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Despite the fact that Sony at one point downplayed the importance of rumble as a function in controllers, the DualShock 3 has entered the market in North America this week. Combining motion-sensitive controls with the fancy shaking and moving most gamers have come to expect from controllers, the DualShock 3 essentially makes the Sixaxis obsolete. So it's no surprise that Sony has confirmed to MTV Multiplayer that the reign of the Sixaxis is indeed over. "Sixaxis will no longer be offered after it's completely sold through at retail (likely by the summer timeframe)," a Sony rep told MTV's Stephen Totilo. No one, of course, is really surprised. The Sixaxis will still be compatible with all future PlayStation 3 games ... or at least we hope. Is rumble important enough for you to toss your Sixaxis in the trash and drop $55 on a new controller? We're eagerly awaiting the arrival of our DualShock 3 in the Destructoid offices, and we'll be sure to post our full impressions and all that jazz as soon as we can.
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I barely even notice the lack of rumble now. In fact, when I play a 360 (or the Wii, I suppose), the rumble is kind of annoying, although not really bad.
I have no reason to get a Dualshock3.
So, by the time I actually buy one of these fucking things, am I going to need a PSP to control my damn games?
Sony, who the hell are you and what in the name of ZEUS'S BUTTHOLE did you do with the company that made me smile?
So, who's going to be buying through that stock of Sixaxis controllers? Illiterate people?
Well, this is a no-brainer. I couldn't see them continuing production on both.
I dont really care at this point... I wont be buying a Dualshock unless it comes down in price to something reasonable
Actually, I like the Sixaxis. When I got my PS3, the thing I was most surprised with was that the controller is so light. I'm sure it will go back to being pretty heavy with the Dual Shock, so I think I'll be sticking with the original controller. Plus rumble is not worth dropping 55 bucks on imo. Anyone else out there who could care less about rumble?
I guess it makes sense, except for consumers who like cheaper controllers.
Seriously, all 3 this generation are doing their damndest to kill gaming in the same room. Well, maybe not Nintendo, but they're definitely encouraging an environment where anyone who wants to play has to buy their own damn controller.
Wait, I thought rumble was last gen.
To be honest though, if theyre releasing the DS3 to replace the sixaxis shouldn't they atleast be dropping the price point to that of the sixaxis??
Actually, I'd bet know would be a good time to pick up the last stock of the sixaxis, as they will probably drop in price, and rumble isnt important to a lot of people. 1 rumble controller for my main controller is probably enough for me.
well, this is the bullshit
know = now
Fuck it
Pfft, rumble is so last gen.
I can't believe that rumble is such a big deal that they needed to add it in for the bargain price of 55 bucks for a controller.
it's just so damn expensive. I mean, even a whole Wii controller set up is only $5 more expensive, and people bitched a storm about that.
I love my 360.
A 360 Wireless Controller is $40, plus $17-20 bucks for a Play n Charge kit = more than a Dual Shock 3.
I for one like rumble, especialy on my b@lls.
But anyway the motion control is nice even though seeming ripping off nintendo's idea(don't quote me)
in my opinion, motion controls as of now are best suited for the nintedo wii and the wiimote
at first when i got my PS3 i was pretty pissed that it didn't come with rumble, but now that i think about it i actually like not having my hands go numb from constant shaking while playing
wait so the DS3 has the motion sensor and rumble right? then who cares about the sixaxis. its the same thing. now with rumble. or are they taking the motion sensor out of the DS3?
I will not buy one unless a game or future games require it, which I hope they don't as I've never really liked rumble.
For everyone's potential benefit, GameStop gave me $20 for my sixaxis a few weeks ago. So I wouldn't expect to get more than $15 for your spare controllers. Hold on to them, they'll come in handy one day.
I want to play a Home game where I have to control the RumblAxis with my crotch and show everyone in Dtoid what I can do.
Weird hearing people bash rumble, the lack of which has kept me from unplugging my PS2 or using my launch PS3's backwards compatibility. Playing games like God of War 2 without rumble reduces the whole experience for me. It adds another layer of feedback into just how powerful and badass kratos is and gives you a tangible way to telling the attack you just did connected.
And game mechanics such power throwing the glaive without using precision aiming would be impossible. Rumble has helped relay when you're starting to lose traction on a turn in Gran Turismo, its told you when there's nearby treasure in the Ocarina of Time, gave another form of feedback when determining when to strike in Shadow of the Colossus, etc.
I can finally put my PS2 away since I now have what Sony said was impossible (when they really didn't want to pay Immersion for licensing fees). I'm just glad I had the foresight to not buy a second Sixaxis controller, knowing they wouldn't be dumb enough to stick to the whole "last-gen technology" excuse forever.
@NukaCola
Not if they bought the Halo 360 :P
@NukaCola
Where'd you find an Xbox 360 wireless controller for $40? They retail for $50.
so, sony is planning on replacing all the useless six axis controllers that they've been selling to consumers since launch?
btw, great subtitle on that pic.
Soon Sony will release a large rumble pack dongle for the Sixaxis to give it back its balls.
@dvddesign
"So, who's going to be buying through that stock of Sixaxis controllers? Illiterate people?"
That, or people who don't give a damn about rumble and would rather pick up extra PS3 controllers nice a cheap... ya, i never cared about rumble, always found it annoying...
Rumble hasn't ever been an important factor to me.
I play PC games a lot more than console games, and the lack of rumble isn't something that I miss terribly.
I mean, it is nice to have the option, I guess, but if I already had a set of sixaxis controllers, I wouldn't be bothered to trash them and pick up new ones just for rumble.
Plus, I actually LIKE the lightness of the sixaxis. I didn't get that wrist strain that I often get from heavier controllers, and it made throwing my controller in frustration during a COD4 match a much safer affair. ^_^
I tossed my Sixasis against the wall today and it shattered into 17 pieces, So I guess I will be shelling out the 55 for a new Dual Shock.
Come on, play with the DualShock 3 and your girl, that will give you some best moment in your life.
I thought I was having deja vu.
Remember kids, recycle waste electronics, don't throw them into landfill.
Buying a controller that's nearly the same price as a retail game? No, thank you. I wouldn't mind the controller... but for the first time ever with anything PS3, I'm not getting it yet souly for the price.
Also, just like posted earlier, I've gooten used to the regular controller and it's weight.
@ Altair78....you have a problem with this yet the Wii controller, plus numchuck is $60. That to me is the real ripoff. The Wii controller doesn't even include batteries, let alone rechargeable ones like the DS3.
My DS3 just shipped from Amazon (got that $50 deal), hopefully I'll get it for the weekend!!! The wife is working = game time.
Sony is just all about change these days.
I could care less about rumble. And to echo Altair78, the weight with the 6axis is nice.
I'll be getting a DS3, because despite the insane price I cannot stand how light the Sixaxis is. If the DS3 is heavier like I've read than sign me up.
Die in a fire Sixxaxis.
I'm in no hurry to buy four new controllers.
I too couldn't care less about rumble personally. Never really gotten into it.
I will probably buy one, next time I buy a controller, but I much prefer the lightness of the sixaxis and will be sticking to them as much as possible.
Alex
I got mine from Hong kong a month ago.
(I'm UK) for cheaper then the sixaxis controller you get with the PS3.
It feels better in you hands, seriously it is much better and the rumble is even in resistance fall of man, which really surprised me.
My only problem with it is that it still has those silly R2 and L2 buttons, my fingers keep slipping off at vital moments.
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