New Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 released! [Archive]

Jovian9

Feb 10, 2008, 09:05 AM

Eh PS controller is so uncomfortable. I hate the handles on that thing.

Agreed. This is basically the same design (with a few more buttons) as the original Playstation. That was well over a decade ago. Redesign your controllers Sony. We're 2 generations beyond that now :D

That being said; the new color does look nice.

gloss

Feb 10, 2008, 10:11 AM

I'm still waiting for Logitech to release a DualShock 3 version of this baby (http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10270911.jpg).

Best PS2 controller ever.

gkarris

Feb 10, 2008, 10:16 AM

Agreed. This is basically the same design (with a few more buttons) as the original Playstation. That was well over a decade ago. Redesign your controllers Sony. We're 2 generations beyond that now :D

That being said; the new color does look nice.

Wasn't Sony going to have that "batwing" one? But nobody liked that one either...

MacRumorUser

Feb 10, 2008, 10:34 AM

I'm still waiting for Logitech to release a DualShock 3 version of this baby (http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10270911.jpg).

Best PS2 controller ever.

Agreed 110%. What the heck is taking them so long though to come up with basically the same with the six axis built in for the ps3 ?

zap2

Feb 10, 2008, 10:44 AM

Please, I want a white PS3

Come on Sony!

fiercetiger224

Feb 10, 2008, 11:14 AM

Please, I want a white PS3

Come on Sony!

GDC 2008 seems like the place where Sony will announce the white PS3 since it's gettting that much closer. I imagine maybe there will be a price drop on the horizon as well? :rolleyes: We'll see.

As for the silver DS3, I LIKE! :D

jhsfosho

Feb 10, 2008, 02:50 PM

I'd be more interested in a white PS3 release and a price drop. Even better, Sony can go ahead and include a DS3 if they want to.

asxtb

Feb 11, 2008, 05:45 AM

Agreed. This is basically the same design (with a few more buttons) as the original Playstation. That was well over a decade ago. Redesign your controllers Sony. We're 2 generations beyond that now :D

That being said; the new color does look nice.
I disagree. The consistency is what I like about the PS controller. It's not like Nintendo where you have to learn a new controller every generation. Just because the console changes doesn't mean the controller has to.

mgacam2

Feb 19, 2008, 12:47 AM

Pine-Tree

Feb 19, 2008, 03:43 AM

I'm still waiting for Logitech to release a DualShock 3 version of this baby (http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10270911.jpg).

Best PS2 controller ever.

I remember having one of those and yes it's very good, totally forgot about it. I was waiting for Sony to release the DualShock 3 stateside to pick up a pair, but now I don't know if I should just wait for this version...

SamIchi

Feb 19, 2008, 10:30 AM

I disagree. The consistency is what I like about the PS controller. It's not like Nintendo where you have to learn a new controller every generation. Just because the console changes doesn't mean the controller has to.

Yea cause that learning curve is such a killer... :rolleyes: I never had to "learn" any of Nintendo's controller.

Yeah, I was going to say the same thing. The PS3 controller is something that every person in the world knows how to use. It fits just right and every gamer was practically born with this exact controller in their hand. Why change perfection?

:confused: What are you talking about? If you're talking about a controller everyone in the world knows how to use, it's the Wii's. If you grew up with the PS as being your number one system, it probably feels more familiar, but a longshot from being every gamer's main controller, and being perfect. I'd called that lazy in the design department.

The PS controller is fine, but out of the 3 major systems, the PS I dislike the most because of it's weird handles. I don't care if they don't change their controller, but no controller is perfect and they haven't changed their form since the first one.

Mackilroy

Feb 19, 2008, 10:45 AM

Frankly, I don't really like Sony's controller design. I MUCH prefer the Xbox 360 controllers over the PS3's.

asxtb

Feb 19, 2008, 11:02 AM

Yea cause that learning curve is such a killer... :rolleyes: I never had to "learn" any of Nintendo's controller.
Wow, must be nice that you've never hit the wrong button because you switched to a different system. :rolleyes:

:confused: What are you talking about? If you're talking about a controller everyone in the world knows how to use, it's the Wii's.
You're joking right?

