Dualshock 3 Pre-order $50 shipped at Amazon

[CheapyD]

Save $5
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-98050-Dualshock-Wireless-Controller/dp/B0015AARJI/ (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-98050-Dualshock-Wireless-Controller/dp/B0015AARJI/r)

[ecmazza]

Nice, looks like it saves a few bucks. What do you think Cheapy, is it worth it? Or is rumble so "last gen"...

I am sure I will pick one up if/when I need a second controller, but not sure if it is worth the $ as a replacement for my daily sixaxis.

[Hockey37]

Very good price. Imported one last week for $56ish after coupon from Play-Asia.

[62t]

I think i will get it from amazon to save $5 as I wont be playing the PS3 with brawl

[hothitter]

I'll bite on a second when they post up some Ceramic Whites.

If you don't already own one of these, plan on getting at least one. It totally changes the experience of the console.

[sixteenvolt420]

system came with 2 sixaxis, have no need to spend another $50 for rumble at the moment.

[OGHowie]

Does this come with another mini USB cable to charge the controller?

Want to eBay my used Sixaxis.

[the_punisher]

sell them, and buy one and patapon

:)

[Teqonix]

Does this come with another mini USB cable to charge the controller?

Want to eBay my used Sixaxis.
The Japanese one does not, and I assume that's case here, too. Don't count on it. But you can always get another cable for cheap from monoprice if need be.

[MusicNoteLess]

In for 1.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Just preordered one with Amazon Prime! Thanks CheapyD!

[DirkBelig]

I find it offensive that Sony is charging $50 to replace the gimped controllers they foisted on us in the first place. They were too cheap to pay Immersion in the first place and then lied to us (i.e. said that tilt and rumble were mutually exclusive) and spun (i.e. "last gen") for nearly two years before doing us the favor of selling us the controllers we should've had all along. Wake me when they're doing the appropriate thing: TRADE-IN!!!

[silent h3ro]

How is the rumble compared to the 360's? Just curious... I will still get one eventually.

[majio]

just bought two imported last week for 59.99$ each free shipping ! http://tfgblog.com/?p=71 best deal i found on the web

[nh1129]

How is the rumble compared to the 360's? Just curious... I will still get one eventually.

I heard it isn't as strong as the 360's but it is still satisfying.

I went ahead and ordered one...if I decide I don't want it before it comes out I'll just cancel the order.

[Maklershed]

Ahh what the hell. Ordered one.

[CheapyD]

I find it offensive that Sony is charging $50 to replace the gimped controllers they foisted on us in the first place.
They're charging $55 ;)

[doodofdoods]

I'll pass. I couldn't care less about a rumbling controller. What purpose does rumble serve to you folks, anyway?

[Maklershed]

I'll pass.

Gee .. uhhh .. thanks for the info?

[SteveMcQ]

I'll pass. I couldn't care less about a rumbling controller. What purpose does rumble serve to you folks, anyway?Helps out immensely in MLB 08 to distinguish pitches outside of the strike zone and notify the user of "key moments". The added weight helps quite a bit, too.

[Nibi]

In for one as well. I don't think its just the rumble people were waiting for, I also think that the controller has the added heft that the sixaxis was missing.

[donut]

In for one as well. I don't think its just the rumble people were waiting for, I also think that the controller has the added heft that the sixaxis was missing.

That's what makes it the controller of choice for us, the weight.

Bought/traded for one from a CAG and it just went on the fritz yesterday (hours and hours of COD4 online). Since this is the 2nd one to break (one regular and now one shock 3) it makes sense to pick it up from BB with a $5 replacement warranty. But dammit, hate missing out on this deal to save $5 and tax ($6).

[Guy Legend]

I've never pre-ordered a product from Amazon. If I do so, are they going to charge $50 to my credit card now or when the product ships?

Only think I'm hesitant on is whether or not Sony is going to release a white controller by then too. I'd much rather have that...

