If your looking for cool accessories for the Sony PS3 to improve your gaming, and extra functionality, or to get as a gift for someone who loves playing games on their PlayStation 3 console then take a look at my top 10 list. I've picked out a selection of what I think are some of the coolest gadgets to go with the PS3 console. I hope you like them!

One of the extra benefits of having a Sony PlayStation 3 is that fact that you can use it to watch movies on DVD or Blue Ray disks, but it can be quite annoying when you are using it for this and you don't have a remote control for it. Using the game controller is not the same and simply not as good as a proper remote.  With this Blue Ray remote you get all of the buttons and functions that you would expect if you had got it with a dedicated blue ray player, such as time search, program, shuffle, 3 speed scan forwards and backwards, repeat and slow motion. If you regularly watch movies on your console then this is a must have accessory.

This Bluetooth headphones and microphone set for the PS3 includes high quality recordinng and noise cancellation technology so that you can communicate with other players in chat mode with crystal clarity. But best of all it incorporates speech recognition technology so that you can use the "Voice Command" and "Voice Animation" features to control your game play with speech while playing compatible games. Because it is based on bluetooth you can also use it with most cell phones too, which is a nice little aded bonus.

For setting up profiles, visiting internet sites, and sending text messages, a keyboard is much easier and more conventiant than using the ordinary PlayStation controller. This model from Logitech includes an intergrated touchpad on the right hand side of the keyboard to perform mouse operations too, has wireless connectivity, and includes handy 'quick media' keys.

This is really all about pure nostalgia for people who grew up playing video games on those large arcade machines, but I personally find that a joystick rather than pad is better for several genres of game, most particularly fighting games, hence this Arcade Fighter 'fight stick'. Based on the layout of controls that you would find on a classic arcade fighting game such as Street Fighter, it is compatible with most titles and has a cool black and red fighting game design.

Never worry about your controllers running out of juice and givng up the ghost by keeping up to four of them charged at all time with this Quad Charge Station. Very handy if you have a bunch of wireless controllers and it includes a lifetime warranty so you don't have to worry about it breaking down.

If you ever play racing / driving games then this has got to count as the most fun accessory that you can buy for your PlayStation console. Using a wheel, pedals and gear stick really takes the experience of playing PS3 racing games to the next, massively more exciting and enjoyable level. This one includes rubber grips, realistic gear changes, vibration feedback, and realistic brake and accelerator pedals. It will also work for playing on a PS2 or on your PC as well.

 Getting a wheel and pedals is fun, but for the ultimate racing game experience you have to get Playseats' Evolution gaming seat to go with it. Attached the wheel and pedals in the places provided and sit back to enjoy the mosot realistic driving experience you can get from a computer game. It features double stitched vinyl covers and reinforced steel frame for both comfort and stability whilst playing, its foldable so you can put it out of the way more easily when its not being used, its adjustable to suit any body shape and size including children and adults, and it will also work with any accessories you might have for PC, XBOX 360, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, PS ONE, AND PS2

Expand the connectivity of your console using this media hub gadget which clips on to the side of your PlayStation. Because it is attached to the console itself it won't get in the way or get lost, and it doesn't its own powewr source like batteries or an extra lead. It has 3 extra USB ports for MP3 players, PSP and the like, and it also has a card reader slot for SD cards and memory sticks.

 For people who carry their console around places, either when going to friends or going away on trips are whatever the case may be, this carrying case is a handy little thing to have. Plenty of space for a few games as well as the console itself and various accessories and the protective casing is made from energy absorbing material to make sure no damage is done during transit. One of the nice features of this particular one is that you get velcro fold down flaps and special air vents so that when you get to your destination you can plug in and play without even needing to unpack it from the bag.

 Add a bit of color and style to your beloved console by getting it the gift of a cool skin design. Here are three of my favorites that I've picked out: