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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $39.89
You Save: $10.10 (20%)
New (44) Used (8) from $41.88
Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
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
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New & Factory Sealed!!!!!!!! FAST Shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very Happy April 4, 2008
Stacy Rothwell
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
What a great addition to an already great system. Have had the PS3 since it came out. Got my new DualShock controller today and immedately played ToyHome 2nd Gear.
The new controller is very nice with this game. When your car or runs into something, you can really tell!
I also like the fact the controller is a little heavier. I think it makes turning the cards a little more realistic
Tested on Playstation 1, 2, and 3 games - it works GREAT on all of them! April 20, 2008
The Matrix Fan
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Well folks, now that the dust has settled from the Sony vs. Immersion lawsuit, Playstation 3 owners are finally able to feel the vibe again!
I purchased this controller today and I knew the only way to properly road-test it was on the game that made the Dualshock famous, Metal Gear Solid. After booting up the game, I walked down the hallway and got spotted by a guard. As he shouted, "WHO'S THAT?" the controller jumped in my hand - and I knew this was a smart purchase. As the guards shot at me, I felt the feedback of the bullets, just as I had 10 years ago on my Sony Playstation.
I picked out another old school Playstation game, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. From Ayame's blades to Rikimaru's sword, each sword swipe and jump had excellent feedback.
Okay, so my Playstation games worked out. But what about my Playstation 2 library?
I popped in God of War, knowing I had to feel the swing of the Blades of Chaos. The controller vibrations felt a little lighter here, but the vibrations still occurred at the appropriate times.
Then I chose Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction. Who better to test a vibration controller than the Sultan of Smash? All the power jumps and smashes had the vibrations intact, but they still felt a little on the light side.
All right, so far I was two for two with my Playstation and Playstation 2 test subjects. But what about my Playstation 3 games? Could I possibly hit a trifecta?
I put in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and I decided to jump right into a heated firefight. The controller gave me feedback while shooting weapons and getting hit by enemy fire, but I knew my purchase was justified when Drake was near death: I FELT THE DUALSHOCK 3 PULSING IN SYNCH WITH DRAKE'S HEARTBEAT. It's one thing to hear that noise and know he's near death, it's quite another to feel the pulse in my own hands.
Okay, so the feedback on the older games was there, but a little lighter than I remember. The reason? Well, when I decided to go wireless on my Playstation 2 system, I bought a Logitec Dualshock controller. It turns out, that controller takes two "AA" batteries, and the vibration motors inside the controller handles are slightly larger than the ones in the Dualshock 3. That's where I felt the difference.
The Dualshock 3 vibrations may be slightly less than the Logitec controller, but it doesn't require the purchase of batteries.
The Dualshock 3 may be slightly heavier than the SixAxis, but it doesn't take up any extra space at all.
Sure, the price is about $15 more than the SixAxis, but it's a worthy upgrade for the Playstation 3 gamer who kicks it old school as well as new school. The only other drawback is the lack of an additional USB cable - but we can use the one that came with the system itself.
So what's the final verdict?
Order it, plug it in, charge it up, and get ready for the inevitable downloads from the Playstation Store to make the older PS3 games Dualshock 3 compatible.
I wouldn't recommend a feedback peripheral without providing my own feedback...
Enjoy!
 Reason I like the Dual Shock 3 April 16, 2008
S. W. Martin (Colorado, USA)
8 out of 37 found this review helpful
The best thing about the Dual Shock 3 is that it has caused Amazon to lower the price of the Sixaxis. I have been waiting for this controller to come out so that Amazon and the rest would drop the price of the Sixaxis to a reasonable price. Thanks Sony!
I PERSONALLY all by myself abhor vibrating controllers. So when I found that the PS3 Sixaxis doesn't even have the feature I was very pleased. Even better, the Sixaxis is very lightweight because it doesn't have the motor and weights for the Rumble feature. Very good.
So all in all I am glad for the people who needed the Rumble feature. And if you really like paying US$15 more for the heavier controller, more power to you. I'm happy for my extra Sixaxis at an even lower price.
don't wait... get it now April 5, 2008
Wayne (South Pasadena, CA)
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
i've had the ds3 controllers before they were public to the US market and it just makes your game play that much more enjoyable.
great build quality and nice feedback. the rumble is not overly done and it's just right.
definitely recommend.
 Overpriced April 7, 2008
S. Tucker (Cleveland, OH)
7 out of 115 found this review helpful
Just a standard game pad that vibrates. Not worth more than $5 - $10.
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