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Silver DualShock3 now available, Red and Blue coming this fall photo

As expected, the “Satin Silver” DualShock 3s that retailer GameStop/EB Games had been listing for awhile are now available. These bad boys will run you $54.99, and will be exclusive to GameStop/EB Games from now through September.

If silver’s not your thing, you might want to consider holding out, though. No one seemed to notice during E3, but Sony quietly announced that retailers would start selling “Deep Red” and “Metallic Blue” DualShock 3 controllers starting this October. The availability of these controllers wasn’t tied to any specific time frame, so expect them to be available on a semi-permanent basis based. They’ll also run you $54.99.

If you’re picking up a new controller, do you prefer Silver, Red, or Blue? Let us know. This is really important, guys.


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nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:26
nilcam
I hate silver plastic. Just sayin'.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:26
Sexualchocolate
Bring blue DS3 to the UK and you've got yourself a sale.
mrplow8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:41
mrplow8
I hate how they come out with new colored controllers after I already have 3 black ones. What do I need 6 controllers for?
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:41
Nic128
Definitely blue.
CBunn's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:41
CBunn
I like different colors for my controllers, but silver just peels off. I already have the black and white one, If enough 4 player games come I'll get me the blue and red
Cynical Gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:52
Cynical Gamer
It's absurd that 10+ year technology costs this much.
Visc's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 08:54
Visc
I'll be picking up a red one if it ever gets to Europe. I'm not gonna hold my breath..
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 09:02
Aurain
Had one of these for 2/3rds of a year.

Japan import of course. It's ok.
Helps me tell which is my DS3 without having to study too hard when I pick up my controllers.
BlackFreefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 09:09
BlackFreefall
How about a new color for the PS3 for the US market?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 09:38
BluDesign
Yeah I'd like to get my hands on a white PS3 if I were to pick up a second unit. I might go for a second controller in red.
boots555's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 09:43
boots555
Damn and I just bought another black DS3 yesterday..
D Sane's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 10:21
D Sane
"Metallica" Blue? I probably would have gone for it had I never known the name. Now I'll always be reminded of that shitty band so no thanks. I'll stick to sleek black.
Cadtalfryn's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:19
Cadtalfryn
OoOoh Red DS3! This will surely sell more consoles. Paint...great marketing Sony.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:24
Qraze
got mine!
YeagerMeister's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:26
YeagerMeister
Instead of acting like this is awesome new news all these damn colors should of been out by now in The States, like they are in Japan which got almost every color of a rainbow.
Primo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:33
Primo
Yeahh.. I have 3 black DS3s right now and I need to get one more. I don't really like the silver one. I might get the white one since I don't feel like waiting til Oct to pick up a different color.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:39
Necros
Right now, I only have one black DualShock 3 and one original Sixaxis, so considering that I eventually want to phase out that Sixaxis completely and the PS3 can connect up to seven controllers, I'll probably pick these up. Though I wonder, what's going on then with those white controllers that you'll occasionally find some random retailers selling? It'd be nice if Sony just came out and sold them.

I do love differently colored controllers, because it's easier to tell controllers apart at a very quick glance.
Hangedman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 11:47
Hangedman
Colors are so overrated !
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 12:30
Takeshi
I like my controllers black. But I might get 4 different colors for the same reason Necros mentioned. And that way my friends can use their 'own' controller when they come over to play games. I hate touching someone else's controller. Or no, I hate them touching mine.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 12:35
pedrovay2003
I like white. That's why I imported. :P
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 12:47
mix
Red would be sweet to have.

@Hangedman

Totally, everyone should wear the same color shirt and drive the same color car!
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 12:58
Poopface Morty
"Now available"? I have one of these already, picked it up about a month ago from a mom & pop that didn't have the black ones available. Did I miss something? The silver does look pretty bitchin'.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 13:35
brainderailment
Oh I really want a red one now.

@ cynical: bluetooth came out in 1999? Also these controllers come with a built in Li Ion.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 13:38
DaedHead8
I haven't bought a PS3 yet (I'm still holding out for a cheap 60 gig with the emotion engine) but when I do I'll probably pick up one of each color.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2009 14:13
Dexter345
You just reminded me that I still don't own a Dual Shock. And at that price, it'll still be awhile before I do.
poonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2009 03:44
poonster
not a fan of the silver.it looks cheap.i have the black dual shock,yes its still the same plastic but the silver just looks like a cheap plastic brittle controller that could crack at any moment.
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