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JAW 12-12-2007, 22:22 I've noticed that sony released a dual shock for the ps3 - i.e. theyve added the vibration function - anyone know when they're out over here? http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/070920be.html Stampy 12-12-2007, 23:49 Spring 2008 :broon: (You really should read all the text :dddc: :lol:) JMitch 12-12-2007, 23:55 Ebay claims to sell them, plenty about being shipped from hong kong JAW 13-12-2007, 00:34 Spring 2008 :broon: (You really should read all the text :dddc: :lol:) :lol: do'h, NOW I see it! my bad! I never trust the whole ''seller is in london, hong kong'' thing on ebay.. oh well, just in time for my birthday lol Stampy 13-12-2007, 00:43 I thought the dual shock thingy was removed as it infringed copyright stuff? Wonder if it will filter into new units eventually? geeza76 13-12-2007, 07:22 I thought that the vibration was removed because it messed up the sixaxis thingy :err: Steve 13-12-2007, 08:00 It was all down to supposed Patent Infringement. Excuses were given at the time, but pretty much only because there was a legal wrangle involved, so they couldn't really discuss it. I hate all these patents that aren't necessarily about unique features. It's akin to if someone had patented "Putting an engine in a car in order to make it go"? However, it was all resolved about a year ago, and the DualShock3 was borne. It's currently only available in Japan, but is quite hard to get hold of. It's still relatively light-weight, and the power charge isn't as good as a non-shock version. Rumour has it there is an advanced form of controller feedback in development that is more precise, more localised in the controller, and offering more sensations than just a simple spinning off-axis motor. SteveChilds 13-12-2007, 08:01 I thought the dual shock thingy was removed as it infringed copyright stuff? Wonder if it will filter into new units eventually? I thought that the vibration was removed because it messed up the sixaxis thingy :err: You're both right! Sony had to remove it after they were sued by Immersion. Sony said they removed it because it screwed up the Sixaxis. Whilst it may be true, Sony & Immersion have since buried the hachet and are talking once again. The DS3 will be over here early next year and quite a lot of games have been patched to support the rumbling feature. JAW 13-12-2007, 08:05 I thought it was more them getting sued by Immersion for copyright infringement I thinks Clicky (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aD4EnYnmB6uk&refer=japan) edit: ah I take too long to reply :lol: | |