We can't enjoy it at release, but Haze will have rumble
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Sep 29th 2007 at 1:15PM }
Looks like the Japanese, who will have the DualShock 3 this year, will be the only ones to enjoy rumble with their Haze at release. Everyone else on this little blue planet has to wait until early '08. Many of the games currently in development for the PS3 are being designed with rumble in mind and older PS3 games will supposedly receive patches. The guys at PS3 Fanboy tell us that if you really need to rumble with Haze you can always import a DualShock 3 from Japan and it should work fine. We'd prefer to wait for Sony to make some minimal-cost customer-friendly Sixaxis to DualShock 3 exchange program, but we're not holding our breath.
[Via PS3 Fanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
marcandrer @ Sep 29th 2007 1:24PM
you can always import the thing.
Sony have confirmed that the controller from japan will work with any other PS3 and the new games will have rumble support as well as PS2 games. The only game that will not have rumble is the games already out that needs a patch to make it work.
So it's not that bad, just find a good japaneese store to buy from :)
Nushio (NDF - Blue) @ Sep 29th 2007 2:10PM
Ever heard of Lik-Sang? Y'know, the guys that used to export PSPs?
With that kind of reputation, I doubt anyone will want to export DualShock 3's....
TheGuy @ Sep 29th 2007 1:24PM
"But it is nice to know that Haze will ship with rumble in the coding -- even if we can't use it at launch."
Or will we? (rumorific grin)
Tadioku @ Sep 29th 2007 2:48PM
actually we won't
Flying Spaghetti Monster @ Sep 29th 2007 1:25PM
"We'd prefer to wait for Sony to make some minimal-cost customer-friendly Sixaxis to DualShock 3 exchange program, but we're not holding our breath."
Why do we hold Sony to different standards? Where was the demand for the replacement of that hideous large Xbox controller?
What about the original PSX controller? The Dual Analog Controller?
This is so ridiculous.
ukickmydog (NDF - Earth) @ Sep 29th 2007 2:24PM
because joystiq has changed sides once again and become anti-sony, maybe next week they'll rag on the RRoD again
danny. @ Sep 29th 2007 2:28PM
Wouldn't the argument be that those controllers took a step forward and this is a reinstitution of a previous feature.
VVV
I don't think a precedent could have been set as no controller that I can think of has lost a feature in stepping to the next generation.
Sony is in the unfortunate position of having to climb back into positive public perception. They may want to look for opportunities for a good PR move.
Matt B @ Sep 29th 2007 6:21PM
Since rumble isn't an issue for me, I'll just keep my 2 SA's.
JKPierce @ Sep 29th 2007 7:22PM
There aren't any 'sides' in remarking on important issues. Only those painfully biased pretend they don't exist.
ill trooper @ Sep 29th 2007 1:32PM
It's a fun fantasy to think that Sony will have some great replacement program, but there's no logical reason for it other than sour grapes... There is no precedent for it, as in the past when a new controller was released it was simply "go buy a new one if you want the new feature." When the dual-analog for the PS1 was introduced: no replacement program, the replacement for "The Duke/Hamburger" Xbox controller: no replacement program, and probably now the new controller from Sony, no replacement program.
"The old controllers still work" is probably the official stance of these companies.
ill trooper @ Sep 29th 2007 1:33PM
...And it seems I type too slowly! Flying Spaghetti Monster said it all in the post before mine. Nice one.
Flying Spaghetti Monster @ Sep 29th 2007 1:55PM
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Brandon @ Sep 29th 2007 1:32PM
That was ridiculously cheesy.
Phranctoast @ Sep 29th 2007 1:46PM
yeah it was!
Jose @ Sep 29th 2007 1:36PM
Yeah, you can just import one from Lik-Sang...
Fuck, I forgot.
Rubang B (NDF - Heart) @ Sep 29th 2007 1:44PM
So what's the deal with the DualShock 3 anyway? Why don't they just let everybody use the billion DualShock 2's that are out in the world?
Killjebus @ Sep 29th 2007 1:46PM
Because the rumble is older technology....AND it has a cord.
Killjebus @ Sep 29th 2007 1:50PM
Because it has older rumble tech and it has a cord.
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 29th 2007 2:06PM
the new ones magically fit sixaxis and rumble in one controller
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/09/24
SKI @ Sep 29th 2007 5:30PM
Because then they won't make as much money.
Nincodedo @ Sep 29th 2007 1:46PM
"Did you hear that? AMAZING."
Ha, that was funny. Cheesy, but funny.
Spirit @ Sep 29th 2007 2:53PM
Since when did people care so much about rumble?
Since people need yet something else to bash the PS3 about.
Irwin @ Sep 29th 2007 3:20PM
lol?
is that the game's/ps3's selling point now? rumble?
ark_v2 @ Sep 29th 2007 3:22PM
I love the hype about a rumbling controller in the seventh-generation consoles :D
dsub @ Sep 29th 2007 3:57PM
I remember when games having rumble was actually big news. Back when the N64 and PS1 were around.
Man Sony. You've come so far. 10 years later and your now re-releasing rumble tech into games. I wonder what features you will leave out for the PS4 so that you can create a sense of value by adding them back in later.
CrazyTheClown @ Sep 29th 2007 5:44PM
Moronic post #125213.
Sony were getting sued by Immersion and were FORCED TO REMOVE RUMBLE from the PS3 controller.
