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# Mousey PS3 Controllers
The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller Gives You an Edge Online

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragfx-piranha-ps3-controller
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/16/fragfx-piranha-ps3-fps-controller/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047UWGT2?linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393173&tag=trenhunt0f-20)

True gamers know that when it comes to shooting games, PC players have all the fun. The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller is attempting to even things out by giving [PS3 players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-game-controller) the chance to play with a unique [two-piece controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclone-2) that is part mouse and all badass.

I have been playing video games as long as I can remember and I have never seen anything like the FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller. This controller brings PC-style gaming to the PS3 with its [detachable mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-shark) with buttons that can be mapped or "hot keyed." Check it out above and start getting the online gaming edge you've been looking for.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **PS3 Gaming Controllers:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller is a unique two-piece controller that lets players enjoy PC gaming on their PlayStation.
- **PC and Console Gaming:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller brings a new level of immersion in console gaming and bridges the gap between PC and console gaming.
- **Customizable Gaming Peripherals:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller offers hot keys that enable customized controls for a personalized gaming experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller is a disruptive innovation that redefines console gaming and presents a new way of playing.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller represents the increasing convergence of technology as console gaming becomes more like PC gaming.
- **Peripherals:** The FragFX PIRANHA PS3 Controller is part of a growing list of gaming peripherals disrupting the industry as they enable a more immersive gaming experience.

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