Product Comparison: Sony DualShock 3 vs Sony DualShock 4

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Sony DualShock 3 PS3 Controller Black

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Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

Model

DualShock 3

DualShock 4

Origin

China

About the Product

With pressure-sensitive buttons and unique SIXAXIS motion-sensing technology, the metallic blue DualShock 3 Wireless Controller from Sony provides an intuitive gameplay experience on the Sony PlayStation 3 gaming console. Each hit, crash, and explosion is amplified by the vibrations felt through the DualShock 3.

The DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller defines the new generation of play, combining revolutionary features with an intuitive design and precise controls. The new model features a stylish matt finish, shows your light bar from above and allows you to communicate data with your PS4 via USB cable.

Key Specs

Material

Plastic

Buttons

2x Clickable Analog Sticks, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Start, Select, PS

2x Clickable Analog Sticks, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Menu, PS, Share

D-pad

4-position

Number of Analog Sticks

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Sony DualShock 3 PS3 Controller Black

Good quality. Great buttons.
Very good controller.
Great product, works perfectly fine!
The directional pad and R1 button were not sensitive enough.
All 4 shoulder buttons and both joysticks felt tacky and cheap.

Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

Every button and analogs feels soft and nice.
Analogs don't have any deadzone.
Good symmetrical layout.
The handy touchpad to select things in games.
Share/Options buttons are too small.

Size & Weight

Height

2.2 in.

2.24 in.

Width

6.2 in.

6.34 in.

Depth

3.78 in.

3.94 in.

Weight

6.77 oz.

7.4 oz.

Features

Color

Black

Headphone Jack

Yes

Connection

Wired, Wireless

Compatible Devices

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC

Touchpad

Yes

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Vibration

Yes

Power

Rechargeable Battery

Extras

Ergonomic design, Battery life up to 30 hours, Range up to 30 feet

Built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, Light bar, Range up to 30 feet, Ergonomic design

What customers say about "Features"

Sony DualShock 3 PS3 Controller Black

Sturdy, ergonomic, lightweight, clean, in original packaging, you know the score.
The controller connects well.
The joystick works perfectly well, no problem connecting it to the ps3.
It works perfectly, connects without problems.
The buttons are hard and really sometimes unresponsive.

Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller