Typical price: £30
What is it: Wireless PS3 controller with rumble support
What we think: The rumble function is great, but it should have been bundled with the PS3 in the first place
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 April 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony DualShock 3, accessories, contrast, connectivity
We like:
Slightly heavier than DualShock 2; rumble function added to many existing games via downloadable patches
We don't like:
Somewhat overpriced; doesn't come with a USB cable for recharging; rechargeable battery isn't removable
CNET UK judgement:
While it costs more than it should, the DualShock 3 adds the rumble support that should've been present in the PS3 from the beginning
Full review:
When Sony's PlayStation 3 came out in late 2006, much was made over the fact that the new Sixaxis wireless controller that shipped with the system didn't offer any force feedback -- or rumble, as the vibration feature in Sony's earlier DualShock 2 controller -- for the PlayStation 2 -- is often called. Continue Reading...
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