Posts Tagged ‘DualShock 3’

Lightning to Shock DualShock 3 Controllers in Asia
Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII has been a resounding success across the globe. In Japan, a special white “Lighting” limited edition PS3 was released to coincide with the launch of the game. Now the game is about to “re-launch” in Asian territories and a new bundle is being offered to add extra hype. However, it’s not a [...]

White DualShock 3 to Brighten North America
Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Sony’s DualShock series controllers have been a key to the PlayStation platform’s success over the last dozen years. While the DualShock 3 was introduced late in this generation due to “design difficulties”, the introduction of motion has given games like Heavy Rain an edge over the competition.

Nathan Drake and DualShock 3 Provide Post-Christmas Joy
Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Now that Christmas is over, millions of consumers worldwide have joined the PlayStation family. With Black Friday in late November and some outstanding deals throughout December, the past month has been full of great deals for a wide variety of demographics. Thankfully, the deals are not over and Amazon is continuing to provide terrific value [...]

Sony Releases ‘Perfect Additions for Your PS3 System’
Monday, December 14th, 2009

When you purchase a brand-new PlayStation 3, you are posed with one important question: “What do I buy with my new PS3″? Sony Computer Entertainment of America have made it easier for you to decide by releasing the perfect PS3 starter kit. The box even states that the contents of the bundle are “Perfect Additions [...]

RadioShack is DualShocking Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Black Friday is finally around the corner and dozens of deals have been revealed for consumers across the country. 120GB PlayStation 3 bundles including several AAA titles for a low price are being sold at many different retailers, and games like Dragon Age: Origins are being sold at unbeatable prices. Now it looks like RadioShack [...]

PS3 Review – KontrolFreek FPSFreek & SpeedFreek
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

KontrolFreek is all about tweaking your gameplay and giving you an edge whether you play online of offline. A newcomer on the block, their initial products offer an alternative to the traditional controller configurations. Each product is geared toward delivering the most leverage and control. The FPSFreek and SpeedFreek are aptly named. Are these add-ons [...]

PS3 Review – Sony Chatpad
Monday, November 9th, 2009

Gamers constantly use the PS3 to message friends, browse the internet, and do multiple other things that require text input, and they had been clamoring for a chatpad accessory for quite some time. Sony finally released one last December, but many wonder if it is worth the price of admission.

PSPgo’es Perfect with a Dualshock 3
Thursday, October 1st, 2009

The PSPgo, which has been officially launched as of today, has spurred many of mixed reactions since its debut on the stage of Sony’s 2009 E3 Press Conference. The premium $249.99 price, along with the lack of the UMD drive were among the biggest concerns. Now, with the massive list of launch titles for the [...]

DualShocked and Burned By Counterfeit PS3 Controllers
Monday, September 28th, 2009

Caveat emptor, counterfeit DualShock 3 controllers have hit the internet via Ebay, and possibly other online marketplaces. These counterfeits are responsible for controller connection issues since PS3 system firmware 3.00. Although these issues may have been appearing since before the 3.00 firmware update, they may have been made apparent by people scrutinizing the latest update. Follow our [...]

Patriotic DualShock 3 Controllers Hit Retail
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

The DualShock 3 controller is finally beginning to show its true colors. Available for the longest time in black only in the United States, some new colors have been added besides silver: blue (seen above) and red (seen after the jump).

Dualshock 3: Red and Blue Sticker Shock!
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Originally pegged for a October release date, via an official Sony press release. One major online retailer has them “In Stock” and ready to ship. One top of already being available, the price is already discounted, and shipping is free.

Shocking! Red and Blue DualShocks Coming Earlier Than Expected
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Despite supposedly being scheduled for release in October, the red and blue DualShock 3 Controllers look like they’re be releasing earlier than we originally anticipated.

PS3 Review – GioTeck RealTriggers
Sunday, July 19th, 2009

One argument some Xbox 360 owners have against the DualShock 3 is the lack of “triggers” for the lower shoulder buttons. Gioteck has remedied this issue nicely and any shooter fan should not be without RealTriggers.

A Controller of a Different Color
Friday, June 26th, 2009

Bored with that plain old black DualShock 3?  Ready for something new and exciting?

Dualshock 3 to Get Colorful This October
Saturday, June 20th, 2009

According to an official press release Sony, come this fall, Dualshock 3 is going to get more colorful.  Unlike the Satin Silver Dualshock 3 that is exclusive to Gamestop until the end of September, these two new colors will be available across all retailers when they launch.