Customer Reviews
The PS3 Is Perfect And So Are The Controls 
2008-08-17
OK, now we're in the generation of gaming with motion sensitive controlling, which has become a worldwide phenomena thanks to the Wiii. With the PS3 Sony have utilised the motion sensitive gaming whilst keeping the conventionally easy PS3 controller. The SIXAXIS controls of the PS3 pad allow game producers to implement certain motion sensitive aspects to their games, without it becoming too much for those less active gamers.
The Dualshock controllers have been a part of the Playstation generation since the beginning and now they have the Dualshock 3. A controller that reacts with vibrations at certain instances within the game. Say if you're using the SIXAXIS while playing a driving game, you're steering the car with the motion sensing turned on, and you collide with a wall. The pad would vibrate with the same level of ferocity of how you hit the wall, in a sense giving you that additional level of realism.
The battery life and size are also something I want to touch upon with the wireless PS3 pads. A full charge can literally give you more than 12 hours of solid gaming, and when compared to the wireless XBOX360 pads, the PS3 version is minute. It's light and just generally easy to hold when compared to the bulky and annoying XBOX360 pad.
If you have a PS3, you should definitely own a wireless pad. So buy it.
Worth the price? No USB Cable included? 
2008-08-15
I purchased this controller to have a second controller for my PS3 to take on my friends.
It may be a small thing but ording this controller for the price it doesn't come with the USB cabel to charge the batteries.
May not be much but when it's promoted as:
"Can be charged at any time through the PlayStation 3 system using the controller's USB cable."
It's a bit 'CHEAP' Sony can't include another USB cable for $50+
Kind of like selling a $500 Playstation with only one controller in the first place.
I haven't been impressed with the "Rumble" feature in this unit in the first. Had metal gear solid 4 when it first came up and.
"Not a whole lot shakin' going on to be worth mentioning.
Good Controller 
2008-08-15
Good controller, it has rumble and sixaxis and its chunkier, which feels better. I prefered over the normal sixaxis.
WEAK RUMBLE!!!! 2008-08-12
By far the worst Rumble i have ever felt in a controller. my xbox controller, if put on a flat surface will jolt around everywhere and move around suggesting great rumble. I love my PS3 but this is the worst accessory the rumble is so weak!!!! This sits still on a flat surface compared to the wonderful rumble of the glory that is Xbox 360
Dualshock designed to fit the hands of a child, Not a man's hand 2008-08-07
Background: I'm 30 and haven't had a console system since Super Nintendo, PC games were just fine and cheaper. This year I wanted one and I couldn't decide XBOX or PS3. I bought both.
Review: It does what is expected but I find myself having a hard time holding the controller, Especially when trying to use the lower Left and Right buttons(L2 and R2).
It barely fits in my hands. My hands hurt after a half hour from gripping it so tight it doesn't fall out of my hands. I can wear a medium sized glove, Large is a better fit, but you understand what I am trying to convey. I don't have abnormally large hands. It was NOT designed for American sized men.
They don't include the charging cable. 2008-08-03
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 users body. Dualshock 3 wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controllers 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 youre 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 controllers USB cable
Initial PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Compatibility Chart- Formula One Championship Edition - PS3
- MotorStorm - PS3
- PAIN - PSN
- High Velocity Bowling - PSN
- MLB 08: The Show - PS3
- Uncharted: Drakes Fortune - PS3
- Resistance: Fall of Man - PS3
- Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3
- Go! Sports Ski - PSN
- Folklore - PS3
- Heavenly Sword - PS3
- Warhawk - PSN/PS3
- Super Stardust HD - PSN
- Snakeball - PSN
- Toy Home - PS
- PSOne Emulation - PSN
- Piyotama - PSN
- PixelJunk Monsters - PSN
- Blast Factor - PSN
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot - PS3
- LOST: Via Domus - PS3
- Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - PS3
- Burnout Paradise - PS3
- Dynasty Warriors 6 - PS3
- Devil May Cry 4 - PS3
- DragonBall Z Burst Limit - PS3
- Turok - PS3
Two major flaws... Get the Nyko Zero instead 2008-07-30
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 2008-07-28
Great controller. I prefer it over the original Sixaxis. Feels heavier in my hands. Rumble works great too.
What we were missing... 2008-07-25
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 2008-07-24
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.
