April 16th 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) today announced the launch of the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller for the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3), which will be available in Australia from Thursday 24th April 2008 with an RRP of AU$99.95 and in New Zealand from 9th May 2008 with an RRP of NZ$109.95.
The DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS™ motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion will be more realistic than ever as the user will be able to feel the rumble right through the palm of their hand. The DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller can even detect natural movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user's body.

DUALSHOCK 3 utilises Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controller's USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PS3 at anytime. By integrating all these features into the unique PlayStation® controller design, the DUALSHOCK 3 will further enhance the advanced game play experience that is only available on the PS3 system.

Key Features:

· Pressure sensors that rumble with each action making every impact feel like you're right in the game

· SIXAXIS™ highly sensitive motion control system senses your every move

· Bluetooth technology for wireless game play; the PS3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time

· Ability to be charged at any time through the PS3 system using the controller's USB cable



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So our "You're in Australia" Video Game Tax is still more powerful than ever. Might wanna import, or wait for the inevitible sixaxis sales!

$99???

I'll be buying two in Japan for just over the price of one in Australia then.

Yeah, a serious ouch to AU PS3 owners.

Personally I'd just buy up on the SIXAXIS sellouts and be done with it.

Yeah I might try and grab a cheap sixaxis. Rumble is nice and all, but it's not worth $100 for something that should have been in the controller in the first place.

Or I might get over my fear of importing and get a DS3 for $70