DualShock 3 wireless controller (SCPH-98050/CECHZC2) is a gamepad for the . It replaces the wireless controller originally released with earlier versions of the console. The DualShock 3 is nearly identical to the previous version but adds the – also known as force feedback. The DualShock 3 can be identified by its "DualShock 3" and "Sixaxis" markings.
It also weighs 192 grams (6.8 oz), 40% more than its predecessor, the Sixaxis, which weighed only 137.1 grams (4.84 oz). The rear markings indicate the real DualShock 3 draws up to 300 of current at 3.7 for a power consumption of 1.11 , an increase from the 30 mA of current at 3.7 V (0.111 W) listed on the Sixaxis. However, this current is not drawn constantly and is the maximum current when the rumble is active.
Its main power source is an internal 3.7 V with a tentatively capable of storing 570 mAh, which provides up to 30 hours of continuous gaming on a full charge. Third party replacement batteries are also available. Like the Sixaxis, the DualShock 3 comes with instructions on how to remove and replace the battery.
The DualShock 3 can also draw power over a cable via a USB mini-B connector on the top of the controller. This allows the controller to be used when the battery is low and is also used for charging the battery. When connected via USB, the controller communicates with the console through the USB cable, rather than Bluetooth.
