Sixaxis to be discontinued

The Sixaxis controller seems to have finally overstayed its welcome as it appears the controller will be discontinued with the release of the DualShock 3. It won't come as a surprise to most of us that Sony will decide to no longer manufacture this product in light of the mass production of their new rumble-enhanced version that is set to release in North America shortly.

A Sony representative shared the following:

"Sixaxis will no longer be offered after it's completely sold through at retail (likely by the summer timeframe)."

Once the DualShock 3 becomes the standard, we could assume that the Sixaxis would then become a really cheap alternative in order to add a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th controller to your setup. Chances are as gamers replace theirs with the DS3, you'll likely be able to find the old and tired Sixaxis available on eBay for a bargain price.

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anyone could see this happening..

if they sell them off cheap they will be good as 2nd.3rd controllers but its not likely they will go any cheaper than there normal selling price.

Well gee I could've predicted this happening from a mile away. When the DS3 comes out, who's gonna buy the wimpy Sixaxis when for $5 more they can buy the hefty Dualshock 3?

RIPsiwelcram

[QUOTE="siwelcram"]RIPMAILER_DAEMON

Rot In Pieces.

:P

Doesn't suprise me tbh, it would be foolish of someone to buy SIXAXIS now DS3 is out..-SEBi-

No, foolish is spending more money on a heavier controller with a shorter battery life.

[QUOTE="siwelcram"]RIPMAILER_DAEMON

pfft thats cheap. a good keyboard and mouse cost more.

Pffft...well I better buy a bunch of Sixaxis controllers now while they are still in stores.CheeChee_Macko

so... do the new dualshocks not have the tilt/motion sensing etc controls the the sixaxis does?

Sixaxis Tecnology is included.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/02/feel-the-shock-next-week/

Sixaxis Tecnology is included.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/02/feel-the-shock-next-week/

hopesfoll

fantastic, then what is the fuss?

Well even is the SIXAXIS was discontinued...It wouldnt be the end of the world.

There are sometimes when it's cool, though most games dont use it much.

Besides sometimes it can be annoying (like lasering the walls in R&C).

the sixaxis was a nice thoght, but it just never got the correct implementation nor was it well made (too freakin sensitive). All i can say now is that: it will not be missed.

Funny thing, i was thinking earlier today that the sixaxis is gonna get dumped; kind of a nice coincidence.

I thought lasering the walls was pretty cool. I didn't have any trouble doing I think that game has tight sixaxis control. I think the reason why people hate it is because they are used to having to turn the controller hard or push aggressively to get to go right and you don't have to do that with R and C, so everyone hates it because it is overly sensitive.

Anyway It is probably saving them money in the long run because they don't have to produce two types of controllers anymore. Everything that is in the old one is in the new one, so why make both. I never used rumble anyway and I would rather people try to use the sixaxis more and do it well.

some people don't care about rumble :raises hand:ginraisama

i agree i raise hand to

Sounds good to me, I was planning to get two DS3 controllers anyway. I miss the heavy grip and rumble feature. Once the time goes by the price will drop to more affordable 30-40$.

As of right now 55$ is a little bit pricey, but it's a new unit. Even though I believe Sony should had shipped DS3 in the beginning when the console was announced and not makes us buy a new one year later. It's still an option though, new PS3 owners will already have DS3 included anyway. 8)

Either way, I want one, so that won't stop me from buying it. :)

sorry for noob question I have not been following the Dualshock 3 news

i know the new controller has rumble duh but no more motion control correct or am i wrong? To me personally I got used to no rumble in hands. Besides I have one of those boom chairs ( this one http://www.boomchair.com/prod_FRG.htm) IMHO I like it better than a rumble controllerChiefMahwoo

damn! awesom how does that work though? do u plug it into the ps3 if soo how? i want to buy!

im like u i jus bought a new controller and i didnt get DS3 i didnt really see he point... ive gotten use to not having it...and even begun to question whether it is really all that vital

I'm sorry, but rumble is a little overrated. Its a nice thing but it doesn't make or break a game. I don't see the point in spending 50 or more on a controller when I can buy a game for a little more. Sixaxis was just a filler till they could make the DS3 and it got the job done for the short term. The problem wasn't the controller, but the way it was used in most games. Lets hope the next round of games take better advantage of it rather then use it to hinder the gameplay *cough* Lair....

some people don't care about rumble :raises hand:ginraisama

as do I. I personally prefer the light sixaxis controller to even the old ds controllers, it just feels better.

the sixaxis was a nice thoght, but it just never got the correct implementation nor was it well made (too freakin sensitive). All i can say now is that: it will not be missed.

Funny thing, i was thinking earlier today that the sixaxis is gonna get dumped; kind of a nice coincidence.

Rakuho

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the sixaxis was a nice thoght, but it just never got the correct implementation nor was it well made (too freakin sensitive). All i can say now is that: it will not be missed.

Funny thing, i was thinking earlier today that the sixaxis is gonna get dumped; kind of a nice coincidence.

I_pWnzz_YoU

Rumble baby!!

I find it funny how everyone is excited about the DS3, I dont know why people likes a controllers that vibrates, IMO that feature is anoying, I always turn off the vibration.

Dont tell me that when you fell the controller rumble, it makes you have a more vivid expirience... ROFLMAO

Rumble baby!!

ddashboy242