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5:00 PM on 11.04.2009, Dale North

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You may have heard that the PSPgo supports a Bluetooth connection to the PS3's DualShock3 controller, letting you use its bigger and better buttons and sticks to control your PSP games. The problem is that Sony didn't make the steps very clear. We've decided to make a video to show you how its done, and we'll also show you some of the cool things you can do with the connection.

Believe it or not, a PS3 is required to make this connection. I have no idea why. It's like Sony didn't want to leave the PS3 out of the fun or something.

If you happen to have the PSPgo's video cables, you can use the controller to play PSP games on your television. It works quite well, actually. A fully loaded PSPgo and a DualShock3 make for a very slick little portable game system now, perfect for hotel rooms or family visits where a television will be available.

Games definitely benefit from the bigger, better buttons. I tried Gran Turismo PSP, and was impressed by how much better the game controlled with the DualShock3's analog nub. Just about everything I tried played great, with no lag or delays.

The DualShock3 to PSPgo connectivity is a quirky feature, but it's neat, and I'm glad they implemented it.

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MasterBalls

Wow! It's almost like a PS2!

JehutyFromHell

Or...just play the PSPGo normally. Seems a hell of a lot easier.

Tubatic

Or even better, have a PSP emulator for the PS3.

cuz I'd buy a WHOLE BUNCH OF GAMES if they did.

Dale North

MasterBalls - that's exactly what I thought. A little tiny PS2 that fits in your pocket and has a wireless controller.

GoldenGamerXero

So it's like the Gameboy Player for the Gamecube. That's pretty cool.

CapnCrunk

Not worth ditching my PSP slim for, but that is very cool. Also, WTF, the Go has its own video cables?

Dale North

CapnCrunk - yeah - $30 ones vs psp2000's $20 - WTF is exactly right

HOLY TACO

The PS3 doesn't use dongles to connect the PS3 controllers, they sync automagically to the PS3, thus when you have multiple devices to possibly sync with it gets funky. This is kind of a strange work around, I would've thought you could just sync the controller directly with a USB cable. I use my PS3 controller on my PC and laptop to play stuff with emulators and I just sync it up using the USB, then the bluetooth recognises it (you need to download some drivers and stuff) and voila wireless controller. It's hilarious when first party devs lag behind the modders.

thwak

I wonder if you can just use any device that has 2 USB ports instead of a ps3, like say a pc or an xbox 360?

Dale North

thwak - i may try that later

HOLY TACO

@ Dale & CapnCrunk the Go has it's own cables because 1) it's also compatible with SD tv's not Just HD tv's, before the signal was only able to be output at the PSPs native 480p which while not HD is a standard generally only supported by HD tvs and now it also supports the regular interlaced standard 480i 2) It's this whole multi-use connector thing it uses the same jack for Audio/Video and usb/charging. Thus a new proprietary cable is needed. Did you expect any less of Sony? They did exactly the same thing with the slim, changed the ports. Slightly. The Go was more blatant so more people caught on it seems, but it's just as impossible to use PSP 1000 accessories with the 2 or 3000 series. I guess they cost more because as with everything Sony they use a proprietary connector that nobody else uses, so the manufacturer makes up for market saturation with higher pricing.

ErigBurger

Wow, didn't realize you could do this without custom firmware. Guess I'm getting a PSP Go, then.

ParaParaKing

Now where did you come up with this original idea?

funran

Very cool, they should have specific games able to use the second analog when using this feature, like a metal gear or a god of war type of game........

Onlineatron

ME WANT YOUR BRAVIA PLOX!!!

That's a really cool feature that I was completely oblivious to.

However.. until Sony releases a UMD PSP that looks like the PSP-GO with all the same features I won't be getting a PSP.

RenagadePanda

Am I missing the point of that second P? You know...the Portable part?

Niero

I think there's something like 80% PSP use happening at the home, so this is smart in that sense.

KoKoO Psy

In all the praise i can give, this is neat.

Now, that said, it is a horrid idea, Sony did not build a handheld, nor do they push out handheld games, they released a console with console experience games. It beaks me in 2!

Still neat though.

ErigBurger

I play handhelds at home mostly. I used the Super Gameboy on the SNES and the Gameboy Player on the Gamecube, so yeah... This is right up my alley, personally.

I feel like I'm in Horse Town with all these naysayers in here.

lazyhoboguy

Please.... stop these cotton commercials. They make me want to end my life.

drivenbyfate

Can pretty much do the same thing with remotejoy, xpadder, and a wireless controller for PCs

brainderailment

But if you need to use the ps3, then taking it with you is pointless.

parrothead

this is not enough to make me pick up the GO, but it is starting to look better. If there was only a GT bundle for it. Or some added value to pick up the system. I know that is crazy talk.

VaTifosi

MHFU is wonderful with my old sixaxis displayed on my HDTV.

Interstate78

When I read about the cables part I told mysef: I bet f'ing Sony made a new cable, forcing people to buy a second one. Guess what? I was right!

SnakeinaBox

@brainderailment. As long as you don't resync it with the ps3 you can take it with. You only have to hook it up to it once. When you press the ps button it syncs with the go as long as its on, even if the ps3 in the room.

JohnPieter

I must admit,this is a fun feature.
But i don't think it is going to be used a lot.

By the way, what is that last game called ?
With the "you're just the baby school" remark .

Analitic

need some clarification.
So do i have to own a PS3 for this feature or is it just a question of syncing the controller with the PSPgo once at a friends place?

sambv123

what was that game at the end? looked quite cool

Neku Dincht

Hey! I would love to play Dissidia on my tv!! but-uh! does anyone knows the name of this song?! it�s amazing and i really want it on my iPod! thanks!

Neku Dincht

Oh pleeeaaseeee! if someone knows the title or artist of this song pleaaasseee! tell me, i love this song and i can�t find it!

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