Why is Dual Shock 3 Not Coming Until Next Year?
By Chris on Friday, September 28th, 2007 at 11:44 AM PST In Sony, Sony
It boggles the mind. Sony will be releasing the recently announced Dual Shock 3 in Japan later this year, while both North America and Europe will be waiting until next spring. Why? 1UP contacted SCEA for a response to this question. What they walked away with was less than helpful.
“Given our production/manufacturing timeline we plan to introduce the new controller in Japan first and then release it in NA/Europe,” said SCEA Corporate Communications spokesperson Kimberly Otzman.
The best guess I can make is that Sony simply wants to sell through all of the existing Sixaxis controllers. But would it really take that long to do so? Luckily, if you’re impatient it sounds like you’ll be able to import a Dual Shock 3. Otzman stated she isn’t “aware of anything that would prevent the hardware from being locked out,” but did warn that certain titles that will require patches to enable rumble may encounter some issues.
Thats good bad, but it is the Sony Delaystation 3. Why not wait. They do want to sell off the old stock. Personaly i wouldnt buy a PS3 now unless i had a Dualshock. So by delaying this they only hurt themselves. They should release it as an extra controller u can but. that may spark some intrest.
Maybe.. because japan is gonna have games that rumble in the fall.. and we wont till next year ?
Here is the link shiping in Nov to USA http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-89uw-71-zl-49-en-84-j-70-2act.html
I have both system’s Microsuck 3shitty that i have had since launch, Just traded up for the Elite. (It sucks too!) I have also had the PS3 since launch, Bottom line is YES it is taking waaaaaay to long to see Sony release anything! But when they do it is always worth the wait, DO we really want the same mistakes and garbage the microsuck is releasing!?! NO! we do not, But i agree that SONY DOES NEED TO GET MORE AGGRESSIVE! They have let too much go by with out a proper attitude of assertiveness. Well atleast that is what we can assume, But we don’t have any idea what big things are in store for those who are PATIENT!!! But i can tell you this for a fact, Microsuck 3shitty is rushed hardware that is making new ps3 fans by the hundreds EVERY DAY. Also if the ps3 is so bad then why???? is suxbox trying to mimic EVERYTHING they do including trying to get their hands on ALL the ps3 titles that they can?? LONG LIVE THE KING OF TECHNOLOGY!!! LONG LIVE SONY!