The number one reason is that they need to be recharged.
No, ps3 controllers do not work with a ps2.
No, you need PS3 controllers
The PS3 uses Bluetooth controllers and both the PS3 Move Controllers and the Dualshock 3 Controllers are Bluetooth. If you buy a wired controller it will not really be PS3 but any PS3 controller works on any PS3 even if it is not original PS3 equipment
Yes, most controllers for the PS3 are motion sensitive.
The Playstation 3 wireless controllers stop working when the battery fails to take a charge because they operate on a charged battery.
yes SIXAXIS and DUALSHOCK 3 controllers work on any ps3. Any controller that is made for the ps3 will work on any ps3
No
It plugs into a wall plug and the controllers go on the dock. It is not part of the PS3 and not connected to it. All it does is recharge the PS3 controllers
You Cant It is impossible.
The rock band controllers will work for both PS2 & PS3.
There are a number of accessories one can buy with PS3 controllers. One can buy replacement controllers, motion sensing move controllers and steering wheels for driving games.
No, modifying the controllers by painting them will not void the PS3's warranty. However, the warranty of the controllers would definitely be voided. The only way to void the PS3's warranty with painting anything would be if you painted the PS3 console itself.