Kotaku: wireless controller

Behold: The Guitar Hero III Guitar

fdemarco — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:00:00 MDT

The folks at IGn got a chance to check out the new Les Paul wireless controller for the upcoming Guitar Hero III for the 360. It looks pretty sweet although I have a certain fondness for the original PS version. I don't know why, call it short time nostalgia I guess. And it's about damned time the came out with a first party wireless controller. I guess Microsoft decided not to be so proprietary with their wireless technology so that we can all experience the joy of rocking out knocking over our 40 oz. Flynn De Marco

Guitar Hero Les Paul Controller Impressions [IGN]
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NPD: 360 Wireless Controller Top Accessory

Brian Crecente — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:40:35 MST

The Xbox 360's wireless controller was the most purchased video game accessory last month. I'm sorta surprised that more Remote Controllers didn't sell, but there have been reports of stock issues with Wii accessories. Yep, Wii remotes are just flying off.. shelves.

Top 10 Accessory Items - December 2006
360 WIRELESS CONTROLLER 823.8 k
WII REMOTE CONTROLLER 646.7 k
WII NUNCHUK CONTROLLER 497.1 k
PS2 8 MEG MEMORY CARD 474.8 k
PS3 SIXAXIS WIRELESS CONTROLLER 336.0 k
PS2 MEMORY CARD 8 MEG 286.0 k
PS2/PS DUAL SHOCK2 CONTL 263.4 k
PS2/PS BLUE DL SH2 CNTL 245.2 k
360 PLAY & CHARGE KIT 224.6 k
PS2 CORDLESS ACTION CNTLR 219.9 k

Brian Crecente

PS3's Official Ins and Outs

Brian Crecente — Mon, 15 May 2006 14:15:05 MDT

There's been a lot of talk in the days following E3 abot the Playstation 3's final specs. Rumors have buzed about a drop in the number of outputs, the lack of Bluetooth or wireless in the low-end PS3 and the forms of output available on Sony's next-gen console.

So here's the list, according to the official press release, to clear matters up.

Both the 20 GB and 60 GB versions of the PS3 will include four USB 2.0 plugs, Bluetooth 2.0 support and wireless controller support.

Only the 60 GB version will have a built in MemoryStick/SD/Compact Flash Reader, though a rep told me that you can just plug a regual reader into the PS3 using a USB plug.

The 20GB will support ethernet, while the 60 GB will come with 802.11 b/g support.

Both versions will support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p output, though only the 60 GB version will have HDMI out. Both will also have AV multi-out and digital audio optical out.

Both versions will come with a read-only BD/DVD/CD Drive that can read Bluray at 2x, DVD at 8x and CD at 24x.

And for those wondering the device is 325 mm wide, 98 mm tall, 274 mm deep and weighs 5 kg.

The original spec sheet said the PS3 would have two HDMIs out and two ethernet ports, so not that much has been lost.

Hope that clears up at least a few things.