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 29th 2007 6:02PM
sony could've paid immersion off, but they gave them the finger instead, and then turned around and lied to all the potential ps3 buyers about it
JKPierce @ Sep 29th 2007 7:29PM
You can't just not pay for violating a patent. That's retarded.
The force feedback wasn't seen as particularly necessary, and drained the battery life to extents with which they weren't comfortable. There was a customer response, however, so they're releasing the option to those that want it.
As the Microsoft enthusiast puts it, "Options are awesome."
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 29th 2007 8:25PM
they could've told immersion to think of a number to put on a check, and bam, lawsuit's over
but they didn't wanna pony up
dsub @ Sep 30th 2007 11:59AM
Moronic Post #125214:
"Sony were getting sued by Immersion and were FORCED TO REMOVE RUMBLE from the PS3 controller."
Sony wasn't forced to do anything. As the other guys said, they just didn't want to pay Immersion. Instead, they decided to lie to everyone and say that rumble was not possible with the SIXAXIS motion controls. Even though Nintendo had miraculously figured out how to make it work, and Immersion said publicly that they had a working solution within 24 hours of Sony's statement.
ShortFuse @ Sep 29th 2007 4:11PM
WTF SONY! Trying to lie to us by saying you'll need a new controller for the sixaxis to rumble. You heard it here first, YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY ANOTHER CONTROLLER. All you need to do is inject your controller with some weird yellow chemical. I'll wait for said chemical to appear on ebay. New controller: NO THANK YOU, Sony!
JKPierce @ Sep 29th 2007 7:31PM
Assumed sarcasm?
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 29th 2007 6:00PM
rumble is last gen
Milkshake @ Sep 29th 2007 6:12PM
Well you could import one from Lik Sang if Sony had not shut them down... the Irony
YoRone22 @ Sep 30th 2007 2:29AM
I don't find any irony in that at all...
Ranko @ Sep 29th 2007 6:37PM
Behold! Innovation!
Brymo @ Sep 29th 2007 8:41PM
Whoa whoa whoa..
I HAVE to get PS3 now!
Rumble and all? !
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 29th 2007 9:39PM
next gen starts now!
CaptainAmericaX @ Sep 29th 2007 10:19PM
LOLZ! Me too!
The sony fanboys are just cracking me up...
One moment, "ZOMG! Rumble is SO NOT next gen..."
The next, "Wheres teh rumblez? TouchSense 4EVer...its NEXT GEN RUMBLE!"
Reality, "DualShock 3? WTF? ZOMG its RUMBLE! Lets Play B3yond now!"
ulovemikeroch @ Sep 29th 2007 11:22PM
Funny, as I don't see any Sony fanboys in here screaming and going crazy over the rumble. Only you a nintendo/xbox fanboy, no not even a fanboy. A retarded 13 year old dumbfuck, you're the only one cracking us up,and you're the only one making the stupid comments around here.
TJ0331 @ Sep 29th 2007 11:39PM
Just like MS said HDMI was not needed for this gen. Now they have it. ZOMG HDMI iS teh RetaRD.
Fuckin morons...
dsub @ Sep 30th 2007 12:03PM
at least MS didn't lie and say that HDMI is not possible on the 360.
Sort of like how Sony said rumble wasn't possible with the SIXAXIS.
Vidikron (FU) @ Sep 30th 2007 12:43PM
@dsub
Actually, MS basically did lie, but they did it by omission. MS was asked over and over if they would support HDMI at some point and they would would only ever say that they would support it "when it made sense" or "when it was necessary". As a follow up, many people also asked if the launch 360 models could support HDMI. Again, MS would only ever sayt that they would support HDMI when it made sense. That is a lie by omission. They knew damn well that the current 360 models couldn't support HDMI but they would never publicly say it. It took consumers opening up the 360 and examining the chips on the motherboard to finally conclude that the current models couldn't support HDMI. But keep living in your fantasy world where only Sony pulls these stunts.... it's cute.
CaptainAmericaX @ Oct 1st 2007 1:12AM
@ vidikron
Actually thats pure bs. MS didn't lie. sony did. Plain and simple.
Gohan @ Sep 29th 2007 10:46PM
oh man DualShock 3 amazing ....
wait a minute ...but you not have it this Christmas ...it's Next Year!
ThornedVenom @ Sep 29th 2007 11:06PM
Please don't tell me that's a real ad.
ill trooper @ Sep 29th 2007 11:49PM
Heh heh heh. A lot of haters tonight. Boys will be boys: spot a Sony thread and post more anti-PS3 rhetoric. Seems like you can always count on Blooh for that 'rumble is last gen?' remark... Sony has rumble again. No one seems to care as much as your guys who would never buy a PS3 anyway.
Secura @ Sep 30th 2007 12:24AM
I didn't know rumble was enjoyable.
Burnt Meatloaf @ Sep 30th 2007 1:07AM
They should inject that stuff into Sony's PR department.
It already did wonders for Steve Ballmer!
Brandon @ Sep 30th 2007 1:34AM
I love how any sony related post is populated with the regular Sony haters who complain about systems they never owned or will never (or simply cant) buy. The entire thread is mostly populated with people talking about what sony fanboys do, yet there isnt a one to be found thats doing any of what you guys are saying. Its like the KKK assembled to lynch someone, and the victim is missing, so they just hang around talking about it.
I was personally indifferent when rumble left, and im just as indifferent about it returning. Of course im glad its back, but not jumping for joy, most games use it annoyingly anyway.
By the way, where's Fernando of the Nintendo Defense Force? It's not officially a Sony post without his attempt at taking a dump on it.