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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
nilcam at 06/26/2009 08:26
I hate silver plastic. Just sayin'.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar
Sexualchocolate at 06/26/2009 08:26
Bring blue DS3 to the UK and you've got yourself a sale.
mrplow8's Avatar
mrplow8 at 06/26/2009 08:41
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
Nic128 at 06/26/2009 08:41
Definitely blue.
CBunn's Avatar
CBunn at 06/26/2009 08:41
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
Cynical Gamer at 06/26/2009 08:52
It's absurd that 10+ year technology costs this much.
Visc's Avatar
Visc at 06/26/2009 08:54
I'll be picking up a red one if it ever gets to Europe. I'm not gonna hold my breath..
Aurain's Avatar
Aurain at 06/26/2009 09:02
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.
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BlackFreefall at 06/26/2009 09:09
How about a new color for the PS3 for the US market?
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BluDesign at 06/26/2009 09:38
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.
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boots555 at 06/26/2009 09:43
Damn and I just bought another black DS3 yesterday..
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D Sane at 06/26/2009 10:21
"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
Cadtalfryn at 06/26/2009 11:19
OoOoh Red DS3! This will surely sell more consoles. Paint...great marketing Sony.
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Qraze at 06/26/2009 11:24
got mine!
YeagerMeister's Avatar
YeagerMeister at 06/26/2009 11:26
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.
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Primo at 06/26/2009 11:33
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.
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Necros at 06/26/2009 11:39
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
Hangedman at 06/26/2009 11:47
Colors are so overrated !
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Takeshi at 06/26/2009 12:30
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.
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pedrovay2003 at 06/26/2009 12:35
I like white. That's why I imported. :P
mix's Avatar
mix at 06/26/2009 12:47
Red would be sweet to have.

@Hangedman

Totally, everyone should wear the same color shirt and drive the same color car!
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Poopface Morty at 06/26/2009 12:58
"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
brainderailment at 06/26/2009 13:35
Oh I really want a red one now.

@ cynical: bluetooth came out in 1999? Also these controllers come with a built in Li Ion.
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DaedHead8 at 06/26/2009 13:38
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.
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Dexter345 at 06/26/2009 14:13
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.
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poonster at 06/27/2009 03:44
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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