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Sony Unveils Redesigned PS3 Controller
Boomerang is gone and Sony cops ideas from Nintendo.
Even though Sony's press conference started late, the company made sure not to disappoint. In addition to announcing a ship date, controversial launch prices and exciting trailer for Final Fantasy XIII and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi also took the stage for the PlayStation 3's controller.
The surprise wasn't that Sony had ditched the boomerang-style design shown off at last year's shown; that much was a given not long after E3 2005. What shocked audience members, however, was a secret feature of the PlayStation 3 controller that essentially incorporates the gyroscope motion sensor technology that's the focus of Nintendo's Wii.
Sony then shows off a demo of the technology using the upcoming Warhawk sequel. Instead of using the d-pad or analog sticks to navigate around the free-roaming environment, everything was controlled by moving the controller up, down, left and right. Though the demonstration appeared to have a few kinks, the point was made.
What reaction this will spur from Nintendo is anyone's guess, but it's clear Sony isn't about to ignore Nintendo's attempt to distance themselves from the competition.
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Comments (138)
I've got a bone to pick with you guysPosted: Oct 12, 2006 12:00AM PST by Racing_masta20
I'm disappointed they did it, but think of it this way. The Controller is wireless and it works unlike the PS2 wireless remotes. It kinda is a copy-cat of the Wii but doesn't have a 360 degree radius only 6-point. Big Diff. Xbox is now cosidered a dead story because any Sony and Nintendo Fan knows that and you heard me right Microsoft and you fanboys out there. 360 needs face plates to make there's look better but the Wii and PS3 look sleek and edgey stock... Ha Ha Ha Ha......
How hypocritical you people are...not Sony...Posted: Aug 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Fsaresh
Okay, what's up with this? They make a controller of their own, get MOCKED AND RIDICULED about it, and now they've taken just a few things to try and improve the system, and you people start COMPLAINING!? It seems all you people just want to rant about how Sony is such a bad company cuz they took an idea. Tell me, have you ever given the blame to your younger/older sibling? Don't tell me it's different, ITS THE SAME DEAL. One of you takes the blame, even though the other probably did it! In other words, WHO CARES IF THEY STOLE NINTENDOS IDEA?! STOP COMPLAINING! Is that really all you can do? COMPLAIN!? Jeez....Also, if you don't wanna buy the PS3, that's great for you, I could care less. NOW FOR THE GOOD COMMENT! =D Anyway, I think it's a good idea, but the motion sensor doesn't appeal to me. I hate vibration as it is, so I don't care about that. I'm just a little shocked they took out the memory cards, I liked that system. Also, I got my parents convinced to buy me it, since I saved them 750 big bucks earlier this year, so im in the clear, unless i do something idiotic...T.T Which I probably will
i hate sonyPosted: Jun 03, 2006 12:00AM PST by kgaber
i hate sony. they are the scared to try something new, make fun of nintendo for it, and then, after people decide they like nintendo's controller, sony copies it. they are overcofident that everyone will buy the ps3, games or not, and think everyone has 600$ lying around waiting to be spent. this is why no game will come out for it at launch, they keep changing there mind about everything.
Sony= biggest copycats ever!!Posted: Jun 02, 2006 12:00AM PST by teampirateninja
Can Sony come up with their own concepts?! Why can't they make something up themselves instead of copying everybody else's ideas and then charging more money for them! It's bullcrap. They can't even come up with an original name for their consoles. Are they just gonna stick with Playstation forever? I can see it now..."I just got my new Playstation 39!"
Sony did something bad...Posted: May 27, 2006 12:00AM PST by Kory_Miller
BUT, think about it for a second. I think that this will actually help the Revolution. If it uses the same Wii setup, that means that the Revolution will not be Nintendo games only. This will help the Revolution because more developers will develop games for the technology, thus, there will be a bigger selection of third party titles for Revolution. No, I am not defending Sony BTW. I think it is exactly what everyone else has said, a copy, a blatant copy. As for the price being announced, I know how much I have to save now. But, I don't like the price tag much. In fact, not at all. Like others have said, games need to be for the masses, not for the select few who can waste a bunch of money. Also, the PS3 pricetag will also help the Revolution, simply because people will be able to play the same games (if what I said earlier actually happens), and they won't have to pay more than $300 for the console.
Sony, you disappoint mePosted: May 26, 2006 12:00AM PST by undermine
It was bad enough when they tried to peddle their goods for $600, but now it looks like Sony's lost all self-respect. (<-- they've lost their self-respect, but not their arrogance, I see) What's the point of putting a sensor on their controller? We all know it's pirated from Nintendo, and it's a pretty lousy pirate at that. Nintendo actually designed a controller for the motion sensor- Sony just stuck it on theirs as an afterthought. It's gonna be a real pain trying to use a motion sensor on Sony's controller- the shape is all wrong. Trying to move it around and use the buttons at the same time is just going to be awkward and uncomfortable. Not to mention, Nintendo is designing games to use the motion sensor in innovated ways. Again, Sony just stuck the feature on their games as an afterthought. Really... I expected more from Sony. If you're forced to steal someone else's idea because you can't think for yourself, at least do a good job of stealing it. >.>
Will they use it?Posted: May 24, 2006 12:00AM PST by I'mBad@VideoGames
The question with the gyro on their controller is, will Sony use it? or, will it be a somewhat costly addition to the console that will be about as useful as an eyetoy?
