I generally dont like having 3rd party accessories, and I am happy with the DS 3. What I have done to overcome the issue of the USB cable, is to get a charger that plugs into the wall (my only 3rd party accessory) that looks good and stops wire dangling across the floor. It is made by Pelican and does the job well. Personally I do like the DS3s, mostly because I am just so used to the DS 2s, so the 360 controller (which needs a better name!) does feel a little weird, but the analogue sticks are certainly better







