[Update: Press release just came over the wire confirming an April launch and the $54.99 price tag.]
[Update: Press release just came over the wire confirming an April launch and the $54.99 price tag.]
Reader Comments (77)
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 2:31PM ThornedVenom said
Expensive controllers. -_- Yay for bundles of joy!
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 2:33PM (Unverified) said
The extra $5 is weak, but I suppose they don't want a bunch of SA controllers sitting on shelves at the same price as newer, slightly fancier controllers.
I'd rather that $5 came off the SA than went onto the DS3.
I'd rather that $5 came off the SA than went onto the DS3.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 2:43PM bigjf said
I like rumble but I don't need it that much. I'm fine with my 2 SIXAXIS controllers (1 I got as a Christmas deal at $19.99). I just bought a Dualshock 2 last night because my brother broke one, and that cost $25. Even that price is ridiculous, I mean it's not even wireless!
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 2:54PM casmar said
That's why I bought my Dualshock 3 last month so I dont wait till when Sony decides to release it. Very Happy not regreting paying $65 for the controller worth it. Playing Devil May Cry 4 and have rumble aswell as Heavenly Sword with working Sixaxis.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 2:57PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
It's kinda getting ridiculous when controllers are almost as expensive as getting a new game.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:15PM (Unverified) said
Right you are!
I'd rather buy a new game thankyou very much!!
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I'd rather buy a new game thankyou very much!!
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:15PM WhatIsThatThing said
Especially when the controllers are almost the same thing they've been since the original Playstation.
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Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:46PM (Unverified) said
....except battery powered wireless with 6 axis motion sensing, right?
Sure, the form factor is the same, so what? That's 20 cents worth of plastic. It's the bluetooth radio and six axis motion sensing and vibration motor and lithium ion battery pack that make it expensive.
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Sure, the form factor is the same, so what? That's 20 cents worth of plastic. It's the bluetooth radio and six axis motion sensing and vibration motor and lithium ion battery pack that make it expensive.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 4:48PM jackal said
Nate,
Then why doesn't Sony opt out of having a built in Li-OH battery in favor of user replaceable AA's? It'd save Sony a fair amount of money, and the company wouldn't have to recycle/refurbish Dual Shock 3's in the same way it has to with the Sixaxis controllers. As much as people complain about having to buy or replace batteries, it takes 30 seconds to replace them and you don't have to wait a week or two for your controller to return.
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Then why doesn't Sony opt out of having a built in Li-OH battery in favor of user replaceable AA's? It'd save Sony a fair amount of money, and the company wouldn't have to recycle/refurbish Dual Shock 3's in the same way it has to with the Sixaxis controllers. As much as people complain about having to buy or replace batteries, it takes 30 seconds to replace them and you don't have to wait a week or two for your controller to return.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 9:03PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
@nate
That's fine. But it still shouldn't cost as much as a 50hr game.
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That's fine. But it still shouldn't cost as much as a 50hr game.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:27PM (Unverified) said
Any word if the dual shock will still rumble for existing PS3 titles like Motorstorm and Resistance?
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:50PM FrankTheCrank said
It's all about the patches my friend. Most of these games just need a patch....a .1 and you've gotz teh rumblez.
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Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:58PM (Unverified) said
R&C, Motorstorm, HS, Uncharted, Resistance and Burnout Paradise all rumble for me (only ps3 games i own)
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Posted: Feb 26th 2008 3:40PM Professor Lario said
Must they make money on EVERYTHING!? In my opinion Sony has drug users, especially early adopters, through the mud with this sytem - couldn't they throw us a bone and charge cost on these things?
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 4:08PM Dale P said
Maybe now the next generation can begin. Thank you, Sony.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 4:16PM kilo720 said
WOOOT
today is a great days for sony
i will be buying one
figure the would drop b4 gta4
today is a great days for sony
i will be buying one
figure the would drop b4 gta4
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 4:28PM (Unverified) said
How long's the battery life on that thing? Can't be too long. Will users just be better off with it plugged into the USB while they play?
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 4:53PM (Unverified) said
I have a dualshock and the battery life is great. Its a little shorter than the originals, but i would say 20 + hours. Also the rumble works really well. no difference than the xbox. Maybe a little lighter
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Posted: Feb 26th 2008 5:10PM (Unverified) said
If you are sitting there gaming for over 20 hours you might want to reevaluate your life.
The battery life is great.
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The battery life is great.
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 6:21PM (Unverified) said
I use PS2 controllers on my PS3 because of the controller dropout issues. The triggers are better and they work 100% of the time. Any word on if PS2 controllers will rumble with PS3 titles? I am NOT spending $105 to replace my controllers. That's what we here in Brooklyn call BULLSHIT!!
Posted: Feb 26th 2008 7:41PM (Unverified) said
Want rumble??? F-you, PAY ME!
and what do you do with 2 sixaxis controllers with no rumble?? you light a match... you torch them joints..
and what do you do with 2 sixaxis controllers with no rumble?? you light a match... you torch them joints..
Posted: Feb 27th 2008 10:43AM Pojomofo said
I was thinking very hard about importing a DS3 when I saw this, This is sweet.
Why is everyone so pissed at the $5 price hike??? If you dont like it, get a crappy Gamestop controller for $20.
That does kinda suck about battery life, but I have a 25' USB cable extension so it doesnt bother me.
oh and as far as compared to wii/360 controllers. Bluetooth FTW. End of message
Why is everyone so pissed at the $5 price hike??? If you dont like it, get a crappy Gamestop controller for $20.
That does kinda suck about battery life, but I have a 25' USB cable extension so it doesnt bother me.
oh and as far as compared to wii/360 controllers. Bluetooth FTW. End of message
Posted: Feb 27th 2008 2:30PM SHADO1980 said
I seriously have to get ahold of some of the drugs Sony is on.
Guess after my PS3 comes back from warranty repair I'll have to get a Dumbshock3.
Guess after my PS3 comes back from warranty repair I'll have to get a Dumbshock3.
Posted: Feb 28th 2008 12:01PM (Unverified) said
So like, it's black now? Engadget had a post up showing a white one. Does it come in both colors?
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