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17 Nov 2005 14:01 | Dusty | Playstation 3 PS3Today.com | Link to this article 
There have been a lot of rumors “flying” around lately suggesting that Sony has redesigned the PS3 controller. The controversial design has been met with quite a bit of scepticism, and I guess with good reason. What was wrong with the good old dual shock? Anyway, according to Famitsu magazine, a Sony corporate executive has now denied rumours that a redesigned PS3 controller would be unveiled at CES, in Las Vegas, in January. The article states that the PS3 controller might undergo "minor changes”, but not a complete redesign.
Maybe they have tried to throw it away but it kept coming back?..h…e…h….e….Now if that astounding joke doesn't win me the “lamest blog joke of the year” prize I will be mighty disappointed.  Add Comment  1 -
what's so bad about itUnregistered - jman 11.17.2005 14:45 Maybe I'm standing alone here, but the boomerang doesn't seem like its that bad. Sleek, almost stylish. Sure we're used to the dual shock, but some 3rd party vendor will make a knock off dual shock if you really have to have one. Let's applaud sony for trying something new. 2 -
Unregistered - Mickus 11.17.2005 14:55 ..Shorten the length of the handles...job done. 3 -
Unregistered - 360 fan 11.17.2005 14:56 aahhhahahahahhhahahhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaahhahahahhahahh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 -
Havoc 11.17.2005 15:00 When they say minor changes they should make the handles shorter, and do something about the shoulder buttons, put them more to the side and make it more broader not rounder. It looks like if you have small hands, you wouldn't be able to reach the shoulder buttons. 5 -
haaaaaaahaaaaaaaUnregistered - Deepfreezed 11.17.2005 15:03 muahhhhhhhhaahhhahha 6 -
I like the controllerUnregistered - Moe 11.17.2005 15:16 I don't see anything wrong with the controller. I've gotten very used to the PS1 and PS2 controllers, so I like the familiarity of the button selection. I also think they have improved the design to be more comfortable and the wireless will be a nice touch. I hate seeing the cords strung out all over the floor. I think the negatism toward the controller is unjust and uncalled for. It looks like a cool design, I just hope the button in the middle is for turning on and off the PS3. It sucks having to get up and turn the console on or off. The vocal minority have made the controller seem awful, but it looks promising to me. 7 -
PS3Unregistered - Ultimate PS3 Fan 11.17.2005 15:18 I think they should just change the shape of the controller......as for u X Box 160 fans I DARE u post something bad about PS3! U'll be BANNED from this site for good! PS3#1 8 -
Yep, Special....Unregistered - WooHoo 11.17.2005 15:40 It's.... Just... uncomfortable looking to me. Compared to the tradiational PS1/2 controllers... 9 -
Boom-BoxBill Gates 11.17.2005 15:42 people are laughing now, but i really beleive this is going to be a very confortable controller. Sony, unlike microsoft puts allot of thought behind their designs...To all the xbox fans...try and remember the original xbox controller. When ever i think of it, all that comes to my mind is holding a huge Boom-Box. Peace 10 -
Unregistered - 2 11.17.2005 15:47 so true 11 -
it okUnregistered - wiggins 11.17.2005 15:53 i think it will be an ok controled as long as they do 2 things. 1) it seems like the R1&R2 and L1&L2 and licked, to make 2 buttons instead of 4, seperate them and keep them in the same form they are now. 2) keep the wait down, it pointless having a compact controler that wirless when its heavy as hell. who agress? 12 -
i like itUnregistered - Andy Mansell 11.17.2005 16:06 I think the new controller looks really good many people have said to me that sont have gon mad but i think that sony has tried something different and its worked. Fine it will take a bit getting used to but i think it could work 13 -
wtf!Unregistered - GOD 11.17.2005 16:14 Are you serious, they are keeping that thing??? I like the xbox 360 controller much better, is very confortable! 360 rules!!!!!!! woo ohoo!!!! 14 -
Unregistered - kolopy 11.17.2005 16:15 this pad will blow, no analogue triggers for racing or shooting games the d-pad is all skewiff, and it just looks uncomfy, and to the ballbag who said MS dont think about design, everyone who has held the 360 pad says it the best controller ever. hola! 15 -
PAUL CERULA 11.17.2005 16:37 Now first off I'm going to be unpartisen about this and tell you what controller looks best. PS3--Seems like it would slip from your hands, no triggers, smaller shoulder buttons which should be better, I don't know how big this controller is but I hope you won't have trouble reaching in. In my opinion they should of stuck closer to the original format. Xbox 360--Already declared from many famous game informers/G4TV/Attack of the Show to be the greatest controller by far, very light, triggers and 2 shoulders, all around very comfy. And that's not coming from my experience but from reviews so don't think I'm being a fanboy. Overall once PS3 starts letting people touch and review the controller I believe that it will clearly be #2 and probably stay there. It's OK, this is only the controller But this is two down for Sony 1. No Online -(don't even mention crappy self made servers or porting) 2. Second Best controller 16 -
PAUL CERULA 11.17.2005 16:43 Ohh, when I said second best I wasn't thinking about the current gen. controllers, I don't think this controller will be much better if at all than the current PS1/2 controllers. 17 -
Medaitor 11.17.2005 16:54 Controller prefrence is a matter of opinion. I personally don't really like the feel of the new xbox controller (don't get me wrong it's 10 times better than the old one). I am dissapointed that they are not compleatly redoing the ps3 controller because I wanted something totaly new. Considering many people (myself included) can go from a mouse and keybord to a gamepad I think people can get used to a slighly longer and more rounded ps2 controller. 18 -
Havoc 11.17.2005 16:58 Ok they said they are going to make minor changes, what do y'all think those minor changes could be? The button layout and analogs are fine, but the extra length on the handles seems unnecessary. They should change the top of the controller so it should be more flat than round. 19 -
