How to Choose Your First Playstation Controller

You have a spanking new Playstation 3 in your room. The so-called gaming experts tell you that you’ll enjoy playing more with a new controller, but how do you know which one is the best for you? If you’re having a hard time choosing, here are a couple of things you should know about Playstation controllers.

SIXASIS Wireless Controller
The new SIXASIS wireless controller from Playstation 3 is a joy to watch. It’s simple to install and compatible with most TV sets and PC monitors used today. Charging is a breeze: how can it be any way else when its USB cable, which is connected to your gaming console, automatically charges your controller to ensure uninterrupted use?

Its Bluetooth 2.0 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) technology makes it capable of reading your movements the same way Nintendo Wii’s Nunchuk reads player movements. Thus, when you move, your character moves exactly the same way!

The SIXAXIS wireless controller Playstation, which is used for the analog joy stick and R2/L2 functions of your controller, has more to offer with a 10-bit rate compared to the 8-bit rate offered by other controllers.

Button shape for L2/R2 has been modified to increase stroke depth and improve game control. Tilting angle has also been broadened to provide better and more accurate dynamic manipulation.

DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller
Another alternative for replacing the stock controller of your PS3 would be the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller. Like the SIXAXIS wireless controller, its predecessor, it allows up to seven players to play simultaneously either in co-op or versus mode. It does, however, offer new features and improvements that are not available with the SIXAXIS wireless controller.

The most important improvement you’ll enjoy with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller results from a slight but significant change with its controller buttons. Made more pressure-sensitive, they are designed to give players an accurate and wide-ranging experience, making you feel every bump, crash, or explosion that your character encounters.

Wireless Keypad
Now, Sony Playstation 3, like other new generation gaming consoles today, is designed to perform various multimedia functions besides gaming. For this reason, you might find yourself in need of a different type of controller altogether, such as a wireless keypad.

It comes with Bluetooth capabilities, enabling to instantly connect with your wireless SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 controller. The Wireless keypad for PS3 makes it easier for players to send text and email messages. Its one-of-a-kind touch pad also makes scrolling and mouse-input for your PS3 simpler and more convenient.

Give these controllers a try and see which ones suit your needs best. Who knows? You might need all three!