Everyone loves color – the vibrant tones that help brighten up our world, allow us to discern objects from one another, and ultimately, just look damn beautiful. Sony wants to bring these qualities to its line of DualShock 3 controllers, and wants your help doing so.
By utilizing PlayStation.Blog.Share – a service Sony implemented to allow gamers to share ideas – players can submit their ideas for new DualShock 3 designs to be voted on by the community. That last day to submit an idea is August 15th, and all you need is a PlayStation Network account to access Blog.Share, which will allow you to begin voting/submitting. It is presumed that the most popular ideas will be used when designing the controller.
However, players are only allowed to make cosmetic changes to the DualShock, such as suggestions for different colors. The DualShock 3′s form factor must remain the same, so don’t expect Sony to finally release that boomerang controller to the public. This also means that those hoping the controller will get better triggers are out of luck.
At the moment, Sony sells the DualShock 3 in a small range of colors, from the original black to game inspired designs such as the Japan-exclusive Uncharted controller (pictured above). However, compared to the competition, Sony is lagging behind. While there may not be a rainbow of Xbox 360 controllers to choose from, the system still gets plenty of game specific controllers, like the gorgeous Gears of War 3 gamepad, and the controller included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360. It should come as no surprise that many of the designs submitted to Blog.Share so far are based on popular games such as Deus Ex: Human Revolution and the God of War series.
The most popular idea, however, is one PlayStation owners can definitely get behind: PSN user MushThePainter suggested that Sony design an “original PSOne Grey DualShock 3.” Personally, I’d be glad if Sony just released a dark green controller – but a classic grey would still be welcome.
What type of design would you like to see on the DualShock 3?
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Source: PlayStation Blog
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hmmm… i dunno, i love the ps3 design. well actually my only problem with the controller is that it isnt heavy enough, put some weights in it or something.
Do nothing to change it, the design to the PS controll is the most perfect design for a gaming control ever. I dont even own a PS3 but I still think it is perfect. But i agree with this guy above me…put some weight to it.
I don’t really like the design of the PS3 controller. Sure, it’s basic and it works, but I have two problems with it: for one, it isn’t heavy enough, and I often find myself dropping it during play. The second reason is that the controller’s shape doesn’t fit comfortably in my hands like the 360 controller does. The 360 controller was designed with comfort in mind, as the PS3 controller was just a PS2 controller with some additions.
I agree with you about the problems of the DualShock 3 controller. But the additions to it from the DualShock 2 are pretty major. The PS button serves 2 major purposes, the subtraction of a cord is much appreciated, there’s no Analog button of course, and the change of L2 and R2 to triggers is liked by some but disliked by others.
I can’t believe I left out Sixaxis, lol.
There’s a trick to holding a PS1/PS2/PS3 controller comfortably.
Don’t hold it. Let it rest in your ring/pinky fingers loose grasp.
Takes a little getting used to, but comes naturally to those of us that like its feel. Took years for me to figgure that was how I was holding it.
Trying to forcibly grasp it is what makes it comfortable to hold.
But yeah. The PS3 controller definately needs a little weight added to it. Wonder if they could fit more battery in it to do this. More battery life in the same profile certainly wouldn’t be bad.
Erm, meant to say “Trying to forcibly grasp it is what makes it uncomfortable to hold.” ;P Not comfortable. XD
in my opinion i think it’s just the fact that you may be moe of an xbox gamer than for sony because i see nothing wrong with the feel or the weight of the controller. Also, maybe it’s the fact that you’re used to xbox controller over a dualshock controller because that’s how i am when i switch over to an xbox controller. Correct me if i’m wrong
Well, I had a PlayStation since it came out, then got the PS2, so I was pretty used to it. I didn’t complain about it. I got an Xbox, and I complained a lot about how uncomfortable it was, but then the 360 came out, and to me, it was the most natural feeling controller there was, which is why I was hoping the design of the controller would change with the PS3, but alas, it didn’t. Maybe the PS4 controllers will be different.
How can the 360 controller fit comfortably in your hands, I’m sure I’m not the only one who noticed that when you play the 360 too long your hands end up becoming claws, and your pinkies feel like, locked into place. ijs. Don’t get me wrong though I ain’t super crazy about the ps3′s controller shape either, i just like the look better.
I wonder how many of those of you who complain about the weight are using a DualShock 3 controller, or just a Sixaxis with no DualShock. The DS adds a bit more heft to the controller.
The DualShock controller has won numerous awards, including an Emmy. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Just saying… But before I read the article I totally thought that controller was Lord of the Rings themed. Anyone else see that?
