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PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black)

Name: PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black)
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0015AARJI
Price: 42.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By SpecPicks Editorial · Verified 2026-07-22

$42.95

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Bottom line: The PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the controllers & gamepads category, priced around $42.95. Read recent reviews carefully before committing.

The only Bluetooth controller for the PS3 system; Hours of comfortable game play with ergonomically designed grips; Feel every hit, crash, and explosion with hand-vibrating DUALSHOCK response

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks classifies PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black) as a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the controllers & gamepads category, based on our editorial and benchmark analysis and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Sony's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.

Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ The only Bluetooth controller for the PS3 system;
✓ Backed by Sony's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

The only Bluetooth controller for the PS3 system;
Hours of comfortable game play with ergonomically designed grips;
Feel every hit, crash, and explosion with hand-vibrating DUALSHOCK response
Truly intuitive game play through the motion sensing SIXAXIS technology;
Play wirelessly with up to seven friends;

Full Specifications

Brand	Sony
Color	Black
Model	99004
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2008-04-04T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Sony Computer Entertainment
IsAdultProduct	false
ItemPartNumber	99005

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