Comments on: Remember When Sony Told Us Tilt Controls Were the Next Big Thing? http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/ Freelance Web Design, Premium WordPress Themes, and Video Game Reviews Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:47:22 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jarad Johnson http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25033 Jarad Johnson Mon, 05 May 2008 12:57:50 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25033 I'm still an Xbox 360 only owner, but have played a lot of PS2 & 3 in my day, and have to say I can't stand their controllers. They just feel old, and inefficient when it comes to modern gaming. I understand a lot of that has to do with the amount I play the 360 over the PS, but regardless I think drastic improvements are needed for the next release. I'm still an Xbox 360 only owner, but have played a lot of PS2 & 3 in my day, and have to say I can't stand their controllers.

They just feel old, and inefficient when it comes to modern gaming. I understand a lot of that has to do with the amount I play the 360 over the PS, but regardless I think drastic improvements are needed for the next release.

]]> By: Ben Lilley http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25025 Ben Lilley Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:23:41 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25025 Just wanted to say that I have the 40GB PS3 and my PS3 controllers turns themselves off shortly after I turn off the PS3, and normally after about 5 mins if I leave the PS3 on. Just wanted to say that I have the 40GB PS3 and my PS3 controllers turns themselves off shortly after I turn off the PS3, and normally after about 5 mins if I leave the PS3 on.

]]> By: Los Havros » Blog Archive » Matt Brett on DualShock 3 http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25016 Los Havros » Blog Archive » Matt Brett on DualShock 3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:43:03 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25016 [...] Matt Brett on DualShock 3- An interesting read, and another perspective on the implementation of vibration in consoles.  As this is an aside I won’t go into too much detail but as for the Wii selling like hot cakes; it’s not aimed at a gamer like me.  If a console has to sacrifice graphics and depth to that extent in order to appeal to a wider (non-gaming?) audience, then count me out. [...] [...] Matt Brett on DualShock 3- An interesting read, and another perspective on the implementation of vibration in consoles.  As this is an aside I won’t go into too much detail but as for the Wii selling like hot cakes; it’s not aimed at a gamer like me.  If a console has to sacrifice graphics and depth to that extent in order to appeal to a wider (non-gaming?) audience, then count me out. [...]

]]> By: Alex (Quicksilver464 http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25015 Alex (Quicksilver464 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:39:52 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25015 Sorry, there is no edit button: Lol, I added some rant tags (__) and they got deleted. Sorry, there is no edit button:

Lol, I added some rant tags (__) and they got deleted.

]]> By: Alex (Quicksilver464 http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25014 Alex (Quicksilver464 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:38:06 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25014 I do have to agree, while motion-sensing controls are cool in theory (the Wii), they fail when the player has to exit normal game play and do some weird combo or action that looks entirely ridiculous and tiring. While the Wii controller is nice, it is the ONLY thing going for it. With shovel-ware, poor online, and SD graphics, peple seem to only want the Wii for Wii Sport. It is odd though that Sony was so persistent with their PS3 controller. At first it was the boomerang controller which looked beyond retarded, but then pushed the SIXAXIS because otherwise it would just be a wireless PS2 controller without rumble, and then now they literally have a wireless PS2 controller with a Home button. Hopefully they have finally made their last design. And since I don't want to be biased, I will hate on the Xbox 360 controller. While I do believe they fully made a quality squeal to the original Xbox controller, there is still one major fault. The damn D-Pad. Unless you go distinctly in one direction, the entire pad is useless. But back on the main topic, the price isn't bad. It may be $55 now, but it will go down. MSRP for 360 controllers are $50 now, but online or special in-store deals bring it down to $40. I do have to agree, while motion-sensing controls are cool in theory (the Wii), they fail when the player has to exit normal game play and do some weird combo or action that looks entirely ridiculous and tiring.

While the Wii controller is nice, it is the ONLY thing going for it. With shovel-ware, poor online, and SD graphics, peple seem to only want the Wii for Wii Sport.

