Playstation Move
PlayStation Move is a motion-sensing game controller platform for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). It was previously named PlayStation Motion Controller. Based on handheld motion controller wand, PlayStation Move uses the PlayStation Eye webcam to track the wand's position, and inertial sensors in the wand to detect its motion. First revealed on June 2, 2009, PlayStation Move is slated for worldwide launch in Q3/Q4 2010. Hardware available at launch includes the main PlayStation Move motion controller, and an optional PlayStation Move sub-controller.
Buzz! buzzer
Wireless Buzzers and USB adapter
The Buzz! buzzer is a special controller designed specifically for the Buzz! quiz game series. The controller features a large red buzzer button and four smaller coloured buttons for answer selection. Both wired and wireless versions are available and come bundled with Buzz! games. A four-buzzer set acts as a single USB device and connects a USB port on the PlayStation 3 (or PlayStation 2). Wireless versions connect via a USB dongle, with each dongle able to support up to 4 wireless buzzers at a time. A second dongle is required for additional buzzers (for 8 player games). Both the wired and wireless versions of the buzzers are compatible with both PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.
Official PS3 Bluetooth Blu-ray remote
Blu-ray remotes
The PS3 is compatible with any Bluetooth Blu-ray/DVD remote control. With a USB or Bluetooth adapter it is also compatible with many Blu-ray/DVD and universal remote controls.
Official PS3 Bluetooth Blu-ray remote
PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote
Blu-ray Disc Remote Control with and without PlayTV overlay
Manufacturer Sony Computer Entertainment
Generation Seventh generation era
Power 2 × AA Battery
Input 47× digital buttons
Digital D-Pad
Connectivity Bluetooth
The official PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote is a Bluetooth remote control which features standard Blu-ray and DVD remote functions such as chapter display/select and one-touch menu control. In addition it has all the DualShock 3's buttons: D-Pad, ^,O ,X ,П , L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, Start, Select and a PS button for turning on and off your PS3 and going to the XMB.
The PS3 is compatible with any Bluetooth Blu-ray/DVD remote control. With a USB or Bluetooth adapter it is also compatible with many Blu-ray/DVD and universal remote controls.
Official PS3 Bluetooth Blu-ray remote
PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote
Blu-ray Disc Remote Control with and without PlayTV overlay
Manufacturer Sony Computer Entertainment
Generation Seventh generation era
Power 2 × AA Battery
Input 47× digital buttons
Digital D-Pad
Connectivity Bluetooth
The official PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote is a Bluetooth remote control which features standard Blu-ray and DVD remote functions such as chapter display/select and one-touch menu control. In addition it has all the DualShock 3's buttons: D-Pad, ^,O ,X ,П , L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, Start, Select and a PS button for turning on and off your PS3 and going to the XMB.
MIDI Pro-adapter
Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro-Adapter
Designed by Harmonix and manufactured by Mad Catz, the MIDI Pro-Adapter allows users to connect most† MIDI-compatible drum-kits and keyboards for use in Rock Band 3, as well as some specialized guitars (such as the official Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster Pro controller and the You Rock MIDI guitar‡); standard MIDI guitars are not compatible however. The adapter features a small switch to change between drums, keyboard and guitar modes, a volume wheel and an overdrive button. A standard compliment of PlayStation face buttons, start, select and PS buttons and a d-pad are also present for navigation. The adapter connects to the console via a 9.8 ft (3 m) USB cable and to the instrument via a standard MIDI connector (5-pin DIN)
Designed by Harmonix and manufactured by Mad Catz, the MIDI Pro-Adapter allows users to connect most† MIDI-compatible drum-kits and keyboards for use in Rock Band 3, as well as some specialized guitars (such as the official Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster Pro controller and the You Rock MIDI guitar‡); standard MIDI guitars are not compatible however. The adapter features a small switch to change between drums, keyboard and guitar modes, a volume wheel and an overdrive button. A standard compliment of PlayStation face buttons, start, select and PS buttons and a d-pad are also present for navigation. The adapter connects to the console via a 9.8 ft (3 m) USB cable and to the instrument via a standard MIDI connector (5-pin DIN)
Microphone
The PS3 is compatible with all standard USB and Bluetooth microphones. This includes all the PS2 SingStar microphones, PS3 SingStar wireless and wired microphones and microphones included with Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. There have been 2 official PS3 Bluetooth headsets that have been released by Sony.
