Why are PS3 Controllers so Expensive?

Why in the world do Dualshock 3 controllers cost $55? That's almost as much as a new game! I think sony needs to lower the price by at least 10 dollars.

idk they might cost a lot of money to make. idk.

I agree they are a bit expensive. I am still using my sixaxis because I would rather have a new game than a new controller unless I really need one.

Exactly. Before the PS3 came out, new PS2 games were $50, and controllers were $20 I'm pretty sure. That's less than twice the price. But this gen, it only costs $5 less for a controller.

Its just one of those things that is basically a rip off in life and usually there is no way around it. Unless you know what your doing to get around it. A ps3 controller probably should not cost any more than $30 to be reasonable. They dont cost that much to make. Its like buying sf4 with arcade stick for $150. Well an arcade stick could probably be made a lot lot cheaper and still be completely compatible with the console so long as you know what your doing.

As far as getting around the controller thing well you could probably buy just about any controller thats compatible with the pc and it will connect to the ps3. The second part would be getting the console to recognize the controller which it may but it probably wont so you will probably need to google in to find so type of program that will make it compatible with the ps3. Not sure if there is a program for it but seeing as you can play pc games on a laptop with a ps3 controller its worth a shot.

They're quite expensive new i agree BUT not if you go 2nd hand and know where to look, i got 2 DualShock 3 controllers for 10 pounds each, i also got the official headset, the official camera (with eye of judgement included) and the official keypad all for 10 pounds each aswell.

You can easily find them for cheaper online. I purchased one from NewEgg for $43.

But yes controllers are ridiculously expensive. What's worse is that they cost that much and they dont even come with their usb cable for charging.

Really the only major difference from the dual shock 2 is that it's wirless, and uses sixaxis. But that shouldn't double the price...

google in: use pc controller on ps3

it came up with some stuff so I guess you can use other controllers. I have never done this and don't know too much about it but I guess its possilbe if your looking for a cheaper alternative.

If the ps3 doesn't recognize the controller you could always try having windows on the ps3 and using the same set up you would to get the pc to recognize the ps3 controller just do that for the ps3. In other words all the programs and what not used on pc to recog ps3 controller do the same thing on ps3 as you would pc.

Why in the world do Dualshock 3 controllers cost $55? That's almost as much as a new game! I think sony needs to lower the price by at least 10 dollars.

guitarherofan77

Really the only major difference from the dual shock 2 is that it's wirless, and uses sixaxis. But that shouldn't double the price...

guitarherofan77

Six axis and DS3 cost the same, just price replaced. There isn't much point of getting more controllers unless you actually need them.ryokinshin6x3

[QUOTE="ryokinshin6x3"]Six axis and DS3 cost the same, just price replaced. There isn't much point of getting more controllers unless you actually need them.PSP107

well i'm fine with it :)

I own about 5 PS3 controllers. Two are 6 axis came with my 60Gb PS3.

They need to be priced at about $20. Doolz2024

Well, considering the Wiis controller is $60 bucks, 55 for a dualshock 3 isn't that bad compared to the competition. (although it should be plain 49.99)

you can get them for like 40 brand new on ebay

Gaming stuff is expensive because gamers don't mind eating when it comes to gaming.

Well a 360 controller costs A LOT more.chapnzaba

The 360s controller is 49.99, which is less. However, that is also to much. I think 39.99 would be a fine price for the DS3.

LOL, everything is overpriced right? Seriously $50 for a DS3 is not bad, Wireless, motion controll, included battery, vibration these things cost money espiecally the battery. Now you look at $50 for a 360 controller which has to have a special cable to charge, battery which doesn't really hold a charge maybe 6-8 hours, no motion controll so ya I support the DS3 price tag and the PS3 current price tag.

Cheaper than a Wii remote or 360 gamepad.

But they're all pretty expensive.

cause of DS3 and sixasis, wich i think they could just remove, no games use it and when the use it peopla hate it, its just fail

amd yes online you can find cheap ones

Well a 360 controller costs A LOT more.chapnzaba

A 360 controller costs 49.99. :P

I'm ok with the price. Cause I already have 4 controllers:P I'd hate to go back to wired controllers and buying third party controllers is just straight up a bad idea. My friend bought a couple of wireless controllers for the PS2 and they really sucked and he wound up returning them. I tried to tell him not to buy them, well I didn't try I just flatly told him, lol.

So ya the DS3s are really well made and for that reason I do not complain.

yeah but usally stores have deals I dont think i ever saw a controller full price now a days.

Since sony has been selling PS3 at a loss for a long time, things like controllers, memory card converters, etc are going to cost a lot more.

I think the most they should cost is 35 bucks.

[QUOTE="chapnzaba"]Well a 360 controller costs A LOT more.Doolz2024

A 360 controller costs 49.99. :P

Don't you have to buy the rechargeable battery and charge cable though?

[QUOTE="PSP107"][QUOTE="ryokinshin6x3"]Six axis and DS3 cost the same, just price replaced. There isn't much point of getting more controllers unless you actually need them.marcl18123

Friend got both of hers coloured pink along with the system. I've got silver DS3 with black sixaxis.

Yes they are expensive but so is every other controller for the other systems. The Wii's are even more expensive for a full controller nunchuck plus wiimote. What is it like almost 50 just for the wiimote and like 25 or 30 for the nunchuck. At gamestop they had controllers the Dualshock 3 costs 55 and the link cables cost 10 dollars. The regular sixaxis ones cost 45.

its a rip but be happy cause where i live there about 80 to 100 dollars depending shops3The_Answer3

I feel sorry for you. Where do you live?

i noticed that too. everything sony makes is over priced. but in their defense their stuff is made with good quality.

The PS3 controllers are rip off as, i got a DS3 last year for $105 NZ..

I was pissed as, but i needed it....


Oh and if u dont wanna spend so much money on a new controller u could buy a controller adapter from ebay.
Changes PS2 controller ports into USB ports....

I think its because of Sixaxis...and man i thought 20 bucks was expensive for ps2 controllers...things hella change

maybe they price it so high to help cover the losses they make on the ps3? i duno, but they're still expensive