New PS3 Controllers Coming?

There's an interview with Sony's Jack Trenton, conducted by the lads at GamePro, hinting that the the company might be looking to launch new PS3 controllers and peripherals. Jack highlighted that Sony is weighing out certain changes that could be made to the typical PS3 controller, in an effort to answer the needs of gamers in the US.

Vicious Sid: Would Sony ever consider releasing an updated "pro" Sixaxis controller, maybe with offset analog sticks and rumble support at a slightly higher price?

Jack Tretton: We used to have a narrow approach to controllers. If you really wanted to [move outside the standard controller], we left it up to third party manufacturers. But now we're moving to a regional approach. You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're certainly open to changing the Sixaxis controller if it addressed North American gamers.

I'd sooner think about getting more triple-A PS3 next-generation titles out, than worrying about the PS3 controller. Forget it guys, Nintendo beat ya to it.