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

I've never pre-ordered a product from Amazon. If I do so, are they going to charge $50 to my credit card now or when the product ships?

Only think I'm hesitant on is whether or not Sony is going to release a white controller by then too. I'd much rather have that...

After the product ships to your door. The UPS will compute those tiny GPS thing and then charge you to your credit card.

[turls]

I've never pre-ordered a product from Amazon. If I do so, are they going to charge $50 to my credit card now or when the product ships?

Only think I'm hesitant on is whether or not Sony is going to release a white controller by then too. I'd much rather have that...

They won't charge until it ships and you can cancel any time.

[cdrober]

Thanks Cheapy D for the info, I'm also gonna snag one. I was thinking of getting the silver one but overall the matching black is nice.

[CAG 79]

In for one, thanks Cheapy.

[Strider2K99]

In for one as well. Thanks Cheapy.

[Awcrap]

Ordered, thanks!

[sparklecopy]

you guys should totally buy the japanese dualshock controller's on ebay for 55 bucks. There is one guy who ships priority and it comes in 3 days. The cool thing about it is that the package is open, meaning you can put your regular sixaxis controller in it and re-sell it on ebay now. I just did that and sold my sixaxis for 36 bucks. If you guys wait for the amazon one you will be left with sixaxis that aren't worth anything. y

[phantomer]

i need one just for ps2 games right now, since resistance's the only ps3 game i got since the launch.

but i still got 1 sixaxis unopened from amazon for $20........

[lawman1108]

I bought one on ebay its better then the non rumble but not as good as the 360 controler mine was $60 bucks new from some place in CA everything was in Japanese but who cares?

[gantt]

For others who haven't yet bought but are considering the PS3, looks like there will be at least some models bundled with the DualShock 3 soon - so you don't have to pay extra if you can wait a bit with your PS3 purchase.

[SteveMcQ]

I bought one on ebay its better then the non rumble but not as good as the 360 controler mine was $60 bucks new from some place in CA everything was in Japanese but who cares?Look into getting some punctuation, too.;)

[shrike4242]

Tempting......

I might have to jump on this, as it's no tax + free shipping + $5 off retail price.

[bmachine]

Did I miss something? I thought I read that these were supposed to white.

Look into getting some punctuation, too.;)

LOL. Is it just me or does that shit seem to be getting worse here lately?

[bigdaddybruce44]

Never really cared about rumble one way or the other, but the PS3 controller is just too damn light, so this will be welcome. After spending most of my time on the 360 controller as of late, trying to even play anything on the SIXAXIS has been a pain in the ass.

[keysersoze7]

I already have bought two and sold my original two so in all I paid $30 more to upgrade to two dualshocks.

IMO they are better than the 360's because they give you the experience but not over the top to infringe on the gameplay like the 360's is at times.

So far MLB the show is amazing. Had a game in the 9th with one run lead and bases juiced and the thing is pulsing like a heartbeat as I am going into my windup. (Hoffman backdoored him looking and the final bell tolled.) By the way if you like baseball then MLB the show is an awesome game. As a sports fan playing sports games for over 15 years now I can honestly say this is the best sports game I have ever played. Their attention to detail was amazing.

[crewj]

dang... i just bought one off of ebay which still hasn't arrived lol. i'll bite for a total of 2 ds3 and 2 sixaxis

[AwRy108]

In for one--thanks CheapyD!

[bo0]

preordered! thanks cheapyd!

[Serpentor]

wait a sec... am i missing something here? the only deal is that you're paying $5-$10 less b/c you're not buying an import. The pre-order is set at $50, which is the retail price of the controller no? If not, i don't see $5 off from $55 on Amazon. If it's $5 off, then it should be $45. Sorry, no bite for me... main reason, no ceramic white color. I rather pay $5 more to have it in white.

[plasticbathmonki]

I know you could argue that rumble adds so much more to the gaming experience (I'll even totally agree with you), but I can't justify $50 for a controller. Maybe when the third-party knock-offs start rolling out or there is a major price drop, then I'll bite.

