PS3 Controller To Be Named “SIXAXIS”?
You all know that Sony got rid of the rumble feature for their PS3 controller, which is said to be the reason why the controller would be a lot lighter than previous ones. You guys also know that the controller will have a six-axis detecting system. But what we don’t know is what Sony will call their next-gen controller. They can’t call it Dual Shock 3 now that they’ve removed the rumble feature, could they? Could it possibly be SIXAXIS, to note the six-axis detecting system?
Well, one of the users at 1up suggested to the site that they look up the word ‘SIXAXIS’ and see what turns up. This may be a long shot in determining whether sony has patented the name for their controller, but 1up looked it up nonetheless and this is what turned up (click on image on the left).
The search didn’t turn up anything that could point to Sony calling their controller ‘sixaxis’ but because the term “six axis” has frequently appeared in Sony’s press releases, we couldn’t help but speculate. And the term also appeared multiple times in the May 8 announcement of the controller’s motion sensing functionality:
“The controller for PS3 employs breakthrough technology of high-precision, highly sensitive six-axis sensing system that does not require any devices other than the controller itself for seamless interactive operation, thus eliminating additional settings to TVs. With this technology, ways to enjoy PS3 will be further enhanced by accessing PS3 through the network, while retaining the six-axis sensing capability.”
1UP contacted Sony about this but all the company said was that they haven’t announced the name of the controller yet. While these are all just speculations, it could be possible that the company would focus on the six-axis sensing system in naming their controller. We’ll have to wait till TGS to find out, but don’t be surprised if you see Kutaragi holding a PS3 controller with a powerpoint slide with the word “SIXAXIS” on it. Hmm…do you think the name “SIXAXIS” would give justice to the controller? Methinks Sony could do a little more brainstorming before they call the controller that. But that’s just us. What do YOU think?
Via 1up
You all know that Sony got rid of the rumble feature for their PS3 controller, which is said to be the reason why the controller would be a lot lighter than previous ones. You guys also know that the controller will have a six-axis detecting system. But what we don’t know is what Sony will call their next-gen controller. They can’t call it Dual Shock 3 now that they’ve removed the rumble feature, could they? Could it possibly be SIXAXIS, to note the six-axis detecting system?
Well, one of the users at 1up suggested to the site that they look up the word ‘SIXAXIS’ and see what turns up. This may be a long shot in determining whether sony has patented the name for their controller, but 1up looked it up nonetheless and this is what turned up (click on image on the left).
The search didn’t turn up anything that could point to Sony calling their controller ‘sixaxis’ but because the term “six axis” has frequently appeared in Sony’s press releases, we couldn’t help but speculate. And the term also appeared multiple times in the May 8 announcement of the controller’s motion sensing functionality:
“The controller for PS3 employs breakthrough technology of high-precision, highly sensitive six-axis sensing system that does not require any devices other than the controller itself for seamless interactive operation, thus eliminating additional settings to TVs. With this technology, ways to enjoy PS3 will be further enhanced by accessing PS3 through the network, while retaining the six-axis sensing capability.”
1UP contacted Sony about this but all the company said was that they haven’t announced the name of the controller yet. While these are all just speculations, it could be possible that the company would focus on the six-axis sensing system in naming their controller. We’ll have to wait till TGS to find out, but don’t be surprised if you see Kutaragi holding a PS3 controller with a powerpoint slide with the word “SIXAXIS” on it. Hmm…do you think the name “SIXAXIS” would give justice to the controller? Methinks Sony could do a little more brainstorming before they call the controller that. But that’s just us. What do YOU think?
Via 1up
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