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[[Image:Sonydualshockblack.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Playstation 3's SixAxis DualShock wireless controller]]
The '''DualShock''' (officially '''''DUALSHOCK''''' and occasionally referred to as '''''Dual Shock''''') is a line of vibration-feedback [[gamepads]] by Sony for the [[PlayStation]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[PlayStation 3]]<ref name="GamePro">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/features/170808.shtml|title=''DualShock 3 for PS3'' |author=Morell, Chris|date=[[20 March]] [[2008]]|publisher=[[GamePro]]|accessdate=2008-03-21}}</ref> [[video game console]]s. The DualShock was introduced in Japan in late 1997, and launched in America in May 1998, meeting with critical success.
First introduced as a secondary [[peripheral]] for the original PlayStation, a revised PlayStation version came with the controller and subsequently phased out the digital controller that was originally included with the hardware, as well as the Sony [[Dual Analog Controller]].
==Models==
===DualShock===
[[Image:PS DualShock clearblue.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Sony released the DualShock controller in different colors. [[Translucent]] ''Island Blue'' is shown here]]
The '''DualShock [[analog (signal)|Analog]] Controller''' (SCPH-1200) is a controller capable of providing feedback based on the onscreen action of the game (if the game supports it), or [[vibration]] function. The controller is called Dual Shock because the controller employs two vibration motors: a weak buzzing motor that feels like [[cell phone]] or [[pager]] vibration and a strong rumble motor similar to that of the [[Nintendo 64]]’s [[Rumble Pak]]. The DualShock differs from the Rumble Pak in that the Rumble Pak uses batteries to power the vibration function while all corded varieties of the DualShock use power supplied by the PlayStation. Some third party DualShock-compatible controllers use batteries in lieu of the PlayStation’s power supply. The rumble feature of the DualShock is similar to the one featured on the first edition of the Japanese Dual Analog Controller, a feature that was removed shortly after that controller was released.
The controller was widely supported; shortly after its launch most new titles, including ''[[Crash Bandicoot: Warped]]'', ''[[Spyro the Dragon (series)|Spyro the Dragon]]'', and ''[[Tekken|Tekken 3]]'' included support for the vibration function and/or [[analog sticks]]. Some games designed for the original vibration ability of the Dual Analog such as Porsche Challenge also work. Many games took advantage of the presence of two motors to provide vibration effects in [[stereophonic sound|stereo]] including ''[[Gran Turismo (game)|Gran Turismo]]'' and the PlayStation port of ''[[Quake II]]''. Released in 1999, the PlayStation hit ''[[Ape Escape]]'' became the first game to require the use of a DualShock controller.
Like its predecessor the Dual Analog Controller, the DualShock has two [[analog sticks]]. Unlike said controller the sticks feature rubber tips in lieu of the grooves recessed into the Dual Analog Controller's sticks.
===DualShock 2===
[[Image:Sony Dual Shock 2.jpg|thumb|DualShock 2 (matte black model)]]
When the [[PlayStation 2]] computer entertainment system was announced, the '''DualShock 2 Analog Controller''' (SCPH-10010) included with it was exactly the same externally as the previous Dual Shock analog controller, except that it was black (colors came later), had different screw positioning (one fewer), and the DualShock 2 logo was added. Another way to tell the DualShock and the DualShock 2 controllers apart is that the connector that plugs into the console matches that console's memory card shape; the DualShock’s connector has rounded shoulders and DualShock 2’s is squared off.
Internally, the Dual Shock 2 was lighter and all of the buttons (except for the Select, Start, Analog mode, L3 and R3 buttons) were readable as analog values (pressure sensitive).
===DualShock 3===
[[Image:DualShock3WhiteFromFront.jpg|thumb|DualShock 3 (JPN Ceramic White model)]]
[[Image:DualShock3WhiteTopMarkings.jpg|thumb|DualShock 3 (JPN Ceramic White model) top markings]]
Announced at the 2007 [[Tokyo Game Show]], the '''DualShock 3 Wireless Controller''' is a controller for the [[PlayStation 3]] that incorporates the features and wireless design of the [[Sixaxis]] wireless controller with rumble capabilities. The [[Immersion v. Sony]] lawsuit has been speculated as a factor for why the [[Sixaxis]] did not have rumble capabilities. The DualShock 3 controller was released in Japan on [[November 11]], [[2007]] in black at a retail price of [[Japanese yen|JP¥]]5,500. The controller was released in North America on [[April 5]], [[2008]]<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHdozBNxPdQ</ref> for a retail price of US$54.99; the DualShock 3 generated sales of over $10.9 million in April 2008 according to [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] America.<ref>http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/sony-dualshock-3-rakes-in-109-million-in-april</ref> It is also bundled with the ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4]]'' themed 80 GB PlayStation 3, which was released on [[June 12]] [[2008]].<ref>[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/26/destination-playstation-news-mgs-ps3-bundle-kratos-psp-and-dualshock3-release-date-by/ PlayStation.Blog » Destination PlayStation News: MGS PS3 Bundle, Kratos PSP and DualShock3 Release Date<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Hands-on accounts at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show describe the controller as being capable of vibration forces comparable to the DualShock 2. According to GameSpot, DualShock 3’s "rumble was a touch weak but stuck close to PlayStation 2's force feedback";<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6179170.html |title=TGS '07: Spot On - The Dual Shock 3 |accessdate=2008-01-11 |date=2007-09-17 |work=GameSpot |publisher=CNET}}</ref> while various others reported more refined vibration effects than the DualShock 2, particularly with the ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots|Metal Gear Solid 4]]'' demonstration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3163213 |title=Kojima Productions Says DualShock 3 Better DS2 |last=Pigna |first=Kris |accessdate=2008-01-11 |date=2007-09-26 |work=[[1UP.com]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]}}</ref>
The DualShock 3 is identifiable by the top labeling which incorporates both "DualShock 3" and "Sixaxis" markings. It is also easily noticeable when lifting the controller as the DualShock 3 at 192.0g weighs 40% more than the Sixaxis’ 137.1g. The back markings indicate the DualShock 3 draws up to 300mA of current at 3.7V for a power consumption of 1.11 Watts, an order of magnitude increase from the 30mA of current at 3.7V (0.111 Watts) listed on the Sixaxis. Additionally, the casing on the DualShock 3 is entirely opaque as opposed to the semi-translucent casing on the Sixaxis.
Sony representative confirmed on [[2 April]] [[2008]] that the SIXAXIS controller will be officially discontinued with the release of the force-feedback enabled DualShock 3 in mid-April 2008. The SIXAXIS is no longer being produced, and will not be available after it has sold out, likely by summer 2008.<ref>http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/04/02/sony-non-shocker-sixaxis-discontinued/</ref>
It was released in Europe on [[July 2]], {{vgy|2008}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4585&NewsAreaID=2 |title=DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller available for PLAYSTATION®3 this summer |accessdate=2008-06-30 |date=2008-06-30 |work= |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> ([[July 4]], [[2008]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]<ref>http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11147</ref>) for a retail price of € 59.99.
====Software requirements====
PlayStation 3 firmware 1.94 or higher is required to use the DualShock 3. The first software content release supporting the DualShock 3 was the ''[[Gran Turismo 5 Prologue]]'' free demo made available in the Japanese [[PlayStation Store]] on October 20, 2007. A partial list of software that includes rumble support including patches (downloadable add-ons from the [[PlayStation Store]] to add rumble to software released before September 2007) was announced by [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCEI]] at the [[Tokyo Game Show|TGS 2007]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/tgs2007/ps3/hardware/index.html |title=PlayStation 3 TGS2007 official site DualShock3 announcement |year=2007 |=month=November |language=Japanese |accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> Support was added to [[MotorStorm]] with an online version 3.0 patch in October, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/patch-watch/motorstorm-30-patch-coming-adds-dualshock-3-fun-314677.php |title=Motorstorm 3.0 patch adds DualShock 3 fun |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=2007-10-24 |accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> In consoles with backwards compatibility, the DualShock 3 controller vibration function can be used in appropriate PS2 and PS1 titles. Future releases of games that support DualShock 3 capability will be labeled with an icon of the controller and "DualShock 3 Compatible".
{{Seealso|List of DualShock 3 Compatible Games}}
==Emmy Award==
The DualShock controller was given an [[Emmy Award]] for "Peripheral Development and Technological Impact of Video Game Controllers" by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on [[January 8]], [[2007]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/tech_2k6_winners.html |title=National Television Academy Announces Emmy Winning Achievements: Honors Bestowed at 58th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards |accessdate=2008-01-11 |date=2007-09-20}}</ref> Sony initially reported that the Sixaxis had received this award<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/374 |title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Wins Emmy Award for PLAYSTATION3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller |accessdate=2008-01-11 |date=2007-01-08 |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] America |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070110162026/http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/374 |archivedate=2007-01-10}}</ref> before issuing a correction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164037.html |title=Sony retracts Sixaxis Emmy claims |last=Thorsen |first=Tor |date=2007-01-10 |accessdate=2008-01-11 |work=GameSpot |publisher=CNET}}</ref>
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