E3: PS3 Controller Impressions
One thing that deserves a mention is Sony’s PS3 controller. Though I’m not sure what its moniker is, it is actually quite a departure from the controller’s previous incarnations (despite the fact that it is cosmetically similar), so I don’t think it’ll be the ‘Dual Shock 3’. Gone are the vibration functions and in are the 6 angles of tilt. From the info we’ve gathered, it seemed that the inclusion of the Dual Shock technology would’ve interfered with the motion sensing capabilities, so it was scrapped. Furthermore, the L2 and R2 are drastically different, as they are significantly larger than their L1 and L2 counterparts. Lastly, the controller is wireless for maximum maneuverability.
Logistics aside, how does the controller feel and play? With the exclusion of the rumble feature, the PS3 controller is remarkably light and comfortable. The motion sensing feature is intuitive and smooth, and the buttons are as great as usual. One caveat I had with the new controller was the L2 and R2 buttons, which were too mushy when pressed. Although it didn’t prove to be too huge of a problem while playing Heavenly Sword, I can definitive see it being a pain for fighting games. That problem aside, I love the new controller. I’ve always loved the PlayStation controller and I’m glad they kept the design, fundamentally, the same.
One thing that deserves a mention is Sony’s PS3 controller. Though I’m not sure what its moniker is, it is actually quite a departure from the controller’s previous incarnations (despite the fact that it is cosmetically similar), so I don’t think it’ll be the ‘Dual Shock 3’. Gone are the vibration functions and in are the 6 angles of tilt. From the info we’ve gathered, it seemed that the inclusion of the Dual Shock technology would’ve interfered with the motion sensing capabilities, so it was scrapped. Furthermore, the L2 and R2 are drastically different, as they are significantly larger than their L1 and L2 counterparts. Lastly, the controller is wireless for maximum maneuverability.
Logistics aside, how does the controller feel and play? With the exclusion of the rumble feature, the PS3 controller is remarkably light and comfortable. The motion sensing feature is intuitive and smooth, and the buttons are as great as usual. One caveat I had with the new controller was the L2 and R2 buttons, which were too mushy when pressed. Although it didn’t prove to be too huge of a problem while playing Heavenly Sword, I can definitive see it being a pain for fighting games. That problem aside, I love the new controller. I’ve always loved the PlayStation controller and I’m glad they kept the design, fundamentally, the same.
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