The PS controller is fine, but out of the 3 major systems, the PS I dislike the most because of it's weird handles. I don't care if they don't change their controller, but no controller is perfect and they haven't changed their form since the first one.
Exactly! No controller is perfect or ever will be perfect. But I still stand by my statement that Sony's consistency is one of the reasons why I like its controller. Again, why does the controller have to change just because the console does?

SamIchi

Feb 19, 2008, 11:22 AM

Wow, must be nice that you've never hit the wrong button because you switched to a different system. :rolleyes:

I never said I didn't have to learn how to use a new controller, but it's more about the learning curve, which is quite minimal. And plus you learn different controls for every game. If anything the PS's shape named button scheme is a cramp in the learning curve compared to letters.

You're joking right?

You ask my dad if I'm joking or maybe the thousands of "non-gamers" who've started gaming because of the Wii controller. You give my dad any other controller he'd probably hold it upside down.

Exactly! No controller is perfect or ever will be perfect. But I still stand by my statement that Sony's consistency is one of the reasons why I like its controller. Again, why does the controller have to change just because the console does?

Good for Sony's consistency, I see your point, I can't change your opinion. but after a decade and a half, and 2 systems later, there has been no change in form. I'm not talking about the button scheme, that's fine, the form and handle on the thing are just akward to hold. There's gotta be a better ergonomic design for the thing. That's my opinion.

LethalWolfe

Feb 19, 2008, 11:38 AM

Exactly! No controller is perfect or ever will be perfect. But I still stand by my statement that Sony's consistency is one of the reasons why I like its controller. Again, why does the controller have to change just because the console does?
Maybe to improve the controller? Unless Sony thinks it's perfect then they can just leave it alone as they have. Getting used to a new controller takes no time at all so that excuse is weak. For 30 years people have managed to play games on arcade cabinets, Atari's, Nintendo's, SEGA's, Gameboy's, computers, PlayStation's, Xbox's, PDA's, cell phones, laptops, and those little Tiger Electronics hand held games even though they all have different controller designs.

Lethal

periphera

Feb 24, 2008, 04:51 AM

I read somewhere satin silver PS3 and DS3 will be released in US on September but not officially announced . Long way to go.

zap2

Feb 24, 2008, 11:04 AM

Wasn't Sony going to have that "batwing" one? But nobody liked that one either...

They made it terrible!

I'm not a huge fan of the Dual Shock, but the boomerrang looked like it would be painful to play.

I really like the NGC(but give me a bigger C stick) or Xbox 360(but give me a Nintendo made D Pad)

e²Studios

Feb 24, 2008, 12:00 PM

I read somewhere satin silver PS3 and DS3 will be released in US on September but not officially announced . Long way to go.

DS3 was announced for Spring 08 in the US (no concrete date yet), GT5 Prologue is official for April 17th... I would venture that it will be released around the same time as GT5 Prologue, marketing wise it makes more sense than just tossing it in to the retail market. Plus on the Japanese side it was released around the same time as GT5 too, within a month of each other iirc.

Never was it September, less September is somehow still Spring?

spyker3292

Feb 24, 2008, 12:20 PM

I just want the DS3 in the US... hopefully before summer. Otherwise I guess I'll just import two white ones.

vsgamer

Mar 4, 2008, 02:14 AM

$59.90 @ http://moourl.com/ds3silver
Brand new Dual Shock 3 wireless controller in new satin silver color

e²Studios

Mar 4, 2008, 11:05 AM

I just want the DS3 in the US... hopefully before summer. Otherwise I guess I'll just import two white ones.

DS3 is dated for April 15th in the US, its an official date. GT5 is dated for April 17th, which is also an official date.

Don't doubt me, my predictictions are usually spot on :p;)

MacRumorUser

Mar 4, 2008, 11:58 AM

DS3 is dated for April 15th in the US, its an official date. GT5 is dated for April 17th, which is also an official date.

