Game Informer: DualShock 3

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According to GameInformer March 2005 issue SCEI reps concluded specs of the DualShock 3.

The new Playstation3 DualShock3 controller will feature a wireless connectivity to the PS3 using Bluetooth technology. It will have 2 Bluetooth ports and 2 connectable controller ports, allowing for 4 player multiplayer action. The DualShock 3's rumble technology features all new titanium power coil design with 6 new micro-motors to power independent motion shocks.

IMS - Independent Motion Shock allows for the Shock to run on a single motor according to the game being played. For example, you may fall in a Basketball game, and feel the whole controller rumble. Or you may be taking a shot, and someone fouls you, only the lower right motor will rumble.

Bluetooth - A short-range radio technology for Internet and mobile devices, aimed at simplifying communications among them. Developed by Sony Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba, this connectivity will allow for less wire tangle and more functionality, in that the Bluetooth's range is 30 feet within 360 degrees of the port.

Enhancements - The new DualShock3 has not changed in design. They have added a trigger button on the right hand grip of the controller, and the 4 button layout remains the same, with dual analog control. Shoulder buttons remain untouched, as the only thing seemed to be added to the controller was a trigger button. We saw only the prototype of this model, but blueprints suggested that the DualShock 3 would adopt the 6 button layout utilized by most arcade games.

I'm excited all over again...I'm finding new things everyday when I get off of work in my GI magazine.