I thought the exact same thing! Also, the controller is NOT comfortable at all…im sorry but i dont want a controller to just lay in my hands lightly like some have suggested…. Since when has any controller asked that of the player? .ive owned a ps3 a ps2 an Xbox an Xbox 360 as well as a gaming pc but there is nothing like sitting in a chair playing a game with an Xbox 360 controller. It was literally molded and shaped with human hands in mind. The “sixaxis dual shock” on-the-other hand had a hobbit in mind. My suggestion, beef it up. Sony, dont be afraid to beef it up..add some girth and some actual weight for cyin out loud. It sounds ridiculous but i often neglected playing ps3 games simply because of its controller. You wouldn’t play a pc shooter with an “apple 2″ mouse would you? Same argument…. the basic design itself is over decade old…its time for Sony to move on.
I’ve barely played Xbox or Xbox 360, and I’ve always been a PlayStation person, so I’m totally used to the DualShock controllers. They’re a little light maybe, but their small size doesn’t affect me.
As soon as I saw that pun in the title, I expected Riley Little to be the author. Could Anthony Mole be stealing Riley’s thunder? :O
Everybody should look up Scintillar Controllers. Or, as he’s known on Youtube, AKiLL571. He designs and sells some amazing controllers. Those are the kinds of controllers I want. I especially love the black controller with blue LED buttons and the Urban Camo controller with the ends of bullets as the Circle, X, Square, and Triangle buttons. However, they’re really expensive, so it’d be awesome if Sony mass-produced those kinds of controllers, making them more affordable.
**AKiLL471
“As soon as I saw that pun in the title, I expected Riley Little to be the author. Could Anthony Mole be stealing Riley’s thunder? :O”
That made my day.
…. Oh no you didn’t! :O
It’s all pun and games until someone gets hurt. Remember that, Mole. >:|
Very punny, Riley.
Why should they waste time designing a color for a controler when they will be replacing the console with the ps4
Good question. Maybe to get people to buy new controllers since many people don’t have to buy new controllers for years? Maybe the DualShock 3 will also be used for the PS4? Or maybe they’ll use the winning designs for DualShock 3 controllers as well as PS4′s controllers?
the 360 control is way more ergonomic then that cluttered thing sony calls a controller, the analog sticks are so weirdly shaped and located that i find it weird playing anything with that control, hence why i bought the 360 style ps3 control for when i play on the ps3 with my bro.
the 360 control might be bigger, but it fits the hand perfectly and the spacious style makes it accessible for anyone, not just those with small hands.
the one thing i like about the ps controller is the battery, it annihilates the 360′s brick of a design wireless, so i’m hoping microsft takes que from sony and adds an actual battery for the wireless controller on the next xbox then force people to spend more money on batteries (which also add a lot more weight to the already weighty controller).
They should make controllers with removable skins that you change around. Kind of like the faceplates they had for the Game Boy Micro back in the day. That way they could get you to buy a special controller($) and all the different skins to go a long with it(more $). It’s a Win-Win, Sony makes a bunch of money on kids who need to collect them all and kids can have a different looking controller for everyday of the week.
(If anyone steals my idea and makes a ton of money, I would appreciate a small kickback, thanks.)
Please, don’t make the same design as 1,2,3. It’s getting old. Add triggers for ones. I prefer pulling triggers rather than pushing shoulder buttons to fire a weapon
I like the design except for the battery cause I used to have the old siaxis controllers that didn’t use dualshock to them. When I replacedit, it was an ordeal and a half to replace and it never worked anyways after that. They should have a removable, chargable battery pack hooked up on the back that can connect to the controller and have it charge like that or would be able to replace for a charged one. It would give it more weight to the controller while also making it better to use for you when you are in the middle of playing a game so you don’t always have to look around for the usb cable to plug into the Playstation system.
someone else said above me there should be faceplates.
thats possibly the best idea.buy 1 controller, but tons of plates. though i dont think it would be best for sony because they would be making less money off the controllers then.
also, just to add to it, yes, these controllers need some weight. and also, maybe make it a little bigger.
when i was younger playing ps1 and 2, my hands fit perfectly on the controller. now that im older, they really dont. id say keep the same design, but make it bigger by a small percent. and hey, maybe make big controllers and small controllers.
Don’t change it, if I can do the money cheat on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City it does not need to be changed.
Please read the article before jumping the gun and spewing s*** in the comments about the structure of the controller.
Keep the same design, Maybe just make the L2/R2 triggers abit extended like the add on pieces we have to buy and make the battery life longer, that is it, Same controller all the way this is the best gaming control design every it will never be broken so no need to change it.
Keep the same design, Maybe just make the L2/R2 triggers abit extended like the add on pieces we have to buy and make the battery life longer, that is it, Same controller all the way this is the best gaming control design ever, it will never be broken so no need to change it,