OFFICIAL : Sony brings Rumble Back

Who would have thought that this day would come? Sony Computer Entertainment and Immersion announced today that both companies have agreed to put an end to their ongoing legal dispute and enter into a business agreement to incorporate Immersion's patented force feedback technology into future "PlayStation format products." Whether this means that the technology will be incorporated in future versions of the PlayStation 3's Sixaxis controller is still unclear, although what other "PlayStation format products" could they be talking about?

"We are pleased to have put this litigation behind us," said Immersion CEO Victor Viegas. "Our new business agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment is specifically intended to enable advanced vibration capability for the benefit of the PlayStation gaming community. We are happy to provide our technology in this regard and hope to make technical proposals very soon with respect to use of our technology in the PlayStation products."

As part of the agreement reached between the two companies, Immersion will be granted the full amount dictated by the District Court -- this includes damages, pre-judgment interest, and legal fees. The agreement also provides Sony with expanded rights with respect to Immersion's patents. No additional financial details were revealed, but it is expected that the termination of the litigation will have no material impact on Sony's consolidated earnings forecast announced on January 30, 2007.

"We look forward to exploring with Immersion exciting new ways to bring the largest and best range of gameplay experiences to our customers," said Kazuo "Kaz" Hirai, of Sony Computer Entertainment. "We are very excited about our new partnership with Immersion and the potential for new and innovative products incorporating their technologies."

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My bad, I thought the top link was your reference. Sorry.

nice. You got a link?onemic

First of all the article was written on Jan 27. Secondly, if you read the title its Playstation Predictions as in IGN's predictions for 2007.Lpsquall

[QUOTE="Lpsquall"]First of all the article was written on Jan 27. Secondly, if you read the title its Playstation Predictions as in IGN's predictions for 2007.Runningflame570

The link was just added. Wasn't there before.

Well It doesn't really matter to me I don't think vibrations really a neccisary feature.Qnslaught

Funny how just a week or so ago people were talking about rumble saying it was last gen. That rumble was just a cheap trick and sixaxis was the future. Sony was saying that they didn't add rumble because it would mess up the sixaxis controls. Now they're saying it's going to immerse the players even more into the games. So all the talk about not putting in rumble because of sixaxis was a lie???? Hmmmmmkingtito

Sixaxis + Rumble = complete domination

go ps3!! man I hope sony can find a way to include it...

[QUOTE="kingtito"]Funny how just a week or so ago people were talking about rumble saying it was last gen. That rumble was just a cheap trick and sixaxis was the future. Sony was saying that they didn't add rumble because it would mess up the sixaxis controls. Now they're saying it's going to immerse the players even more into the games. So all the talk about not putting in rumble because of sixaxis was a lie???? HmmmmmVideodogg

I think it's complete BS for early PS3 adopters to have to buy a new controller for the rumble feature. It really gives Sony a negative image to show they were wrong leaving rumble out and still selling the PS3s regardless.kinq

FINALLY, but this news just made my decision to buying a PS3 that much more! I know some people could care less but if people use COMPLAINTS in positive ways, companys like SONY & MICROSOFT will listen.

Kojima is happy if true!danneswegman

Funny how just a week or so ago people were talking about rumble saying it was last gen. That rumble was just a cheap trick and sixaxis was the future. Sony was saying that they didn't add rumble because it would mess up the sixaxis controls. Now they're saying it's going to immerse the players even more into the games. So all the talk about not putting in rumble because of sixaxis was a lie???? Hmmmmmkingtito

That's just predictions from an old article. Deihmos

where have you been the article is on gamespot........LOL

Now that is some encouraging news! :D

Nice to see Sony finally reconsider and pay attention to what their customer base, game developers, partners and licensees have been telling them on this issue. Hopefully we'll see some new controllers and upcoming games/updates to support this available soon, so that all PS3 users will have the choice to play with or without rumble, with or without motion sensing, or however they want.