It’s confirmed: PS3 controller is called SIXAXIS

Some agree the palindrome is Sony at its most clever, but some would still rather call the PS3 controller “Dual Shock 3“. But without the rumble, that leaves us with our hopes pigeonholed for other things. For Sony, it’s the wireless capability that lets the PS3 controller stay up until 30 hours when fully charged. For others, it’s probably the Bluetooth capability. But whatever it is, the name of Sony’s next-gen PS3 controller is now confirmed: SIXAXIS.

The six-axis sensing capability of the PS3 controller lets you access the PS3 through the network and practically eliminates additional settings to TVs. The USB-outfitted controller comes with the PS3 hub itself or can be bought in Japan for ¥ 5,000 (US$ 43) beginning November 11. Other PS3 accessories that Sony sells include the USB Memory Card Adaptor (¥ 1,500 or US$ 13) and the BD Remote (¥ 3,600 or US$ 31 by December 7th). The USB Memory Card Adaptor lets you transfer your beloved PS2 or PSX game data for the PS3 hard drive.

Will Sony come up with more news about its next-gen console in the coming days? We’ll keep you updated, so keep reading.

Some agree the palindrome is Sony at its most clever, but some would still rather call the PS3 controller “Dual Shock 3“. But without the rumble, that leaves us with our hopes pigeonholed for other things. For Sony, it’s the wireless capability that lets the PS3 controller stay up until 30 hours when fully charged. For others, it’s probably the Bluetooth capability. But whatever it is, the name of Sony’s next-gen PS3 controller is now confirmed: SIXAXIS.

The six-axis sensing capability of the PS3 controller lets you access the PS3 through the network and practically eliminates additional settings to TVs. The USB-outfitted controller comes with the PS3 hub itself or can be bought in Japan for ¥ 5,000 (US$ 43) beginning November 11. Other PS3 accessories that Sony sells include the USB Memory Card Adaptor (¥ 1,500 or US$ 13) and the BD Remote (¥ 3,600 or US$ 31 by December 7th). The USB Memory Card Adaptor lets you transfer your beloved PS2 or PSX game data for the PS3 hard drive.

Will Sony come up with more news about its next-gen console in the coming days? We’ll keep you updated, so keep reading.