14,15Bill Gates 11.17.2005 17:00 To #14 - I’m “holaring” back you “ballbag”. I was referring to the original xbox controller. Unlike the 360 controller, Microsoft put no thought into the original design of the xbox controller. Learn how to read. To #15 – It’s posts like that, the reason no one here cares about your opinion. “But this is two down for Sony 1. No Online -(don't even mention crappy self made servers or porting) 2. Second Best controller” 1. Sony has “Online”. Just not unified. This doesn’t determine the best system. It’s the games, you moron. 2. The system or the controller are not out yet for you to put it in second place.double moron. 20 -
HehUnregistered - GuiltyGear 11.17.2005 17:27 I Love how pretty much everyone was originally like "YUCK!!!!! That controller sucks." and now that its permanant they are like "Oh its not that bad..." *sigh* 21 -
:( :<Unregistered - DISCIPLE 11.17.2005 17:28 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AHHHH F(BEEP) IT! SONY'S BEEN DOIN THERE THANG FOR YEARS, THEY KNOW WHAT THEIR DOIN. I COULD CARE LESS IT AINT LIKE WE'RE WEARIN THA MUTHAF(BEEP)ER. 22 -
MGS DEVELOPER SAYS XBOX 360 CAN RUN MGS4 AND ANY OTHER PS3 GAMEUnregistered - WILDATTORNEY 11.17.2005 17:36 For your reading education: The man behind Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima speaks his mind on Xbox 360. Well known for his solid support of Sony and their PlayStation console makes it clear the PlayStation 3 *isn't* more powerful then the Xbox 360. Those who saw the Metal Gear Solid 4 videos, which were impressive immediately leaped up in Sony's defence claiming it looked better then any Xbox 360 title and that the PlayStation 3 was more powerful - (I'm assuming they haven't seen Gears of War). Well Kojima says otherwise and that the Xbox 360 can easily handle any PS3 game. This is yet another blow against Sony, one of their most prized developers saying their console is no more powerful then the Xbox 360, which can run anything the PS3 can run. Add that into the things Microsoft have which Sony can't match, services - like Xbox Live and all the cool stuff that goes with that such as score tracking in every game etc (look at our Gamercards on the bottom-right of the page and here's Xbox's Exec J Allard's card - where's Ken's scores?) then we come to software support, a good solid launch despite a very hectic last few months with far more games in development then the PS3. 23 -
Unregistered - kolopy 11.17.2005 17:44 those analogues are all messed up, how do you expect to play a decent FPS with them? oh wait they are releasing M/KB go spend your money on more useless crap sony boys. eyetoy anybody.. memory cards, multitaps, hola!!!!!!!! 24 -
Unregistered - nefarious 11.17.2005 17:49 dont deny it ... the controller looks like ass. For Sony to NOT change the design does show me that they are willing to 'try something new' or are being innovative ... it shows that they are a hardheaded company that indeed does not listen to its fans. Fans made a mockery of it when it was shown at E3... the press made a mickery of it when it was shown at E3. You would think Sony would make an attempt at changing it. I would say ... grab a banana, and hold it like youre trying to use it as a controller ... is that comfy? Ergonomic? Now, do that for a couple of hours. Im not a fanboy ... as everyone us called when they disagree with a console makers choice around here ... but I am irritated that they arent at least going to 'try' to change that god awful looking controller. 25 -
Unregistered - Evan 11.17.2005 18:03 mhmm well thats another hit for sony.. how many are to come? 26 -
Unregistered - Evan 11.17.2005 18:04 Ring Ring Ring Banana PHONE! 27 -
hey i got some news.. not to really like flame or anythingUnregistered - Evan 11.17.2005 18:22 well i have some news alot of this has been proven.. not all though. well it definitly is meant to point to ps3 it also points to xbox. they both went for ibm's cell design... please read.. dun forget to go to the next pages http://server1.megagames.com/news/html/hardware/next-genconsoles-therealdeal.shtml 28 -
stop telling liesUnregistered - man 11.17.2005 18:24 #22 he did not say that you moron. he said it could run the DEMO which was at 2.4 ghz (2x moron). and theres no reason to debate you know ps3 is more powerful so dont come in here with that bs.and even if he did say 360 can run any ps3 game (which it cant)he would not know because the final kits ships in december (3x moron.) 29 -
diablo_sv21 11.17.2005 18:26 Its interesting how everyone comments on this controller like they have used it. For all we know it could well be the most comfortable controller ever made, It has no 'corners' as such which could well make for a very easy hold, not stressing out your hands and allowing for smooth gameplay. But I don't know. We'll just have to wait and see what minor changes they make, I'm sure they know what they are doing. 30 -
Attempting to be fair about controllerUnregistered - Moe 11.17.2005 18:33 For those that like calling the joystick the boomerang and thinking it's insult is funny to me. Why you may ask? Because you've already given a joystick a name-the boomerang. How many other companies have a name for a joystick? The insults have actually promoted the joystick, because people have JUDGED a controller based SOLELY on pictures because they think it looks funny. I, on the hand, think it has alot of promise. I prefer the layout to stay consistent so I don't have to start over after 10 years of a ceratin layout. The new design looks sleek and like earlier, I'm stoked about the bluetooth wireless controllers. The joystick looks like it could be alot more comfortable. To be fair, there are some concerns. How big is the controller? How will the angled D-Pad layout actually play? Will it be comfortable? And will the wireless remote actually respond on time? Trying not to be judgemental before actually USING the joystick. BTW, cool site. I love all the PS3 news. 31 -
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Patrick 11.17.2005 18:55 Good, I like the look of this new controller, looks sleek and well made, looks like the top left and right buttoms will be very comfortable since it conforms to the natural curve your fingers have when relaxed. Make all the fun you want but I think its very nice, I have an older computer control by logitech called the Wingman and its shapped just like this. Its very comfortable and nice to use, it even has the long handles. Oh and I threw it once,... didnt come back. Didnt break either, thank goodness. Dont throw your xbox controller though, not only will it also not come back, but it will either break into several pieces or just get mad, curse at you and make something up about Sony. Go PS3 34 -
