13w ago - Namco Bandia Games Community Manager Rich Bantegui has unveiled the Unveils DualShock 4 Controller today which pushes the boundaries of play.

To quote: Hi Everyone! It's a special day at PlayStation, and I hope all of you had a chance to watch the livestream of PlayStation Meeting 2013 in New York, where we just unveiled PlayStation 4.

One of the most exciting components of our next-generation platform is DUALSHOCK 4, the new wireless controller that combines with PlayStation 4 to deliver new gameplay experiences that have never been possible before.

I'd like to give you a tour of DUALSHOCK 4 and the features that will provide game developers the freedom to create brand new experiences that previously were limited to their imaginations.

Design

DUALSHOCK 4 adopts the familiar form factor of the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller with some key enhancements:

Motion control is enabled by a new highly sensitive six-axis sensor
Dual analog sticks fine-tuned for better precision plus improved surface materials and shape for more delicate manipulation
L2/R2 buttons on the top of the controller employ a curved design for easier, smoother interaction

A new "Options" button combines the functions of the DUALSHOCK 3's "Select"...

50w ago - Sony Brand Manager Leon Sanders has announced news today from E3 2012 of a new PS3 Limited Edition Metallic Gold DualShock 3 Controller.

Below are the details, to quote: PS3 fans can really go for gold this June with the arrival of the limited edition metallic gold DUALSHOCK 3 controller.

As excitement builds for some of the biggest sporting events of the year PlayStation fans can get in on the action and feel like champs with the brand new, limited edition metallic gold Dualshock 3 controller.

Available this June, going for gold has never been more apt; if it's scoring a winning hat trick or making poll position, do it in style with the metallic gold Dualshock 3 and feel like a real winner.

Check out these pictures of the hardware below. Cool, isn't it?

DUALSHOCK 3 utilises Bluetooth technology for Wireless gameplay while the controller's USB cable automatically charges the controller when connected to the PlayStation 3 system.

• Pressure sensitive buttons that react to each action make every impact feel like you're right in the game
• SIXAXIS motion technology senses your every move
• Features Bluetooth technology for Wireless gameplay; the PlayStation 3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time.

93w ago - Today Dancing Pixel Studios have released a PS3 SixAxis Controller v0.1 application for Android users that allows the SixAxis and DualShock 3 PlayStation 3 controllers to be used as Bluetooth input devices on many mobile phones and tablets alongside a video of it in action below.

Download: PS3 SixAxis & DualShock 3 App ($1.69 via Android Market) / PS3 SixAxis Compatibility Checker / SixAxisPairToolSetup v0.2.3 / FAQ Page

To quote: Up to four controllers are supported at once, and key mappings are completely configurable, as well as the analog sticks, which are currently emulated as digital key presses.

Important - Due to the non-standard protocol that the controllers use to communicate with the host, this application requires root access. Additionally, it is incompatible with most HTC devices and some newer Samsung devices. This is due to the required bluetooth protocol not being implemented on these devices. We are actively...