this is basically the same situation with sony rolling out dualshock 3 late.

But an advanced d pad isn't really necessary for all games. PES is the only soccer game that plays with d pad, I usually play racers with d pad and fighters as well. Other than that its not really necessary

Were the rumble controllers for the PS3 sent out for free?

One word: Finally!

Yes just like DS3 were sent out by sony. Atleast its just a subtle change unlike lack of rumble and then making a totally new controller to replace sixaxis.

...lol

Bubbles with regards to presenting yourself as unbiased. You said that you prefer the ps3 controller for PES because of its roots with the ps2 controller.......but was also able to say how you do have problems with regards to Street Fighter

I think he was saying this because people got on Sony's case for rolling out Rumble late and then not providing a replacement plan for the old sixaxis controllers. If this new controller becomes the standard, it will be the same situation, so MS has no reason to get a free pass.

BTW, to anyone who says that a d-pad isn't crucial like rumble is, please proceed to pull your head out of your ass. Rumble is NOT a crucial feature in a game, unlike some people would like to think. However, a D-Pad is a crucial part of the controller, and actually serves an important purpose. Just stand back and think why MS is redesigning this in the first place; the fact that many people have complained numerous times about the "sponginess" of the current D-Pad is reason enough for MS to satisfy their customers.

After all, it's not like they moved the analog sticks around, or changed the face buttons...

Microsoft didn't HAVE to replace anything. The 360 controller as it is worked fine. The D-Pad was a little wonky at times, but it worked in most cases. IMO, the only Dpads that were actually good were last seen on the SNES. The PS pads were serviceable, but far from perfect.

I'm glad that Micro is finally addressing this though. It will definitely make pulling off Street Fighter 4s moves easier if I play it on the 360.

Just like it's my opinion that I didn't mind the sixaxis controller. However, you and I both know that people have complained in both cases, so there are obviously consumers who would like to see a change. Both Sony and MS are at least catering to their consumers' needs.

I don't believe you, and to say "blutooth sux" is to say that having a headset wired to your controller looks "cool".

On topic: I am glad that they have redisigned the D-pad so that you don't have to mod it yourself anymore.

spandexxking

The controller is battery driven right? Therefor I said battery drive. You got what I said so why would it make no sence?

Jeremy Gerard

umm ok? never heard of that problem. I have 3 controllers and none of them have ever done that. Sure it happens when they run out of power but not otherwise.

So your telling me that you would rather have the fuzz to pay or recharge batteries for your controller than to put a wire in it for 10 minutes and then play? Have you even played on a PS3?

Have the fuzz wtf does that mean?

But yes I would rather pop out one set of rechargeable batts and pop in another set and keep playing, instead of having to stop playing wait for the controller to charge and then restart.

The 360 is just better designed when it comes to user freindly features folks, no doubt about that. PS3 seems to have been laid out by a complete idiot, what is with the charge cable being like 12 inches? and whats with having to have the console on to charge the controllers, that is the most moronic thing I have ever seen.

The 360 controller already has a longer battery life than ps3's controllers. There is no need to change that. And what is this mythical fuzz that you are trying to produce from your troll bag?

you'd rather stop playing to change batteries? upto you I suppose. I've got 3 ps3 bluetooth control pads, one dualshock three, keyboard and mouse, and haven't had out of sync or whatever. FYI, you can just play on whilst with the wires on, so charging while you play...

ummm... because you said take out the battery 'drive' and replace it with bluetooth. It makes no sense. Thats why i couldn't understand.

Jeremy, You don't have stop playing to charge ps3 controller. You can keep charging and play at the same time and You don't have to have console on when not playing to charge. I use PC to charge my ps3 controller. Since my pc is always on so it just fits perfectly for me. I know some people don't have pc but people who have ps3 they usually have pc too. Since ps3 gamers are usually grown up adults.