Kotaku: Dualshock 3 in the House

The DualShock 3 just landed on my doorstep, right next to that pink and green frosting. Even though I've messed around with one before I was still surprised at it's heft. It makes the soon to be obsolete SIXAXIS feel like an empty shell.

[Alcohog]

These stories are so 2007. :P

[joydestroy]

i know. no one cares. i've had my DS3 for a month and more hardcore PS3 fans have had it since you could first import one.

[RecSpec]

Now the disbelievers can finally open their eyes.

[gEnKiE]

I got my white dual-shock not too long ago and since then, I don't even touch my Sixaxis controllers......Now if only more games would support it.

[feejo]

Almost 2 years after the Ps3 release they release the controler, wow In't a game called Timeshift?

[kevin1122]

where do you get almost 2 years. we still have 8 months before it is 2 years.

[meepmoopmeep]

i've still used my sixaxis after i got my white dualshock3. but that's only when its battery needs recharging :P
i'll keep my 2 sixaxis though. not worth trying to sell now that it's obsolete.

[Torch]

My two Sixaxis' suit me just fine for the time being (TBH, the only force-feedback device that's got my attention is that sweet Logitech G25 racing wheel), but I'm just curious:

How's the battery life on those? Do you need to charge often, or battery life somewhat comparable to the Sixaxis?

[level 360]

Good their shipping them early, just don't expect any other ( visual ) changes on the pads.
Only a slight added weight and the DualShock3 logo are the only noticable difference.

Sony should now make the DualShock3 as the standard of choice that goes in the box when purchasing a PS3 console.

Had mine for a couple of months now, but really wish Sony had done something about the slippage issue on L2/R2 triggers, plus the small size.
Still thankful it's got "rumble" though.

[Spinner]

Really? Cause my DS3 is in my pants.

[tplarkin7]

I'm sorry, but this is just salt in the wound for those that spent big bucks for the PS3. That design is not much different than the original PS1 controller from 1994. I don't normally advise getting 3rd party, but it seems like that's the way to go now.

[Frances-the-Mute]

cool, but paying nearly 60$ for rumble?..pass...maybe i'll purchase till my current controller is "broken"...then maybe...:)