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    #1  Edited By grainger

    is it really worth £10 more just to get the rumble feature on some of the games?

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    #2  Edited By epic_pets

    Yes it is

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    #3  Edited By kratos

    yeah it is I have to say it is defiantly the best controller I have ever used.

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    #4  Edited By AaronBelfast

    £10 is a steal

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    #5  Edited By hazelnutman

    DS3 + MGS4 = epic win beyond comprehension.

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    #6  Edited By hazelnutman

    DS3 + MGS4 = epic win beyond comprehension.

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    #7  Edited By Shocker

    Definitely

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    #8  Edited By grainger
    AaronBelfast said:
    "£10 is a steal"

    sorry and i'll edit this its not £10 for the controller its £35 and that is £10 more than the sixaxis
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    #9  Edited By Marterfarker

    Abso-freakin-lutely!

    I just wish I had it when I played GOW and GOW II on my PS3 (I never had a PS2).

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    #10  Edited By highstakes

    I'd say so.  Comes in handy for MGS4 ;-)

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    #11  Edited By grainger
    highstakes said:
    "I'd say so.  Comes in handy for MGS4 ;-)
    "

    don't play mgs4 ;-) :P
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    #12  Edited By Buzzer_Beater

    It's the best controller. I wish I had it. I just want to save my money up, and not throw it away aimlessly.

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    #13  Edited By yesteryearsfins

    I ended up importing the white one from japan when it first came out. It certainly adds another dimension to games.

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    #14  Edited By Dakota

    I prefer it just on the weight alone. For some reason playing games with a super light controller doesn't feel right.

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    #15  Edited By thelastguy

    Yeah I like it alot more than the Sixaxis.

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    #16  Edited By grainger
    Dakota said:
    "I prefer it just on the weight alone. For some reason playing games with a super light controller doesn't feel right.
    "

    i've had a load of people say that to me, i don't seem to mind it
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    #17  Edited By mrzeal

    Yes it is! It's totally woth it!

     

    When I had only the sixaxis it was fine... but remembering the rumble functions is pretty cool. It has become my primarily controller, never play without it! I guess the sixaxis should have never existed, I mean, a dual shock 3 "sixaxis" is fine, but sony and immersion should have worked their problems before ps3 launch...

     

    :)

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    #18  Edited By equivocator

    Yeah, I'd have to say i really love the DS3 now that ive been using it for a while. I imported one from Japan around christmas time, and just a single play session with it meant i could never go back to the cheap, light feel of the Sixaxis. 


    Has anyone else had issues with L2/R2 springs however? I had to rip out one of the springs from my old sixaxis when a DS3 spring broke in two. It's not as if i thrash the thing around that much either.
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    #19  Edited By zeforgotten

    Personally I don't care.. I don't need a shaking controller to tell me that my head just got blown off..

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    #20  Edited By LiquidPrince

    Probably, but I'm totally satisfied by my light Sixaxis controller.

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    #21  Edited By MKLOL

    Yeap It's worth it!

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    #22  Edited By fenixrevolution

    Totally worth it, just didn't feel right without it.

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    #23  Edited By shadows_kill

    i think im going to buy one now

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    #24  Edited By DarkLegend

    Yes it is.

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    #25  Edited By Bolt3

    It feels really good and doesn't feel so lifeless, so it's worth the extra £10. I found the £40 price tag horrendus for a dualshock3, so if you try ebay (I bought mines there) you can get one cheaper,  I picked up mines for about £28, really good!

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    #26  Edited By Firelad43

    I hope to get mine soon. I heard some games even support only part of the controller to rumble to tell you where your getting hit.

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    #27  Edited By solidphoenix

    With the Sixaxis functionality and the added addition of the rumble, the Dualshock 3 is now the best controller in the industry.

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    #28  Edited By Falkien

    yes!! I have both Sixaxis and Dualshock 3 and the dualshock 3 owns!! Especially when playing MGS4

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    #29  Edited By nickkcin

    it seems alright, but it feels a little too heavy for my liking, i like the ligghtness of the sixxaxis controller
    and as for 10 pounds more?, we down south have to pay an extra $50 just for the rumble, costing $100 i i was to buy one.

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    #30  Edited By Dissolve

    FUNNY STORY:


    Yesterday I hooked up the PS2 and was playing some games. My hands, being accustomed to the rumble-less SIXAXIS, grew tired soon after all the vibrating began. I didn't realize how MUCH vibrating happens in most games. I used to not notice it but now I'm overly sensitive to it.

    I got so sick of it that I had to turn off rumble in every PS2 I played. And like nickkcin said, it's too heavy. I love how light the SIXAXIS is.

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    #31  Edited By KindGalaxy

    If you want a second controller there is no reason NOT to get a Dualshock 3 over a Sixaxis. And yeah, in Australia they're $100AU (around $97US) for a Dualshock 3, still worth it if you want a second controller; at least that way you have one of each.

