Ok, so it may not be new news, it seems many sites missed the release about a month ago however, a nifty app is hitting the news (again) that enables a PS3 Sixaxis controller to be used in conjunction with the Xperia Play.

To use the app, you need to firstly root your phone which may put some users off and of course you need an Xperia Play and a PlayStation 3 Sixaxis controller! Once connected via a computer, the PS3 controller will then work with the Xperia Play when playing games specifically enhanced for use with the Xperia Play’s own control system, as shown in the demo video below:

George Francis “Geohot” Hotz who earlier this year hacked the PS3 posted a message on his website stating that he wants to be one of the first people to get an Xperia Play during its launch date. If you think Sony will be happy about this since this means one additional sold unit well they won’t. Geohot will actually be making the Xperia Play his next project, and by next project this means that he will hack the smartphone.