Accessories For The Sony Playstation 3

Ever since the first Sony Playstation was released in 1994, Sony's Playstation line has dominated the market for game consoles. The recent release of Sony's Playstation 3 has seen it achieve dominance in that market once again. Although the Sony Playstation 3 already offers gamers a complete entertainment package, there are accessories available that can be used to enhance your gaming experience. These include the official Playstation controllers, BD remote, memory card adapters and A/V cables.

The SIXAXIS Controller

The official controller for the Sony Playstation 3 is known as the SIXAXIS, and it is produced by Sony. Available as an after-market accessory for the Playstation 3, the controller is wireless but does not feature a mini wire for USB to USB connections. The suggested retail price of the controller is US$49.99 or CAD$59.99. The controller's wireless abilities make use of Bluetooth technology and it also features a mini-B port for connecting the controller for wired play or to recharge its internal battery. The transition from wireless to wired play is very smooth. All batteries lose their capacity over time, and when this happens, the battery can be easily removed and replaced. When the controller is connected through a USB wire, the battery will automatically begin charging. With a fully charged battery, the SIXAXIS can be used for up to 30 hours of gaming. The Playstation 3 also offers native support for up to seven individual controllers at any one time.

One of the main improvements of the SIXAXIS over the older Playstation 2 controller, the Dualshock 2, is its improved analog sensitivity. While the Dualshock 2 features a precision of 8-bits, the SIXAXIS controller has a precision of 10-bits - a significant improvement. The depression range of the L1 and L2 shoulder buttons has also been increased, giving them a greater trigger-like feel. The 'analog' mode button found on the Dualshock 2 has been replaced by a jewel-like 'Playstation button' on the SIXAXIS, featuring the Playstation logo on the button, and this button can be used to enter the home menu as well as turn the console on or off.

Adapter For Your Memory Card

Another Sony Playstation 3 accessory is a device that permits gamers to transfer data from the memory cards used in the Playstation 1 and Playstation 2 to the hard drive of a Playstation 3. It connects through a USB mini-B cable to the USB port of the Sony Playstation 3 on one end, and features a port in which a memory card can be inserted on the other end. The suggested retail price of the Playstation memory card adapter is US$14.99.

Remote For BD Drive

Playstation users can easily and effortlessly control music and video on DVD and Blu-ray discs through the BD remote. The remote makes use of Bluetoothtechnology to power its wireless capabilities. The BD remote's suggested retail price is US$424.99.

Audio/Visual (A/V) Cables

The standard Sony Playstation 3 package does not include a HDMI cable, and users who wish to obtain a Playstation HDMI cable must pay US$50.00 for one. Alternatively, the Sony Playstation 3 is also compatible with other third-party HDMI cables.

These accessories for the Playstation 3 can greatly enrich the quality of play, making gaming on the Sony Playstation 3 even more of a 'lifestyle-changing' experience one of the greatest of this era.