the buzzing wonders from Friday the 4th of July and they will cost £39.99 (we've requested a price in Euros too, because we know how much you love those).

There's no word on whether any different colours will be available, so we're going to assumed that you'll have a choice between black and black. You can count on SCEE to announce something so long-awaited without a modicum of pomp or ceremony. Despite the lack of a fanfare, we're happy to see DualShock 3s finally becoming standard everywhere in the world. All that's left is to phase out the SIXAXIS models and start bundling DS3s with all PS3s. Here's hoping.

[UPDATE] To clarify: DualShock 3s will be made available on the 2nd of July on the Continent and on the 4th of July in the UK.

[Via Press Release]

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Apparently, rumble does matter to a lot of Americans. According to SCEA, the feedback-giving DualShock 3 had $10.9 million in sales during the month of April, meaning that about 200,000 Americans were ready to put down $55 for some vibration from their PS3 controller.

As we learned from our initial impression of the DualShock 3: Yes, it's worth it. We do know that the Sixaxis is on its way out, but at this point only the MGS bundles come with the DS3. We're still waiting for the "official" changeover to occur with regular PS3 consoles.

Gallery: DualShock 3

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Not one to sit back and let the Sixaxis suffer into extinction, Sony Japan will carefully package the feathery gamepad into a trifecta of new Metal Gear Solid 4 bundles. Dubbed the "Welcome Box," the new limited edition bundle will be offered in three standard flavors (Clear Black, Ceramic White and Satin Silver) and will include a 40GB console, rumblin' DualShock 3 and copy of MGS4 -- oh, and yes, one's very own Sixaxis. The Welcome Box (shouldn't it be "Goodriddance Box?") will be made available in concurrence with the worldwide release of MGS4 on June 12 for a reasonable ¥49,800 (roughly $470). Comparatively, the "Hagane" Grey MGS4 bundle will retail for ¥51,800; and so essentially, Sony's offering a savings of ¥2,000 (about $20) to folks who adopt a Sixaxis. Too bad no Welcome Box's been announced for North America. We'd so love to join the cause: Save the Sixaxis!

Gallery: MGS4 Welcome Box (Japan)

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Short version of our DualShock 3 impression: It's like a Sixaxis. Oh yeah, but it has sweet, sweet, rumbles.

More poetically speaking, Joni Mitchell's words that "you don't know what you've got till it's gone" were never truer than in describing what happened when we went from the PS2's DualShock 2 to the PS3's rumble-less Sixaxis. When you get your hands on a DualShock 3 for the first time, your general expectations of controller feedback from a PS3 game are fulfilled. After giving the heftier controller (193g vs. Sixaxis' 138g, even though it "feels" heavier) a little charge time with the USB cable, it was time to test some games.

PlayStation 2 titles (for those who have backwards compatibility) control and give feedback just like you remember -- minus a pesky cord. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune feels like a totally new experience with every gunshot, punch and explosion letting your hands know something is happening on-screen. We had a little hiccup updating MotorStorm, one of the few titles that requires a rumble patch (make sure to go to the online option -- it doesn't auto update), but other than that, the DualShock 3 performs like one would expect. For those who don't want the rumble functionality on, there's always the option of turning it off by hitting the PS button ... but, why would you do that? The DualShock 3's suggested price is $55 and should be available as soon as the box from Sony arrives at your local store.

Gallery: DualShock 3

JoystiqJoystiq impressions: DualShock 3 (PS3) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's get ready to rumble! Sony's PlayStation Blog announced today that DualShock 3 controllers are currently shipping to North American stores and should be available next week. The controller originally had an April 15 release date attached to it, but can now be sold as soon as retailers receive them.

We've placed the full list of DualShock 3 compatible titles after the break; games with an asterisk require a patch (which will automatically download if you're connected online). Sony has also added a page to its official PlayStation site dedicated to listing titles with rumble. DualShock 3 compatible titles will have an icon on the box and the controller's suggested retail price is $55. For those who truly don't care about rumble, keep an eye out for falling Sixaxis prices.