Six feet under...Posted: May 23, 2006 12:00AM PST by spaa0501
I think sony is starting to did there own grave....coming out with the same controller and then copying the wii from nintendo. The people at sony are starting to ruin the gaming community....which is something that is sacred to me. They think they can control and do whatever they want the arogant asses, not to mention a six hundred dollar price tag......insane they are.
yeah that wasnt just a gimmick stolen fron nintendoPosted: May 20, 2006 12:00AM PST by paulzeppelin
sony stole that from nintendo to try to reach out to people who think wii is indeed revolutionary. while wii does look interesting, sony really just put that in after they found the new nintendo feature. any other reason would be silly and anyone who dares defend it is a fool.
OH MY GOSH!!!!!Posted: May 19, 2006 12:00AM PST by Refrain
OH MY GOSH!!!!! IT......IT......IT.....looks exactly the same as the playstation 2 controller......and didnt the PS1 have the same looking controller....OH MY GOSH!! and they took the gyroscopic idea from nintendo!!!! UP TOP SONY. way to be original.
RE: obiwanandsonPosted: May 19, 2006 12:00AM PST by edmundomcpot
its also very hard to get to the d-pad
i want a boomerangPosted: May 19, 2006 12:00AM PST by edmundomcpot
back to trustworthy design...but i think they should release the boomerang aswell i dont beleive some people they complain that sony dont be innovative and when they think about thaer controller they get mocked wheres the sense in that?
BLACK EYES FOR GAMERS WHO BUY THE PS3Posted: May 19, 2006 12:00AM PST by the360maniacman
...............Posted: May 19, 2006 12:00AM PST by CyberAthlete
So much for the revolution...
Kool!!Posted: May 18, 2006 12:00AM PST by reeloldskool
I can not wait to get the PS3 and now that I see the new controller I want that machine more than ever. I will be buying this machine for the games and the controller is just icing on the top.
Much betterPosted: May 18, 2006 12:00AM PST by batmansXride
I wasn't aware that they changed the controller, because I'm left in the dust most of the time. But the Playstation 3 controller looks better. I like it. I mean, Sony keeps on changing their systems year after year. The only thing I think should always stay the same is their controller. That boomerang would have been funny. And everyone would make fun of you for it too. "Look at that loser with the boomerang!! Oh, that's Sony's controller?!?! HAHAHA, fucking loser with BOOMERANG CONTROLLER!!!"
They don't have it rightPosted: May 17, 2006 12:00AM PST by SmashBros.Guy
The controller looks really uncomfortable. It's like holding the controller with both hands and swinging. I know how uncomfortable that would be. Try it, take a PS2 controller and start swinging it left, right, up, down. I must say that Nintendo has it right. It not might look like the best thing in the world but it's comfortable and that's what matters. Sony can make it pretty and everything but if they keep that design then there is no way that that will be comfortable. I'm sure intelligent people would agree with me.
Re: hey, nintendoguy.........Posted: May 17, 2006 12:00AM PST by Nintendoguy
Yes. The industry will be better with the 3 of them alive and kicking each other. But Sony is going to another direction, not the gaming one. They should just give us the choice to own their new game console at a game console price. Not push us to buy also a Blu-ray player that we don't want. Gamers wants games. We are not asking for more unless that "more" comes for free... Nintendo rules!!!
hey, nintendoguy..........Posted: May 17, 2006 12:00AM PST by iinglish
er whatever your name is- the same post you sony hater, please mr nintendo fanboy who has blind loyalty don't feed me that BS. You do make some valid points, however like you said, what about the gamers who have a brain and can think who chooses to follow sony-like yours truly, believe me 85% of gamers have brains dude. and i doubt your claim to owning most all major system- i have the neogeo gold and when that came out it was retailing for $600-800 dollars and thats when systems were cheap so please save and feed the theatrics to your nintendo fan base- you actually believe that with all the strides sony has made for the industry, that if they were to fail and disappear gaming would be for the better and not have a negative effect- please then your dummer than i thought and ignorant to boot to say that if nintendo went away then gaming dies-wake up and smell the coffee- i thought that when Sega folded there would be a humungous void to fill and a void was left however sony was there to help heal the process, plus sega reverted to a software companyand in essence we still got a chance to play sega games. Say what you will but the bottom line for all 3 next-gens are the games they produce. You know what gaming as a whole is better because of all three MS PS and the big N. Should eitherof the 3 fail or flop it would have lasting effect on the industry for years to come. All 3 in one way or another has help their competitor build a better box and/or improve-its just that sony has always had the bigger fan base. And for anyone interest the only system i've never bought is the xbox and the 360- why because the only game i would play thats not on another console is HALO- and i refuse to buy a system for one game.
WHAT??Posted: May 16, 2006 12:00AM PST by thatbigolhead
umm... dosent nintendo have that tecnology patented? they would be reeeeeeeeeeeal stupid not to do so. Sony's just tryin to piss them off by ripin ideas from them. its like: what came after MGS? Splinter Cell!!! what came after the AK-47? AK-74!!! what came after the PS1? DREAMCAST!!! I could go on like this forever, but ive got to go whack some combine with a crowbar. so, ill be off now.