[CheapyD]

wait a sec... am i missing something here? the only deal is that you're paying $5-$10 less b/c you're not buying an import. The pre-order is set at $50, which is the retail price of the controller no? If not, i don't see $5 off from $55 on Amazon. If it's $5 off, then it should be $45. Sorry, no bite for me... main reason, no ceramic white color. I rather pay $5 more to have it in white.

Sony has set the MSRP at $55. It's $5 off.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Sony has set the MSRP at $55. It's $5 off.

Beat me to it.

[Ogami Itto]

Why do people post in here if they have no interest in the product? If you don't wanna buy it then move on and don't click on the topic. We don't really give a fuck what your reason is for not buying. Oh yeah thanks for the deal.

[soliddragon]

/Sighs
in for two. :( (moar monies flying away)

[daminion]

Rumble adds a lot to the experience IMHO. Playing COD 4 on my 360 vs PS3 it's feels more immersive.

I'm going to hold out for a better deal. As far as I know games currently don't support rumble, so there's no real reason to buy one now until games are patched or new games come out that take advantage of the feature... and I imagine that retailers will be marking these down on sale frequently.

[Thomas96]

I want one, but not right now. I got enough PS3 controllers.. I bought 3 sixaxis controllers when they were 19.99 on amazon black friday.

[h3ro]

Rumble adds a lot to the experience IMHO. Playing COD 4 on my 360 vs PS3 it's feels more immersive.

I'm going to hold out for a better deal. As far as I know games currently don't support rumble, so there's no real reason to buy one now until games are patched or new games come out that take advantage of the feature... and I imagine that retailers will be marking these down on sale frequently.

Actually, I think most games do now support it. I think the only notable game released since the DS3 has been available (November) that doesn't support rumble is CoD4. All Sony first party/second party games have been patched already (Resistance, Warhawk, Ratchet and Uncharted) and some shipped with it already as a feature such as Burnout Paradise.

[dragyynvessyl]

In for one. I figure MGS4 will make good use of the rumble, maybe I'll go back and play Uncharted and/or Ratchet to see how it feels.

[SteveMcQ]

In for one. I figure MGS4 will make good use of the rumble, maybe I'll go back and play Uncharted and/or Ratchet to see how it feels.Ratchet's rumble is anemic and piss poor. I'm hoping they re-patch it for better support, but I doubt it. I heard Uncharted was pretty good, though.

[FrankieFiero]

In for 1... perfect pre-order filler for the pre-order DVE:HD Basics Blu-Ray I had in my cart.

[alangst]

How many of the popular older (or already released ) games for the ps3 have rumble support? All of them, or just a select few?

And does this mean that all new releases will support the rumble and build it into development?


Btw... thanks for the deal, got mine preordered.

[Dead of Knight]

Since when the hell does a new controller cost $50? This gen really sucks ass for cheapasses.

[doubledown]

Will they bring a WHITE version to the US? Just curious.

[mywhitenoise]

you guys should totally buy the japanese dualshock controller's on ebay for 55 bucks. There is one guy who ships priority and it comes in 3 days. The cool thing about it is that the package is open, meaning you can put your regular sixaxis controller in it and re-sell it on ebay now. I just did that and sold my sixaxis for 36 bucks. If you guys wait for the amazon one you will be left with sixaxis that aren't worth anything. y

Yeah dude, except that $10 shipping charge REALLY sucks. The controller ends up being $65.

[DongHungLong]

I bit only because I've been waiting for the DS3 to be my 4th and final controller :). Now everyone can play and I can have rumble :o. Now if only CoD4 can get 4-player split screen lan x_x. Rather have 8 man death match instead of 2 4 man deathmatch tourneys :(

[bigdaddybruce44]

you guys should totally buy the japanese dualshock controller's on ebay for 55 bucks. There is one guy who ships priority and it comes in 3 days. The cool thing about it is that the package is open, meaning you can put your regular sixaxis controller in it and re-sell it on ebay now. I just did that and sold my sixaxis for 36 bucks. If you guys wait for the amazon one you will be left with sixaxis that aren't worth anything. y

Uh...yeah...

