Sony sends word that the rumbleriffic, all caps-loving DUALSHOCK 3 controller for the PlayStation 3 will be landing on the shelves of North American retailers this week.
For only $54.99, you get all the motion sensing of the SIXAXIS as well as the rumble you know and love from the PlayStation 2 days. Of course, they'd like to remind you that their new contoller works fine and rumbles hard in the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which launches in about two weeks.
There's about 30 PS3 titles that support the vibration feature. All of the old PS one titles already work. You may find that a software update is required for some games, and Sony says that you'll be prompted to download this update after starting these titles.
Also, the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle is packed with a DUALSHOCK 3, though that does nothing for current PS3 owners.
What about you? Are you picking up a couple of DUALSHOCK 3 controllers this week? Did you already import one or two? What are you doing with your old ones?
Hit the jump to see the list of rumble-supported PS3 titles.
DUALSHOCK 3 Compatibility List
Formula One Championship Edition*
MotorStorm™*
PAIN
High Velocity Bowling™
MLB(R)08: The Show™
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune™
Resistance: Fall of Man(R)*
Ratchet & Clank(R)Future: Tools of Destruction™
Go! Sports Ski™*
Folklore™*
Heavenly Sword™*
Warhawk™*
Super Stardust™ HD*
Snakeball
Toy Home
PSOne Emulation
Piyotama™
PixelJunk™Monsters
Blast Factor™*
Condemned 2: Bloodshot™
Lost: Via Domus
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2*
Burnout Paradise™
Dynasty Warriors(R)6
Devil May Cry 4
DragonBall Z Burst Limit
Turok
*Titles will be given rumble functionality through an update.
Contest:
11:44 AM on 04.02.2008
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There isn't an auto-off but it sounds like your battery is fucked. You can order a new one for ... I don't know but it isn't much. Look on the PS3 website they even tell you how to do it.
import wins.
I will not be wasting money on a controller when mine works perfectly fine.
Now, if someone wants to buy said controller for me...i would gladly accept.
ಠ_ಠ
I average about 1 charge a month for the PS3 controller, which is fine given how often I play games on it.
Compare that to the 360's batteries, which get charged about once a week.
Seriously, controllers cost way too much.
This controller is really good tough. The extra weight it put on with the rumble makes it feel very solid in your hands which is great IMO.
Assassin's Creed didn't work with it though, which was a major disappointment for me.
Santa Barbara is a bit poor on the electronics side. Where the fuck do people get their electronics around here?!
Sigh... I hate this city...
Santa Barbara is a bit poor on the electronics side. Where the fuck do people get their electronics around here?!
Sigh... I hate this city...
I've got two 'new' controllers. I might buy two 'old' ones.
Well you at least better buy them dinner first.
MLB 08 the show is going to be great on this.
yeah ill prob get one, but im not gonna run out, ill wait until i need a third, since i allready paid 60 for my spare controller. RIP!