Swap the lef tanalog with d-padPosted: May 15, 2006 12:00AM PST by Obiwandawson
It is inpossible to use the lef tanalog stick on the PS2 controller. If Sont and Nintendo were smart they would swap the location of the d-pad with the analog stick. Microsoft got it right with the xbox controller. It is more comfortable that way. I mean havign both analog sticks onthe same plain is very very uncomfortable.
heres what you need....Posted: May 13, 2006 12:00AM PST by SephirothTheTenken
to fix this problem of being shot and not knowing about it since you wouldn't have vibration. Since I play PC games online, I have no vibration, my first PS2 controller doesn't have vibration either since I broke it and had to take the motors out. But while I'm playing CoD2(Call of Duty 2), I get shot all the time and I still know where its coming from. First you could use those things that most everyone has, ears, it doesn't take too long for you to hear that someones shooting at you, especially if you have surround sound which PS3 should be able to do. Though the only thing that I'm not to thrilled about is the motion sensor. Yes it looks good to have for some games, but not all games. So, I probly wont use it. But for vibration, there will probably be a 3rd party controller that has that that you could pick up and use if you can't live without. /sigh... all I ever see is complaining.
No rumble feature?!! WTF!!!Posted: May 11, 2006 12:00AM PST by garyse7en
You took the words right out of my mouth, iinglish. The price is ridiculous, but I was willing to put up with it because the Blu-Ray storage capacity makes it more capable of bigger games than the 360 will ever be able to pull off. But taking out the vibration feature really pisses me off. They could've taken care of this years ago by settling the damn lawsuit and moving on. But no, they had to go alpha-male and here's the result. Thanks guys. iinglish summed it up pretty well. I can't play games without the rumble feature any more, it really throws me off. I've taken a lot of crap from Sony because usually I've enjoyed their products the most, but come on! Dropping a feature that's been standard and integral to gaming for 7-8 years? For what? This may actually be the last straw. Two systems is overkill for me and I'm seriously considering getting a 360 now. Sony's arrogance is going to be their undoing. Bite the bullet, guys, and FIX this!
Okay.....But 360 controller still rules.Posted: May 11, 2006 12:00AM PST by Ryanomice
I guess it's cool that Sony have kept the old much loved controller design. Personally the biggest improvement is that they have made that L2 and R2 buttons TRIGGERS, Like the 360's controller. Cause these are much better for primary operations such as accelerating of firing in games as opposed to the X button. But to be honest even after that change that 360 controller still has to be the best controller out there. It fits in your had a little more perfect and has an analog stick as the primary directional key. Those two are the deciding factor.
AS Much............Posted: May 11, 2006 12:00AM PST by iinglish
i'm not happy with what Sony is doing right now, yes i will still buy a PS3 but trust me when i say this that even though its a simple feature, vibration is a big deal. With no vibration the game is dead- GT, MH2, GTA4, MGS4, Socom4, vibrations is necessary in all these game- you cannot expect me to play socom with no vibration. How the hell will i know that i'm being shot. Might i add that socom has been sony's real online cash cow. thats a bunch of BS- F* innovation, screw that motion sensor BS they better find a way to either 1 put back the vibration in addition to new feature or 2 give us the consumer an option to purchase a controller with vibration so we have a choice. picture playing gran Turismo how are you gonna know if someone's bumping you that sh*t is stupid and they better fix it fast- this will die just like the ill-fated boomerang controller- That being said let me add that PS has always had the most comfortable controllers on the market. Theres a reason as to why sony have not changed their controller design for 3 generations-ITs THE BEST, period.
Sony's Controller will be better for vehicles, Nintendo's for everything else.Posted: May 10, 2006 12:00AM PST by FJNBK
Because the new PS3 controller still is like a Dualshock, it will feel more like a steering wheel when you turn it than the Wiimote. The Wiimote, because it's just a remote, will require the twisting of the wrist or something else not usual. It will probably feel a little fragile if you drive with it. Anyway, the PS3 will probably feel a little more natural in driving games. After all, you drive with two hands (normally). However, because the Wii will have position sensing, and because of its remote shape, it will probably be better at everything else.
Ye Olde ControllerPosted: May 10, 2006 12:00AM PST by ShredMeister
Do you guys realize that the formfactor for this controller dates back to 1996? Despite the inclusion of analog sticks along the way, i've always hated 2 things about SOny's controllers: 1. The D-Pad has always been terrible. But it's "stylish" so they keep it because of that? They even use it on the PSP. And... 2. it's not exactly the most ergonomic haptic device in the business. First, its a little small. Plus, the r2 and l2 buttons could be placed further behind so that the middle fingers would be required to use them. Almost like the Z button on the Wii's controller. but when they attempt for a new design, they design a boomerrang, and we chop them down. Maybe this is their response in so many ways.
P$3 specs tweakedPosted: May 10, 2006 12:00AM PST by GOD
Just incase you didn't know. E3 06: PS3 specs tweaked, 20GB version stripped down Features on Sony's console vastly different than last year; system now has one Ethernet port, less HDMI ports, four USB ports, no controller vibration. By Tim Surette, GameSpot Posted May 8, 2006 8:29 pm PT When Sony announced the PlayStation 3 at last year's E3, one of the most impressive parts of the machine was its specs. The console was a gearhead's dream with three Ethernet parts, two HDMI ports, six USB ports, and a host of other features. Many wondered how Sony could pack so much into a sleek box and still price the system competitively. How things have changed in a year. According to the latest specifications released by Sony, the PS3 now only comes with one Ethernet port and four USB ports. Also, the lack of a second HDMI port means that the dual-screen setup running 1080p function that was shown off last year is no longer a possibility. The PlayStation 3 will come in two configurations, one will have a 20GB hard drive and the other will have a 60GB hard drive. However, losing 40GB isn't the only downgrade with the 20GB version. The 20GB version, priced at $499, will not have Memory Stick, SD, or Compact Flash inputs, Wi-Fi capabilities, or any HDMI output. The new motion-sensitive controller, included standard in both the 20GB and 60GB models, will lack a feature that was present in the PlayStation 2's DualShock 2 controller--vibration. Citing the new "six-degree," a statement from Sony says "vibration itself interferes with information detected by the sensor." The removal of vibration could also have something to do with the lawsuit won by Immersion Technologies, which sued Sony for copyright infringement based on the rumble feature in PlayStation controllers.
SadPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by slyguy13
It is kind of sad that Sony doesn't seem to be innovating at all. They decide to copy Microsoft with their online service, and even with the in game achievements. Now they take Nintendo's idea and run with it. Other than trying to ram Blu-Ray down our throats, there is nothing new here. Come on Sony, you're a big company, surely you can hire some free thinkers rather than just spies.
Sony, you make me gigglePosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Haloman989
Gosh, i love how sony are such innovators! That idea with the media guide button in the middle- genius! Motion- sensing controller- genius! Using the same controller design, again -genius! Knowing i'll pay 600 bucks for such a unique and different machine- priceless. (sarcasm. Yea, i got a 360 thank goodness)
About that...Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by IndigoDarkwolf
It's funny. Sony listed the reason for no rumble on the controller as "it inteferes with the motion sensing technology". Oddly, at the Nintendo press briefing, Nintendo says their Wii remote had motion sensing and rumble, and a speaker to boot. Could Sony's real reason have something to do with a recent patent infringement suit leveraged against them? Did they need a gimmick to put into their controller so it didn't look like an entirely lame throwback to the PS1 days? Did they observe that the ideas being made manifest in the Wii interface philosophy were catching on? Good for them: Actually saw something that was glaringly obvious, had time and reason to make a change, and implemented it. Sure it's gimmicky. Sure it's going to be tacked on as an addendum to existing control schemes. I'm not sure what point I'm trying to make, just that it is what it is.
600!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u otta be kidding me.Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by boxjellyfish
B.S. way too much...who are they selling this thing to? richie rich? wtf! i have the cash, but no way am i going to paying 200 more than i did 4 my 360... f that, guess i;ll get mad games this holiday season...for the 360... SIX HUNDRED !!!!!!! lol.
OMG SONY YOU PIECE OF CRAPPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by luisu11oa
Sony just proved Nintendo rightPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by HomicidalBanana
Nintendo didn't want to reveal their controller until the bitter end, and Sony just proved that they had good reason too. That's just poor attitude in my opinion, but whatever. I was never going to buy the PS3 so it doesn't affect me. You would think Sony would try to come up with something original though... JUST like the boomerang. The one original thing they DID come on with was scratched to copy Nintendo. Thanks alot Sony, now Nintendo has reason to be EVEN MORE tight lipped about their stuff. Pretty soon we won't find out about anything Nintendo until the day it ships. And did someone say there's an "Sony Live" button on the controller too. Hopefully it's just similar and more like a "Menu" button and not exactly the same, but I wouldn't put it past them to call it the "Sony Live" button.
Sony you blowPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by DSdestroyer
wow nothing new sony copies other peoples ideas (xbox hard drive pack in?) Nothing new at all i just cant believe they ripped off the revolution. I think this is close to copyright infringement real close. but evil son probaply made it just diferent enough but god a motion censor on their controller? how low can you go
Not really newPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by marsman0013
SO they smashed a wii controller into a ps2 controller, nothing really new or inovvative there. But I will admit that I am F-ing glad the boomarang is gone. I wonder where the 7 player support has gone now though and if they are sticking with blutooth or not. eh whatever. I don know if this tilt function is really going to hold up or not and if its going to be as good as they say, I mean you will have to be a very disicplined player to sit still and play rather than the jumping and jerking around while playing with friends. I dont know what to make of this yet.
not gonna touch the WIIPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by hero_of_time_mike
even though sony is adding gyroscopic technology to it's controller. It isn't gonna be near as effective as the WII. First of all the Dual shock set up will not feel near as comfortable as the remote control set up of the WII. I agree with most that Sony is a bunch of theiving JERKS, however nintendo will still have the better technology when it comes to innovation. Sony has never been big on multiplayer and that is what nintendo is shooting for i believe and i just hope that is how it works out. PS: nintendo's peripherals are also gonna be cheaper probably
RE:DAMNIT!!!! WILL YOU ALL SHUT THE HELL UP?!?!?!?!?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by hero_of_time_mike
OMG you have absolutely no clue. If you think that gaming is "All about the games" you are clearly lost. The consoles and peripherals are just as important as the games themselves. Also, the ethics of a company matter on what quality of products they develop. Finally, Dude if you think that a "TRUE" gamer shouldn't care about a single system alone you're right.....however not all of us are uber rich and able to afford all of the next-gen consoles. Dude wake up and GET A GRIP
RE: Are you guys serious?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by hero_of_time_mike
OK first thing you have no idea about video games at all by the statement "their just video games". Second what the f### are you even registered to this site for if you feel like that about video games. To some people this is more than just a hobby and anybody with any kind of clue would know that.
