Posted by QuickReadAbout.com Staff in The dynasty of Sony’s Playstation has ruled the market of video game consoles ever since its first entry was released in 1994. Today, the launching of Playstation 3 has hit dominance in the market once again. Although Playstation 3 is already a complete package in itself, there are Playstation 3 accessories available in the market to better enhance its functionality, such as its official controller, memory card adapter, BD remote, and A/V cables.
SIXAXIS Playstation 3’s certified wireless controller is SIXAXIS, and it is individually available in the market after PS3 was launched; it does not include a mini wire for USB to USB. Its suggested retail price is about US$49.99 and CAD$59.99. The controller operates wirelessly over Bluetooth, and also features a mini-B port for USB that can be utilized for connecting USB cable for wired operation and internal battery charging; the battery can also be replaced when it loses its functionality. Additionally, the controller allows smooth swapping from wired to wireless operation, as well as can be automatically charged upon connection. The SIXAXIS if on a full charge can function for up to thirty hours; Playstation 3 also natively supports up to seven controllers.
One of the main features of SIXAXIS is its finer analogue sensitivity compared to the Dualshock 2 (previous controller accessory for PS2), amplified to a precision of 10-bits from the Dualshock’s 8-bit precision. On top of that, the controller features better trigger-like L2 and R2 buttons, having an augmented depression range. The “analog” mode button of the previous PS controller was replaced by a jewel-like “Playstation button” with the logo of Playstation, and can be used to turn the PS3 on or off, and enter the home menu.
Memory Card Adapter One of the Playstation 3 accessories which is a gadget that permits data transfer from PS and PS2 memory cards to the hard disk of PS3; it connects to the USB port of the PS3 on one of its ends through a USB Mini-B cable, which is not included in buying the memory card adapter, and on its other end is a port for the PS2 memory card. The suggested retail price of these Playstation 3 accessories is US$14.99.
BD Remote Through the use of a Bluetooth, the PS3 BD Remote permits users to effortlessly control music and videos on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Suggested retail price of the device is US424.99.
A/V Cables The Playstation 3 was announced without a packaged HDMI cable; and the official Playstation HDMI cable is on retail at a suggested price of $50.00. The PS3 is also compatible with other HDMI cables.
These Playstation 3 accessories intensify the totality of Playstation 3 entertainment experience, making it one of the “lifestyle-changing” amusement experiences of the era.