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Prodiigy
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HELP!

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I would like to get one of the controllers that has the PS3 controls in an Xbox controller, how?
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You can commission one, but it's gonna cost you.

http://benheck.com/before-you-email" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The PS360 Controller Mod is $750 US (includes cost of both controllers). If you really want one I will build it (lead time 2-3 weeks), otherwise, why not just buy an Xbox 360? It’s a lot cheaper and 90% of the games are the same as the PS3.
Here's a few pictures of one he made that shows how the guts fit inside:

http://benheck.com/11-29-2008/ps360-con ... al-shock-3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The bottom of that page has reasoning for the price:
NOTE: Since this mod, for whatever reason, continues to be popular, I should note than when I do make these on occasion, the current cost is $750 US. (Controllers+about 2 days labor+compensation for the dollar sucking in value)
Basically it costs so much because there are other, higher-paying jobs he can get done at the same time, so he has to charge what he does to cover the cut in pay he'd otherwise take.

You're probably better off building one yourself. He wrote up some much better-detailed instructions here, but it deals with the older SIXAXIS (because the DualShock 3 was still about a year away):
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/01/how- ... controller" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Alternately, you could hire the job out to one of the modders on the forums here. Check their previous work to see what kind of quality you can find. (Older/more experienced modders will most likely ask a bit more than the younger/less experienced ones, but you get what you pay for.)
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