$ony's "core system" is a Tard PackPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by GOD
$ONY boys just ate CROW!!!! lollollol For months they've been telling us how their precious $ONY is going to come out with 1 price, and how it will match the $400 that the (upgraded) 360 has. FACT: 2 price teirs that MICROSOFT did last year ($ony fanboys & this website chewed MS for this). FACT: $ony will have a worldwide launch that MICROSOFT did last year, and will fail misserably at doing that too! FACT: $ony WILL charge for their online play abaility JUST LIKE MICROSOFT DOES. ALL THIS FOR A SYSTEM THAT WILL PLAY THE SAME GAMES THAT THE 360 CAN. A NINTENDO RIPOFF CONTROLLER, WITH A FAX MACHINE LOOKING CONSOLE. SO I ASK AGAIN... IS $ONY STILL RELEVANT?????????? NOPE LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL GOD
DAMNIT!!!! WILL YOU ALL SHUT THE HELL UP?!?!?!?!?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by bambamthepyro
Nintendo fanboys say, "Sony this...." Sony fanboys say, "Nintendo that...." MS fanboys say,"Nintendo & Sony this and that...." Shut the hell up already. So Sony stole Nintendo's idea. Sony's been stealing people's ideas for years, way before PS was even thought of. What happened to the gaming world being about the games? The fact of matter is, the same thing that is happening to the PSP and NDS is going to happen to the PS3 and Wii. Two completely different systems, two completely different market groups. If any of you where true gamers, you wouldn't care about 1 general system. You'd like the all in their own way. Sony, for their "adult-esque" games. GTA, MGS, Socom... Nintendo for the "family/kiddie" games. Anything Mario. MS for it's "out there" games. DoAXBV. And even PC for it's "hackable" games.
Are you guys serious?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by neslegnam
I hardly write anything but when I read something and feel embarrassed for the author I feel I should. Every post I read here is amazing. I have never seen so many dorks get their panties in a bunch over a piece of plastic with buttons on it. What is also amazing is some of the most obnoxious comments are posted by people in their 20's. Wow. Settle down nerds. They are just video games.
Sony and their Plaigerization 3!Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Vanq-man
Vicious, Theiving, Cheating Cunts! This is a despicable act Sony. You have shamelessly tried to copy Nintendo's great ideas YET again! Not only that but it is a lousy implementation. It is NOWHERE near as advanced as the technology in the Wiimote. Disgraceful, classless people! Also they copied Microsoft. Stole the x button and put in on the PS3 controller! Copied Xbox Live! Have they no shame? Sony, F U and all that you stand for!!
SONY and Their Plaigerization 3Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Vanq-man
Vicious, Thieving C*nts! F*** them and all that they stand for! They shamelessly rip off Nintendo's ideas YET again and pass them off as their own. Disgraceful behaviour Sony! I have lost all respect for your business practices. The worst thing is that the Average Joe consumer will think Sony did it first and give them credit for it!! Also not just Nintendo! They copied the xbox live button for the PS3 controller. They also copied Xbox Live. Have they no shame?
Re:some people just shoudnt post...oh boy....Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by albertgold7
Don't take it personal. It's all in fun talk. We're all capable of giving intelligent posts. You have to admit what Sony is doing is scandalous and weak. Nintendo hit Sony square in the balls this time. Only now, Sony is not getting up. This is why sony fans are pist. However, my apologies if I offended you in any way.
Gimmick?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by StaryxTaldin
Well, if anyone said that a motion sensitive controller was just a gimmick, Sony is willing to show us that it is. Nintendo had this in mind for thier console from the beginning, Sony is tacking there's on months before launch. It may come into it's own, but frankly, the damn thing looks like a dual shock, I'm gonna want to use it that way.
MehPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Etheo
Sony's been taking idea from anywhere and anyone since the beginning of time anyways, so I wasn't surprized. Ever since they pulled the original boomerang I knew something like this would happen. First of all though, for those who say "immitation is a form of flattery", that phrase is just total BS in the aspect of business and competition. I wouldn't defend Nintendo however as it was their fault for revealing their secret at a bad time anyways. As said, the motion sensing for PS3 isn't gonna be as precise and as big as the Wii, so it'd be at most a mere gimmick that adds to games, not as a main feature. It was completely rational and smart for Sony to take this action, though they have lost my respect as they just seem to keep doing this over and over without offering anything particularly good by themselves. Except the cell processor maybe.
some people just shoudnt post..Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by dmon0008
I like to see creative criticism in posts which also means intelligent posts! Unfortunately that isnt the case most of the time and fanboy driven tripe has no place anywhere. I like good games and it doesnt matter what system they are on. So people with useless opinions can give it up, intelligent people dont care what you think. You know who you are.
kinda sh!ttyPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by sailesh-online
firstly this 're-design' pretty much sucks on first impressions - feel so anti-climax and the motion sensor thing - it seems so last minute and i bet it'll be a redundant function in a years time on the PS3 **so far the PS3 stuff = crap** **calms down**
What a desperate move!! What the @$%#!!!Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by albertgold7
I WILL NOT BE BUYING THE PS3!! I don't care what's exclusive! SONY, YOU HAVE BEEN MINDFULLY DISMANTLED BY NINTENDO!! Non-creative jerks! I fell for it twice, but not the third. I'm coming back home to Nintendo!
sony forget to tell u its not the same...ask IGNPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by hansolo723
go to ign.read there article on the 2 controllers
Damn KidsPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by xnamkcor
The Dual Shock 2 is a near perfect controller by itself. Don't forget that even if the tilt thing is half assed, it is still a fully functioning DS2 controller. All the Boomerang Dildo had was a different shape. No extra features or buttons sans the home button. Sony may have copied the idea, but in no way do they plan on making the tilt thing as big of a gameplay and developer element as Nintendo does. Quit your complaining.
oh well, another idea nicked from nintendo,Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by hwangkarlos
how many times fo they have to do this?
