AfterDawn: Tech news

Latest PS3 firmware adds DualShock3 support

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 26 Oct 2007 11:44 User comments (9)

Latest PS3 firmware adds DualShock3 support The PlayStation 3's latest firmware, version 1.94, will finally add support for "rumbling force feedback controllers", a feature that many gamers have wanted since the console's introduction last year.
Although the force feedback DualShock 3 controllers wont hit North America until at least spring 2008, apparently the recently released "Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction" is the first game capable of sending a vibrating signal.

Other games set for release soon, such as Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Assassin’s Creed, will ship with the rumble code built in and current hit games such as "Resistance: Fall of Man" and "MotorStorm" will eventually see downloadable patches that will enable force feedback.

If you really want to try the new features out, you may want to import a Japanese DS3 controller which will hit the market next month.

Source:
Dailytech

Previous Next  

9 user comments

127.10.2007 16:44
vinny13
Inactive

Sound's good. I really don't care that the console didn't release with it because I would have bought a second controller anyways.

227.10.2007 17:08

Keep the goods coming Sony.

327.10.2007 20:26

Finally

427.10.2007 21:05
japhy
Inactive

Nice, just to shut all of the 360 fanboy's up. I could go either way. I would be more interested in a Wii like controller. What should I duct tape the controller to a baseball bat?

528.10.2007 00:31

Yea, but wheres the Dual Shock 3 Controllers? Hopefully this isn't like the thing with the PSP camera thats an option in US firmware but the camera isn't released in the US yet. (atleast 1 year)

628.10.2007 11:28

The main reason I like this is b/c the sixaxis is too light its like a feather....I need to have something that has some weight to it. Several times playing I have lost grip of the controller b/c of sweaty hands..I think if it was heavier that it would stay in place

728.10.2007 19:44
BIGnewb
Inactive

congrats sony.actually scratch that...FINALLY!

829.10.2007 08:09

I agree that the ps3 control pad is too light as said by muccione,but i dont miss the rumble function,it hurt my wrists and left my hands feeling numb.

91.11.2007 03:09

Finally dualshock. Really this should come standard with sony these days after the ps2 this should be standard.

Comments have been disabled for this article.

Latest news

VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads (16 Mar 2024 4:31)
VLC Media Player, the versatile video-software powerhouse, has achieved a remarkable feat: it has been downloaded over 5 billion times.
2 user comments
Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit (19 Dec 2023 11:09)
Google settled its lawsuit in September 2023, and one of the settlement terms was that the way applications are installed on Android from outside the Google Play Store must become simpler. In the future, installing APK files will be easier.
8 user comments
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets (06 Jun 2023 9:19)
Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations (02 May 2023 3:38)
Neato Robotics has ceased its operations. American robot vacuum pioneer founded in 2005 has finally called it quits and company will cease its operations and sales. Only a skeleton crew will remain who will keep the servers running until 2028.
5 user comments
How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp (20 Mar 2023 1:25)
The world's most popular messaging platform, Meta-owned WhatsApp has enabled sending messages to yourself. While at first, this might seem like an odd feature, it can be very useful in a lot of situations. ....
18 user comments

News archive