PlayStation 3 accessories

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Various accessories for the PlayStation 3 video game console have been manufactured by Sony. These include controllers, audio and video input devices such as microphones, video cameras, and cables for better sound and image quality.

Video PlayStation 3 accessories

Game controller

Sixaxis

The Sixaxis Wireless Controller (SCPH-98040/CECHZC1) (the "SIXAXIS" trademark) is the official wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 until it is replaced by DualShockÃ, 3. In Japan, each Sixaxis controller is available for purchase in conjunction with launch console. All Sixaxis controllers, except bundled with mini USB to USB console. "Sixaxis" also refers to motion sensing technology used both on the Sixaxis controller and DualShockÃ, 3. Both controllers can also be used on the PSP Go via Bluetooth (requires the PlayStation 3 system for initial connections).

The design is the evolution of the DualShockÃ,® controller, 2 (DS2), maintaining the pressure-sensitive button, layout, and base shape. Unlike the DS2, however, this is a Bluetooth wireless controller (it will also function as a wired controller via USB) and feature motion sensing technology. It also does not display vibrational motors (this is added back in DualShock 3). The L2 and R2 buttons are replaced with analogue triggers and analogue stick accuracy increases from 8-bit to 10-bit. In place of the "Analog" button there is a button labeled the PlayStation logo, which allows access to the system menu. The bottom of the casing is also slightly enlarged to accommodate the internal battery. Sixaxis is made of slightly translucent plastic instead of the opaque plastic used in DualShock 2 (and then DualShock 3).

DualShock 3

Replacing Sixaxis as the standard controller of the PlayStation 3, DualShockÃ, 3 (SCPH-98050/CECHZC2, trademark "DUALSHOCKÃ, 3") has the same function and design (including the "Sixaxis" motion sensing) ability of vibration feedback.

Cosmetically, DualShock 3 is almost identical to Sixaxis, with the only difference being that "DUALSHOCKÃ, 3" is printed at the top (with the original "SIXAXIS" label moving down) and that the body is made of opaque plastic rather than a slightly translucent plastic used on Sixaxis. The vibration function does not interfere with the motion sensing function, and both functions can be used at once. Like Sixaxis, this is a wireless controller with a mini-USB port on the back that is used for charging, as well as playing while charging.

Released along with the new PlayStation 3 model in Japan on January 11, 2008, DualShock 3 was initially available in Black and White Ceramic colors, matching the color options for the new console model. On March 6, Satin Silver DualShockÃ, 3 was released in Japan, again in addition to a new console color. DualShock 3 black was released in the United States on April 2nd and in Europe on July 2nd. On October 30, 2008, DualShock 3 became the standard handler packaged with the PlayStation 3 console, starting with the 80GB (non-PS2-backward compatible) model.

Charging

An official charging holder for PlayStation 3 controllers was released in Japan on April 21, 2011. The device is capable of charging two controllers simultaneously and powered by a wall socket.

Wireless keypad

The wireless keypad device (CECHZK1x, where x is the area code) was launched in Europe on November 28, 2008, early December 2008 in North America, and came to Japan in late 2008. And acted as a keyboard, wireless keypad has a touchpad button (labeled as handheld, similar to the bookmark used in web browsers), which allows the keypad surface to be used as a touchpad, allowing the user to move the pointer by sliding their fingers around the surface of the keypad. When in touchpad mode, the left and right arrow keys act as the left and right keys, respectively.

Although designed to be installed directly to the controller, the keypad features an internal battery and an independent Bluetooth connection, and is not connected to the controller electronically in any way, which means it can operate separately from the controller. The keypad must first be connected to the PlayStation 3 via a mini-B USB cable to USB-A or inserted into the Bluetooth discovery mode (by holding down the "blue" modifier key when switching on the device) so it can be paired and then used. Discovery mode can also be used to pair the keypad with other Bluetooth-compatible devices such as computers and cell phones, where it will work as both keyboard and touchpad (where supported by host devices). The keypad also features two shortcut keys, allowing users to jump to the "Friends" and "Mailbox" screen on XMB during game play.

PlayStation Move

PlayStation Move is a motion sensing motion controller platform for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). This was previously called PlayStation Motion Controller . Based on the handheld movement control stick, PlayStation Move uses the PlayStation Eye webcam to track the stick position, and the inertial sensor on the stick to detect motion. First revealed on June 2, 2009, PlayStation Move was launched in September 2010 in most countries and October 2010 in Japan. The hardware available at launch includes the MainStation Move motion controller, and an optional PlayStation Move sub-controller.