BOYCOTT SONY!!!Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by ramtookrazy
Do I even have to explain why?
There goes Sony, againPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by trada
Well it's not surprising why there's a delay to release the PS3. They had to rework your controller, hard drive, and wait around to see what else they could copy from Nintendo. I wonder why this time they weren't touting the fact that the PS3 is twice as powerful as an Xbox 360, lol? I guess they finally learned to shut their mouths and actually produce something. Like the previous gen I'll have all 3 machines. The real question is which machine will I be buying the majority of the games for. Please Sony, don't insult me by charging $80 for a game that's not any better than the Xbox's games. I think you make great gadgets but you have real lousy strategic vision.
Sony sucks! They...Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by We8ninE
don't add anything to games at all they just leach off others. They're worthless, they're to stupid to make anything that would be original. The only thing that keeps them alive is there third party exclusive titles. They ride off the success of the third party exclusives and other companys originality. They might have had the upper hand with PS2 because of the DVD player in the beginning but Blu-Ray is going to put a big dent in there ass, no one cares about it.
Good Business = Crappy SportsmanshipPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by A.I_Impaired
I did not expect this hidden feature. Here I was thinking Nintendo was going to quietly cut a piece of the market for itself ... now Sony seems to be engaging in full on combat. Nintendo has been caught with their pants down with their Wii hanging out for all to see.
but i have to admitPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Thr3enails
the design looks terrible. I wish they would've stuck with the boomerang controller, atleast that was something different and original...
Re-designed???? MY ASS!!!Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Adunocram
Its the stupid same controller of always!! I agree with Wet3, this is just stupid, how can sony think we will think their stupid "re-designed" controller is the same as Wii's?? Well what can I say.......Sony cannot do anything by themselves......I fell pity of them, and feel pity of those who support their "original idea"; Sony just has a lot of god damn money and steal the ideas of other systems.... Shame on them.... STUPID MOTHERFUCKERS!!! HAIL SHIGERU MIYAMOTO!!
" THis is a big WTF Moment"Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Redunited07
As much as i love Sony this is down right wrong! So, Sony is scaried of Nintendo. I mean you copied there..no i mean you stoled there idea! Show some balls Sony cause this is down right cheating. What next Playstation Live?
What nobody is mentioning isPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by El_Stevo
that Sony got laughed at when they unveiled the controller. Kutaragi: "Here is the final PS3 controller." Audience member "Hahahaha!". Kutaragi "Heh." Pause. Applause starts. Generally it was a very muted audience.
I knew it !! well, nothing you can do now...Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Darkchild82
i'll get both the Revolution & the PS3.
they didn't just just steal it, they butchered itPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by wet3
The functions this controller have are incredibly simple compared to nintendo's. It can't point and shoot, be swung like a sword, bat, or fist. It's like saying the controler for NES is the same as the PS2 because they both have buttons. When Sony says this is motion sensative they suggest to the comon consumer that it is the same as Wii and it clearly isn't. Sony should f**k up on it's own without stealing other's ideas and cheapening them. It insults our intelligence and integrity.
wow you're all freaking out.Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Thr3enails
haha! who cares!
Lack Of Creativity.....and again a god damn copy of nintendo's ideaPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Adunocram
People....come on arent you tired of the same bullshit from Sony?!?!? They dont have an idea of how make one controller they keep the same stupid controller that thay had with the PSX, and thats not it, they have to copy everything from Nintendo!!! Whats wrong with this peolpe???? They cannot be original??? First they got the analog sticks as soon the Nintendo 64 arrived (everybody reminds the awful looking controller) , the rumble feature, now the wireless controller, but thats not it....they had to steal the Greatest idea of Nintendo, which is the Motion sensor controller.... GOOD JOB PEOPLE KEEP ON SUPPORTING THIS ASSHOLES
HAHAHAHaPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by rawker
Wow... i joke about this happening, but never really expected it to. What Sony is doing is silly, they are trying to build a console for everyone, but is really making one for no one. The gyros seem just tacked on. Nintendo has opther sensors not just a gyro in it. have any of you tried to play games pase of off gyros??? the really suck, try playing Area 51 on ps2 with a gyro gun, it dont work too well. I hope the gyros in the ps3 controller are better...
Does it matter?Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by FJNBK
I know that Sony blatantly copied Nintendo. So what? If something works, you should use it. A game system that tried to be completely original would have to get rid of everything, power buttons, electricity. If you want an original game system, buy a coconut and bash yourself on the head a little. There's nothing like it.
Give Me A BreakPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by gamingguy21
I guess you just can't please some people. SONY had the boomerang controller last year and people griped about it. Now SONY uses the same design as the PS2 controller and people still gripe about it. So which is it gonna be? They change and get yelled at, but if they don't change they get yelled at. As for the motion sensor technology I'm on the fence. I do think that Nintendo will use it to its potential while SONY will rely on the standard way of movement. By the way, the boomerang controller didn't look like it would be that uncomfortable. If you saw the pic of it next to someone's hand the conroller didn't look that bad.
