Game Informer: DualShock 3

MuGen · 03-17-2005, 11:52 AM

According to GameInformer March 2005 issue SCEI reps concluded specs of the DualShock 3.

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The new Playstation3 DualShock3 controller will feature a wireless connectivity to the PS3 using Bluetooth technology. It will have 2 Bluetooth ports and 2 connectable controller ports, allowing for 4 player multiplayer action. The DualShock 3's rumble technology features all new titanium power coil design with 6 new micro-motors to power independent motion shocks.

IMS - Independent Motion Shock allows for the Shock to run on a single motor according to the game being played. For example, you may fall in a Basketball game, and feel the whole controller rumble. Or you may be taking a shot, and someone fouls you, only the lower right motor will rumble.

Bluetooth - A short-range radio technology for Internet and mobile devices, aimed at simplifying communications among them. Developed by Sony Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba, this connectivity will allow for less wire tangle and more functionality, in that the Bluetooth's range is 30 feet within 360 degrees of the port.

Enhancements - The new DualShock3 has not changed in design. They have added a trigger button on the right hand grip of the controller, and the 4 button layout remains the same, with dual analog control. Shoulder buttons remain untouched, as the only thing seemed to be added to the controller was a trigger button. We saw only the prototype of this model, but blueprints suggested that the DualShock 3 would adopt the 6 button layout utilized by most arcade games.

I'm excited all over again...I'm finding new things everyday when I get off of work in my GI magazine.

Canyarion · 03-17-2005, 12:11 PM

Now let's wait for GM to tell us it's fake.

Null · 03-17-2005, 01:08 PM

wireless controllers = bad. but as long as i can still plug normal ones in with a wire like they should be then all is good and i dont care if it includes wireless.

Controller = same design, GREAT! i hope the final version remails like that.

adding trigger button, i dont see the need, but cant really complain about a new button, im sure it'll have a use in some games.

and IMS sounds good.

MuGen · 03-17-2005, 01:10 PM

I'm sure that the wireless controllers will come with cradles to recharge them. but other than that wireless controllers can be a hassle at times.

I need to see a picture of this....this was in a page of it's own, but only spawned pictures of Playstation glorified characters..... Poo to them

GameMaster · 03-17-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

wireless controllers = bad. but as long as i can still plug normal ones in with a wire like they should be then all is good and i dont care if it includes wireless.

I beg to differ, kind Sir. I've had great experience with my Wavebirds. The battery lasts forever and the responce is just as quick as plugged controller. I actually prefer the feel of the Wavebird as its shape differs slightly from the corded controllers.

Perhaps you invested your money in a wireless controller that didn't bear the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality?

Null · 03-17-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

I beg to differ, kind Sir. I've had great experience with my Wavebirds. The battery lasts forever and the responce is just as quick as plugged controller. I actually prefer the feel of the Wavebird as its shape differs slightly from the corded controllers.

Perhaps you invested your money in a wireless controller that didn't bear the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality?

your right, i didnt

well. unless nintendos wavebird has that seal. does it?

anywho, wireless sucks. wireless mice suck, wireless keyboards suck, and wireless controllers suck. i mean where exactly do you need to go with them?

the repsonce time isnt actually as good as one with a wire, you just dont notice the difference. doesnt mean there isnt one.

and even though batteries last a while, thats still more then i'd have to spend with no batteries at all. one with a recharge station would be better, but still un needed. add a longer wire and thats better then ANY wireless controller.

wireless = teh suk

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

6 individual rumble motors? Hopefully its not hard to adapt and program each thing for PS3 games.

But it sounds good overall.

is it hard for them to program surround sound? different sound coming out of each speaker? pretty much the same idea behind them.

GameMaster · 03-17-2005, 01:23 PM

I agree with the wireless keyboards and mice. Although it might be nice if you have one of those media PCs in your family room. If they didn't require batteries, I'd probably use them.

But I've concluded that using a Wavebird actually saves a consumer money. Because old fashioned corded controllers actually use more electricity than the consoles do.

MuGen · 03-17-2005, 01:48 PM

Well you can't completely rule out Wireless technology considering the next-gen will rely heavily on it. (WiFi, Bluetooth)

Wireless controllers are good for untangled game stations and reach. But then the battery thing still remains, and if solved by recharge stations, then I see no other problems with wireless.

I mean, do you use a cellphone Null? Thats wireless eh? LOL

Jonbo298 · 03-17-2005, 01:11 PM

6 individual rumble motors? Hopefully its not hard to adapt and program each thing for PS3 games.

But it sounds good overall.