to comment 22Havoc 11.17.2005 19:12 Did kojima actually say that the Xbox 360 can easily handle any PS3 game, when he said that he could of did mgs4 for the 360 he is saying that he could of chose to do it for the 360, but he chose to do it for the ps3 because everybody else at konami is doing 360 titles right know and the ps3 will be the new system. That demo can probably run on the 360 but he didn't say anything about consoles being equal, or 360 can do anything the ps3 can do, he just said he could of chose to do mgs4 for the 360. If kojima doesn't push the ps3 to the limits with mgs4 and he probably won't because it's his first ps3 title, then the full mgs4 game could probably run on 360 If it can't than that would be a shame. It doesn't matter anyway it's not going to be on the 360. 35 -
Havoc 11.17.2005 19:32 It seems like all the pics for the controller are front views, can anybody find a pic of the top view or back view, I want to get a good look at the shoulder buttons. 36 -
foolsUnregistered - Big G 11.17.2005 19:57 If you guys honestly can say that design is good, then theres something wrong with you. Ps3 is gonna be the bomb but c'mon, it desrves a better controller than that piece of junk. 37 -
PAUL CERULA 11.17.2005 20:06 #27, If anyone bothered with this link I would like to remind him that the xbox and ps2 were NOT at the same processing speed of PCs at that time and the consoles still destroyed the pc for many years. PC fans stop trying, why are you on a console site if all you want to do is click the mouse and press on the keyboard. Console games specifically push and match that system, don't compare specs because it doesn't matter on the level of ps3, xbox 360, and pc. 38 -
Unregistered - Evan 11.17.2005 20:25 to spartan #37 it also means that the CORE that ps3 is hyping about isnt worth hyping about.... also xboxs is very very similar and isnt any more powerful 39 -
so whatUnregistered - hiryu 11.17.2005 21:46 the design isn't even that far off from the original ps2 controller just smoothed out a lot. besides im sure plenty of 3rd party's will port ps2 controller knockoffs for the ps3, and you could always use the PSP if your THAT uptight about it. As far as the 360 being able to support ps3 games, the hardwear developed for the ps3 is brand new, of course the game developers are going to hold back on trying to utilize it's full potential without knowing how far they can push it. after it has been out for a while and game studios are more familiar with it, then the games will start using the full extent of the hardware. that is the point where the 360 will most likely not be able to handle ps3 games even "in theory" unless MS desides to make some kind of add on for the 360, which they most likely will do since the 360 is pretty much just a gaming PC in a box. whatever 360 fans can enjoy their halo. 40 -
Here Havoc, not perfect rear pics but not bad.Unregistered - Patrick 11.17.2005 22:30 On some of the pics the controller is in the background and you can see the back of the controller and the four shoulder buttons. It looks comfortable. http://home.btconnect.com/hgi/ps3/ps3-closeup.html 41 -
Havoc 11.17.2005 23:54 yea I like the clear buttons but we have to wait untill january to see what it will really look like. In the 7th pic, did y'all notice a part on the ps3, it looks like the slot for the hard drive. 42 -
Unregistered - cee 11.18.2005 00:05 OOO, Clear Buttons How exciting, thanks for your great comment. 43 -
to comment 42Havoc 11.18.2005 00:15 Can you post anything better? 44 -
PAUL CERULA 11.18.2005 00:17 I know what Sony did, they basically thought that by picking a 3d shape and plopping a few buttons on it would somehow be much better than what they have. This is worse than gamecubes idea of just randomly throwing buttons down on a peice of paper and making a controller with that layout. Yeah these are harsh and fictional comments but you get what I mean. Nintendo thought by radically changing their design they would jump start a stagnant console, but I doubt that the REV. will outsell the Gamecube, just come close. And according to the pres. of Nin. they would abandone the console if so. By the time it comes out both other consoles will be cheaper. In the end imagine yourself with this ps3 controller, do you think it will grip or rest into your hand and not slip. It's a freaking smooth surface all around. The buttons look generic, yeah it doesn't matter, but you can't deny the fact that sony's dualshock had less quality than MS-S controller. That dual shock just felt like...well, a cheap peice of a japanese toy. That's what sony did after WW2, was resupply incredible amounts of very junky and cheap toys to the U.S.. And we agreed cause we bombed them. I'm not saying that it will perform less, or it reflects the ps3 consoles performance. Just that it this doesn't look comfortable, reasonable, formidable to your hand, or not cheap. This is it folks, you ps3 fanboys will have to get used to this thing so naturally your going to ignore all unpartisan and reasonable approaches to all Sony's products. 45 -
to comment 44Havoc 11.18.2005 00:55 Spartan you know you're getting out of line, how do you come about mentioning the u.s bombing on Japan when your talking about a ps3 controller. We will have to wait and see what changes are made to the controller to really judge it or wait untill people start getting thier hands on the it to know if it's really comfortable or not. 46 -
hold on, damn it...Unregistered - poopmouth 11.18.2005 01:05 How about before you condemn this controller(Xbox fannies), you ACTUALLY hold it or play with it. None of you know $hit about how it will feel or play, so stop talking like you KNOW that the 360 controller is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Cuz frankly, i dont think the 360 controller felt that amazing, alot like the first one. And hell, if this controller turns out to suck, I promise we'll be able to buy other styles...so stop makin a big deal out of nothing....ha, the 360 is still dead in the water. 47 -
