Last week, Sony sent out a consumer alert about fake PS3 controllers. Shortly thereafter, reports that the recent 3.50 firmware update would render some third-part game controllers unusable ...

If you want to play with your PS3 controller on any Android device, you can already do so. It's a little more complicated, and involves rooting your phone, which strictly we can't recommend.

Playing PS3 games could soon get a little more inclusive. ... The controller is composed of a single joystick, ... And it's not just for PCs: it'll work with Android devices and PS3s too.