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[7:04] Dual Shock 3 is now official.

[7:05] "This came from listening to users, who said that they wanted a vibration function on the PS3," says Hirai.

[7:06] Sony introduced the Sixaxis, but Hirai says the company realized users wanted DualShock. At first, they "thought it would be too difficult, but they have managed to overcome this difficulty." Unclear if he means technology or Sony's legal battle with Immersion.

[7:07] The Dual Shock 3 looks exactly like the Sixaxis, and will launch in Japan in November, and North American and Europe in spring 2008. No exact date or pricing are mentioned, nor does he say whether it has to be bought separately or will be bundled with future PS3s.

[7:07] Games that will use the Dual Shock 3's rumble function include DMC 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

[7:08] As soon as the vibration function was decided upon, Sony announced it to their partners, although there was little time to add it to games before TGS. That said, 11 games so far have incorporated the the function.

[7:09] As for existing titles, they can be updated via the PlayStation Network so they can use the vibration function, says Hirai.

[7:10] Hirai says this updating is a result of how the game industry is moving rapidly towards a networked world.

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Originally posted by JorDogg:

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i suppose the fact that the PS3 can use 7 (weird number, why not 8)

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DUALSHOCK®3 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WITH RUMBLE FEATURE TO BE INTRODUCED FOR PLAYSTATION®3

Tokyo, September 20, 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) incorporating a rumble feature, in Japan in November as a separately sold accessory. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular
PlayStation® controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive sixaxis sensing system. Introduction to North American and European markets is expected in Spring 2008.

The added rumble feature, combined with the highly realistic motion sensitive sixaxis sensing system, takes gamers deeper into the world of interactivity, delivering a more intuitive, realistic and immersive game play experience. The new controller will also benefit PS3 content creators, by giving them the ability to further expand their creative imagination.

PS3 titles that are already in the market may become compatible with the rumble feature through software update. With DUALSHOCK 3 and the attractive lineup of PS3 titles incorporating the rumble feature, SCEI will introduce more new ways of enjoyment that can only be found on PS3, and will further redefine the world of entertainment.

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Originally posted by cd250481:

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Originally posted by JorDogg:

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i suppose the fact that the PS3 can use 7 (weird number, why not 8)

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i thought this but the lights on top light up for the number controller ur using eg: if using controller 7, lights 3 + 4 light up, for controller 5, 4 + 1 light up. Cant have a 8 as you cant have the 4th light up twice.

hope this makes sense

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Originally posted by JorDogg:

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Originally posted by cd250481:

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Originally posted by JorDogg:

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i suppose the fact that the PS3 can use 7 (weird number, why not 8)

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i thought this but the lights on top light up for the number controller ur using eg: if using controller 7, lights 3 + 4 light up, for controller 5, 4 + 1 light up. Cant have a 8 as you cant have the 4th light up twice.

hope this makes sense

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They should have just put 8 lights, then we could play four on four sports games and stuff eh?

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Originally posted by Bawango:

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We have dual shock controllers now available in North America. I seem to recall watching a show called Reviews on the run and they reviewed a controller made by logitech and it has built in rumble. But Im sure until we get a patch or games that have the rumble feature its pretty useless.

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