[Cow_tipper]

I can barely bring myself to pay $50 for a controller, but I held off on buying any sixaxis controllers so I could justify buying this so I can do local multiplayer.

[NamPaehc]

Will they bring a WHITE version to the US? Just curious.

Doubt it.

In for one, thanks Cheapy D.

[Shoot2scre]

Good deal... Imported mine months ago, but would jump otherwise.

[silks]

If I hadn't already got a ceramic white one from Play-Asia for $56, I'd be all over this. For an extra $6 I'm happy to get white instead of black, you know, something different. Works like a charm with the American PS3 too.

As for the rumble, I've only used it with Resistance so far (I have Warhawk, Ratchet & Clank, Folklore, Motorstorm, Uncharted, etc. but I haven't tried them yet). The rumble in Resistance doesn't knock your socks off, but you know it's there. It adds to the experience a little bit, but my first impression is that the 360 controller's rumble is definitely stronger.

I really like the extra weight though. It makes the controller feel a bit better in your hands, and it's not quite as heavy as the 360 controller. Why Sony waited so long to bring these out over here I'll never know...everybody should have imported these months ago just on principle. I'll probably import a second DualShock 3, maybe in silver, so that I have two rumbling controllers.

[heavy liquid]

Thanks Cheapy, but I can't justify spending $50 bucks just to have a controller rumble. I'd rather put that money toward a new game.

Maybe if I can pick it up for around $20-$30 sometime in the future, I might bite.

[the3rdkey]

I hate how expensive all the controllers are this gen. I don't care about the games. I remember Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy III being 74.99.

[Hoffer]

I got one from play-asia back in January. The left analog stick now only works sporadically. PA said they would replace it, but really stressed that if it worked when they got it, I’d be out the controller and money.

So, now I’m stuck with a DS3 that doesn’t always work. I’ve thought about getting a new one at Best Buy when they come out here and trying to exchange the broken Japanese one for a new one. Doing the old switcharoo.

[62t]

I got one from play-asia back in January. The left analog stick now only works sporadically. PA said they would replace it, but really stressed that if it worked when they got it, I’d be out the controller and money.

So, now I’m stuck with a DS3 that doesn’t always work. I’ve thought about getting a new one at Best Buy when they come out here and trying to exchange the broken Japanese one for a new one. Doing the old switcharoo.

if it is really broken then just return it to pa

[Hoffer]

if it is really broken then just return it to pa

I’ve spoken with them in email twice. They said that it was shipped working and is not their fault it is broke. I really got the feeling they are trying to make it seem it is my fault. I’m sure a lot of people smash controllers. So, I can see their concern.

As I said, it works fine sporadically. I’m really concerned that it will work when they get it and they said they wouldn’t refund money or return it if it worked.

Their emails to me really didn’t make me feel comfortable returning it. They worked hard to discourage me from doing so. Definitely the last time I’m importing hardware of any kind.

[donut]

Be aware the analog stick is the same problem we are having, and it's completely broke.
Amazon price is great, but do they warranty like Best Buy?
If so, what has been anyone's experience.

Ours broke/wore out in 2.5 months.

[Hoffer]

Mine wore out in about a month and only about 10 hours of use.

My problem is up and down don’t work on the left analog stick. If I push the stick in, like doing the left click, it will go. If I work with it for a couple minutes, sometimes it starts working.

I would return it to play-asia in a second. They just went out of their way to make me uncomfortable doing so.

[OGHowie]

Be aware the analog stick is the same problem we are having, and it's completely broke.
Amazon price is great, but do they warranty like Best Buy?
If so, what has been anyone's experience.

Ours broke/wore out in 2.5 months.

30 days return policy and they will give you a return shipping label if the item is defective. I've returned a couple xbox 360 system with no problems.

