Rumble Six Axis Controller Confirmed

[avaserfi]

Looks like Sony and Immersion are friends again and the six axis controller has been confirmed by both sides. Good news to anyone who missed it. Just have to wait until September.

Sources:
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6385&Itemid=2
http://immr.client.shareholder.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=253387

 

[j_garcia]

I always turned it off anyway with my Logitech wireless controllers because it wastes the batteries big time. It doesn't bother me to not have it, but it is a cool feature.

 

[avaserfi]

I always turned it off anyway with my Logitech wireless controllers because it wastes the batteries big time. It doesn't bother me to not have it, but it is a cool feature.

I never turned it off but I was actually worried when I bought my PS3 that I would miss it. Then I forgot about it completely. Once I started playing the rumble feature never entered my mind again.

I wonder how long battery life will be cut down with rumble on though.

 

[j_garcia]

With the Logitechs I think it was about a 50% reduction in battery life, but obviously depends on how much rumble is going and how often. My Logitechs lasted months on 2 batteries. The current PS3 controllers last only a few weeks even with no rumble - I cycle them, use one and charge the other.