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Playstation 3 Hardware \ Rumor: Break-apart Ps3 controller coming soon!
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www.joystiq.com/
From the article:
"GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that Sony already has a third controller for PlayStation 3 in the works, one that will split into two parts for Wii-like remote / nunchuk style motion control gameplay. The site cites unnamed sources for their information on the device, which they claim is already in the hands of some PS3 developers, and may be unveiled at next month's E3 summit.
This "break apart" design, if real, certainly sounds a lot like one of the early prototype Wii controllers Nintendo was toying with before settling on the more simple remote concept. Kotaku has their own version of the rumor, in which it's not a controller, but a set of sensors one places on their body. We'll be the first to speculate that neither is correct! Instead, the new controller is like one of those beer can hats, only you place two Dual Shock 3 pads in it.
We've put in a call for comment from Sony, but have yet to hear back. If you're one of the "close development partners" who supposedly has one of these pads in-house, feel free to drop us a line. We'd love to chat."
Just before i plan to get a Ps3, Sony goes and possibly pulls a stunt like this. Not that i'm complaining, i quite like the idea as i've never liked any iteration of any controller on any Sony product (but i need a Blu-Ray player and FFXIII LOL)
14/06/2008
Sunshine Coast
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It sounds weird but sounds fun
14/06/2008
Sydney, NSW, PSN ID: HostileForLife
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Unhostile said:
It sounds weird but sounds fun
Personally, as much as i am a huge, epic, monstrous Wii fanboy (while still being able to see the strengths of competing consoles) i really dont want to see Sony go down this path. I know i said i quite like the idea, and in theory it would be very cool, but it took 12 months for most devs to really understand how to use the Wiimote effectivly, nevermind having to do it all over again for another motion controller. This is just going to lead to floods of mini-game compilations and botched motion controls (LOL @ RED STEEL PORT WITH BAD CONTROLS STILL). The should instead be putting more time and money into HOME.
14/06/2008
Sunshine Coast
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True 
14/06/2008
Sydney, NSW, PSN ID: HostileForLife
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I don't personally like the idea, I'm happy with the controller. If I wana go muck around swing my controller around, ill play wii but the PS3 should stay the way it is.
It is a rumor after-all.
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Jesus christ Sony, I just bought a Dual shock 3...
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Foetoid said:
Unhostile said:
It sounds weird but sounds fun
Personally, as much as i am a huge, epic, monstrous Wii fanboy (while still being able to see the strengths of competing consoles) i really dont want to see Sony go down this path. I know i said i quite like the idea, and in theory it would be very cool, but it took 12 months for most devs to really understand how to use the Wiimote effectivly, nevermind having to do it all over again for another motion controller. This is just going to lead to floods of mini-game compilations and botched motion controls (LOL @ RED STEEL PORT WITH BAD CONTROLS STILL). The should instead be putting more time and money into HOME.
ps3 don't need 12 months its far superior:p
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Foetoid said:(but i need a Blu-Ray player and FFXIII LOL)
agreed. 
rofl 
14/06/2008
hello kitty land.
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Looks like Sony are trying to attract the casual games, Probably not really for me but its nice to know its there and the more ppl that own a ps3 the better!
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I will definately get this if it ever comes out...
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chris27 said: I will definately get this if it ever comes out...
Same 
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lukeclem1 said: i found this video on the new controller looks pretty sweet
xhavok87.wordpress.com/
Yeh I saw that video the other day. And i think its a load of crap. some one has just taken a sixaxis and split it in half there is no way i'm beliving that sony would or do somthing like that.
20/06/2008
Central Coast (NSW)
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longarms said:
lukeclem1 said: i found this video on the new controller looks pretty sweet
xhavok87.wordpress.com/
Yeh I saw that video the other day. And i think its a load of crap. some one has just taken a sixaxis and split it in half there is no way i'm beliving that sony would or do somthing like that.
yeh but how can he split it in half n yu can here it click back together and apart
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dual berettas anyone? ;]
& i think too much clicking will make it wear out; to the point where it won't stay together anymore ;\
20/06/2008
hello kitty land.
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looks pretty sweet!!!!!
20/06/2008
Adelaide, South Australia
lukeclem1 said:
longarms said:
lukeclem1 said: i found this video on the new controller looks pretty sweet
xhavok87.wordpress.com/
Yeh I saw that video the other day. And i think its a load of crap. some one has just taken a sixaxis and split it in half there is no way i'm beliving that sony would or do somthing like that.
yeh but how can he split it in half n yu can here it click back together and apart
i have no idear. but just have no reason to belive that its really somthning that sony is going to do. I mean i could be wrong but I hope I'm not on this one.
20/06/2008
Central Coast (NSW)
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It sounds like a cheap toy idea...pulling your PS3 controller apart...why? I dont like it personally.
20/06/2008
<3 <3 <3 MGS4, Perth, W.A
I have a Wii for motion sensing games and I bought a PS3 for games played the conventional way. Sometimes you just want to kick back on the couch and enjoy a game without wiggling something around in the air. Don't get me wrong I like the Wii remote and its motion sensing but not for everything.
21/06/2008
Victoria PSN: Guyv3R_3
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i just connected me ps3 controller to my comp and i use it to play 64 emulator it is sick
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Krakenia said: It sounds like a cheap toy idea...pulling your PS3 controller apart...why? I dont like it personally.
haha lol thats what it actually does sound like.
i just really hoping it is good
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mickyt888 said:
Krakenia said: It sounds like a cheap toy idea...pulling your PS3 controller apart...why? I dont like it personally.
haha lol thats what it actually does sound like.
i just really hoping it is good
yeh i agree it stinks 
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