Ancient controllerPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by sharktastic
Like some people pointed out, the motion sensor in the Dual Shock 3 is technology that's been on the market nearly seven years: http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3blog.html?topic_id=24600407 Hey look! They even stole the boomerang idea from M$ and Logitech! The biggest surprise to me is that it's the exact same design as Sony has had for how many years now? Am I the only one who really dislikes this design?
First Xbox, Now NintendoPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by Dr Mayhem
Is it just me or is Sony taking the great key factors of other systems and putting them in their systems. First it was xbox live which Sony's version is pretty much exactly the same, no unique features added to it and now Nintendo Wii's remote having the gyro type sensor. Really cheap on Sony's part if you ask me.
Sony Jumped the Shark...Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by ghettohulkamaniac
This looks like the Atari Jaguar all over again. Oh how history repeats itself...
wow 2Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by zeldaprimed
this is actually kind of funny lol, they really cant come up with their own ideas
Message me on this if you know...Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by revanblack
I don't know the technology behind it, but what did Nintendo use all those years back in the Power Glove and Super Scope? If anyone knows send me a message on that
RedOberon40Posted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by atrimus
"Eyetoy? Kid, shut the fuck up! It's a stupid little add-on digital camera that supports a grand total of three games on the PS2. And I am sure Microsoft would be the one to come out with a stupid piece of crap like that first. As far as this goes, clearly Sony is using the same lame design and copying the competitions innovations. Don't deny it asshole, it's pretty damn clear." whether or not the Eyetoy sucked, its still evidence that Sony had been experimenting with the motion-sensing technology way before Nintendo announced it in the Wii controller. the motion sensing in Eyetoy and the PS3 controller are the same thing. how is that copying?
SpeechlessPosted: May 09, 2006 12:00AM PST by revanblack
I love Sony, I love Nintendo, I love Microsoft... but this is just a blatant rip off of what Nintendo is doing, probably not complete, but damn.
RE: CloudpiercerPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by RedOberon40
Eyetoy? Kid, shut the fuck up! It's a stupid little add-on digital camera that supports a grand total of three games on the PS2. And I am sure Microsoft would be the one to come out with a stupid piece of crap like that first. As far as this goes, clearly Sony is using the same lame design and copying the competitions innovations. Don't deny it asshole, it's pretty damn clear.
It all comes down to implemenation...Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by a714generation
It remains to be seen whether Sony or Nintendo will be better at making the gyroscope function easy to use and intuitive. I think that the set up of the Wii controller will lend itself better to the idea, so they still have a leg up in that department. However, it's a free market and Nintendo obviously tipped their hand too soon. Microsoft would have done the same thing if they hadn't rushed to market. I applaud Sony for seeing a good idea and making sure they included it before launching. Genius.
Can they do it as good as Nintendo ? Probably not.Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by surelock22
The Wii has been built from the ground up around this controller technology, but the PS3's controller added the Wii-like functions as a second thought just to compete. PS3 games should control like PS2 games for the most part, where as the Wii should control like nothing else. I don't think Nintendo has anything to worry about with this added news. Nintendo is clearly marketing their machine to a different audience than what the PS3 is. No worries here !!! And the PS3's launch price? OUCH !!! Out of my range for at least 2 years. Again, the Wii (and now the 360) will sell based on price alone.
Nintendo the copycats!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by Guilty_Bystander
The Wii controller is nothing more than a Microsoft Freestyle PC joypad knockoff so please stop saying Sony are copycats otherwise they're copycatting the copycatters!
dude, i just gave you a link proving itPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by atrimus
motion sensing wasn't invented by Nintendo, just (maybe) perfected by them. Eyetoy has been out for years, and it uses much the same motion sensing technology as the PS3 controller. i can certainly understand your like for Nintendo, and thus to some extent your dislike for Sony; but come on. use a little logic here. i've provided a link (http://sony.gamerfeed.com/gf/news/4815/), and proof in the already available Eyetoy that Sony has been tampering with motion sensing technology for years, way before Nintendo announced it in the Wii controller.
Sony had been considering the technology...Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by atrimus
...for the past 3 years, way before anyone had heard of Nintendo's Revolution/Wii. no offense, but only a narrow-minded fanboy couldn't tell that its not copying? besides, the overall concept of either device is different.
SOB sony!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by samneo
What the hell sony? I just lost all respect toeards you. First of all, you guys are too lazy to even comeup with a new design for the controller and then, which is even worse, decide to freakin copy Nintendo with theyre motion detection technology and microsoft button which takes u take the guide. Have u no shame?
Die FanboysPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by cloudpiercer
Stop being Damn fanboys... "Sony copied I'm telling mommy".. Shut the hell up You think Nintendo made the first motion sensor controller? look up the gyroscope (forgot the exact name) controllers like that came out 8 years ago, check out some arcade games. Motion sensor is not owned by Nintendo Dummies, damn. When Nintendo comes out with an eyetoy type thing, lets see how many people say they copied.
15years of the same controller!?Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by MicroGates
"Though the demonstration appeared to have a few kinks, the point was made." No,you know what point was made?That Sony threw this together in a last ditch effort to steal(Or atleast make a tragic comic attempt to anyway!) some of the Wii's thunder!If this was MS showing off this kind of controller you would have mocked them and said they failed and god knows what else.But becuase it was golden boy Sony that goofed up,you try to put a positive spin on the situation by saying,"The point was made!"There was a point made,but it wasnt a good one!