Okay, really.Unregistered - Hones Abe 11.18.2005 01:32 I know Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony are all heading into the "Next-generation" full force. Well..at least Sony and Microsoft. Anyway, they've got the super awesome systems, the great games, great processors and graphics cards, everything. But why do they need to make such huge changes to their controllers?! Nintendo is just out of their minds with their controller. Microsoft has a wacky controller (I've held it, and played the Call of duty 2 demo with it.) but its probably the best of the three, and Sony has just...gone over the top. Its like an N64 controller without the third leg/handle thing. It looks incredibly painful, annoying, and not that great. I support Sony, and like them, but they've made a bad choice for the controller. 48 -
Oh, one more thing.Unregistered - Honest Abe 11.18.2005 01:38 Its gonna be really hard to play FPS's when Ps3 comes out. Now, just hear me out. You know how to turn you need the right analog stick, and to walk and stuff you need the left? Well, it was always easy to walk with the left analog stick, shoot with R1, put your finger on whatever button you needed to press at the time and keep it their while moving the right analog stick with the end of your thumb (Or at least thats how I did it. Like, spin and aim with your thumb on the right analog stick, and press the buttons. Hard to explain, but you know what I'm talking about.) and play like normal. But look at this things design. You'll have to bend your thumb in horrible ways to reach the right analog stick, and if you need to spin and throw a grenade with say, square, you're dead. Its going to be /hard/ to do multitasking like that with this things desingn. 49 -
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What's all the hub bub?Unregistered - BillGatesSucks 11.18.2005 04:40 I've studied the pic of the new boomerang controller and it doesn't look like it will feel much different than a current PS2 controller. Just with longer ends. Oh and for the idiot who posted #27, here's a link to a real webpage from a publication maybe you've heard of called Popular Science - people who actually really know what they're talking about and are NOT PC biased assholes - with an article on the Cell's true performance abilities. http://www.popsci.com/popsci/whatsnew /4df68ca927d05010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html Let me sum it up with a quote from the article "AMD and Intel recently released dual-core processors that can handle four calculations at the same time. The Cell chip’s unprecedented nine cores can perform up to 18 tasks at once." That's right it says NINE cores. That brain dead article linked in #27 said the Cell will have only one core. Shows you how reliable it is, they can't even get their facts straight. Just another lame ass attempt by lame ass PC fans at spreading their lame ass propaganda. It's bad enough we have to deal with xbot fanboys like spartan, now the PC lovers are coming out of the woodwork. 51 -
Dark Samurai 11.18.2005 05:09 I like the controller.Just needs a little tweaking in my opinion. 52 -
Unregistered - PS3 Fan 11.18.2005 05:41 Why is it goin to be hard too play FPS's when Ps3 comes out.Just buy/use the keyboard and mouse.Keyboards and a mouse r just the perfect way too play FPS's. 53 -
Unregistered - Myth 11.18.2005 06:45 Personally I see nothing wrong with the design. It's something new, and people always tend to judge a book by its cover. If you can imagine holding it for a second, I predict it would be quite comfortable and easy to operate. It is not as prominent as the PS2 controller, in that the all the buttons look smooth, less conspicuous and the whole 'joystick' is generally all flat. It may be the angle but the analog sticks look smaller too. I'm sure the designers have carried out numerous tests on practicality/flexibility and design and that they a good idea of what they're doing. 54 -
Unregistered - eric radca 11.18.2005 07:33 neither system is as next gen as they could be. they both need to be better 55 -
Unregistered - Slaker 11.18.2005 08:17 I think the controller looks good the people designing it need to do a little fine adjustments, either way I look at it, I don't mind using the controller. 56 -
My opinionMathoss 11.18.2005 09:23 I thinks it is ugly as hell... I really dont like what it looks like... Silver boomerang looks unfinished. BUT Ergonomically speaking is seems pretty good. For thoses who are wondering want the 2 long end is all about: it is to fit to different size of hand. Personnaly with dualshock I was always wishing for an extra inch on the 2 ends. As stated by someone before it looks like one of the wingman controllers that, I must say, was pretty confortable. Just dont judge appearence and wait until you have tryed it for a couple of hours. And remember you are suppose to look at the screen when you play not at your controler, so who cares if it is ugly as long as it is comfortable. 57 -
Unregistered - yur mom 11.18.2005 09:27 i think it is a bad choice for sony to keep that controller. i fine that the analog sticks are too close together and it seem it would be anoying to play FPS. also the controller on the outeredges seem to be abit fat. i find xbox controller has the best design 58 -
Unregistered - 360 controller is better 11.18.2005 09:29 if thats going to be the controller then for sure im getting the 360. that controller is the worst thing that ever came out from sony. it looks terrible for first person shooters 59 -
xbox controlUnregistered - dakkon 11.18.2005 09:52 Remember the original Xbox controller? It was huge! It was like holding a basketball. As for the PS3 controller, im not going to complain or compliment until its been in my hands. To many people in this world that think they know everything about anything. 60 -
Unregistered - umm 11.18.2005 10:08 Im pretty sure the developers know what they're doing. They wouldn't give us a sh---y controller like the original Xbox. We cant just assume that its gonna "Blow". What do we know? 61 -
Unregistered - umm 11.18.2005 10:09 Im pretty sure the developers know what they're doing. They wouldn't give us a sh---y controller like the original Xbox. We cant just assume that its gonna "Blow". What do we know? 62 -
