Re-Use PlayStation 2 Controllers with Your PlayStation 3!

One of the biggest hassles of buying a new video game console is that you have to buy all new accessories! When the PlayStation 2 was released, not only were older PlayStation games playable on the PS2, but you could use all the same controllers as well. But when the PlayStation 3 entered the scene, Sony went wireless, creating a need to buy accessories that are PS3-specific.

Luckily, there’s still a way to re-use your older-generation controllers on the PS3! The PS2-to-PS3 controller adapter will allow you to connect PS2 controllers to the PS3 via its USB ports. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never owned a PS2 before; you can still save money buying much less expensive PS2 hardware. You won’t get the full functionality of a PS3 controller, but for many games on the market, this is still a wise, economical solution.

Here’s just a few...

In this past year, there has been a revolution of arcade-style fighting games. Series like Street Fighter, King of Fighters, and Tekken have had a long-running fan following, with new gamers eager to get on board. Fans know that the best way to play these games is with a full-sized arcade stick. But buying an arcade stick with the game can quickly turn a $60 purchase into a $130 purchase ($200 if you buy a stick for player 2).


But with the PS2-to-PS3 controller adapter, you can revive your old PS2 arcade stick for under $10! This is fantastic for those who have already invested in beautiful, custom-made arcade sticks, which can go for hundreds of dollars online. Casual players who still want to share the arcade experience can pick up cheaper arcade sticks for the PS2 for as low as $15. Quite a deal!

Similarly, music and rhythm games have grown in popularity over the past decade, starting with Dance Dance Revolution and leading up to Guitar Hero and Rock Band. The PS2-to-PS2 controller adapter makes it possible to use their PS2 counterparts on PlayStation 3.

Now you don’t have to burn money away on getting a healthy dance workout or rocking out with your friends!

And of course, it only makes sense to use PS2 controllers when playing PS2 games! Early adopters of the PlayStation 3 are able to play older PS2 and PSone games on their current-generation console. Plus, more classic PSone titles are being made available to download on the PlayStation Network, with talks of PS2 games to come!

Also available in our store is the PS2-to-PS3 memory card transfer cable, for moving your old game saves off your PS2 memory card onto your PS3’s hard drive!

E3 2009 Predictions

Next week is the Electronics Entertainment Expo, also known as E3! From June 2 – 4, we’ll be hit with a series of exciting announcements and first looks of upcoming gadgets and software. Just days before the show, several predictions are already spreading like wildfire.

For PCs, the highest expectation is for video game developer, Valve, to finally address Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Half-Life 2: Episode One first hit the scene five years ago with the promise that the game would continue with regular episodic installments. Yet, gamers have been patiently waiting for the next chapter since Half-Life 2: Episode Two was released in 2007. This year’s E3 may hold the answer to their prayers. Maybe with a sequel to Portal...?

Despite its Games For Windows campaign attempting to rekindle the struggling PC game industry, Microsoft isn’t expected to have much to offer this year. Many are eager to see more announcements on the upcoming release of Windows 7, expected to be available this fall.

Most of this year’s focus will be on console and handheld gaming. For Microsoft’s Xbox 360, there’s been much speculation over a motion capture camera that will enable motion-controlled games, similar to those found on the Nintendo Wii.

Speaking of Nintendo, no one knows what to expect from them this year. Last year’s keynote by Nintendo was absolutely horrible, with embarrassing demonstrations by clueless representatives. This year will hopefully be better, with announcements that will truly excite gamers. If nothing else, perhaps a new Legend of Zelda title and a sneak preview of DSi exclusives.

The lion’s share of anticipation goes to Sony, whose been fighting off rumors left and right as to what they have coming later this year. A new model of PSP (named the PSP-Go!) has been all but officially confirmed by Sony, and everyone believes it will be Sony’s big reveal this E3.

This new model is rumored to have no UMD drive, following Sony’s intention to more fully embrace digital distribution through their PlayStation Network. Also rumored that there will be two versions, each with different sizes of internal flash memory to store games and media files. Many further predict that it will have a much larger screen that will slide upward to uncover the devices control buttons.

For the PlayStation 3 console, several rumors are swirling about; the most significant being a possible “slim” redesign and/or price break. Photos were leaked earlier this month, supposedly from a factory in China that is well under way for mass-producing this new model of PS3. Experts predict that if these photos are legit, Sony still won’t unveil the redesign at E3 in the hopes that current supplies of older models of PS3s will dry up from retail shelves first.


That’s all for predictions! Check back next week when we cover which ones came true and what showed up to surprise us!