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    #32  Edited By grainger

    i bought one from work today so i feel this thread can be made rudundant and locked but there seems to be some decent crack so lets keep it, and to be honest i like the greater weight of the dualshock

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    #33  Edited By Pkshields

    Yes, DS3 is definitely worth it. I imported one as soon as I got my PS3

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    #34  Edited By grainger
    KindGalaxy said:
    "If you want a second controller there is no reason NOT to get a Dualshock 3 over a Sixaxis. And yeah, in Australia they're $100AU (around $97US) for a Dualshock 3, still worth it if you want a second controller; at least that way you have one of each.
    "

    jesus mine was second hand but you can buy thm new in the uk for about £35/$70US
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    #35  Edited By LiquidPrince
    grainger said:
    "KindGalaxy said:
    "If you want a second controller there is no reason NOT to get a Dualshock 3 over a Sixaxis. And yeah, in Australia they're $100AU (around $97US) for a Dualshock 3, still worth it if you want a second controller; at least that way you have one of each.
    "

    jesus mine was second hand but you can buy thm new in the uk for about £35/$70US"
    That pricing is ridiculous.
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    #36  Edited By Contra_dk

    It is worth it.

    The old Six Axis felt cheap and to light. Dual Shock 3 feels "right"... and yeah, the rumble is great,

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    #37  Edited By calf_exercises

    I dont really like rumble, I turned it off in my wiimotes and I havent bought a dual shock 3  yet and dont plan too. I think its a question of whether you personally like rumble

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    #38  Edited By KKCoolman

    The DS3 is pretty good for some games, others don't really need the rumble. The only problem I really had with the original Sixaxis was that it wasn't very sturdy. I imported mine from the US before is came out here in the UK for only £29 which is good seeing that is much cheaper than the RRP. If you don't want to pay the extra, the imported controllers will likely still save you the £££.

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    #39  Edited By LiquidPrince
    Contra_dk said:
    "It is worth it.

    The old Six Axis felt cheap and to light. Dual Shock 3 feels "right"... and yeah, the rumble is great,
    "
    It felt light, but not cheap.
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    #40  Edited By Merforga

    Yes, it is worth it.

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    #41  Edited By kenzo287

    well since the sixaxis is going away i don't see you having much choice in a little while

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    #42  Edited By grainger
    KKCoolman said:
    "The DS3 is pretty good for some games, others don't really need the rumble. The only problem I really had with the original Sixaxis was that it wasn't very sturdy. I imported mine from the US before is came out here in the UK for only £29 which is good seeing that is much cheaper than the RRP. If you don't want to pay the extra, the imported controllers will likely still save you the £££."
    well i work for a games retailer who tend to get plenty of imports and it does save alot of money
    calf_exercises said:
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    I dont really like rumble, I turned it off in my wiimotes and I havent bought a dual shock 3  yet and dont plan too. I think its a question of whether you personally like rumble

    "
    i don't really notice the rumble on my wii its more of a faint buzz than a rumble
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    #43  Edited By ST1LL_iLL
    yesteryearsfins said:
    "I ended up importing the white one from japan when it first came out. It certainly adds another dimension to games.
    "
    I did the exact same thing. I had it since this past November, and first used it with ratchet and clank. Yes it is totally worth it. The added weight some how feels better. MGS4 really takes advantage of the rumble too.
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    #44  Edited By LiquidPrince

    What are some good MGS4 moments with rumble?

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    #45  Edited By ST1LL_iLL

    Im sure someone else can add a better moment, but the very first time you control snake. The control rumbles to explosions all around you, in such a way, that you can tell what direction they're coming from. It really adds a extra level of immersion.

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    #46  Edited By LiquidPrince

    Enough immersion to warrant an extra $20?

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    #47  Edited By ST1LL_iLL

    Yes. $20 isnt a lot. A lot is what I spent on Rock Band controllers. Anyway, its not just about immersion. As others and I stated, the extra weight feels "right". With the sixaxis, it felt flimsy. As if it would break easy. Or fly right out of my hands.

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    #48  Edited By LiquidPrince
    Tr4gic_H3r0 said:
    "Yes. $20 isnt a lot. A lot is what I spent on Rock Band controllers. Anyway, its not just about immersion. As others and I stated, the extra weight feels "right". With the sixaxis, it felt flimsy. As if it would break easy. Or fly right out of my hands.
    "
    Well, $20 EXTRA dollars is what I meant to say. So basically $70.
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    #49  Edited By ST1LL_iLL

    Amazon is selling it for $50 ($60 for the white Japanese model). Gamestop is selling for $55.

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    #50  Edited By LiquidPrince
    Tr4gic_H3r0 said:
    "Amazon is selling it for $50 ($60 for the white Japanese model). Gamestop is selling for $55.
    "
    Maybe I will check them out then. But if it isn't good *waves fist menacingly*

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