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.

94w 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...

111w ago - Today PlayStation 3 developer jjolano has released a PS3 homebrew application dubbed PSVibe v1.0, which as the name implies allows users to turn their DualShock 3 controller into a tuneable vibrating device followed by some updates below.

The release includes a normal PKG file and one for GeoHot PS3 CFW for PlayStation 3 Custom Firmware users.

Download: PSVibe v1.0 for PS3 / PSVibe v2.0 for PS3 / GIT

PSVibe Version 2.0 Changelog:

• Added Move compatibility (untested since I don't have a Move)
• Optimized some code
• Fixed separation of settings for each controller
• Rewrote code for PSL1GHT v2

From the ReadMe file: PSVibe turns your PS3 controller into a controllable vibrator - complete with fine tuning of the amount of force you want and the activation of motors.

Coming soon: Vibration wave (force goes high, low, high, low, etc.)

This program is licensed under the GNU GPLv3.

158w ago - It's been awhile since our last update on PC drivers for PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 and SixAxis controllers, and recently MotionInJoy have updated them to version 0.5 Alpha which allows for using two or more PS3 DS3 gamepads on a single BlueTooth dongle.

Download: MotionInJoy PS3 Drivers v0.5 Alpha (x86) / MotionInJoy PS3 Drivers v0.5 Alpha (x64)

To quote: PlayStation 3 controller (Dualshock 3 or SixAxis) driver for Windows. MotionInJoy drives your PlayStation 3 controller on Windows as a general game controller with motion sensor.

I try to improve something following list:

1. Two or more controllers connect to one Bluetooth Dongle at the same time (only compatible with few dongles at the moment).
2. More stable bluetooth connection (Vibration level change too fast, will disconnect the bluetooth connection with version 0.4).
3. Directx mode vibration driver.
4. Add original Xbox controller supporting.
5. Driver install program.

The driver install function is integrated into...

161w ago - According to Examiner.com (linked above), retailer Fry's Electronics will be bundling four of the latest PS3 Greatest Hits titles on the PlayStation 3 entertainment system with the DualShock 3 controller next month.

To quote: "For $59.80, the bundle includes a DualShock 3 and one of the four following games: inFamous, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition and Resistance 2.

All four recently became Greatest Hits. The packaging is extremely similar to the Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and DualShock 3 bundle that was released late last year.

The new bundles will be released in May."