[soliddragon]

I hate how expensive all the controllers are this gen. I don't care about the games. I remember Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy III being 74.99.

Hells yeah bro! Good ole cartridge technology

[Collectordragon]

This controller has the motion sensors of the original PS3 controller but now has rumble as well?

[mguiddy]

Will they bring a WHITE version to the US? Just curious.
Probably, when/if they bring a white ps3 sku to the US.

[bigdaddybruce44]

This controller has the motion sensors of the original PS3 controller but now has rumble as well?

Yep.

[gunm]

Already picked up a ceramic white DS3 from PA for $56, but went ahead a pre-ordered the black one from amazon. I don't mind have an ebony one to complement the ivory, and can always cancel later if I change my mind.

[eastx]

I find it offensive that Sony is charging $50 to replace the gimped controllers they foisted on us in the first place.

So the $50 Sixaxis you can get in stores is offensive too, right? I mean, how dare they sell you more controllers? Those bastards!

[JMEPO]

zank u zamazon

[TehTriggerman]

Ive got the Japanese controller..and Drakes Fortune and Army of Two will never be the same without it. I missed it.

[abhinav]

Thanks for the heads up cheepy, i'll have to get this.

[bsesb2003]

I paid a premium for the import, and the controller is good and the added heft ius welcome. But all in all, that's a lot of $$ for a controller.

[h3llbring3r]

I am on the fence. I am still not playing my PS3 enough to warrant another controller. If the ergonomics had been improved maybe, if the thumbstick had been swapped with the d-pad mos-def. (I can't stand the thumb on thumb bumping.)
Buy.com also has them pre-order priced at $46 shipped after GCO. Do they give CAG referral credit?
Here's the link anyways:
http://www.buy.com/prod/ps3-dualshock-3-controller/q/loc/108/207536742.html

[atomsk]

hey this works.

[SteveMcQ]

I am on the fence. I am still not playing my PS3 enough to warrant another controller. If the ergonomics had been improved maybe, if the thumbstick had been swapped with the d-pad mos-def. (I can't stand the thumb on thumb bumping.)
Buy.com also has them pre-order priced at $46 shipped after GCO. Do they give CAG referral credit?
Here's the link anyways:
http://www.buy.com/prod/ps3-dualshock-3-controller/q/loc/108/207536742.htmlIt's still a bit too small for my liking and yes, I'm not too fond of the sticks, but the added weight really does help.

[aznguyen316]

silly Q I'm sure.. is there anyway to use a 360 controller on PS3, maybe via USB or something.. if they can make usb dvd remotes for the PS3 that mimic controller functions, I don't see why not =) that'd rock my world.

[seen]

Good looking out CheapyD!

[pinoyunggoy]

thanks cheapy, i went ahead and preordered one for myself.

[roymustang]

I definitely want one of these, the Sixaxis is way too light and flimsy for my taste but what i wanna know is if the rumble will work on PS2 games. Anybody know?

[eastx]

I definitely want one of these, the Sixaxis is way too light and flimsy for my taste but what i wanna know is if the rumble will work on PS2 games. Anybody know?

I've read that it does, yes.

[dinobot]

As much as I like my ps3 and would love to have the rumble feature again, I just can't fork over $50 bucks to buy it.

I am too cheap to even buy ps3 games at full price, controller for $50 is def out of the question.

Here is hoping amazon will have them for $20 at turkey day this year~ :)

[Draekon]

I grabbed one. Mainly based on everyone who owns one saying that they no longer drop their connection. Just going to need to figure out what I'm going to do with my two Sixaxis controllers now.

[2&2]

Anyone have this show up in their Amazon Recommendations yet? A gold box discount would really sweeten the deal.

[dfo]

It does. I just got mine in from Play-Asia last night. Tested it with Shadow of the Colossus and there was indeed rumble. The rumble seemed a little subdued but that may just be the game ...

