Rumble is back with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3. These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week. Now I know that the list of compatible games is the most important thing to you, so we’re including that at the bottom of this post. The titles with an asterisk in the list below will require a patch in order to activate the rumble feature. The patch will automatically download to your PS3 if your console is connected online. If you are not connected online, check our PlayStation Knowledge Center for more information.
We will be launching have launched a web page on the PlayStation website later this morning dedicated to informing you of what titles use force feedback. This list will be expanding as new titles become compatible, so be sure to be sure to check back. You can also keep an eye out for this icon:
This will be located on all new software releases that are DUALSHOCK 3 compatible.
Just to give you a small refresher course, the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller includes pressure sensors that rumble with each action. SIXAXIS technology is also included, so you can still use motion control, and the controller features Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay. You can pick it up at any of the major retailers and at a cost $54.99 MSRP.
Here’s the complete list of titles supporting the DUALSHOCK 3 at launch:
- SCEA – Formula One Championship Edition* (PS3)
- SCEA – MotorStorm* (PS3)
- SCEA – Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
- SCEA – PAIN (PSN)
- SCEA – High Velocity Bowling (PSN)
- SCEA – MLB 08: The Show (PS3)
- SCEA – Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)
- SCEA – Resistance: Fall of Man* (PS3)
- SCEA – Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3)
- SCEA – Go! Sports Ski* (PSN)
- SCEA – Folklore* (PS3)
- SCEA – Heavenly Sword* (PS3)
- SCEA – Warhawk* (PSN / PS3)
- SCEA – Super Stardust HD* (PSN)
- SCEA – Snakeball (PSN)
- SCEA – Toy Home (PSN)
- SCEA – PSOne Emulation (PSN)
- SCEA – Piyotama (PSN)
- SCEA – PixelJunk Monsters (PSN)
- SCEA – Blast Factor* (PSN)
- Sega – Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)
- Ubisoft – Lost: Via Domus (PS3)
- Ubisoft – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2* (PS3)
- EA – Burnout Paradise (PS3)
- KOEI – Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3)
- Capcom – Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)
- Atari – Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit (PS3)
- Disney Interactive – Turok (PS3)
- Sierra Games – TimeShift (PS3)
I have been playing with a Japanese DS3 and can confirm from the last week alone:
Burnout Paradise
Dark Sector
Condemned 2: Bloodshot
Warhawk
Will there be a way to turn off rumble during gameplay? I am a purist and wish to intend some of these games as they were originally intended.
Excited to see well executed rumble in certain games. I’m sure it will add something to Motorstorm, Burnout and Warhawk, but I can’t say I missed it that much either in the year I’ve been playing my PS3 without it.
My original Sixaxis has a slightly loose left analog stick now, and its just out of warranty so I’ll probably buy one of these when I see them in stores.
playing resitance with rumble is like playing a new game all over. yeah i already have dualshock 3 all three colors black, silver, and white.
Got mine awhile ago at a convention, bought two white DS3s. The battery life is great, as long as the SixAxis, however it seems it lasts somewhat longer even. I’ve been playing a DS3 w/ Armored Core:for Answers w/ rumble on Max for awhile now, and it’s been almost 3 1/2 days and the bar hasn’t even gone down. So the battery life is good. Also the feel of the controller is what’s the best part. The DS3 feels like there’s actually something there in your hand, and not like your holding onto air. The weight of the DS3 feels great, and it no longer makes you wonder if the controller will just float up to your ceiling anymore.
Question though:
Will we be able to maybe trade our old SixAxis for DS3? Or will we have to completely pay full retail for new ones? Because I have my two original SixAxis, and was wondering about this for awhile.
COD 4 does not support rumble.. really.. wow!!
I reserved 4 controllers. Ohh yea!
SWEET!!!!!!!!!
Too late, I imported mine already.
Will stores have to wait to launch the DualShock3 on a certain date or will they be able to sell them when they come in?
There is no street date for DUALSHOCK 3 so as soon as the retailers get them, they can put them on shelf.