In traditional bad-gadget fashion, these Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers boost a cheesy, dual rumble motors, comfort soft-grips, and seven switchable splashes of LED color. The two controllers are similar; Ol Bats seems to favour PS3, giving it controller not only the popular Xbox 360 button / analog layout, also an internal battery, detachable charging cable, and batman themed USB RF receiver, to boot. The controllers will be on display by E3 next week. The controller seems to be ship in October. For more details read the press release.
Press Release
Fight Crime in Batman: Arkham City This Fall with the Batarang Controller from POWER A
Batarang Controller for PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 to Debut at E3 EXPO June 7-9 in Los Angeles
E3 Expo 2011
June 03, 2011 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
LOS ANGELES–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–E3 EXPO, Booth #5522 West Hall — POWER A today announced it will debut official Batarang controllers for Batman Arkham City at the E3 Expo June 7-9 in Los Angeles. Developed by Rocksteady Studios and based on DC Comics’ core Batman property, Batman: Arkham City is published worldwide by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Batman fans will revel in the authenticity of the design of the Batarang, while gamers will appreciate the comfort and performance that POWER A brings to these one-of-a-kind controllers. The Batarang controller for PLAYSTATION 3 is wireless with reverse analog sticks and a Batman-themed USB RF receiver. The Batarang controller for Xbox 360 is a wired controller with a 10-foot / 3m inline release cable.
“POWER A understands the high quality standard that partnering with a legendary brand such as Batman demands,” said John Moore, vice president of product development and marketing for POWER A. “We are committed to making the best possible controller to amplify the experience players have with Batman: Arkham City, and the Batarang does just that. It’s not just a great Batman collectible, but a high-performance controller worthy of the Batman: Arkham City game.”
The Batman: Arkham City Batarang controller will be available at key retailers in conjunction with the game’s October 18, 2011 North American release date.
