For those too impatient to wait another week, SCEA has today announced that the Dualshock 3 controller will be available a week early. So starting next week, you can get back to rumbling. We've had an imported version since late last year and really appreciate the now restored rumble, heavier weight and (slightly) tweaked triggers and analog sticks. Also, while it doesn't mention it below, all backwards compatible PlayStation 2 titles (for those with 60 or 80GB PS3s), will also get the rumble.
If you're compaining the price is $5 too much, than it's your own fault for not pre-ordering at Amazon.com last month when it was cheaper. Of course, there's always eBay as well...
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller will be available at retailers nationwide beginning this week for $54.99 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3 incorporates both the rumble feature and motion sensing SIXAXIS technologies for a more realistic, interactive and intuitive gaming experience on PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) system. DUALSHOCK 3 will enhance the gameplay experience on future PS3 titles, including the highly-anticipated Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the next installment of the billion-dollar selling racing franchise, launching in two weeks in North America. DUALSHOCK 3 will also bring the rumble feature to a lineup of nearly 30 PS3 titles as well as compatible PS one classics already available. Some titles may require a software update, and users will be prompted to download any updates upon starting the specific games. A complete list of current titles compatible with DUALSHOCK 3 is copied below. This list is also available at http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/Controller/Controller_games.html.
DUALSHOCK 3 maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of PlayStation controllers along with the highly sensitive motion-control SIXAXIS system. In June, a limited edition bundle including METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS, an 80GB PS3 system, and one DUALSHOCK 3 controller will be available for $499.99 (MSRP).
DUALSHOCK 3 Compatibility List
- Formula One Championship Edition*
- MotorStorm*
- PAIN
- High Velocity Bowling
- MLB 08: The Show
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
- Resistance: Fall of Man*
- Ratchet & Clank 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 6
- Devil May Cry 4
- DragonBall Z Burst Limit
- Turok
*Titles will be given rumble functionality through an update.
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