I don't think there's that much that can be said about this specific product...it's a controller. However, I'll give an account of my experiences of this controller over the past two years.
I got two of these sixaxis controllers free with my PS3 so was able to rotate between using one and ... Read review
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Advantages: Battery Life / Charge Times ; Nice Size Disadvantages: Squeaking / Sticking
I don't think there's that much that can be said about this specific product...it's a controller. However, I'll give an account of my experiences of this controller over the past two years.
I got two of these sixaxis controllers free with my PS3 so was able to rotate between using one and charging the other, hopefully allowing me to prolong the usability of the contollers. Unfortunately, after about a year and a half ( and many hours ... ...both controllers began to squeak and stick. I'm pretty sure the analogue bashing involved in Beijing Olympics contributed highly to this. The main disadvantages of this for me is when I'm playing Call of Duty and I'm hiding behind an object and without realising have begun slowly moving out into the open. The second most annoying thing is at night when I'm trying to keep the noise down, I can't. Squeak, squeak, squeak rings out around the house. ... more
I don't think there's that much that can be said about this specific product...it's a controller. However, I'll give an account of my experiences of this controller over the past two years.
I got two of these sixaxis controllers free with my PS3 so was able to rotate between using one and charging the other, hopefully allowing me to prolong the usability of the contollers. Unfortunately, after about a year and a half ( and many hours of use, 200+ ) the left analogue stick on both controllers began to squeak and stick. I'm pretty sure the analogue bashing involved in Beijing Olympics contributed highly to this. The main disadvantages of this for me is when I'm playing Call of Duty and I'm hiding behind an object and without realising have begun slowly moving out into the open. The second most annoying thing is at night when I'm trying to keep the noise down, I can't. Squeak, squeak, squeak rings out around the house. I tried taking one of them apart to try and clean the analogue sticks, but this was a bad decision. Once I got into it I found out the ball which the sticks swivel on are covered by a cicuit board thingy and I didn't want to touch that. So after about 3 or four hours (literally) of trying to put it togerther again I managed it. The time taken was mainly down to many parts falling all over the place during the taking apart process.
Now to the biggest positive for the controllers - the battery. When it was announced that the controllres were going to be wireless I was thinking that they would last about an hour or two before needing re-charged, which would then take about 2 hours to charge. But this is definetely not the case. The battery lasts for about 4-5 hours I would say without needing re-charged and once they do it only takes about half an hour for full battery life to be resumed.
For me the actual sixaxis function isn't that important. Unless a PS3 version of Wii Sports comes out then I don't see that much use for this function. Virtua Tennis allows sixaxis to be used, but you also have to control the player by tilting the controller, which is very difficult.
The actual controller itself is very lightweight, but you will get used to this very quickly. The buttons are easy to press, but I do have to minor problems with the buttons. At one point the X button was sticking on one of the controllers, but this fixed itslef. The other thing I have noticed is that the L3/R3 buttons are harder to push than the new Dualshock 3 controller, which I bought because of the squeaking.
The last thing I would like to mention is that if you're holding the analogue stick in one direction your finger may slip off, a small dent like the Xbox contrllers have may be useful. Analogue covers with both dents and small grips can be bought if you find this too much of a nuisance. Also, I've heard people saying their fingers slip off the R2/L2 buttons, but for me this hasn't been the case.
All in all a good controller which has served me well, considering the amount of use I have had out of it. I still use the Sixaxis if I'm playing during the day, but I have to use the Dualshock 3 at night. If you don't play your PS3 that much and don't mind the vibration function then I would recommend this controller, although i think it's only an extra £5 for a Dualshock 3. 4.5/10
Advantages: Reliable, lightweight, chargeable by USB. Will fall in price with introduction of DUALSHOCK 3. Disadvantages: No rumble. DUALSHOCK 3 is a more complete controller.
...controllers based on the typical Sony design, and with the use of the PS button in the centre can even wireless turn on and off the PS3. However, the L2 and R2 buttons are shaped such that your fingers do not fully sit on them as triggers - I recommend buying a clip on enhancement for a few pounds such as 'Gioteck Real Triggers' if you want to enhance your experience with this SIXAXIS.