Buzz

The Buzz! buzzer is a special controller specially designed for quiz game series Buzz! . This controller has a large red buzzer button and four smaller colored buttons for selection of answers. Both wired and wireless versions are available and comes with the game Buzz! . The four-noise set acts as a single USB device and connects the USB port on the PlayStation 3 (or PlayStation 2). The wireless version is connected via a USB dongle, with each dongle able to support up to 4 wireless rows at a time. The second Dongle is required for additional buzz (for 8 player games). Both wired and wireless versions of buzzer are compatible with PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. Examples of this buzzer have been produced by digigames

Logitech Driving Force GT

Released on December 13, 2007, Logitech Driving Force GT is a PlayStation 3 racing wheel peripheral intended for use with racing games. It is manufactured and distributed by Logitech International S.A from Romanel-sur-Morges, Switzerland. These features include a 900 Â ° steering (2.5 turns key-to-lock), with force feedback, through full size (diameter 45Ã, cm), MOMO-style steering wheel and full sized throttle and brake pedal. It also features a PlayStation 3 standard gamepad button (with gray, color, and symbol), PS/Home buttons labeled L3/R3 buttons, individually popping to simulate real pedal attempts.

Other wheels include the Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S Racing Wheel, featuring stylish feedback, 6 gear stick and 3 pedals (Gas/Brake/Clutch).

Logitech Wireless Precision Controller

The Logitech Cordless Precision Controller is a wireless controller for the PlayStation 3. The controller has the same functionality as the Sixaxis and DualShock 3 wireless controllers except it has 2.4 GHz USB wireless technology that gives users 30 feet (10 m) space to play. The controller uses a Nickel-metal hydride battery or two AA batteries (in the same way as the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller). The charger of the controller is the charging kit of the Precision Battery Charger. The battery pack provides up to 300 hours of ongoing games for wireless controllers. After five minutes of inactivity, gamepad goes into sleep mode.

2.4 GHz wireless

Unlike the first SIXAXIS and DualShock 3 controllers, which use Bluetooth, the Cordless Precision controller uses 2.4GHz wireless technology. As a result, a USB dongle is required to communicate with the console. The controller can also be used on a PC, because the dongle functions as a standard USB HID.

Accessories

Battery pack

The battery pack for Logitech Cordless Precision controllers is a Nickel-metal hydride battery. This package provides up to 300 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included). This is recommended as a replacement for disposable AA batteries (which differ slightly in voltage). It is also shipped as part of the battery charger pack. Third party rechargeable battery pack packs are also available. Although a rechargeable official battery is a metal nickel hydride, a normal battery casing (AA) advises to use only alkaline batteries.

Battery charger package

The battery charger pack allows the controller to be recharged while charging the wireless controller into the charger kit. This package also includes a rechargeable battery. The battery charger package allows the use of wireless controllers without batteries; but Logitech recommends using an AA package (empty) to avoid damage to the open battery space. Battery pack battery pack is a 1300mah AA (LR6) NiMH generic cell. Such cells are already available in 4 packages up to 3,000 mAh, with 2,000-2600 mAh batteries common.

Blu-ray Disc remote

PS3 is compatible with Bluetooth Blu-ray Disc/DVD remote control. With a USB or Bluetooth adapter, it is also compatible with many Blu-ray Disc/DVD and universal remote control.

Remote Control Blu-ray Disc

The BD Remote Control (CECHZR1) is a Bluetooth remote control featuring standard Blu-ray Disc and remote DVD functions such as chapter view/select and one touch menu control. In addition it has all the standard PlayStation buttons: d-pad ,,,,, L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, Start, Select and PS/Home button to turn your PS3 on and off and go to XMB.

Remote Control Media Disc/Blu-ray

The Media/Blu-ray Disc Remote Control (CECHZRC1) controls the PlayStation 3, TV (including switching between 2D and 3D modes on 3D TVs), and audio systems, has improved the controls for Blu-ray Disc movies , streaming movies and music, and compatible with the services available on PS3 systems like Netflix. It was released on October 24, 2011.

Rhythm game peripheral

A variety of rhythm game peripherals are available for PlayStation 3, including guitar controllers, drum controllers, microphones, DJ turntables, and keyboard controllers. Most of these peripherals are produced for one of three franchises: Guitar Hero , Band Rock and SingStar .

USB Controller

Most commercial USB controllers are compatible with the PlayStation 3 as it supports standard USB human interface devices. These include gamepads, joysticks and steering controls. This limitation is that not all of these controllers provide the same input ranges as Sixaxis/DualShock 3 controllers (fewer buttons or joysticks for example), so it may not be practical in all games. When the controller is used with a game that requires six-axis functionality or use of analog keypad functions is also limited. Many PlayStation 2 games programmed to use analog functions from PlayStation 2 control buttons will not accept non-analog inputs so that Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controllers should be used (though this could potentially be resolved with future firmware updates).