This proves that they can't do anything by themselves!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by zeldafan85
Come up with your own ideas please
I KNEW it wouldn't take long for all the Sony-hate to startPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by atrimus
read it and weep, Sony naysayers. Sony had plans on motion sensing technology way back in 2003. here's a link to an old interview with Phil Harrison. http://sony.gamerfeed.com/gf/news/4815/
haha nicePosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by theowilliamson
how do any of you know what this controller is capable of tell me
motion sensor BUT...Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by Franchise2
Rumble/Shock will be disabled LOL
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by zelderman
Kudos to SonyPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by R0MA
Grats Sony! You may have "borrowed" Nintendo's Idea for the motion sensitive controller, and some people may look down on you for that, but I believe otherwise. I think that you're combining the best of what both worlds of video gaming have to offer. The PS3 has stunning graphics, and now an innovative controller. The X360 and the Wii only have either or...which already shows the PS3 has what it needs to climb back on top.
COPY CATS!!!!!!!!!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by niten_dork
All im going to say is that Sony really took it too far this time, They trully cannot come up with some thing more original!!!!!!!! Fuckers!!!
Unoriginal and patheticPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by controller1
Changing the look and feel of the controller- everyone knew it was coming. Adding motion-sensing- as deplorable an act it is to copy, yet again, innovation from Nintendo- we knew this was coming too. But it's not going to work. The Wii controller is built from the ground up to play games differently. The PS3 remote adds motion-sensing for what? You can't do the same thing. Maybe drive a car and plane, but it's still attached to the same thinking of current gaming. The motion-sensing just becomes another "button" for Sony. I don't think their games will compare to Nintendo's use of motion-sensing. I think it opens the door for comparisons to be made on the quality of gameplay on motion-sensing games on the Wii and PS3, which will put the PS3- in my opinion- at a clear disadvantage. It will be interesting to see what Nintendo will say in response though- and Microsoft's.
Sony did it again............Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by wchangster
but at least they didn't copy Nintendo's console's name. Sony Wiiner would suck. Good job on shocking everyone =]
IM SICK TO MY STOMACH!!!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by LinkFan1210
Sony...Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by PsychoDuckRules
You just sicken me. The Duck Has Spoken.
They didn't get it!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by Magnus_Z
I love how they try to copy the simplicity of the Wii controler by adding motion sensors.... plus 2 analog stick, a digital pad, 12 buttons (with 4 pressure sensitive i suppose), etc. Wow they didn't get what Nintendo's trying to do at all. Also i don't see how you could do all the cool things (like swinging a sword, shooting a gun or using a fishing pole) with this controller. I wouldn't worry too much if i were Nintendo...
It's a weak imitation anywaysPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by Abaryn
It doesn't draw a laser point on the screen for that interactivity. You have to still hold it like a standard dualshock which is restricting and impractical, and even the developer of warhawk couldn't smoothly control his game with it. Sony is weak, they stole from Nintendo because they apparently were afraid of what 3rd place could do, and they stole poorly. Sony must really have wanted to have the world hate them, I think the Wii/PS3 boards at IGN just exploded with rage. Unoriginal bastards.
DAMN U SONY!!!!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by vietcongdan
what losers r they! Copying an idea that originally belongs to sony. Next thing you'll see a a even better xbox live. C'mon sony, be creative, not jackasses
Sony: Shameless bastardsPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by BreakfastPills
They shamelessly STOLE that from the Revolution. Fucking bullshit.
Boo! Can Sony do anything oringinal?Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by H-Town_92505
Way to copy Nintendo. What are they thinking?...that all the Nintendo fanboys are going to spend 3x as much on a PS3...
Sayonara SonyPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by ghettohulkamaniac
For copying Nintendo I will NEVER buy another one of your products Sony. This makes me sick.
Thats Sony for you!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by newagegamer
Why is it that Sony is always taking Nintendos ideas and making it their own? They stole the shoulder bottoms, they stold the analogs, the rumble pack, and now this! Yeah Sony is so innovative that they need to steal Nintendos ideas. Good job Sony...You did it again! <img src="http://my.1up.com/media?id=2550888&type=lg">
Freaking A!!!! Where are the pics!!!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by new_age_soldier
OMG! I'm so freaking excited, I feel like a school girl lmao! PS3 is the bomb! The best! Worth every damn penny of the $500 smackers! MGS4 freaking Awesome!!! WOW!!!! Best E3 ever!!!!
I Expected it...Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by reymage
It IS Sony, after all. But what was shown was not as in-depth or as integrated as Ninty's approach. It's just something that 1st party titles can incorporate, a la Eye Toy. You don't have a whole different game out of it, as is for Wii (Revolution).
This is disgustingPosted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by FreakmanJ
Does Sony really have no shame that they have to rip off everyone's ideas? I mean, come on, motion-sensory from the Wii, the Xbox Guide button with a PS logo (this isn't even touching upon the rip-off Xbox Live), the same design as the Dualshock; there's no originality here I hope Sony burns for this.
Wtf!!! BTW: Whoo First Post!!!Posted: May 08, 2006 12:00AM PST by Bizzarro_Flame
Damn Sony, Wtf... can't they just stop copying Nintendo for everything? Why Sony?!!! Why!!!


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