Official wireless Bluetooth headset
PlayStation 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Original version of the Official PS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Manufacturer Sony Computer Entertainment
Type Bluetooth wireless headset
Generation Seventh generation era
Retail availability JP October 30, 2008
NA October 14, 2008
EU March 13, 2009
AUS March 19, 2009
Power Internal battery
Input Volume ± adjustment, Mute button, Dual microphones
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB
On June 27, 2008, it was announced that the headset that will be paired with the Blu-ray Disc version of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation would be the official Bluetooth headset for the PlayStation 3.[24] It comes with a charging cradle so that it may charge while connected to one of the system's USB ports,[25] which is being marketed as being useful for storing when not in use.
The official headset allows for high quality voice-chat, and provides volume level, battery level, charging status and connection status indicators on the PS3's on-screen display. The headset can be used as a microphone when docked in the charging cradle - voice output from PS3 is automatically transferred to the TV in this case. The official PS3 headset is also compatible with the PSP Go, as well as Bluetooth capable PCs and mobile phones.
In November 2010, Sony announced that it would be producing a new version of the Bluetooth headset, which is 30% smaller and would replace the existing model.[26] The redesigned headset also features stronger noise cancellation technology.[26] An "Urban Camouflage" version of the headset was released on April 19, 2011 in the US to coincide with the launch of SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs.[27]
Original version of the Official PS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Manufacturer Sony Computer Entertainment
Type Bluetooth wireless headset
Generation Seventh generation era
Retail availability JP October 30, 2008
NA October 14, 2008
EU March 13, 2009
AUS March 19, 2009
Power Internal battery
Input Volume ± adjustment, Mute button, Dual microphones
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB
On June 27, 2008, it was announced that the headset that will be paired with the Blu-ray Disc version of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation would be the official Bluetooth headset for the PlayStation 3.[24] It comes with a charging cradle so that it may charge while connected to one of the system's USB ports,[25] which is being marketed as being useful for storing when not in use.
The official headset allows for high quality voice-chat, and provides volume level, battery level, charging status and connection status indicators on the PS3's on-screen display. The headset can be used as a microphone when docked in the charging cradle - voice output from PS3 is automatically transferred to the TV in this case. The official PS3 headset is also compatible with the PSP Go, as well as Bluetooth capable PCs and mobile phones.
In November 2010, Sony announced that it would be producing a new version of the Bluetooth headset, which is 30% smaller and would replace the existing model.[26] The redesigned headset also features stronger noise cancellation technology.[26] An "Urban Camouflage" version of the headset was released on April 19, 2011 in the US to coincide with the launch of SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs.[27]
PlayTV
Officially announced August 22, 2007; PlayTV is a twin-channel DVB-T tuner peripheral with digital video recorder (DVR) software which allows users to record television programs to the PlayStation 3 hard drive for later viewing even while playing a game. The device was launched in the UK on the September 19, 2008 with other regions in Europe following.
It can also be used on a PSP via Remote Play to watch live and recorded TV, and schedule new recordings.
It was reported that Australia would receive the Play TV accessory only 2 months after Europe. However, after a delay of just over a year, PlayTV was finally released in Australia on the November 27, 2009.
The PlayTV accessory comes bundled with an overlay sticker that fits onto the face of the BD remote to show PlayTV specific functions, which are mapped to the remote's existing buttons.
A similar device, known as Torne has been released for the Japanese market based on the Japanese ISDB-T HDTV standard. Since North American markets, including the United States, Canada and Mexico, use the ATSC digital standard, neither the DVB-T based PlayTV device nor ISDB-T based Torne will be released in these territories.
It can also be used on a PSP via Remote Play to watch live and recorded TV, and schedule new recordings.
It was reported that Australia would receive the Play TV accessory only 2 months after Europe. However, after a delay of just over a year, PlayTV was finally released in Australia on the November 27, 2009.
The PlayTV accessory comes bundled with an overlay sticker that fits onto the face of the BD remote to show PlayTV specific functions, which are mapped to the remote's existing buttons.
A similar device, known as Torne has been released for the Japanese market based on the Japanese ISDB-T HDTV standard. Since North American markets, including the United States, Canada and Mexico, use the ATSC digital standard, neither the DVB-T based PlayTV device nor ISDB-T based Torne will be released in these territories.
Playstation Eye
The PlayStation Eye is an updated version of the EyeToy USB webcam designed for the PlayStation 3. It does not work with PS2 EyeToy games, but the PS3 does support the PlayStation 2 EyeToy, using its camera and microphone functionalities. A firmware update enabled the PlayStation 3 to support all USB webcams which used the USB Video Class
