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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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:01
MasterBalls
Wow! It's almost like a PS2!
JehutyFromHell's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:05
JehutyFromHell
Or...just play the PSPGo normally. Seems a hell of a lot easier.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:07
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:08
Dale North
MasterBalls - that's exactly what I thought. A little tiny PS2 that fits in your pocket and has a wireless controller.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:15
GoldenGamerXero
So it's like the Gameboy Player for the Gamecube. That's pretty cool.
CapnCrunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:18
CapnCrunk
Not worth ditching my PSP slim for, but that is very cool. Also, WTF, the Go has its own video cables?
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:19
Dale North
CapnCrunk - yeah - $30 ones vs psp2000's $20 - WTF is exactly right
HOLY TACO's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:26
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:51
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:52
Dale North
thwak - i may try that later
HOLY TACO's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 17:53
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:01
ErigBurger
Wow, didn't realize you could do this without custom firmware. Guess I'm getting a PSP Go, then.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:15
ParaParaKing
Now where did you come up with this original idea?
funran's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:15
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:21
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:22
RenagadePanda
Am I missing the point of that second P? You know...the Portable part?
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:37
Niero
I think there's something like 80% PSP use happening at the home, so this is smart in that sense.
KoKoO Psy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 18:40
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 20:08
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 20:10
lazyhoboguy
Please.... stop these cotton commercials. They make me want to end my life.
drivenbyfate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 20:38
drivenbyfate
Can pretty much do the same thing with remotejoy, xpadder, and a wireless controller for PCs
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 20:44
brainderailment
But if you need to use the ps3, then taking it with you is pointless.
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 21:30
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 23:31
VaTifosi
MHFU is wonderful with my old sixaxis displayed on my HDTV.
Interstate78's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 02:03
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 03:39
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 05:10
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2009 01:03
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's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/07/2009 06:34
sambv123
what was that game at the end? looked quite cool
Neku Dincht's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/16/2009 23:12
Neku Dincht
Hey! I would love to play Dissidia on my tv!! but-uh! does anyone knows the name of this song?! itīs amazing and i really want it on my iPod! thanks!
Neku Dincht's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2009 20:23
Neku Dincht
Oh pleeeaaseeee! if someone knows the title or artist of this song pleaaasseee! tell me, i love this song and i canīt find it!
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