Don't doubt me, my predictictions are usually spot on :p;)

GT5 or GT5 Prologue ;) There is a difference :p

e²Studios

Mar 4, 2008, 12:01 PM

GT5 or GT5 Prologue ;) There is a difference :p

Prologue of course you dork :p Its what I said a few posts up ;)

MRU, of course you will hate it and the controller yet you will still buy it since you are massochistic (sp) with your gaming habits :p;):D

MacRumorUser

Mar 4, 2008, 12:17 PM

Prologue of course you dork :p Its what I said a few posts up ;)

MRU, of course you will hate it and the controller yet you will still buy it since you are massochistic (sp) with your gaming habits :p;):D

;)

That actually is sadly quite true :p :(

I even bought the wireless racing stick for the 360 and I hate racing simulation games. I've used it all of about 20 minutes....

I guarantee I buy MGS4 & GT5 despite protestations that I wont, and knowing full well that I probably wont enjoy either.. sad I know :D

Cromulent

Mar 4, 2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah, I was going to say the same thing. The PS3 controller is something that every person in the world knows how to use. It fits just right and every gamer was practically born with this exact controller in their hand. Why change perfection?

It most certainly does not fit right. It is way to light, the trigger buttons are too close together, the controller is not thick enough at all making it hard to get your entire hand around it and meaning your fingers are completely cramped.

Err, I don't like it basically incase anyone missed that :).

RichL

Mar 4, 2008, 05:35 PM

I used to swear by the playstation controller until I used the 360 one. I like how the joystick is on the top left and not mid left like the PS controller.

That silver is definitely sexy though. Not gonna lie.

-Rich L.

MarsUltor

Mar 5, 2008, 08:13 AM

I have been using a PS controller for over a decade now, with my first PS controller being the dual shock (the first one), it is a very good controller, in my opinion. Maybe I like it so much because i have used it for so long, but i definitely agree that it could use some sort of face lift. It is relatively comfortable, with my massive hands, although can sometimes lead to finger cramping after long gaming sessions, but that is true for many controllers (the xbox controllers, for me, are the least comfortable in that regard). The controller is by no means perfect, but it has proven itself for over a decade to be pretty decent... if consumers really hated it, than sony would have changed it with the release of the PS2, or PS3; they did not, so one must assume that the market has spoken on that matter. One major criticism i have with the controller, though, is the shoulder buttons. If the R2/L2 buttons where further down on the control, possibly on the underside (making simultaneous use of L1/L2 or R1/R2 slightly easier and more comfortable) i think it would be much better. Also, i regards to the xbox controllers, I personally had the feel of the action buttons and shoulder buttons, they feel too hard and spongy (respectively), and just don't like how they feel...

Well, that's just my two cents... i am personally pretty indifferent to the release of the DS3...

periphera

Mar 8, 2008, 06:02 AM

Finally new Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 released in Japan.

Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-8mre-49-en-84-j-70-2lau.html)

asxtb

Mar 8, 2008, 06:38 AM

Finally new Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 released in Japan.

Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-8mre-49-en-84-j-70-2lau.html)
Correction:
New Satin Silver PS3 (http://www.jp.playstation.com/hardware/ps3/cechh00ss.html) released in Japan. ;):D

periphera

Mar 12, 2008, 08:47 PM

Correction:
New Satin Silver PS3 (http://www.jp.playstation.com/hardware/ps3/cechh00ss.html) released in Japan. ;):D

if you say so :)
both released and got new ds3 :p

periphera

Mar 26, 2008, 02:13 PM

I dont suggest the ceramic white ones, I got two of those and the one i use most often is already stained yellow from use, Ive tried cleaning it and wiping it but it still looks worn out, I hope my new silver doesnt have the same problem

psychofreak

Mar 26, 2008, 02:20 PM

Personally, I don't really like the Wiimote - its fine without the nunchuck, but its just weird using an analogue stick in one hand and the rest in the other.

The 360's control IMO is by far the best for FPS games, but I prefer the Sixaxis for the rest. The triggers just aren't trigger-y enough for shooters.

cidelicat

Mar 31, 2008, 07:52 PM

ordered one satin silver and one black with the latest promotion. quite cheap for me

cidelicat

Apr 7, 2008, 12:25 PM

Newly Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 announced.
Finally you can order new Dual Shock 3.

Satin Silver Dual Shock 3 (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-8mre-49-en-84-j-70-2lau.html)

Im in line for one!

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