These controllers are different to the old PS2 controllers in ... ...capabilities. In certain games, you will need to shake the SIXAXIS controller to activiate certain functions, which is a nice touch, but has so far been definitely underused in games. The fact that these are chargeable via a USB cable and do no need batteries is also an excellent plus - so if you can can these on the cheap and just need some extra controllers, definitely go for them. Otherwise, I would recommend you go for the superior DUALSHOCK ...
echo786 09.08.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sony Official PS3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller
Advantages: Six-axis, light, wireless Disadvantages: no rumble pack
When you think of a games console you think heavy, uncomfortable and always getting tangled in wires. Well not the PS3 sixaxis controller. The first point of interest is the wireless cabability of the controller. The controller uses bluetooth which allows a constant stream of information from the controller to the PS3 with no lag time. The second is because it is bluetooth the range of the controller is about 20m, you will never need this much length ... ...that you can't use it. The last point about bluetooth is that it does not need a direct connection therefore the contoller doesn't have to be in direct vie of the PS3.
The next point is that the controller is incredibly light but also very strong and will not break under any pressure from high stress games. The only bad thing about being really light is that there is no rumble pack in the controller although one is being made apparently. But if ...
Diggyzed 19.06.2007
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Advantages: Better design improved buttons Disadvantages: Herhaps too light for aggressive gamers
...criticism from ps3 on lookers Sony later stated that the original controller "was very clearly designed as a design concept, and was never intended to be the final controller, despite what everybody said about it." – as quoted by Fahey, Rob 2006-05-12. GamesIndustry.biz. I believe this origanal design was packed in because of the criticism. Sony was right to do so as who wants to play on a console that they arent comfortable controlling. Next this ... ...in some racing games great idea sony.
My thoughts: hats of to sony with the great new contoller, although it looks the same as the old dual shock this controller feels better lighter and more precision about it. If the design aint broke don’t change it and they didn’t. ...
stegasaurus_sam 07.08.2007
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Advantages: +Lightweight +Great battery life +Motion-sensing Disadvantages: -No rumble
The SixAxis controller is the standard controller for the PS3 at the moment. In the east (and possibly America) a new version has been released which has a rumble feature. This product will be out in the UK around about springtime. The current model lacks rumble capabilities. This may seem a bad thing, but you really do get used to it, I don't miss rumble at all now although I might buy the dualshock3 (the rumble version) when it comes out in the ... ...experience of playing a game, but its nothing major. The lack of rumble is the ONLY possible negative I can think of for the sixaxis, although as it doesn’t affect me much I don’t really see it as a negative (although some might)
The controller uses bluetooth to connect to the ps3, you plug it into the ps3 by the lead, press a button in the middle, the four lights on the top flash, and then its connected, you'll have to charge it for ...
01wojtowicz 19.03.2008
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Advantages: Great design very easy to use Disadvantages: Keep on loosing it beacuse it doesnt need a cable
...rumble effects on this controller. Sony initally said it would intefer with the movement sensative nature of the pad, however the new Dual Shock 3 conroller will have the rumble feature.
This controller is much lighter than the previous PS2 controller, great as far as i'm concerned.
The L2 and R2 buttons have been slightly modified to make them easier to use.
Motion sensative. This is not in the same league as the Wii, however it is very effictive ... ...balancing, and the sensativity can be altered.
The Center button allows you to control the PS3. You can turn it on and off, quit a game and see the charge of the controller, all very useful
Overall
The basic design is great, it fits into your hands perfectly, all the button are easy to reach and after hours of playing i have had no hint of any type of strain or ache. It is well built and durable (thrown it at the wall several times when i havent ...
andyyaris 06.02.2008
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Product details
Type
Gamepads
Console Type
PS3
Region
PAL Version. The Format for UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand
Long Name
Sony Official PS3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller
Manufacturer
Sony
Manufacturer's product description
The SIXAXIS Wireless Controller for PLAYSTATION3 employs a high-precision, motion sensitive, six axis system, which detects natural hand movements for intuitive real-time interactive play. With the adoption of Bluetooth wireless technology, the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller allows up to 7 players to play at the same time, without attaching any other external devices. In addition, by simply inserting a USB cable into the Wireless Controller, users can seamlessly switch from wireless to wired connection and automatically charge its battery while the Wireless Controller is in use. When fully charged, the Wireless Controller's battery life lasts up to 30 hours before recharging is necessary.
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