Unregistered - o 11.18.2005 10:22 You guys keep talking about the original xbox controller. Well that was taken care of and now the shoe is on a different foot. Sony is the one the queer controller and they've been in the business twice as long as Microsoft. It's a shame. I think Sony should copy the Revolution's new remote controller. It would be a step up from this thing. It's time to wake up and realize that the PS is a Japanese machine first and an American machine second. The Japanese are into these weird designs, it get's them off. How are you going to reach the buttons? Do you cup the controller from the middle? 63 -
Unregistered - double post 11.18.2005 10:39 sorry about the double post, im an idiot. 64 -
Unregistered - Moe 11.18.2005 11:11 Hey X-bots, don't buy it if you don't like it, it's that simple. 65 -
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Xbox 360 secret identity find it hereUnregistered - Andy 11.18.2005 11:33 66# i am not shur but i think its a high tec toaster and ps3 does have online play and when i said mic i ment taking the mikky as in taking the p**s do i have to spell it out for you dumb crap 68 -
banana rama = crapUnregistered - 360 playa 11.18.2005 11:34 and all you BS 3 fans that says you like it. give me a break. dont try to like it cause it look like a banana. or maybe yur saying bananas are good for you so the BS3 controller will be also. yeah right. it sucks you know it and i know it. look at just look at it. i agree with the previous post. 69 -
banana ramaUnregistered - BS3 sucks 11.18.2005 11:36 im sorry i dont understand. but what i do understand is the BS3 controller looks like a banana. what the hell is that 70 -
Unregistered - BS3 SUCKS 11.18.2005 11:37 try holding a banana . wow its really comfortable. my a55 71 -
Unregistered - PS3 SUCKS 360 playa 11.18.2005 11:39 or maybe i should says its a banana with slight modifications. actually a got it a banana with buttons. now thats a great BS3 controller 72 -
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READ THISUnregistered - hero 11.18.2005 11:47 i use the d- pad so i dont care about the anolog buttons 75 -
reply to BS3Unregistered - Andy 11.18.2005 11:48 HA you sad guy nobody in the world except you would leave 6 comments about bannans just shows you does,t it about Xbox lovers 76 -
Scythe 11.18.2005 11:54 have you ever worked on an import car or truck? If you have you would notice how small the space is to fit your hands, that because of smaller hands that asins have so if this controller is supposed to be for them first and us second then what makes you think people with smaller hands would make something to big to use? Look at the first x-box controller it was WAY to big and no one liked it. You really think anyone would make that stupid mistake again? Also the longer handles reminds me of the N64 Controller with the Wing Shape. Does anyone remember that Controller it seemed to fit like a glove in my hand. I had no problem with it and I bet this is the same way . 77 -
Unregistered - THiS KiD RiGHT HeRe 11.18.2005 11:57 i have problem with the design really its just the L1 R1 L2 R2 buttons....the top of the controller is really curcy so its looks wierd...it the top was more flat then this controller will be better....thats just my opinion....at least it isnt generic or the same like the 360 controller....oooh they moved the black and white buttons to the top and call them "bumper buttons"....wow M$ is really creative...they can move buttons, add a menu button, and call it a NEW controller... 78 -
too all you BS3 fans that hate meUnregistered - BS3 SUCKS 11.18.2005 11:58 PS3 fans you will not have to hear from him for a while. He has been banned. ---Moderator 79 -
Unregistered - THiS KiD RiGHT HeRe 11.18.2005 11:58 meant to put "i have *no* problem with the controller"..... 80 -
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BS3Unregistered - Andy 11.18.2005 12:06 BS3 fans dont hate you PS3 fans hate you but mainly me so bugger off the PS3s web site if you dont like the PS3 then dont buy it buy you toaster 82 -
Look alikeScythe 11.18.2005 12:08 can the MOd Block this guy posting out his As$? http://blogs.dasmirnov.net/media/N64.jpg Compare 83 -
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Scythe 11.18.2005 12:30 Even thought it's not a comercial atleast it shows something with the PS# unlike Ms commercial with the stupid jump rope gang. Everyone lets "Jump"! I didn't see anything about game play or and Games for that matter. It's a catchy Video you gave us there but from the sounds of it the Banana thing was already done before by this site. So all you did was copy them which means you can't come up with your own insult. Shame that such a young mind is so retarded that it has to be like a parriot and mimic everything it hears. 85 -
Unregistered - wotter 11.18.2005 12:30 @83: how old are you? 2? 3? Djeezes, is the controller out yet? No, so stfu xbox noob. It might be the best controller of the 3, or the worst. We don't know, but it will be better than the current dualshock2 controller. And don't call ps3 bs, you don't see me calling the xbox the excusebox do you? 86 -
Unregistered - G-Man 11.18.2005 12:32 Bah I don't care about the design, I haven't even held the controller yet to make a rational judement. 87 -
Ref #82 ScytheGill 11.18.2005 12:33 Your wish has been granted. 88 -
Unregistered - G-Man 11.18.2005 12:34 Bah I don't care about the design, I haven't even held the controller yet to make a rational judgement. 89 -
EXPLANATION/CLARIFICATIONUnregistered - o 11.18.2005 12:34 Look I am a M$ fan, because for the past few years they have taken care of my gaming needs better than any other system has. I currently own all three current gen systems. When the PS2 it came out was the shizz and still is in a lot of ways. The gamecube pissed me off, because the controller sucked compared to the N64 and they never came out with plenty of good games (there were a few; zelda, RE's, metroid). The XBOX really introduced me to what a great system and great SERVICE is all about. The games and controller struggled at the beginning, but once they got the hang of it and introduced LIVE, then that is when my allegiance went to them. TRUST ME...I wan't to be impressed by the PS3 and Revolution, but everything I've seen so far has been depressing, with the exception of a couple of amazing cut-scene footage. 90 -
Unregistered - wotter 11.18.2005 12:42 We have to wait till Januar for more details... 91 -
number 9Unregistered - ps2 playa 11.18.2005 12:53 Really do you think Bill gates would really say that let alone come to this site? Anyway im no fanboy but the controller should stay the way it is because its sick. 92 -
