PS3 Controller

[alens5]

i agree with all three of the last posters
i reckon the "duel shock 3" (stick with tradition) should be the same design except rubberised bandles and 2-4 buttons at the back (opposite the face bottons) but in a way so you don't accidently prees them 8)

the duel shock 2 is probbably one of the best pads around, esspecially in consoles
it's light, acsessable, confortable, strong, good looking, and is small

[cpiasminc]

Maybe these might give some indications --

Hand-held computer interactive device
Man-machine interface using a deformable device
Operating device for game machine
Alphanumeric keyboard input system using a game controller
Operating Device

[imported_The_One]

Those are some interesting patents... Hmmm :roll:.

[NickSCFC]

*reminds people that Sony already said that Dual Shock 3 will be the same as the current model but with L2 and L2 being analogue triggers and the connection being wireless*

[kevindenoyette]

surely that trigger thing isn't officially confirmed?

[appletree]

I hope the trigger thing comes through. It'd make the transition from Xbox to PS3 easier. (assuming the PS3 is the leader of the pack)

Besides, there's somthing so much more gratifying about being able to pull a trigger in a FPS.

I know it's Sony blasphemy, but I'd also really like there to be a version of the contoller where the left analog stick is top left.

Basically combine the best of the existing console controllers into one perfect piece of hardware.

[imported_The_One]

No way man, the Xbox analog stick setup is crappy and stupid. Who want to reach all the way to the top left to use the analog stick? Not me :?.

[appletree]

Sorry The_One, but you must have small hands or something.

With the the way Xbox' Controller S is layed out, the left stick is roughly the same area as the buttons on the right and works perfectly.

By your logic, the D-pad on the Dual Shock is too far away.

I'm not saying they have to switch over 100% because Sony Fanboys would be slitting their wrists.

Besides, it wouldn't be that hard to release a secondary design in order to entice Xbox and Cube owners to shift brands.

And speaking of size, they could beef up the Dual-Shock about 5-15%, maybe just for North America.

[rev>thanu]

Sorry The_One, but you must have small hands or something.

With the the way Xbox' Controller S is layed out, the left stick is roughly the same area as the buttons on the right and works perfectly.

By your logic, the D-pad on the Dual Shock is too far away.

I'm not saying they have to switch over 100% because Sony Fanboys would be slitting their wrists.

Besides, it wouldn't be that hard to release a secondary design in order to entice Xbox and Cube owners to shift brands.

And speaking of size, they could beef up the Dual-Shock about 5-15%, maybe just for North America.

actually no the D pad on the dual shock is not far away and also you hardly get to use it too. The controller S is basically the same button layout as the dual shock. wow the shell is different and start and select buttons were placed on the side to make it seem like a big difference.

The most original controller i have seen so far that doesn't take something from the the dualshock has been the N64 controller.

[madblazer]

ok ill i have to say, is wireless would be cool. and about the new ps2 which is always on WHY DIDNT SONY PUT A POWWER BUTTON ON THE CONTROLLER. ive always wanted that. and a reset button.

[Rallyracr420]

And speaking of size, they could beef up the Dual-Shock about 5-15%, maybe just for North America.

Finally someone else agrees with me

I think the DS3 will come in two flavors: a wired one and a wireless one. Both of these will have triggers for the L2 and R2 buttons. I know everyone, including me, will want wireless but the fact is that Sony can make more money selling separate wireless controllers. But I think the system will have an internal receiver for the wireless controllers so you won't need to plug in anything extra to the controller ports.

I hope the trigger thing comes through. It'd make the transition from Xbox to PS3 easier. (assuming the PS3 is the leader of the pack)

Besides, there's somthing so much more gratifying about being able to pull a trigger in a FPS.

I know it's Sony blasphemy, but I'd also really like there to be a version of the contoller where the left analog stick is top left.

Basically combine the best of the existing console controllers into one perfect piece of hardware.

What you want is the Xbox controller on the PS2/PS3. They have adapters that do this already. I know I make good use of my adapter that allows me to plug my PS2 controller into the XBox...the black and white buttons just get mapped to L1 and R1.

Adapters will allow any controller to be used on any system at this point. This is also nice if you hate the GameCube controllers like so many ppl I know. Who designed that POS anyways? Nintendo should give him the boot, rehired him and then give him the boot all over again. And then beat him with a mop that's used to clean the floors in porno theaters.

[DappaDizzle]

that would be cool to use different ones from orther console to suit your needs

[Rallyracr420]

Use Dualshocks on your Gamecube
http://www.the-console-corner.com/jo..._game_cube.htm

Use DualShocks on your XBox
http://www.the-console-corner.com/ps...ox_adapter.htm

[senas8]

who says were going to use controllers anymore with ps3? there might be a different option.

[stanDarsh]

Like an invisible typewriter?

(Thats a Simpsons joke if you didn't get it)

[appletree]

Thanks to the guy who posted all the controller pics. I think it was supposed to be an argument, but just verified what I said.

I'm not here to crap on any single system's controller, because IMO they're all flawed to some degree.

Gamecube controllers doesn't have triggers, goofy button placement/shape and is basically missing a button to make it compatable for cross platform games and it's a bit small. Great handle shape though.

Xbox' controller S' handles are too round and the placement of their white/black buttons make only useful for secondary functions. The original controller is just a freaking joke.

PS2 controller is a little small, doesn't have triggers and the thumbstick postitioning is simply outdated IMO.

Bottomline is unless you're lucky enough to be in one of the companies' design teams or test groups none of us will have any input on the final product, so I'm just going to get used to whatever controller the machine I buy has.

And thanks for the advice on switching controllers between consoles. I'd always heard that was kind of sketchy. If worse comes to worse, I might try that.

[Rallyracr420]

PS2 controller is a little small, doesn't have triggers and the thumbstick postitioning is simply outdated IMO.

Once again I agree that the DSs are a little small, but many games take advantage of the symmetry of Sony's controller. One rarely played game but still worth a rental is RAD (Robot Alchemic Drive). Its a game that turns your PS2 controller into a virtual remote control for Godzilla sized robots. Each of the analog sticks controls a separate arm on the robot. The game wouldn't work right if the sticks were positioned in any other way.

The symmetry also helps for FPS too. I have more control using my DualShock on the XBox and can usually play better on games such as Halo.

[pc999]

What do you think of this controler, or a DS version



A nice thread here about it

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=298343

[Tael]

Before I read something on spong and they said they would keep the controller the same but add a trigger button. interesting...

[Fats]

I don't think that they'll change it that much to be honest with you. Sony know that they're onto something that works, so they will keep changes to a minimum.