Sony announced on Wednesday that they have released the PS3 DualShock 3 controller, dropping the SIXAXIS controller. The DualShock 3 will add rumble functionality to the PS3, while retaining the motion sensing capabilities from the SIXAXIS.
Sony stated that the new DualShock 3 will work with many of the games already released on the PS3, via a software udpate.
The controller will retail in North America for $54.99 but will not come with a USB charging cable.
The rumble engine is identical to that of the DualShock 2.
The vibration can be turned on and off via the PS button menu.
The full list of compatible games is below.
Formula One Championship Edition*
MotorStorm*
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High Velocity Bowling
MLB08: The Show
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Resistance: Fall of Man*
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Go! Sports Ski*
Folklore*
Heavenly Sword*
Warhawk*
Super Stardust HD*
Snakeball
Toy Home
PSOne Emulation
Piyotama
PixelJunk Monsters
Blast Factor*
Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Lost: Via Domus
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2*
Burnout Paradise
Dynasty Warriors6
Devil May Cry 4
DragonBall Z Burst Limit
Turok
*Titles will be given rumble functionality through an update.