It seems the PS3 controller will be smaller then the PS2's, at least if this is the final product. Now most people have clowned this design and have deemed it "the boomerang". I couldn't agree more. However, I would find it hard to believe Sony would change the design without good reason. The Dual Shock II controller was based on the Dual Shock which in turn was based on the original PS1 controller. From face value the new shap will make the shoulder buttons more accessable. It does appear to be more comfortable.