Unregistered - LEON 11.18.2005 13:00 GOOD OLD BILLY BOY MUST BE LAUGHING HIS SOCKS OFF AT THIS NEWS REMEBER KIDZ SONY LUVZ YA .........NOT ! 93 -
i think its goodUnregistered - PS3 is brill 11.18.2005 13:11 i dont know what its like but i think it will be good 94 -
Noooooooooooooo!!!Maleficus the Great 11.18.2005 13:19 Why couldn't they have just stuck with the dualshock design? I love the dualshock, and I don't understand why Sony would go and make something that LOOKS like it going to be big and uncomfortable to hold. We'll have to wait and see when it is actually released to see if it is a decent controller. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To the people who run this site: thank you for unblocking me from making comments on this site. I still don't understand what I did to get blocked in the first place, so if you could tell me why I was blocked I would appreciate it. 95 -
\Unregistered - / 11.18.2005 13:24 i dont belive this. i was reading somewhere that sony was looking to logitec to make there controller since the 360 controller turned out well. 96 -
Scythe 11.18.2005 13:33 It was all a rumor started by someone, they may have mentioned it in a press release about them not having someone to design it like MS had Logitec and then the next thing you know. Hey bob I just heard from this guy on this forum I go to about Sony looking to do what MS did with Logitec. Then Bob goes to his friend and tells them that Sony Is going to Logitec to have them make their new controller. And it goes on and on and on. 97 -
Unregistered - THiS KiD RiGHT HeRe 11.18.2005 13:41 to #94 i think they didnt keep the dual shock design is because that design wasnt made from sony and they didnt pay the company who made it so sony came up with thier own...not sure about that though because i read it on some article a few months ago.... 98 -
Advantage for Xbox 360Unregistered - Phyzar 11.18.2005 14:08 At least there´s one thing where xbox360 can beat sony...the controller! Had one in my hands...in my opinion the best controller ever. The hardware....let´s take a look 99 -
Unregistered - Moe 11.18.2005 14:17 How in the Hell can X-Box have an advantage, when nobody has even held the PS3 controller, yet? 100 -
just giving thanxsScythe 11.18.2005 14:38 Thanks to the Mod that is keeping the peace around here and making it a nice place to chat. Thanks again and keep up the great job. 101 -
Unregistered - wasim 11.18.2005 14:48 the x360 has advantage but slightly over ps2,gamecube....lol....how could people even think of comparing x360 with ps3 102 -
MODERATOR!?!?Unregistered - Recoil 11.18.2005 15:08 I'D GIVE MY LEGS FOR SOMEONE TO BAN SPARTAN OF 777 WITH HIS OVERLY BAIS OPINIONS, AGRUEMENTS ARE FINE BUT HE CAN'T COMPLIMENT ANYTHING WITH SONY PRODUCTS/PLAYSTATION. HE'S TO OVERZEALOUS WITH THIS LUDICROUS BANTER AND LOOKS FOR ANY ANTI-SONY TO MAKE FOR A PRO-XBOX IDEA, THIS IS TORTURE FOR ANYONE TO REGARD TO HIS ~~OPINION, HE SPEAKS AS IF HE KNOWS SOMETHING. GIVE ME A SHOUT OUT ANYONE WHO AGREES WITH THIS NUMBER. 103 -
# 102maccdaddy 11.18.2005 15:21 your absolutley right but i dont think that he should be banned if there are many other people writing about how bad xbox 360 is for example # 101. He isnt the only one so until other stop acting biased he should be able to stay 104 -
Unregistered - who cares 11.18.2005 15:56 He don't blame spartan777, the PS3 really is bad. 105 -
Unregistered - Moe 11.18.2005 16:02 Regardless of the naysayers, I can't wait to use the controller. It looks like it will be very comfortable and the layout is very similiar to the PS1 and PS2 controllers, so getting used to it will be minimal and that means getting to the heart of the system and playing the games. The interface also looks very sweet. The only improvement I can see is I hope they have a UMD slot on the PS3, that would be sweet. The controller is the least of my concerns, but Sony has always delivered a comfortable controller. 106 -
Ref #102Gill 11.18.2005 16:02 This applies to Spartan and everyone else. This forum is a place to post your ideas. Yes, I realize this is a PS3 site, but comparisons to its competition are inevitable. As long as the posts are remotely on-topic and not profane, abusive or spam, they will not be deleted, nor will the person posting it be banned. In addition, posts that consist of only "PS3 ROCKS!!!" or "XBOX 1.5 SUX!!" will be deleted. I'm not going to ban someone just because you dislike what he posts. If you disagree with him, then state your case and make your own arguement. 107 -
Unregistered - RG 11.18.2005 16:03 I don't really care about the design I spend most of my time looking at the screen, Minor changes to the controller seem good, Japanese people have small hands so they'll probably make it smaller. 108 -
Unregistered - RG 11.18.2005 16:09 I never cared for the design of a controller. 109 -
!Unregistered - name 11.18.2005 16:09 PS3 and it's controller look like somekind of an alien technology. i'm truely excited about it. 110 -
Unregistered - RG 11.18.2005 16:13 It's sleek and durable so until January I have nothing else to say about the controller until it's in my hands when the consoles out. 111 -
Unregistered - Wing Nut 11.18.2005 16:15 So the Wingman logtec controller looks exactly like this and it was confortable, I have no complaints. 112 -
What is wrong with it??? HAHAHAHAHUnregistered - Aaron Jabbari 11.18.2005 16:16 Ok, I don't play console games any more, but I still love tech stuff, so I naturally like to look at all the stuff coming out. Xbox 360, fine, wtv, same with Revolution. BUT THIS is THE most redicuolous thing IVE ever seen~! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH Whats wrong with it you ask!!!??? ITS the LEAST erganomic thing I've seen in my life. Eyesore? They tried something like this about 10 years ago with the Sega Genesis... FAILED MISERABLY. Thats just plain old funny. It made my day. 113 -
Have you actually seen the 360 controller? Unregistered - Moe 11.18.2005 16:23 Have you actually seen the 360 controller? With the exception of more bulk to it, it's similiar in design to the boomerang. Glad you love the 360 controller, we get it. We like the PS3 controller, please respect that as well. I've never seen more propaganda spewed over a controller in all my life. 114 -