I also tried it with Resistance and with the Burnout: Paradise demo. Rumble was a nice addition to Resistance, but especially with Burnout the rumble was nice and strong, which was reassuring after the negative comparisons to the 360 controller (I have both systems and I would recommend trying the Burnout demo before you conclude that the DS3's rumble is weak).


I definitely want one of these, the Sixaxis is way too light and flimsy for my taste but what i wanna know is if the rumble will work on PS2 games. Anybody know?

[nflsonic]

Ah, I'm in for one I guess. I'll use my second Sixaxis as a backup. I guess I missed some of the rumble in my PS2 games.

[daminion]

I am on the fence. I am still not playing my PS3 enough to warrant another controller. If the ergonomics had been improved maybe, if the thumbstick had been swapped with the d-pad mos-def. (I can't stand the thumb on thumb bumping.)
Buy.com also has them pre-order priced at $46 shipped after GCO. Do they give CAG referral credit?
Here's the link anyways:
http://www.buy.com/prod/ps3-dualshock-3-controller/q/loc/108/207536742.html

I just tried to order 2 (figured it was a good way to use the $20 of $80 GCO thing that I received) but unfortunately GCO is not available for this item.... it tells you that after you've added it to the cart.

[Cow_tipper]

The deal's dead. Amazon has it listed at $55 now.

[shrike4242]

I just tried to order 2 (figured it was a good way to use the $20 of $80 GCO thing that I received) but unfortunately GCO is not available for this item.... it tells you that after you've added it to the cart.GCO bonuses like this tend not to work on pre-order items like this one . Probably why it won't work.

The deal's dead. Amazon has it listed at $55 now.Guess I'm glad I jumped on it when I did.

[mykevermin]

I definitely want one of these, the Sixaxis is way too light and flimsy for my taste but what i wanna know is if the rumble will work on PS2 games. Anybody know?

I can confirm that yes it does. I imported a white one for $58 and some change, so in the absence of a deal like this, I got it early for a few pennies cheaper than the US. *Totally* worth it, IMO. the added weight is fantastic.

[(psp)snake]

deal is still alive and thanks soo much... its a excellent price for the dualshock 3 for the time being..

its a must if ur gonna get mgs4.. now im gonna have 4 controllers lolz

[(psp)snake]

wait a sec... am i missing something here? the only deal is that you're paying $5-$10 less b/c you're not buying an import. The pre-order is set at $50, which is the retail price of the controller no? If not, i don't see $5 off from $55 on Amazon. If it's $5 off, then it should be $45. Sorry, no bite for me... main reason, no ceramic white color. I rather pay $5 more to have it in white.

btw wtf is with everyone wanting the white? only if u have a imported ps3 thats white it does not match the ps3.

and its more like $10 off if u add tax

[RLaidEPeas]

I ordered a white one, and my main reasoning was that I can quickly tell it apart from the other controllers that way. It's quicker than picking them up and feeling for the heavier one.

[dfo]

I have to admit I don't get the excitement over the white and silver controllers either -- I'm definitely a fan of the classic black, and it's nice to have a controller that matches my PS3 (as opposed to matching my Xbox 360!)

btw wtf is with everyone wanting the white? only if u have a imported ps3 thats white it does not match the ps3.

and its more like $10 off if u add tax

[h3llbring3r]

I have to admit I don't get the excitement over the white and silver controllers either -- I'm definitely a fan of the classic black, and it's nice to have a controller that matches my PS3 (as opposed to matching my Xbox 360!)

I like having each controller be a different color. I really want a silver with rumble but not until it's under 50 shipped.

I have all the 360 solid color controllers except the halo edition 360 green pack-in (my wife loves her pink one), I do have people over to play socially and it solves the which one is my controller thing.

It's also good for tracking which one has the best charge.

Reminder: everyone check the buy.com with GCO price thing.

[(psp)snake]

I like having each controller be a different color. I really want a silver with rumble but not until it's under 50 shipped.

I have all the 360 solid color controllers except the halo edition 360 green pack-in (my wife loves her pink one), I do have people over to play socially and it solves the which one is my controller thing.