Update: Edited piece after Sony let us know that the DualShock 3 compatibility page is live and confirmed the controllers can be sold as soon as retailers receive them.

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Dutch site PlayStation Only has heard from a "reliable source" that Dualshock 3 controllers will finally be made available in Europe on the 2nd of May this year. There's no word on pricing and the date hasn't been confirmed by Sony, so this is firmly a rumor for now. With America's April release date fast approaching, Europeans are itchy to find out when they'll finally be able to get their hands on them. Most games (certainly, all high profile and first party titles) all support rumble out of the box, or via a mandatory patch so the earlier the controllers are released, the better.

JoystiqRumor: Dualshock 3s available in Europe on May 2nd originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That Famitsu scan failed to capture the true aesthetic of the gun-metal grey finish lathered atop Japan's limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3, so we're posting some proper porn here. Officially, the color is 'Hagane,' steel used for making Japanese blades and other tools. The bundle, which includes the 40GB console, a like-minded DualShock 3, and a special edition of MGS4, is scheduled to arrive June 12th for ¥51,800 ($520). A similar bundle has also been announced for the US market, though it will include an 80GB PS3, which we hereby dub the 'Pittsburgh.'

[Via Engadget]

Gallery: Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle (Japan)

Joystiq'Steel' a proper glance at MGS4 PS3 bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it might not be much of a deal, Amazon currently has fresh DualShock 3 controllers listed at $50 (pre-order only, of course). From the looks of the webpage, the deal looks permanent, at least, until pre-orders end (MSRP is $54.99). The Sixaxis has been cut down to about $44, so we can assume they're trying to create a hierarchy of controllers. A fiefdom, if we may. Anyway, if you're looking for a DualShock 3 pre-order, this is probably good news for you.

JoystiqDeal of the Morning: DualShock 3 for $50 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony once called rumble a "last generation feature," but secretly, somewhere, someone was designing DualShock 3 (and waiting for legal matters to settle). The race was on! (And quietly won by Logitech last June.) Still, someone had yet to release the 'ultimate' PS3 gamepad, which would combine the awesome powers of six-degree motion and palm-numbing vibration. (Actually, Sony did that last November -- in Japan.) Yet still, US PS3 owners where without such wizardry until today, when Nyko's Zero Wireless Controller -- packing hex-directional gesturetech(R) and rumble -- hit retail for $60. Too bad this hard-featured controller has a mere 40 days before it becomes irrelevant.

Gallery: Nyko PS3 Zero controller

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As you could probably deduce from the subject line, Nyko has unleashed their third-party rumble and motion controller upon the world. Before we even get our hands on a first party controller (besides importing), no less. So, if you really want to, you can purchase the wireless monstrosity pictured above. It retails for $59.99, which is $5 more than the DualShock 3 will retail at. (Note: It's currently $50 on amazon.com.) It's your call, but for some people the size might actually be a plus. For you see, some people are used to handling giant tools in their hands. And by tools we, of course, mean controllers.

Expect a full hands-on shortly.

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More news from the Destination PlayStation retailer conference: last-gen rumble is reportedly coming to North American PS3 controllers this April with the release of the DualShock 3. The unit should go on sale on April 15th for $54.99 (a $5 premium over the rumble-less Sixaxis), timed to coincide with the April 17th launch of rumble-capable GT5: Prologue. We've asked Sony to confirm this information.

[Update: Press release just came over the wire confirming an April launch and the $54.99 price tag.]

Gallery: DualShock 3

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The rumble-ready DualShock 3 controller should be ready for US audiences on April 15th, according to a report by Kotaku. This release would coincide with the release of the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Retailers have supposedly just received this date from the Destination PlayStation meeting. The controller will cost a rather hefty $55.

We're getting in touch with Sony right now. Let's see if they can confirm this announcement.

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