Playstation 3 Controllers- No Vibration Feature Is A Major Blow To Players
September 29th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
No doubt, the Playstation 3 controllers do resemble their predecessors quite a bit. Yet, they have some more features to them that include rock solid X-Y-Z pitch, yaw, roll and also detection of lateral motion and the very exceptional Bluetooth that allows users the ability to play without any wires. Even so, some notable exceptions have also been made that are quite unpalatable to some. What’s more, you won’t need more than five minutes to switch from the Playstation 2 controllers to the Playstation 3 controllers.
You could end up worrying quite a bit when you learn that there is not the vibration feature in Playstation 3 controllers as was the case in the Playstation 2. It may be meant to do away with interference that the vibration feature causes to the sensing of motion, though there may be other reasons as well. What’s more, there is a lot in common that Playstation 3 controllers have with Playstation 2’s already installed Dual Shock.
Innovation Has Been Sacrificed For Mere Copying
And, you can also notice some similarities between Playstation 3 controllers and Nintendo’s Wii which is a pity since they could have innovated instead of copying. Even though there is no vibration function in the present Playstation 3 controllers there is the six axis sensor which is a good way of incorporating the newest in technology as far as sensing is concerned.
However, many users will certainly miss the vibration feature as it provided them with the feeling of what it was like to get shot or even having an injury especially when playing one of the FIFA 2006 games. So, not all the users like the fact that they have to do without the vibration feature and many would readily forego the six motion sensor and settle for the tried and tested vibration functionality.
To add to the woes of users, the absence of vibration features in Playstation 3 controllers takes away from the pleasure of the quicker paced games including online FPS games in which vibration is central to the enjoyment of the game. Most players would readily accept having the ability to feel bullets strike you and know the difference between a major and minor hit. It is only those that play the arcade games that won’t miss the vibrations.
Another feature of Playstation 3 controllers is that they can easily be operated using Bluetooth which means you don’t have messy wires and cables to contend with though there is also an option to connect your Playstation 3 using wires and USB cable. The advantage of using the USB cable is that it will allow your Playstation 3 controllers to get recharged without manual intervention.
So, if you are prepared to do without the vibrations, and can settle for the six axis sensor technology you could still get max pleasure from the Playstation 3 which is lighter in weight and easier to hold while not stressing your fingers after you have played for many an hour.
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Great Features On The Playstation 3 Controller
August 27th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
The good thing about Playstation 3 controller is that it is light in weight, can easily be held in your hand and it also has many features designed to provide you with endless hours of entertainment and fun. The light weight is especially advantageous if you are going to be playing for extended periods of time as the heavier controllers can be awkward as well as lead to painful fingers. The Playstation 3 controller is a much better option since you can use it for hours without causing any discomfort and you will also notice a slight departure in that the L2 as well as R2 buttons are larger on the Playstation 3 as compared to its predecessor.
Great Motion Sensors
You are also going to find the Playstation 3 controller’s feature of letting a maximum of four persons to play using wired or wireless controllers especially pleasing and an additional controller could be yours for just forty dollars. The motion sensors are also welcome and with six axis sensing, the Playstation 3 controller allows you to enjoy driving a car and flying a plane even more. However, a slight disappointment is the lack of vibration feature which was available in the Playstation 2 and this can be attributed to its interfering with the sensors. Also, there is no compatibility between the Playstation 2 and Playstation 3 controllers.
Nevertheless, when you realize that there are also available wireless controllers that you can connect through USBs, you will get added pleasure from gaming with your Playstation 3. Thus you can play your most loved games for hours and hours from the comfort of a seat that does not have to be right next to the console.
What are most noticeable about the Playstation 3 controller are its light weight as well as ease of handling and there have been made many changes to its design which will ensure that you do not feel any pain even after using it for many hours of gaming. This is something that is intended to keep customers happy and with the ability to connect as many as seven controllers for a single game, you are indeed going to love this Playstation 3.
And, for those moving from the Playstation 2 to the Playstation 3 there are many similarities though the Playstation 3 controller does have reflective metal coloration and it also sports LED that are of great help when it comes to wireless functioning of the controller. The best thing is that all the Playstation 3 controllers can be connected without wires which are welcome as you don’t have to worry about cables and it also allows players to play the games in greater comfort.
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