It's also good for tracking which one has the best charge.

Reminder: everyone check the buy.com with GCO price thing.

ya the gco pricing thing is a few buck cheaper but they add tax for my purchases for some reason.

and to top it off ive done google checkout already so its a one time thing. and the silver color is really the naltogic one. the orignal ds was white. but rlly i always thought it was fruity to get all the different colors of the rainbow for ur controllers.

brings back the old days when the ds1 came in see through blue, green, red lolzz

[NamPaehc]

Here is another review of the imported controller. (http://theexplodingbarrel.com/?p=81)

Everyone seems impressed. I usually don't buy more then one controller, but maybe this'll help get my friends to join in more often.

[gobz]

I'd much rather have a wireless controller with a built in fan for my sweaty palms :P

[eastx]

I usually don't buy more then one controller, but maybe this'll help get my friends to join in more often.

Well yes, since it would be impossible for them to participate in multiplayer with you and only one controller.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Finally! My order changed the estimate shipping date earlier to April 8! Its about time!!!

[xraytd]

I'd much rather have a wireless controller with a built in fan for my sweaty palms :P

Yeah, I second that emotion! Nobody currently offers a wireless controller with a fan. I guess the fan is too much of a powerdrain. Was a big fan (pardon the pun) of the old Airflo controllers from Nyko. Haven't tried the Logitech Chillstream ones, though.

[NamPaehc]

Finally! My order changed the estimate shipping date earlier to April 8! Its about time!!!

Mine is still "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate._V47081670_.gif Shipping estimate: April 21, 2008"

[nflsonic]

Just got a shipping confirmation for my preorder of the DS3. Nice that it is coming early now (was estimated around the 15th).

[shrike4242]

My credit card was auth'd for the $49.99 and the status has changed to shipping soon. Looks like I'll have it shortly, like everyone else.

[wampa8jedi]

I totally forgot I had ordered this (I thought I had subsequently canceled)... apparently my copy will be here Friday via Amazon Prime.... :/


Oh well, guess I'm upgrading to a DS3 :)

[nikkai]

Hmm... right now I"m actually pretty happy w/ the Siaxis or however you spell it.

But then again I plan to get at least one more controller so might as well make it a dual shock 3...

[BMoD]

Rumble has never been important to me... I play my 360 with the rumble shut off cause the battery lasts longer, and i enjoy not having to shut it off on the PS3.

Just my opinion though.

[Raymond]

It's $54.99 now.

[richierich]

It's $54.99 now.

darn I missed it too

[FrankieFiero]

Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: April 21, 2008

* 1 of: Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC


Boo... :(
Owell, at least I got in on it before the price hike.

[blueweltall]

Whats the trade in value of sixaxis at Gamestop?

[NamPaehc]

Boo... :(
Owell, at least I got in on it before the price hike.

Yeah I don't get it, how come people who just ordered recently (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4171884&postcount=84) are getting theirs before people who pre-ordered last month??

[suko_32]

I preordered last month and mine shipped today. Will have it Monday. I'll show it off to my roomate.

[(psp)snake]

yayz, i thought they were gonna delay it or something because it said yesterday april 21.

today i check it to se they finally have shipped it. kick ass i should have it tommorow or monday

[MusicNoteLess]

Mine shipped today.

[FrankieFiero]

Yeah I don't get it, how come people who just ordered recently (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4171884&postcount=84) are getting theirs before people who pre-ordered last month??

I just checked my email - and waddya know - it shipped !!!
May be just a delay in getting the notice out or something.

[NamPaehc]

I just checked my email - and waddya know - it shipped !!!
May be just a delay in getting the notice out or something.

Hmm, I checked mine and nothing. Their site did change though:

Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate._V47081670_.gif Shipping estimate: April 8, 2008

Guess that is better then the 21st which it was before, so I'll just keep an eye on it and hope for the best.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Mine shipped today as we speak!

[almasy82]

shipped as well...

