Playstation 3's SixAxis DualShock wireless controller

The DualShock (officially DUALSHOCK and occasionally referred to as Dual Shock) is a line of vibration-feedback gamepads by Sony for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3^[1] video game consoles. The DualShock was introduced in Japan in late 1997, and launched in America in May 1998, meeting with critical success. First introduced as a secondary peripheral for the original PlayStation, a revised PlayStation version came with the controller and subsequently phased out the digital controller that was originally included with the hardware, as well as the Sony Dual Analog Controller. Categories: Computer and video game stubs | Input devices | Computer and video game terminology ... For other uses, see PlayStation (disambiguation). ... PS2 redirects here. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... Game console redirects here. ... For an account of the words periphery and peripheral as they are used in biology, sociology, politics, computer hardware, and other fields, see the periphery disambiguation page. ... The PlayStation Dual Analog Controller (SCPH-1150 in Japan, SCPH-1180 in the United States and SCPH-1180e in Europe) is Sonys first attempt at a handheld analog controller for the PlayStation, and the predecessor to the DualShock. ...

Models

DualShock

Sony released the DualShock controller in different colors. Translucent Island Blue is shown here

The DualShock Analog Controller (SCPH-1200) is a controller capable of providing feedback based on the onscreen action of the game (if the game supports it), or vibration function. The controller is called Dual Shock because the controller employs two vibration motors: a weak buzzing motor that feels like cell phone or pager vibration and a strong rumble motor similar to that of the Nintendo 64’s Rumble Pak. The DualShock differs from the Rumble Pak in that the Rumble Pak uses batteries to power the vibration function while all corded varieties of the DualShock use power supplied by the PlayStation. Some third party DualShock-compatible controllers use batteries in lieu of the PlayStation’s power supply. The rumble feature of the DualShock is similar to the one featured on the first edition of the Japanese Dual Analog Controller, a feature that was removed shortly after that controller was released. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 540 pixel Image in higher resolution (1157 × 781 pixel, file size: 155 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): DualShock Metadata This... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 540 pixel Image in higher resolution (1157 × 781 pixel, file size: 155 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): DualShock Metadata This... In optics, transparency is the property of being transparent, or allowing light to pass. ... An analog or analogue signal is any continuously variable signal. ... Look up vibration in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Motorola T2288 mobile phone A mobile phone is a portable electronic device which behaves as a normal telephone whilst being able to move over a wide area (compare cordless phone which acts as a telephone only within a limited range). ... For terminal pagers, see more (Unix) or less (Unix). ... The Nintendo 64 ), often abbreviated as N64, is Nintendos third home video game console for the international market. ... A Nintendo 64 gamepad with the Rumble Pak attached. ...

The controller was widely supported; shortly after its launch most new titles, including Crash Bandicoot: Warped, Spyro the Dragon, and Tekken 3 included support for the vibration function and/or analog sticks. Some games designed for the original vibration ability of the Dual Analog such as Porsche Challenge also work. Many games took advantage of the presence of two motors to provide vibration effects in stereo including Gran Turismo and the PlayStation port of Quake II. Released in 1999, the PlayStation hit Ape Escape became the first game to require the use of a DualShock controller. Crash Bandicoot: Warped Crash Bandicoot: Warped is a platform game made by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation. ... Spyro the Dragon is a popular platform game series starring the video game character Spyro, which was originally released for the Sony PlayStation. ... Tekken is a fighting game and is the first of the series of the same name. ... An analog stick from the GameCube game controller An analog stick, often mistakenly referred to as a joystick, is an input device for a controller, often a game controller, that is used for two-dimensional input. ... Label for 2. ... Gran Turismo (GT) is a racing video game series developed by Polyphony Digital for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable gaming systems. ... -1... Ape Escape is a platform game for the PlayStation, which launched a video game series of the same name. ...

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DualShock 2

DualShock 2 (matte black model)

When the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system was announced, the DualShock 2 Analog Controller (SCPH-10010) included with it was exactly the same externally as the previous Dual Shock analog controller, except that it was black (colors came later), had different screw positioning (one fewer), and the DualShock 2 logo was added. Another way to tell the DualShock and the DualShock 2 controllers apart is that the connector that plugs into the console matches that console's memory card shape; the DualShock’s connector has rounded shoulders and DualShock 2’s is squared off. Internally, the Dual Shock 2 was lighter and all of the buttons (except for the Select, Start, Analog mode, L3 and R3 buttons) were readable as analog values (pressure sensitive). Image File history File links Sonys Piece Of Shit Dual Shock 2 Controller. ... Image File history File links Sonys Piece Of Shit Dual Shock 2 Controller. ... PS2 redirects here. ...