It is odd though that Sony was so persistent with their PS3 controller. At first it was the boomerang controller which looked beyond retarded, but then pushed the SIXAXIS because otherwise it would just be a wireless PS2 controller without rumble, and then now they literally have a wireless PS2 controller with a Home button. Hopefully they have finally made their last design.

And since I don't want to be biased, I will hate on the Xbox 360 controller. While I do believe they fully made a quality squeal to the original Xbox controller, there is still one major fault. The damn D-Pad. Unless you go distinctly in one direction, the entire pad is useless.

But back on the main topic, the price isn't bad. It may be $55 now, but it will go down. MSRP for 360 controllers are $50 now, but online or special in-store deals bring it down to $40.

]]> By: Brad Kovach http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25013 Brad Kovach Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:04:45 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25013 I just checked for a setting and I had to find a USB cable to charge it--oh! the irony. I cannot see one. I have the 40gig which is deliberately crippled. Perhaps this type of functionality was omitted as well? I'll probably get a DS3. Maybe it doesn't have this stupid problem... maybe... I just checked for a setting and I had to find a USB cable to charge it–oh! the irony.

I cannot see one. I have the 40gig which is deliberately crippled. Perhaps this type of functionality was omitted as well?

I'll probably get a DS3. Maybe it doesn't have this stupid problem… maybe…

]]> By: Matt http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25008 Matt Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:42:47 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25008 Well, the SIXAXIS was shipped with the PS3 back in 2006, but still lame. Agreed on the d-pad on the 360 controller. It's pretty frustrating at times. The PS3 definitely has it beat there, but I hate it being the primary focus of the controller. I rarely use it. The N64 controller? That thing was an abomination! Well, the SIXAXIS was shipped with the PS3 back in 2006, but still lame.

Agreed on the d-pad on the 360 controller. It's pretty frustrating at times. The PS3 definitely has it beat there, but I hate it being the primary focus of the controller. I rarely use it.

The N64 controller? That thing was an abomination!

]]> By: Matt http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25007 Matt Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:40:34 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25007 True enough about Ratchet and Clank. I just recently played it, but forgot about those door override puzzles, etc. They were pretty fun. I'm almost positive that auto shut-off was added to the controllers via software update a few versions back. No, probably not going to get GT5: Prologue. I've never been a fan of the GT series, and have little to no interest in investing time and money into a half finished game. True enough about Ratchet and Clank. I just recently played it, but forgot about those door override puzzles, etc. They were pretty fun.

I'm almost positive that auto shut-off was added to the controllers via software update a few versions back.

No, probably not going to get GT5: Prologue. I've never been a fan of the GT series, and have little to no interest in investing time and money into a half finished game.

]]> By: Scott http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25006 Scott Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:50:21 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25006 Bring back the N64 controller, hell yea! Bring back the N64 controller, hell yea!

]]> By: Jake Vance http://mattbrett.com/blog/videogames/2008/remember-when-sony-told-us-tilt-controls-were-the-next-big-thing/#comment-25002 Jake Vance Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:29:27 +0000 http://mattbrett.com/?p=399#comment-25002 Wait, wait. You're telling me Sony shipped a controller made of see-thru plastic? In 2008?? Heh. Seriously, though, while I think the 360 pad is the pinnacle of traditional gamepad design, I HATE the D-pad, especially for Street Fighter. I'm actually one of those weirdos who thinks the dualshock has a fantastic d-pad for 2d games, especially fighters. I want Street Fighter HD Remix, but I don't ant to play it on the salad plate of a d-pad on the 360 controller. Wait, wait. You're telling me Sony shipped a controller made of see-thru plastic? In 2008?? Heh. Seriously, though, while I think the 360 pad is the pinnacle of traditional gamepad design, I HATE the D-pad, especially for Street Fighter. I'm actually one of those weirdos who thinks the dualshock has a fantastic d-pad for 2d games, especially fighters.

I want Street Fighter HD Remix, but I don't ant to play it on the salad plate of a d-pad on the 360 controller.

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