ControllersUnregistered - BillGatesSucks 11.18.2005 16:34 If, in fact, the PS3 controllers do turn out to be difficult to use I'm not going to worry about it. I owned a colecovision back in the day and if I can get used to those controllers (the original ones that came with the unit - the superaction controllers that came out later were awesome) then I can get used to anything. But I'm certain the new PS3 controllers will be fine. And to be honest they look damn cool to me, even before Sony said they were keeping the design. 115 -
Unregistered - Dev 11.18.2005 17:41 Who cares about the controller anyway, I play the games and I like it, to be honest it looks cool and confortable because dual shock 2 was a little cramped in my hands. 116 -
g'day mateUnregistered - xbox fanboy 11.18.2005 18:24 The controller might be comfortable. I'll be the judge of that when I hold it. The main thing I don't like is the fact sony didn't use triggers only shoulder buttons. Triggers rule in racing games! 117 -
Unregistered - Flag 11.18.2005 18:55 My pal said wireless controllers have more freedom, if it's confortable it won't matter, if it isn't not a big deal I can get used to it, so whatever minor changes they do when January comes around should be fine I guess. 118 -
link to pic of WingmanPatrick 11.18.2005 20:59 This is a pic of the Wingman, which favors the PS3 controller. The handles are long and more spread out than the PS3 controller and the wingman itself as you can see is bigger, but I have one and its very comfortable to hold, the handles look to long but the ends barely stick out from your grip. There are 2 buttons on the top of the wingman but are cut into the back at about the same place the left and right buttons for the PS3 controller are at, so if you cut the wingmans top into a curve it would place those buttons at about the same place as the PS3 buttons. Also to the idiots who say it will fall out of your grip you must be really weak. (your excuses sure are) Bet you have problems holding coke bottles and well everything else. http://store1.yimg.com/I/compuvisor_1868_1866814 119 -
Unregistered - I like it alot. 11.18.2005 21:37 I never understood why people have put down this controller. I've always liked the design and I think it compliments the system. Both controller and system have a certain sophistication about them. I hope that they don't change a thing. 120 -
Unregistered - Umm 11.18.2005 23:59 ^because it looks (edited) ridiculous. Austrailia cant wait to get the hand on this baby. 121 -
Thx SPARTAN OF 777Unregistered - PS3 Fan Boy 11.19.2005 00:45 Thx SPARTAN OF 777 for giving an unbiased explanation of the PS3 controller. It does look like a controller made for slim long fingers.... I think people will be fat fingering it all the time. This is not good for SONY. First there's no online and now this!!!!! What’s next? Will Blue-Ray be a add-on???? 122 -
>Unregistered - < 11.19.2005 01:38 can you say small? http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img271.echo.cx/img271/8590/ ps3controller8tg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://theconsolewars.blogspot.com/ 2005_06_19_theconsolewars_archive.html&h=288& ;w=352&sz=60&tbnid=ox1gSH1F-tkJ:&tbnh=94&tbnw=116&hl=en&start=11&prev=/ images%3Fq%3Dplaystation%2B3%2Bcontroller%26svnum%3D10% 26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN 123 -
>Unregistered - < 11.19.2005 01:39 just copy an paste to adress bar 124 -
PAUL CERULA 11.19.2005 02:05 To all those idiots out there who demand to know what's up about me and my opinions. 1. No I have no xbox 360 preorder 2. First console I owned was a ps2, i fell into the fad 3. I switched to xbox because ps2 and the controller were cheap plastic and wouldn't work occassionally. Also the titles I wanted like the GTA's, halo, and many others were on the xbox. AND OF COURSE LIVE. 2. Yes I have complimented the ps3 but not much because they've given nothing but stats and animated videos of what they expect the ps3 to reach by then. 3. I'm still unsure about what game(1 or 2) to get...probably pdz or cod2 4. Sony's controller is not next gen, all they did was pick a 3d shape and put the same button format on it. They didn't enhance a much needed dual shock with triggers, new buttons, or dare I say comfort. You don't have to hold to know that grabbing a smooth circular surface doesn't grip into your hand. Maybe if it was more "U" shaped rather than banana. 5. I chose the xbox 360 for its very close performance(NOT AN ISSUE), games, and LIVE. Everything else is insignificant, don't buy the ps3 just because you had its predicessors. 5. My opinions are VERY RARELY responded to with evidence, intelligence, and basically anything more than a brainless spout of frustration from a ps3 sheep. How is this going to be responded to..."yo spartan you suck, or spartan you have no idea what your talking about" 6. GIVE ME SOMETHING SMART IN YOUR RESPONSE, please.... This is officially my longest post, wow I hope this answered somebody questions Ohh, and for the admin./regulator this has intrinsic value to both the subject thread and the general forum population. Other than that good job weeding out the random rants of people saying that things suck, blow, and other unoriginal insults. 125 -
Unregistered - sdd 11.19.2005 02:15 http://blog7.fc2.com/b/bekke/file/PS3.jpg 126 -
#124 SpartanDark Samurai 11.19.2005 04:41 About the controllers,i think the X360 controller looks perfect.Logitech really did a great job,but this doesn't make me think the PS3 controller is bad.With a little tweaking, it can be a good one either. About the consoles, i want to say that rushing to buy the 360 because you had the original Xbox is wrong because the lineup isn't good at all now.The first wave of real next gen games for 360 will come in 2006, games like GOW,Oblivion,Too Human,Halo3..., if i was an Xbox fan i would buy the 360 at that time not now. Lastly, i think we all must be gamers first and Sony-MS fans later. A gamer never hopes to see the failure of a game console. I will buy a PS3 certainly but not necessarily at launch because launch lineups always aren't that good. also, i'm looking forward to see the real next gen 360 titles. If they meet my expectations, i'll have a 360 in addition to my PS3 definitely. 127 -
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PS3 Boomerang Controller Here to StayUnregistered - Karibu 11.19.2005 07:21 That might be good controller, read this preview http://www.game-assault.com/reviews/alpsreview.shtml 129 -