DualShock 3

DualShock 3 (JPN Ceramic White model)

DualShock 3 (JPN Ceramic White model) top markings

Announced at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show, the DualShock 3 Wireless Controller is a controller for the PlayStation 3 that incorporates the features and wireless design of the Sixaxis wireless controller with rumble capabilities. The Immersion v. Sony lawsuit has been speculated as a factor for why the Sixaxis did not have rumble capabilities. The DualShock 3 controller was released in Japan on November 11, 2007 in black at a retail price of JP¥5,500. The controller was released in North America on April 5, 2008^[2] for a retail price of US$54.99; the DualShock 3 generated sales of over $10.9 million in April 2008 according to Sony Computer Entertainment America.^[3] It will also be bundled with a Metal Gear Solid 4 themed 80 GB PlayStation 3, which will be released on June 12, 2008.^[4] Hands-on accounts at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show describe the controller as being capable of vibration forces comparable to the DualShock 2. According to GameSpot, DualShock 3’s "rumble was a touch weak but stuck close to PlayStation 2's force feedback";^[5] while various others reported more refined vibration effects than the DualShock 2, particularly with the Metal Gear Solid 4 demonstration.^[6] Gamers play Sonys PS3 in TGS 2006 Booths at the Tokyo Game Show in 2004 The Tokyo Game Show , or simply TGS) is a video game expo / convention held in Tokyo, Japan. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... // The nearly final PlayStation 3 controller. ... In 2002, Sony and Microsoft were sued by Immersion for patent infringement for the use of vibration functions in their gaming controllers. ... // The nearly final PlayStation 3 controller. ... is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Yen redirects here. ... is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. ... A promotional image for Metal Gear Solid 4 featuring characters from the past games. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

The DualShock 3 is identifiable by the top labeling which incorporates both "DualShock 3" and "Sixaxis" markings. It is also easily noticeable when lifting the controller as the DualShock 3 at 192.0g weighs 40% more than the Sixaxis’ 137.1g. The back markings indicate the DualShock 3 draws up to 300mA of current at 3.7V for a power consumption of 1.11 Watts, an order of magnitude increase from the 30mA of current at 3.7V (0.111 Watts) listed on the Sixaxis. Additionally, the casing on the DualShock 3 is entirely opaque as opposed to the semi-translucent casing on the Sixaxis.

Sony representative confirmed on 2 April 2008 that the SIXAXIS controller will be officially discontinued with the release of the force-feedback enabled DualShock 3 in mid-April 2008. The SIXAXIS is no longer being produced, and will not be available after it has sold out, likely by summer 2008.^[7] is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

There is currently no confirmed European release date for the Dualshock 3, although the first units are being sold already.

Software requirements

PlayStation 3 firmware 1.94 or higher is required to use the DualShock 3. The first software content release supporting the DualShock 3 was the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue free demo made available in the Japanese PlayStation Store on October 20, 2007. A partial list of software that includes rumble support including patches (downloadable add-ons from the PlayStation Store to add rumble to software released before September 2007) was announced by SCEI at the TGS 2007.^[8] Support was added to Motorstorm with an online version 3.0 patch in October, 2007.^[9] In consoles with backwards compatibility, the DualShock 3 controller vibration function can be used in appropriate PS2 and PS1 titles. Future releases of games that support DualShock 3 capability will be labeled with an icon of the controller and "DualShock 3 Compatible". For the full release of this game, see Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (グランツーリスモ5 プロローグ, guran tsūrisumo 5 purorōgu) is the latest installment in the Gran Turismo series and a PlayStation 3 exclusive title which was announced at the E3 2007. ... PlayStation Store (PS Store) is Sonys PlayStation Network online shopping service provided for use with either its PlayStation 3 video game console or a Personal Computer. ... PlayStation Store (PS Store) is Sonys PlayStation Network online shopping service provided for use with either its PlayStation 3 video game console or a Personal Computer. ... Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. ... Gamers play Sonys PS3 in TGS 2006 Booths at the Tokyo Game Show in 2004 The Tokyo Game Show , or simply TGS) is a video game expo / convention held in Tokyo, Japan. ... MotorStorm is a racing video game developed by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. ...

See also: List of DualShock 3 Compatible Games

Emmy Award

The DualShock controller was given an Emmy Award for "Peripheral Development and Technological Impact of Video Game Controllers" by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on January 8, 2007.^[10] Sony initially reported that the Sixaxis had received this award^[11] before issuing a correction.^[12] An Emmy Award. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

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