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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $54.99
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $15.00 (27%)
New (31) Used (10)
Avg. Customer Rating:  113 reviews
Sales Rank: 12
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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| Customer Reviews:
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 Two major flaws... Get the Nyko Zero instead July 30, 2008
17 out of 39 found this review helpful
The controller is great, if it were 5 years ago. It's not horrible but compared to good ergonomic controllers today, Sony needs to update this dated design ASAP. They addressed the 3rd major flaw which was the missing rumble, so there's hope they will fix the rest of the problems.
Spend a few hours playing with an Xbox 360 controller and you'll see what I mean. The 360 controller has a "in the slot" feel that is just natural and comfortable after many hours. Too bad the 360 controller, "best controller ever made", is paired to the worst console ever made, I'm on my 3rd 360, lol.
Problem 1:
Non-user replaceable internal Li-ion battery. Before you get all huffy and puffy about this, I am aware you can take apart the controller to replace the battery. But if you have to take apart something (and need instructions) to replace the battery that ain't "user replaceable" in my book. Sony should go the AA battery route. Rechargeable AA batteries are plentiful, have universal applications, and can go through 2x the charge cycle as Li-ions before noticeable degradation of performance. Also with the new Ni-MH Low Self Discharge (LSD) batteries (like the Sanyo Eneloops) the batteries can hold their charge, which was a big reason why manufacturers liked to use Li-ions. Contrary to what you read Li-ions only go about 400-500 full charge-discharge cycles before they start fading vs. over 1000 for the LSD rechargeables. I also read people complain about the weight of controllers, what? How weak can you be to be complaining about a controller being too heavy at a few ounces??? I like a controller that feels solid and the original Six-Axis was way to cheap feeling. People also complain that the battery compartment in the middle of the back of the 360 controller "gets in the way". Um, how exactly do you hold the controller for it to get in the way? Like a fan or something? Whatever.
Sony want to make it difficult to change the battery in hopes that you will just buy another controller. Don't let them get away with this.
Problem 2:
Erogonomics, it's just getting old. Not horrible, but not great. And for $55-$60 you're paying for a high end controller which you deserve but instead you're getting a mediocre one. It looks nice but that's about it, unless you really need that Sony label.
-The D-pad needs to be circular, games like Street Fighter work better with the circular pads, why do you think Hori makes dedicated Street Fighter controllers with circular pads for the Playstation?
-The analog stick needs to be concave at the top (indented) instead of the convex (mushroom like top). It's too easy to slip.
-The trigger button should be like a gun trigger, slightly curved outwards and thinner so your finger can sort of wrap around it.
-The handles should be a bit rounder or thicker. It's too flat and you can't really grab onto the controller like you can with the 360/Nyko.
-The buttons are too flat. They need to be rounded so you can tap them from sharp angles.
Basically Sony needs to get off their duff and copy the Xbox 360's controller design. I can't believe they actually thought that boomerang controller design was good. You gotta wonder who is heading their controller design department.
Sony did a great job with the console, now they just need to make a controller that is worthy of the PS3.
I gave the lowest possible rating because of the price of this controller and the fact that Sony has been sitting on this design forever and not willing to improve on it. Yes it was a great design when it came out many years ago, but now they have to get over themselves and realize they need to make improvements. I've use this design since the original PS1 and loved it until the 360 came out. There's much better alternatives out there at better prices.
The Nyko Zero (get the one with rumble) addresses all of these problems and is the best controller for the PS3 right now. It has a few issues of it's own but are minor compared to the fundamental problems with the PS3's controller. And it comes with a rechargeable battery pack AND a cover if you want use AA batteries and it's cheaper, go figure.
I'm probably going to angry response from the Sony faithful (I guess I am one too but I buy all the consoles) with this review but you really should try out the other controllers and not just for a few minutes. Buy one and see what you've been missing out on.
 DS3 July 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great controller. I prefer it over the original Sixaxis. Feels heavier in my hands. Rumble works great too.
What we were missing... July 25, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This controller has brought back the excitement in gaming by adding the rumble feature to the PS3's own six axis we've grown to love.
 Review of PS3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the Sony brand PS3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller. The design on this controller is pretty much the same style as the PS2 controller. The only difference is the AXIS function. Which will allow you to tilt the controller in 2D.
Overall, the product is great, a bit weak on the Dualshock. But the best is having it wireless.
Great Seller!!! July 22, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Good seller with a great products. Fast and timely transactions. WOuld definitely buy from again.
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