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Additionally, all discs at NexWave Games are carefully inspected and assessed for quality. When discs arrive, we do not accept any that are so badly damaged that they are unlikely to work. We only accept discs with light scratches at most. Discs with scratches are then treated in our professional disc repair machine. By warming the disc and polishing it with soft brushes, these machines can remove a very thin layer from the disc. This removes the layer containing surface scratches and improves the disc’s readability. This ensures the disc works properly, even on consoles with ageing lasers that have difficulty reading games! Great news for the player.
PlayStation 3 Controller
This PlayStation 3 controller has the familiar layout with two analogue sticks, a directional pad and triangle, circle, cross and square action buttons. L1, R1, L2 and R2 sit on top; Start, Select and the PS button are on the front. The sticks can control movement and camera, while shoulder buttons handle aiming, acceleration or other actions. Each game determines the functions and whether the layout can be changed.
Pair it with a PS3 using a compatible USB data cable and the PS button. It can then communicate wirelessly with the console. This generation normally uses Mini-USB, and its internal battery charges through USB. Motion sensing and vibration remain model- and game-dependent: the original Sixaxis lacks vibration, while DualShock 3 adds it. A standard USB connection does not guarantee direct support on another system.
An extra controller can replace a missing one or enable local multiplayer. The number of simultaneous players varies by title; each needs a separate controller. Saved progress resides on the console, not in this controller. The offer concerns the stated colour and condition. A console, game or charging cable is included only when explicitly listed.
History
The original PS3 controller was called Sixaxis and launched with the console in 2006. Sony retained the two grips, sticks and symbol buttons of earlier PlayStation controllers, but added wireless Bluetooth communication and motion sensing. A central PS button accessed system functions. Everyday operation therefore changed without existing players learning an entirely new button layout. In Europe, the controller formed part of this generation from PS3's March 2007 launch.
DualShock 3 then restored vibration alongside Sixaxis motion sensing. It first appeared in Japan in 2007 and reached Europe in 2008. The shape and many buttons remained familiar, while supported games could convey collisions, weapons or events through vibration. That addition did not turn the controller into a separate platform. Existing PS3 games and newer releases used the same basic layout, differing in the functions their developers implemented.
During the later Slim and Super Slim years, the traditional controller remained a fixture of PS3. PlayStation Move stood alongside it for different styles of play, using a camera and its own motion controller. DualShock continued serving the broad stick-and-button game library. Later PlayStation controllers gained other features, such as a touchpad. The same brand name or a similar plug therefore does not prove controllers from different generations are directly interchangeable.
Five popular PlayStation 3 games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves follows Nathan Drake on a quest combining climbing, taking cover and shooting. Move with one stick and aim the camera and weapons with the other. Combat can continue even while hanging from a ledge. The PS3 release offers a single-player story with large action sequences. This example concerns that original campaign, not later remasters or functioning online matches.
LittleBigPlanet has Sackboy jumping through levels made of cardboard, fabric and moving parts. Grab objects, activate switches and reach collectibles. The original PS3 game supports up to four local players, each with a controller. Its built-in tools also let you make your own levels. The original series' online services have ended; this description focuses on platforming and local creation.
Gran Turismo 5 centres on learning cars, racing and expanding your collection. A-Spec puts you behind the wheel; B-Spec lets you guide a driver as team manager. A controller handles steering, acceleration and braking through the chosen layout. A racing wheel is another control option, not a requirement for this example. GT5's original official online services have ended.
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time alternates Ratchet's combat and platforming with Clank's time puzzles. Use weapons and tools, explore locations and combine recordings of Clank's actions. One part demands quick movement while the other emphasises planning. Both sticks and the action buttons handle these different tasks. This is the standalone PS3 adventure, not a later reinterpretation of the series.
The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie through a world of scarce supplies and dangerous combat. Explore buildings, find materials and choose between stealth and direct attacks. One stick moves your character while the other controls looking and aiming. The single-player story is the focus here. This is the original PS3 release, without graphical and technical additions from the later remaster or remake.
