Accessories

New peripheral is the break apart controller?

The first rumors regarding this new Wii like controller appeared a couple of months ago and many people want to know more information and whether these rumors are true. If you head over to JustPlay, they have listed a ‘Wireless Handgun’ named JPG-9003 PS3 2.4GHz Wireless Handgun.
The product features are as follows:

Compatible with PS3 console
Supports all PS3 gun fighting games
Supports multi-loop signals without any interference for many
players playing simultaneously
Force signal connect
Combines PS3 controller with gun stand for enhancing the operation
Can be easily dismantled to use as PS3 wireless controller
2 x AAA alkaline batteries can provide at least 10 hours power continuously
Working distance  is up to 10m
Auto scan function between the gun and receiver

Here’s what the gun [...]


DualShock 3 released July 4 in Europe

The DualShock 3 will be released on the 4th of July in Europe. According to Mania Game the controller will be released in Europe afterall.
“The Beach Boys knew what really counted in life: good vibrations, sun and surf. Wij hebben vorig weekend aardig genoten van de zon … We have nice last weekend enjoyed the [...]


Official SOCOM headset revealed

The official Socom headset has been revealed and here are the pics below. The Blu-ray version of Socom Confrontation will include a Blurooth headset. The design of this Bluetooth headset is much more classier and this one is made specially for gaming. It even has the official Playstation logo and branding on. You will be [...]


The ‘break apart’ controller video…

Could this be this break apart controller everyone is talking about? Below is a video of what they call a break apart controller - Sony’s Next (Wii-type) Controller.
This video was randomly found in a forum somewhere so i guess you should just check the video out and use your imagination as to what it really [...]


Break apart motion PS3 controller

Remember that PS3mote thing we mentioned? Well we think this is more information on that.
According to gamesindustry.biz, Sony Computer Entertainment is working on a new controller for the Playstation 3. This new controller is supposed to feature a break apart aspect to it for example, it will break into two separate units, each of which [...]


New ‘ps3motes’ not so new?

It seems that the ps3motes we were talking about the other day aren’t so new.
According to this blog:
“Now they had a source to back up the evidence, so it is probably that such a controller is on the works. However, this is not the first time that such a scenario has occurred with Sony. We [...]


Dual Shock 3 July 1st in Europe?

One of the biggest Toy shops in Benelux, Bart Smit has recently updated their product listing and whats been added is the long awaited (for Europe anyway) Dual Shock 3 Controller. Bart Smit have listed the controller to be released on the 1st of July.

Whether this is true or not is beyond me but we [...]


PS3 remote ‘PS3mote’ information

There are rumors floating around that a Playstation 3 version of the WII Remote is in development for the PS3.
Some lucky Playstation 3 owners were sent to a facility in California to test a new product in development - the Playstation 3 Remote.

First of all you can connect 4 PS3motes at one time allowing 4 [...]


Dual Shock 3 European release date end of July

According to a gamers blog the Dual Shock 3 controller could be released at the end of July. Basically this gamer pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid 4 only to find out that the controller is not available so he/she e-mailed Sony Playstation South Africa and enquired about the Dual Shock 3 and he got a reply [...]


How will Sixaxis be used in GTA IV?

The Sixaxis motion sensor function can be used in Grand Theft Auto IV. You can use the Sixaxis controller to steer cars, boats and helicopters. Not only that but there is the ability to use the motion sensor to reload you weapons by giving the controller a quick flip upwards.
There could well be other motion [...]


Dual Shock 3 released May 2nd in Europe

The long awaited, rumble enabled, Dual Shock 3 Playstation 3 controller will go on sale on May 2nd in Europe.
Dual Shock 3 is set to launch April 15th in the US. It’s already available in Japan.
The dual shock 3 includes sixaxis motion sensor and the rumble technology that were in the Dual Shock 2. PS3 [...]


DualShock 3 vs. Sixaxis

Gamepro have released an article in which they compare the Sixaxis controller to the new Dualshock 3 controller. The Dualshock 3 has been out in Japan since last year but doesn’t hit other territories until next month.
Take a look at the photo’s below and see if you can spot the difference:

They look the same, but [...]