[decon]

Wow shipped today also, Amazon Prime baby!

[Justin42]

Mine shipped too, and moments like this make me really wish I had Prime!

[Maklershed]

I have the dualshock 3 :whee:. I like the extra weight to it. Feels a lot better than the old controller.

[wampa8jedi]

Apparently they overnighted mine instead of two day shipping (man I love AP)... definitely a nice extra weight to it...

[Mugen Power]

Yes! My Ds3 That Was Estimated To Arrive On 4/7 Arrived Today!!!

[decon]

Received DS3 today, charging now.

DOES anyone know if it is better to charge the controllers with the cord that comes with the PS3 or with a wall adapter for like a Blackberry?

[mguiddy]

Received DS3 today, charging now.

DOES anyone know if it is better to charge the controllers with the cord that comes with the PS3 or with a wall adapter for like a Blackberry?
I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter... 5V is 5V.

[NamPaehc]

The cable that comes with the system is just a basic USB Mini-B cable, so you can use any other one you might have too.

[crewj]

shipped

[Zimmy]

Went to CC, BB, and Target, no go.
Finally found it at Gamespot.

$54.99 + tax.
I missed out on the Amazon deal but at least I have it in my hands today.

[silent h3ro]

Yeah, wtf is with BB not having these in stock? Does BB ever get anything in on Saturdays?

[shrike4242]

Saw them on the shelf at GS & GC. Both of them said they showed up today with their shipments for the day.

[nflsonic]

Well, mine arrived today, but no one was at my house to sign the package. I really dislike UPS needing my signatures for the past few Amazon orders I had shipped to my house. Maybe it's for the best? Oh well, I will have to wait until Monday for some rumble...

[(psp)snake]

Well, mine arrived today, but no one was at my house to sign the package. I really dislike UPS needing my signatures for the past few Amazon orders I had shipped to my house. Maybe it's for the best? Oh well, I will have to wait until Monday for some rumble...

why did u do ups? i had super saver shipping and got it today. isnt ups like $5. sounds worthless if u got it the same day as my free shipping

[decon]

Well, mine arrived today, but no one was at my house to sign the package. I really dislike UPS needing my signatures for the past few Amazon orders I had shipped to my house. Maybe it's for the best? Oh well, I will have to wait until Monday for some rumble...

They just left mine at the door, I heard the truck in passing. No doorbell was rung.

[nflsonic]

They used to leave my packages behind my screen door, but not any more for some reason. I have had 5+ Amazon packages come to my address, but all requiring a signature recently. Maybe there was an incident in my town house complex?
why did u do ups? i had super saver shipping and got it today. isnt ups like $5. sounds worthless if u got it the same day as my free shipping
This was actually my last product I ordered with my Prime trial. I did order a few times through Super Saver shipping, but that goes through UPS too. Both DHL and USPS don't have a problem leaving a package at my door though.

[(psp)snake]

They used to leave my packages behind my screen door, but not any more for some reason. I have had 5+ Amazon packages come to my address, but all requiring a signature recently. Maybe there was an incident in my town house complex?

This was actually my last product I ordered with my Prime trial. I did order a few times through Super Saver shipping, but that goes through UPS too. Both DHL and USPS don't have a problem leaving a package at my door though.
o o righty..

makes sense. but with super saving shipping it always went through usps with me. idn maybe they want to give u better service. as for ups never rings the doorbell or anything. they just drop it too.

only when i got my ps3 back from sony did they make me sign

[suko_32]

If anyone cares, the non-rumble/Six-axis controller trades in for $10 at EB/GS...

[(psp)snake]

If anyone cares, the non-rumble/Six-axis controller trades in for $10 at EB/GS...

did it drop from 2 weeks ago from when i asked. they told me 14 bucks

[M_A_C]

If anyone cares, the non-rumble/Six-axis controller trades in for $10 at EB/GS...

$21 at GameCrazy.

[NamPaehc]

They must not want my money, still says shipping date is on the 8th.