Unregistered - Slaker 11.19.2005 08:00 Alright Spartan I'm certainly not a sheep I just want the console for the games, the trailers and all that jazz have never really interested me before and I never really cared for them in the first place. I waited for the good ps2 games to come out and I got what I wanted Contra Shattered Soldier, Shadow of the Collossus, Socom 1-3, God of War, and I could name more good games but I picked my console based on games. I'll buy the ps3 for my own reasons but the Xbox 360 has to have a solid line up of games next year in order for me to buy it, and online play isn't really a big issue for me to buy a new console. 130 -
#128Unregistered - Zeek 11.19.2005 08:24 So that alps controller keeps your hands comfortable that's good to hear my hands started to hurt after awhile with the dual shock 2, so that guy had a good time with the alps controller. Well the design for the ps3 controller did throw me off at first , but comfort is important for extendened gameplay, thanks #128 you made my worries go away since all this controversy started over it. 131 -
!!Unregistered - saphiron 11.19.2005 09:22 Can't belive how much you guys fight over nothing.. It's stupid but it will always be this way. I think the PS3 controller will be rather good acctually. Look at the picture with the hand posted earlyer, there you get a better image of how small it is. Buti wish the D-pad would stand totaly right up, not in an angel. I personally think the 360 will be the best for my hands and I loke the triggers and analog lauout better that way.. Used to the Dreamcast :) I'm looking forward to try both controllers, but first its the 360s.. 132 -
to comment 128Havoc 11.19.2005 09:53 well there you have it, the controller is comfortable, they just have to make a couple of changes to it. 133 -
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Hey Spartan, and... anyone else who dislikes PS3's controllers..Retard 11.19.2005 15:17 Yeh, i didn't like PS2's controllers or anything like that. However you have to think that 3rd Party companies make controllers as well. I use wireless logitech controllers which feel and respond great on PS2. SO, even if PS3's with it's 'cheap' design is going to fail i'll still most likely get a logitech controller or some outside companys design. Another thing, what's so amazing with Halo2 and what not; i have it and i played it Live a few times it just seems the receptiveness can get old round after round. It was like playing like Counter-Strike or something along the lines of that. (I like PS3 but geez that controller looks uncomfortable.) 135 -
Games... .Heavenly 11.19.2005 15:27 Halo linear FPS+Good Graphics+ Idiotic repeat killing rounds Versus Grand Theft Auto huge atmosphere+ decent graphics+ COMPLETELY unlinear+ decent multiplayer Hmmmm.Toughy 136 -
Unregistered - ps3 controller 11.19.2005 15:58 Let me start out my posts by saying, I am a xbox 360 fan. However, I don't see what the problem with the ps3 controller. Why do so many people not like it. I think it's great.I always loved my dual shock 2 controller. This new ps3 controller is the same to me just a different shape and it's wireless but the layout is pretty much the same which to me is a good thing. The 360 controller is awesome I play it often. I just can't wait til' the real games hit and not all of these ports. Im not going to own both systems, lets face it man, You're spending 1000,000 on two systems, games, and accessories. That's not what I want to do with my money. Besides, I'll have my 360, but do you know how many of my friends and family that will have the ps3? Alot. So if I wanted to spend time with it I could. I like the controller of the ps3 alot and I think it would be a shame for them to change it. 137 -
SpartanUnregistered - The Truth Fish Man 11.19.2005 16:31 I'm just going to say this loud and clear, Spartan your no better than the next xbox fanboy that goes on about the same irrelavent issues concerning the ps2, no one really cares about your opinion. Your just making things worse for yourself and the 360, no one's going to hear you out because your acting the same as a "Jehovah's Witnesses" your not getting through to anybody because your not respecting their decisions. Patrick and #128 found relevant information concerning the new controller ,the earlier designs for the Wing Man/Alp controllers are fine examples of comfortable controllers which come close to the ps3 controller. I'm not a fanboy and I want to buy both consoles, however the Sony fanboys live their own lives they can buy whatever they want, stop trying to be so damn condecending because each person here can make their own choices for themselves. 138 -
Ps3 controllerUnregistered - The Truth Fish Man 11.19.2005 17:16 I'm not trying to offend anyone here or make decisions for you guys but it seems pretty weak to condemn something just because of the shape or form it takes, if someone has never held it before, how do you know if it's uncomfortable. 139 -
Unregistered - bob 11.19.2005 19:10 the ps3 controller looks sweet to me. 140 -
Unregistered - Bob 11.19.2005 20:57 I find it funny that the responce to people saying they like the Xbox360 conroller better is "Yeah, well, THE ORIGINAL XBOX CONTROL SUXED" I mean, come on, what does the ORIGINAL xbox control have to do with the Xbox360 controller? They're -nothing- alike, it'd be like saying "I like the Ps3 controller, because the ps2 controller ruled!" 141 -
Unregistered - PS3playa 11.19.2005 21:42 I hope someone brings out an adaptor of some sort so we can use our old PS2 dualshock controllers, an official wireles PS2 dualshock would have been nice for PS3. The new contoller looks OK, but I have got so used to the dualshock2 controller and think its the best controller ever made, why change the design? I cant wait for PS3, some games on X360 look OK, but nothing has wowed me from what I've seen so far, even IGN have said a few times the games dont look good enough or gameplay isnt next gen enough to be classed as next gen games, go read some reviews, NBA Live 06 for instance, they gave the game 5.9/10 here's what they said straight of the bat: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "November 17, 2005 - Kwame Brown in a box. That pretty much sums up Live 360, a game that might have the look of a #1 pick, but just doesn't have what it really takes to be a champion. This is a game that has seen the most disappointing, perplexing transformatio |
