In Real Life

Three Sony Photos You’ll Want To Photoshop

The photos, courtesy of website Game Watch Impress, depict the Sony 3D headset–something we have seen before. What we haven’t seen is how goofy people look while wearing it and playing PS3 games–especially with peripherals.


September 6, 2011
PlayStation

Japan Gets Official Uncharted 3 Control Pad

On November 2, the same day the game is released, Japan will be getting this fancy, limited edition DualShock 3 bearing the colours and livery of upcoming action game Uncharted 3.


June 28, 2011
PlayStation

The Evolution Of The PlayStation Control Pad

It’s perhaps the most iconic design in the world of game controllers, and definitely the longest-serving. Today in Total Recall, we look back at over 15 years of PlayStation control pads.


March 1, 2011
PlayStation

A Stand For The DualShock 3 To Rest And Recharge

The DualShock 3 hasn’t had an official place to call its own. Until now.


February 14, 2011
In Real Life

This DualShock 3 Wasn’t So Lucky

For this controller, the war is over. By Lee Bevan, as seen on svalts.


July 8, 2010
News

Rumble Might Be Rudimentary, But I Still Like It

When the PS3 launched in 2006, the SIXAXIS controller did not have rumble support. It had motion control, but like I just said, no rumble. And I found myself playing more Xbox 360 games.


November 6, 2009
In Real Life

DualShock, The Concept Table

Designer Stephane Perruchon has always liked the DualShock controller’s design, its “excellent ergonomics”.


August 31, 2009
News

Red, Blue DualShock 3 Pads Already Available

Forget that Sony said the new DualShock 3 controllers would be out in October. Just, forget about it. It’s only August, and already, they’re out there, complete with the new PS3 logo.


August 18, 2009
News

PS3′s Satin Silver Dualshock

The Playstation’s Dualshock 3 is getting three spiffy new colours this fall: Satin Silver, Deep Red and Metallic Blue.


July 29, 2009
News

PS3 Getting Blue, Red Controllers

While Japan has a few different PS3 colours to choose from, Americans are stuck with… black. Oh, and a silver controller. But only until October, because in October, there’ll be two new controller shades to choose from.