Non-standard USB controllers such as the Xbox 360 cable controller are not compatible with PlayStation 3. It also often requires special drivers for use on PCs (Windows XP and above)

Other compatible input devices

It is possible for game developers to add support for enhancements and software update titles can further add compatibility. Additionally most of the standard USB or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse will also work on the PS3. The keyboard and mouse can be used to navigate XMB or for use in console web browsers. The keyboard and mouse will work in games that are specifically programmed to use, and in backwards compatibility mode for supported PSOne and PS2 games.

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Audio/Visual Peripherals

Surround Bar

On October 13, 2010, Sony announced the official surround sound system for the PS3 through the official YouTube PlayStation channel.

Headset

PlayStation 3 does not support game audio via USB headset. However, most commercial USB headsets can be used for voice communications. In addition, PlayStation 3 supports several PlayStation 2 USB accessories, including USB headset SOCOM: US Navy SEALs by Logitech, SingStar microphone and built-in microphone on Eyetoy for video and chats sound (though EyeToy Play related games with EyeToy are not available for use on PlayStation 3s Europe). Because PlayStation 3 supports Bluetooth technology, all types of wireless headsets are compatible with the system; However, Bluetooth wireless headsets are not compatible with PlayStation 2 games that use USB headsets (because they are only programmed for them) and therefore USB headsets still have to be used (though this can potentially be resolved with future firmware updates). On 12 September 2007, Logitech announced a new Cordless Vantage Headset for the PlayStation 3. The Blu-ray Disc retail version of Warhawk comes bundled with the Jabra BT125 Bluetooth headset in North America and Jabra BT135 in Europe.

Madcatz also produces NASCAR/Dale Earnhardt Jr headset in Amp and National Guard colors.

The official wireless Bluetooth headset

On June 27, 2008, it was announced that the headset to be paired with the Blu-ray Disc version of SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Confrontation would be the official Bluetooth headset for PlayStation 3. It comes with a charger holder so it can charge when connected to any of the system's USB ports, which are marketed as useful for saving when not in use.

The official headset enables high quality voice chats, and provides volume levels, battery levels, charging status, and connection status indicators on the screen on the PS3 screen. The headset can be used as a microphone when mounted in the charger holder - the sound output from the PS3 is automatically transferred to the TV in this case. The official PS3 headset is also compatible with PSP Go, as well as Bluetooth-enabled PCs and mobile phones.

In November 2010, Sony announced that it will produce a new version of Bluetooth headsets, which are 30% smaller and will replace existing models. The redesigned headset also features stronger noise canceling technology. The "Urban Camouflage" version of the headset was released on April 19, 2011 in the US to coincide with the launch of SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs.

PlayStation Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset

On September 6, 2011, Sony released their first wireless stereo headset that allows users to hear both in audio games and voice chats. The headset runs separately from the HDMI, optical, and A/V outputs, and connects wirelessly through a USB dongle (which can also be used to connect it to a PC or Mac). This headset requires 3.70 software system update. Other features include virtual surround sound (up to 7.1, media dependent) and screen status notifications. Sony added an app for the PS4 that allows users to change the headset's sound settings. Some game developers have made settings just for their games.

PlayTV

Officially announced August 22, 2007; PlayTV is a twin-channel DVB-T tuner device with a digital video recorder (DVR) device that allows users to record television programs to a PlayStation 3 hard disk for later viewing even while playing a game. This device was launched in the UK on 19 September 2008 with the following other regions in Europe.

It can also be used on the PSP via Remote Play to watch live and recorded TV, and schedule new recordings.

It is reported that Australia will receive a Play TV accessory just 2 months after Europe. However, after a delay of more than a year, PlayTV was finally released in Australia on November 27, 2009.

The PlayTV accessory comes bundled with an overlay sticker that fits into BD's remote face to display a special PlayTV function, which is mapped to an existing remote button.

A similar device, known as Torne has been released for the Japanese market based on Japan's ISDB-T HDTV standard. As the North American market, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, using ATSC digital standards, both DVB-T based and Torne-based DVB-T-based PlayStations based on Torne released in this region.

torne

torne (CECH-ZD1J) is an ISDB-T tuner device for the Japanese market which, like PlayTV , equipped with DVR software. It was first announced on January 14, 2010 for release on March 18th of the same year.

Like PlayTV, it is capable of recording and playing live TV, even while playing or playing other media (eg DVD or Blu-ray Disc) and accessible on the PSP via long-distance games.

Unlike PlayTV, the torne features PS3 trophy support.

