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

Rumble is back with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3. These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week. Now I know that the list of compatible games is the most important thing to you, so we’re including that at the bottom of this post. The titles with an asterisk in the list below will require a patch in order to activate the rumble feature. The patch will automatically download to your PS3 if your console is connected online. If you are not connected online, check our PlayStation Knowledge Center for more information.

We will be launching a web page on the PlayStation website later this morning dedicated to informing you of what titles use force feedback. This list will be expanding as new titles become compatible, so be sure to be sure to check back. You can also keep an eye out for this icon:

This will be located on all new software releases that are DUALSHOCK 3 compatible.

Just to give you a small refresher course, the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller includes pressure sensors that rumble with each action. SIXAXIS technology is also included, so you can still use motion control, and the controller features Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay. You can pick it up at any of the major retailers and at a cost $54.99 MSRP.

 

EDIT: As far as I know, this applies to North America alone, but I'm not 100% sure. 

Very nice for those who need rumble (unlike myself) I already have 4 Sixaxis's and I've always been fine without rumble. I do wonder why they are charging $5 more than the Sixaxis. Seems kind of cheap to me.



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I already have one, it does make quite a bit of difference in many games, even GT 5 p, cause sometimes you cannot tell whether you just off the track (especially in cockpit mode) so the vibration really helps



^ How is the battery life of the DS3 compared to the Sixaxis? Any noticeable difference?



Alright am I the only one who doesnt give a shit about the Dual Shock Three and think that it is getting more attention than it deserves?



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Arcturus said:
^ How is the battery life of the DS3 compared to the Sixaxis? Any noticeable difference?

 I can't say it is anything I have been monitoring, but I haven't noticed any difference



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Alexie Di Onie said:
Alright am I the only one who doesnt give a shit about the Dual Shock Three and think that it is getting more attention than it deserves?

Probably...

I've been holding off getting extra controllers for the PS3 until the DS3 comes out.  I'll be trading in my controller that came with the system too.

The Sixaxis right now w/o rumble feels like a toy....



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I wonder when the controller will be released in the EU... I have been holding off getting a new controller untill this one hits :D



Oh, so I take it from Squall's comment above that this doesn't apply to Europe? I wish they'd get on with it.



Yeah, there hasn't been an announcement for Europe yet... Which totally sucks as it is the PS3's biggest market share at the moment!



I cannot wait to get rid of my Sixaxis. I really dislike the weight and lack of rumble in it.




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