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DualShock 3 now available in Japan

Niraj Shah

The DualShock 3 controller for the PlayStation 3 is now available to purchase in Japan. The new controller runs on the old rumble technology found in the PlayStation 2’s DualShock 2 controller, but features the motion sensing technology found in the SIXAXIS controller. The controllers are available in standard black and ceramic white. Unfortunately for European and US PS3 owners, the DualShock 3 controller will not be released until Spring 2008, but if you can’t wait that long you can always import a Japanese version.

The controller will work with US and European consoles should you decide to import. The DualShock 3 controller is wireless just like the SIXAXIS controller and can be recharged using a USB cable. DualShock 3 support was added in firmware 1.92/2.00 but there are only a number of games compatible with the rumble feature:

List of PS3 titles compatible with DualShock 3 in Japan:

List of PS3 titles compatible with DualShock 3 in North America and Europe:

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