In wake of DualShock 3 release, Sony discontinues Sixaxis

Well, this is a no-brainer. I couldn't see them continuing production on both.

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?

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.

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Fuck it

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.

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

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?

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.

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

Where'd you find an Xbox 360 wireless controller for $40? They retail for $50.

Soon Sony will release a large rumble pack dongle for the Sixaxis to give it back its balls.

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. ^_^

Come on, play with the DualShock 3 and your girl, that will give you some best moment in your life.

Remember kids, recycle waste electronics, don't throw them into landfill.

@ 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.

I could care less about rumble. And to echo Altair78, the weight with the 6axis is nice.

Die in a fire Sixxaxis.

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