Sixaxis controller
In terms of outward design the PS3 controller is almost identical to its predecessor but features finer
analogue sensitivity and wireless connectivity. The name is derived from its ability to detect six
degrees of motion which has already been implemented in games such as Tony Hawk's Project 8 and
the forthcoming Lair. The controller contains batteries which can easily be recharged by simply
plugging the device into your PS3 via the provided USB cable.
A big downer, however, is that it no longer has a rumble feature due to patent infringements with the
technology license holder, Immersion. Interestingly, rumors suggest the situation could well change if
Sony and Immersion come to an amicable agreement.
Peripherals
The four PS3 USB ports will support a host of gadgets and peripherals which include the EyeToy
camera/web cam and SOCOM Headset for video and voice chat. A memory card adapter is also
available so users can save their PSOne/PS2 data to a virtual memory card on the hard drive. The
PlayStation 3 can also use Memory Sticks to store save data for PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software.
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