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SIXAXIS Wireless Controller (PS3)

by Sony
Platform:   PLAYSTATION 3
3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
Price: £44.99
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  • Platform:   PLAYSTATION 3
  • BBFC Rating: Parental Guidance
  • Media: Accessory
  • Item Quantity: 1

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SIXAXIS Wireless Controller (PS3) + Controller Dual Charging Dock (PS3) + HDMI Cable (PS3)
Total RRP: £72.97
Price For All Three: £54.43

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Product Features

  • Utilises breakthrough technology and a highly sensitive motion sensing system so as the user moves the controller the game moves with it
  • Features Bluetooth for wireless gameplay
  • The PS3 system can support up to seven wireless controllers at one time
  • Can be swapped seamlessly from wireless to wired and automatically charged using the controller's USB cable
  • The shape of the L2/R2 buttons has been altered, enabling increased depth in stroke for more subtle control in games
  • The tilting angle of the analogue joy sticks has been slightly broadened to enable more delicate and more dynamic manipulation
  • The information detection (L2/R2, analogue joy stick) has been increased from 8 bit to 10 bit

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  • ASIN: B000MWQTLA
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 cm ; 799 g
  • Release Date: 23 Mar 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 254 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Manufacturer's Description
The newly designed SIXAXIS wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 system enables gamers to harness the potential of the world's most powerful computer entertainment console. Developed by refining the popular original PlayStation controller, the de facto standard in gaming with several hundred millions units sold worldwide, the SIXAXIS controller features motion-sensing technology to detect natural and intuitive movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user's body.

The SIXAXIS controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay and the controller's USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the hardware at anytime. Furthermore, unlike other interactive controllers, the SIXAXIS controller is easy to set-up and is compatible with today's monitors and televisions.

By integrating all these features into the original PlayStation controller design, Sony Computer Entertainment, together with content developers, plans to further enhance the gameplay experience of next generation computer entertainment.

Product Description
The newly designed SIXAXIS Wireless Controller for the PLAYSTATION 3 system enables gamers to harness the potential of the world's most advanced computer entertainment console. Developed by refining the popular original PlayStation controller, the de facto standard in gaming with several hundred millions units sold worldwide, the SIXAXIS wireless controller features motion- sensing technology to detect natural and intuitive movements for real-time and high precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user's body. The SIXAXIS wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay and the controller's USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the hardware at anytime. Furthermore, unlike other interactive controllers, the SIXAXIS wireless controller is easy to set-up and is compatible with today's monitors and televisions. By integrating all these features into the original PlayStation controller design, Sony Computer Entertainment, together with content developers, plans to further enhance the gameplay experience of next generation computer entertainment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Two steps forward, two steps back..., 29 Mar 2007
By Touring Mars (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 
The wireless SIXAXIS controller for the PS3 picks up where the Dual Shock 2 Controller for the PS2 left off, with a few new features, a slight redesign, and (lamentably) the loss of the rumble function. Sony have clearly gone for the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach for the overall design.

The most significant of the new features is, of course, the SIXAXIS Motion Sensing capability. Like the much-vaunted, innovative controllers for the Nintendo Wii, the SIXAXIS enables PS3 users to experience a new way of interacting with games. It remains to be seen just how game developers choose to exploit this new technology, but it is already being put to good use in forthcoming titles such as Warhawk (flying game) and in MotorStorm. Although it takes a bit of getting used to, you can always switch it off and use the conventional D-Pad or analogue sticks for directional controllers until you get the hang of it!

The new PS button in the centre of the controller is a great, versatile new addition to the controller. You use this button to exit games (something that wasn't necessary on the PS2), or to switch off the PS3 remotely (a very useful touch - no more getting out of bed to switch off the console after a late-night DVD). You can also use this button to switch off the controller when you are not using it, but still using the PS3 (like when watching a DVD or listening to music), which is a great touch. Being wireless, you need to recharge the controller from time to time (this is done simply by plugging the controller into the PS3 console via the USB cable provided with the controller). You may choose to play with the controller connected anyway, of course, but you will soon get very used to the freedom of the wireless controller. Each time you press the PS button, you get a list of options on screen asking you what you want to do. There is also a handy battery charge meter which shows you when you may need to think about recharging.

The R2/L2 buttons on the back of the controller have been redesigned to be touch-sensitive triggers, rather than the flat buttons of the DS2. This is a nice touch, esp. useful in FPS (shooting) type games. However the triggers bulge out the way (convex) as opposed to in the way (concave), so your trigger finger doesn't rest naturally on the triggers, which is a shame. Prolonged periods where you want to hold this button down can be slightly tricky as a result. They are also fairly sensitive, and I've found myself double-tapping accidentally many times in the last week while making gear changes in Gran Turismo HD, for example.

Another new feature is a rack of four little LED lights on the back of the controller. These allow you to see which controller is which when more than one wireless controller is assigned to the PS3 at any one time.

Sadly, due to a legal wrangle between the inventors of the rumble technology previously used in the DS2 controller (Immersion) and SONY, this first incarnation of the controller does not have the rumble technology inside. This legal battle has, happily, now been resolved, so we should start to see games being made with rumble-compatibility in them. Unfortunately, this controller will not be able to exploit that. Hopefully sometime in the not-too-distant future, we will see the SIXAXIS 2 (although this is very much speculation on my part), a PS3 controller with the added rumble functionality. This being the case, I personally am going to hold off buying that second controller until such a time as either a new controller is launched, or my game collection demands I have a second SIXAXIS. But since the only games I have do not even support two-player modes (such as F1 Championship Edition and MotorStorm), then there is currently no rush to buy a second controller!

All together, the SIXAXIS is as well-designed, comfortable and easy to use as the old PS2 controllers, with a couple of very nice innovative additions... but the new additions are slightly compromised by what has been taken away, and at this price, it may be worthwhile waiting for a bit to see if and when the SIXAXIS with rumble functionality comes on the market.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, 25 Mar 2007
By Robbie (Manchester, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
The controller itself features motion sensing capabilities. Their usage within games is limited and does not play as a big part as the Wii's controller. The motion sensing was presented as a bonus to the game developer.

Using the motion sensing is real and fun and it is possible to drive using it in Formula 1 Championship Edition and Motorstorm. The only problem is, is it needs practice and there is a very small time delay in using the motion sensing, although it will not affect the gameplay noticeably.

There is a lack of vibraration, but having bought a PS3 and using the controller, you do not really notice it and forget about it - strange but true, although I would still welcome vibraration and I can cope without it.

Battery life on the controller is excellent and has a very rapid charge time.

The final thing about it is that one controller is already provided with your PS3 and a second one is not really needed at this time as many games are only one player, with the online multiplayer almost replacing the traditional split screen multiplayer. Although in the future, split screen games may come back.

Overall, the controller is fun and good to use with its negative issues quickly ignored due to the brilliant games on the system.
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32 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Rumble will be back, 13 April 2007
By Mr. Rc Bourchier (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 
When the sixiaxis was first announced everyone was very annoyed that it didn't have a rumble function. But now there is good news Sony has settled its legal dispute with the people who make the rumble function and a new improved Sixaxis with rumble will be available in the near future. So my advice is not to go and waste your cash on this model and wait for the new pad to be released later this year.
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