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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $39.95
You Save: $10.04 (20%)
New (34) Used (7) from $38.99
Rating:  104 reviews
Sales Rank: 16
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.7 x 3.7
MPN: SCPH-98050
Model: 98050
UPC: 711719805007
EAN: 0711719805007
ASIN: B0015AARJI
Release Date: April 4, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Get ready to rumble, even with PS 2 games! April 4, 2008
Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States)
67 out of 71 found this review helpful
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.
Should've been rumble from the start. April 13, 2008
The Gifted One (North Carolina)
32 out of 36 found this review helpful
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.
It's the simple things that make a difference. June 9, 2008
K. Napier (Loyall, Kentucky USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I for one am glad to finally get the Dual Shock 3.
Did not having it take away from my PS3 experience? No, but it's a must have none the less. As always the DualShock takes gameplay to a whole other level. The added weight is neglegable and I'm sure as newer games (or updates) become available the rumble feature will kick in a little harder.
Ever heard "You don't know what you had until it's gone!"
Well I'm a firm believer in "You don't know what you've been missing until it arrives!".
If you don't already have one then pick up this newest entry into the gaming world thats PS3. I got mine and now I'm counting down the hours to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. I remember how integral DualShock was to earlier Metal Gear entries.
Welcome to the Rumble. April 8, 2008
S. Alix (NYC)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
For the past year and a half something has been missing. You don't know what it is but theirs a void and somehow you want to fill it if only you could figure out what it is. You've played Resistance, Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, and Uncharted but something doesn't feel the same. Well worry no more your fears can now be relieved. Rumble is back to bring many of the PS3 best games to life. Granted we shouldn't have had to wait for this controller and its been a painful wait for Sony to settle the lawsuit and get the dualshock 3 into our gamer hands. But at least now its here and without it your truly missing out on that last bit of immersion games have been giving us for many years now.
Its not a new feature, of course, but its a necessary one. As a PS3 owner I've missed it and I've taken issue with Sony leaving it out of the sixaxis. No we can have our rumble and feel it too. The controller has a great weighty feel to it. Still includes the motion sensing of the original sixaxis controller. The rumble works on all of the best games, except for Call of Duty 4 but I'm sure a patch will be available in the future. You really can't ask for more. Its rechargable without the need to buy anything extra. Consider all the batteries you don't have to buy and it pays for itself.
Best Controller Ever Made in My Opinion April 6, 2008
Mike Sweeney (Salisbury, MA United States)
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
Honestly, words cannot say how much more I love this controller compared to the Sixaxis wireless controller for the PS3. I actually got my DualShock 3 imported from Japan back in February and have used it all the time on my PS3. I have only played with the Dual Shock for PS2 and PS1 games though and not PS3 games yet since I only have 2 games that do not support rumble for the system. I can say that the Rumbling feature is 100% the same as the Dual Shock 2 for the PS2!
First off, the weight difference is significant compared to the Sixaxis. You can tell no doubt which controller is which once you pick up both a Sixaxis and Dual Shock 3.
Second, they now have 3 different colors for the controller which is pretty sweet cause now you can buy the controller in Silver, Black, and White.
Now, to review on the rumbling itself, well, IT'S AWESOME!!! It's 100% accurate once something happens in a game where the controller is supposed to rumble and it gives you that feeling of awesomeness when playing games that have the rumble feature.
The ONLY con I have to say about this controller is that sometimes it can drain the battery a bit quickly, but hey, I would take this controller 100 times as much compared to the Sixaxis.
Overall, no doubt this product deserves 100 stars, but I can only give it 5.
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