Six Must-Have PlayStation 3 Peripherals

There's only so much you can do with a vanilla Sony PlayStation 3 -- play games, watch Blu-Ray movies, listen to music, stream Netflix. Oh wait, I guess there's a lot of things that you can do with it. On the one hand, it might seem like you've got everything you need to have a decent experience with your console, but on the other hand, there are still ways to improve that experience and make it a great one. Here are some peripherals that let you get the best out of your purchase.

#6 PS3 Dual Triggers

Peripheral developer PDP has created a pair of triggers to stick onto any Sony SixAxis or DualShock controller, offering extra grip and comfort for your fingers. You'll need them to make sure they don't slip when you're gunning down terrorists in Modern Warfare 2.

Current Price: $4.99

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#5 FPS Freek

The FPS Freek is a replacement for your vanilla PS3 thumb-sticks. With the increased length, these thumb-sticks offer greater leverage for better control and alleviate thumb fatigue after marathon sessions of your favorite FPS, resulting in more kills and less deaths over time.

Current Price: $10.99

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#4 Intec Drum Silencers Assortment

If you love RockBand and live in an apartment or neighborhood that can't tolerate the sound of your drums, and don't want to pause your session to answer the door when an angry landlord comes a-knockin', you'll need to get yourself a set of drum silencers to keep the noise levels down and your neighbors happy. These silencers from Intec should do just the trick.

Current Price: $14.99

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#3 PlayStation 3 Wireless Keypad

Ever wish you could type messages on Twitter, update your Facebook or write taunts to an opponent while playing Uncharted 2? Wish no more, for the PlayStation 3 Wireless Keypad gives you the ability to do just that. Its design allows it to be conveniently attached onto your DualShock 3 with no hassle whatsoever.

Current Price: $43.96

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#2 Astro Gaming A40 Headset

If you're tired of having to deal with cheap headsets that break every couple of weeks and want a pair of headphones used by the pros themselves, you should take a look at Astro Gaming's A40 headset. You'll also need to pick up a Mixamp if you plan on using it with your PS3.

Current Price: $249.95 (Includes the MixAmp)

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#1 PlayStation Move

From Sony comes the new PlayStation Move, a wireless controller that accurately reflects your actions in the game to the actions you perform in real life. Sony touts it as the "world's most accurate motion gaming experience", and unlike the Microsoft Kinect, it gives you actual feedback for your actions.

Current Price: $99.99(Includes PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye camera peripheral and Sports Champions)

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