In June 2010 Sony released 2M torne software, which enables MPEG-4 AVC compression, enabling recording compressed up to one-third the original size as an MPEG-2 stream capture. It will also add the ability to watch, advance and rewind programs while they are still recording and updating the user's PSN status.

PlayStation Eye

The PlayStation Eye is the latest version of the EyeToy USB webcam designed for PlayStation 3. It does not work with EyeToy PS2 games, but the PS3 does not support PlayStation 2 EyeToy, using its camera and microphone functions. The firmware update allows PlayStation 3 to support all USB webcams that use USB Video Class.

AV cable

Official third-party and standard HDMI cables. For analog video, official D-Terminal (Japan only) and components (YP _B P _R ) AV cable available and all RF-modulator, composite, S-Video, RGB SCART and YP _B P _R The wiring components for PlayStation and PlayStation 2 are compatible with PlayStation 3, as they use the same "A/V Multi Out" port.

On the audio side, the AV cable connected to the "A/V Multi out" allows 2.0ch (stereo), while the optical "Digital out" (TOSLINK) allows both 2.0ch (LPCM) and 5.1ch (Dolby Digital & DTS) and "HDMI out" (Ver.1.3) support 2.0ch, 5.1ch and 7.1ch (various formats).

The units sold in the NTSC area are SD/ED NTSC, 720p, 1080i and 1080p compliant, while those available in the PAL area are compatible with SD/ED PAL, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The NTSC system (480i/480p) can not display PAL (576i/576p) and DVD (DVD-Video/DVD-Audio) games - but the PAL unit can display the NTSC "All Regions" DVD. This regional key does not affect the HD output (720p/1080i/1080p) - except for Blu-ray Disc movies.

HD line

• HDMI cable: 1080p (HD), 1080i (HD), 720p (HD), 576p (ED PAL), 480p (ED NTSC), 480i (SD NTSC)
• D-Terminal cable (D ??) (SCPH-10510) Japanese market

D5: 1080p (HD), 720p (HD), 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC)

D4: 720p (HD), 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC)

D3: 1080i (HD), 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC)

D2: 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC)

D1: 480i (SD NTSC)

AV Component (YP _B P _R ) cable (SCPH-10490): 1080p (HD), 1080i (HD), 720p (HD), 576p (ED PAL)/576i (SD PAL), 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC)

SD line

• SCART RGB SCART (PÃÆ'Â © retail) (SCPH-10142): 576i (SD PAL), 480i (SD NTSC) European Market li>
• AV Multi (AV ???) cable (VMC-AVM250): 480p (ED NTSC)/480i (SD NTSC) Japanese market
• S-Video Cable (SCPH-10480): 576i (SD PAL), 480i (SD NTSC)
• AV cable (Composite Video) (SCPH-10500) (bundled with all systems): 576i (SD PAL), 480i (SD NTSC)

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Storage peripherals

Memory card adapter

PlayStation 3 Memory Card Adapter (CECHZM1) is a device that allows data to be transferred from a PlayStation or PlayStation 2 memory card to a PlayStation 3 hard disk. At launch, the device does not support transferring game files saved back to the memory card, but after the release of the PlayStation 3 system software version 1.80, users can now transfer PS1 and PS2 game saves from PS3 directly to Physical Memory Card via adapter. PlayStation 2 saved game files can also be transferred between PlayStation 3 users via other current memory card formats. The device connects to the PlayStation 3 USB port on one end via a Mini-B USB cable (not included with the adapter, but included with the console itself), and features a PlayStation 2 memory card port on the other end. The adapter works with every PlayStation 3 model, regardless of whether it is compatible with PlayStation 2 or not. The adapter is available for purchase at the same time as the console launch. The Memory Card Adapter was released on May 25, 2007 in the UK.

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Other accessories

AC adapter charging pack

The AC adapter charger device allows charging two USB-powered devices, such as the DualShock 3, Sixaxis, PSP (2000, 3000 and Go) models, wireless keypads and wireless headsets through wall power connectors, so there is no need to have a running PS3 to fill the accessories. This includes an AC adapter, one USB cable 1.5m/4.92Ã, ft. Long. (Type A - Mini-B) and one 2 m/6.56 feet long AC power cord.

USB 2.0 Cable Package

The USB 2.0 Cable package contains two USB cables (Type A - Mini-B) that allow other USB-powered controllers and devices to be recharged while playing games by connecting them to a console or a USB hub that is turned on (the hub must connect to the host device, such as console, to charge the adapter Sixaxis or DualShock 3). The included cable has a 24 carat gold connector.

Printers

Canon, Epson, and Hewlett-Packard each have several compatible printer systems.

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See also

• DualShock

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References

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External links

• PlayStation3 Accessories
• Sony Wireless Bluetooth Headset

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