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Sixaxis discontinued...DualShock 3 new standard

April 03, 2008 in News comments 7

In this blog Stephen Totilo outlines the discontinuation of the Sixaxis controller. He says the new standard for Playstations will be the soon to be released DualShock 3 controller. This may prove to a pivotal point in the constant battle between Sony and Microsoft for the premium console.

I got my DualShock 3 controller from Sony today. The new controller, which goes on sale in North America this week, will make my Sony games start rumbling ASAP.

But unboxing my DualShock 3 made me wonder about my PS3’s Sixaxis controllers. Are they the old hotness?

A Sony rep tells me that the Sixaxis is indeed on the way out: “Sixaxis will no longer be offered after it’s completely sold through at retail (likely by the summer timeframe).”
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  • 1
    tidus04 Apr 3, 08
    Image :3.

    This is about time they released this.. hope they focus on the DS3 and get it over to Europe soon.
  • 0
    Dio Apr 3, 08
    lol @ the sixaxis for being a complete and utter failure.
    • 1
      lord of vice city* Apr 3, 08
      its not a complete failure
      its just untapped potential
  • 0
    Bale Fire Apr 3, 08
    twilightprince care to explain?
  • 0
    Red 9 Apr 3, 08
    Will DS3 continue to include motion-sensors? It had better.
  • 0
    Sayyed* Apr 3, 08
    Yes it will Red. I don't see why they will stop having the feature. That is also why they cost so damn much.
  • 1
    Shadow of Death Apr 4, 08
    @Silver_Mirro it was "twilight prince" ;;;

    And yes, it will have Motion Sensor. Will cost $5 more than SIXAXIS.

    And it should be out over the next week or so. Amazon.com says they'll be released today (Friday, April 4th)

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