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One thing sorely lacking from Sony’s SIXAXIS controller for the PS3 is the rumble sensation that’s present in pretty much all of the other major gaming systems out there. Sony claimed they left it out due because it interfered with the systems motion sensors, but conventional wisdom tells us that a legal dispute between Sony and Immersion kept the controllers rumble-free…

This little USB controller has a fun little trick up its sleeve. The Pocket Gamepad is hinged in the middle, folds in half and flips shut for maximum portability.

The compact game controller measures just 3.93″ x 1.81″ x 0.47″ when opened and about half that width and twice that depth when folded up. Imported from Japan by GeekStuff4U, it’ll set you back about $31 USD.

After you’ve adorned yourself with some Pac-man and Ghost rings, why not round out the look with this classic Atari joystick necklace?
The tiny joystick pendant measures just .5 ” x .75″ x .5″ and comes on a 12″ silver tone chain. The necklace is available from fredflare.com for the low price of $10 each.

You can now pre-order the MadCatz ArcadeStick joystick for the Xbox 360 from Gamestop.
While not cheap at $59.99 USD, the controller looks like just what the doctor ordered for playing all the classic arcade games that are available for download on Xbox Live Arcade. The joystick is expected to be released on December 1, 2006…

In case you’re too impatient to wait for the Nintendo Wii-mote or the Sony PS3 motion sensing controller, peripheral maker eDimensional has announced the upcoming release of its gyroscopic motion sensing controller for the PS2 and PC. The controller will allow for motion control of many existing games…