Canadians who spend CAN$59.99 on a DualShock 3 at any participating Best Buy store will be given a free copy of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, valued at CAN$39.99. That’s a pretty good deal for those of you who were hesitant to either pay for a demo, or replace a perfectly functional Sixaxis.
via Opposable Thumbs
SCE Australia has announced a release date for the DualShock 3. In stores on April 24, the DualShock 3 has been priced at a truly ridiculous AUD$99.95.
New Zealand is left waiting until May 9, and paying NZ$109.95.
Of course, The Gamer Gene strongly recommends importing DualShock 3s from Play-Asia - they’re only US$54.90 (AUD$59.30) so even with express shipping you’re likely to save nearly $30.
Play-Asia is having a 20% off sale for Easter, where you can grab a DualShock 3 for under US$48 - so even after shipping, you’re likely to pay well under the MSRP for North America, Europe and Australia. The sale finishes on March 31, so get cracking.
Sony has announced the June release of a new 80GB PlayStation 3 bundle for North America. The box includes an 80GB PS3, the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid 4 and a DualShock 3 controller. It’ll set you back $499.99.
Update Those that can’t get enough of cardboard box mock-ups best check after the jump.
Good news for those in the US, the Ceramic White PS3 we reported on in October is making the jump across the Pacific. In fact it’s doubly good news, as the Ceramic White PS3 includes a DualShock 3, meaning that DualShock 3’s are likely to hit shelves at around the same time. So far we don’t have any dates, as all that tipped us off was FCC approval.
via Engadget
US importer National Console Support today warned their customers that obtaining an imported Japanese DualShock 3 will be much harder than they had hoped, pointing the finger at the tactics of an overseas distributor: “In order to obtain 1 Dual Shock 3, we also have to buy 1 PlayStation 3 40GB console.”
Their competitor Play-Asia is having a similarly tough time locating controllers and have taken down the pre-order option on their site.
A big patch is on the way for MotorStorm on the PS3. The patch will add rumble support, sensitivity settings for SIXAXIS motion controls, a new “Gloating Index” and changes to positioning rules for online race…among other things.
Full list of changes after the jump.
Sony has announced that it will be launching its 40GB PS3 in Japan on November 11th. In a surprise move Sony has also decided to offer a choice between the usual black console and the favored Sony alternative “Ceramic White”. As mentioned in previous articles the 40GB PS3 will not feature backwards compatibility and is expected to retail in Japan for 39,980 yen (about US$340).
The PS3 is also set to receive its first Japanese price cut (if you exclude the one it received before launch) on October 17th. The 20GB version is to be be marked down to 44,980 yen ($383) and the 60GB to 54,980 yen ($468).
In yet more announcements from Sony the DualShock 3 is to be let loose on November 11th in both white and black. The DualShock 3 will not be bundled with systems and will be available for 5500 yen ($47).
While the 40GB PS3 has been announced practically everywhere but the US, such announcements are expected to happen soon.
via Game | Life
CVG were recently at an EA event in Tokyo checking out Burnout Paradise. Rather unexpectedly, they noticed the Sixaxis controller they were using was rumbling - just like back in the day! Upon inspection, nothing else had changed apart from being noticeably heavier, and having a sticker attached on the bottom that rather cryptically read “RUMBLE.”
Now Kaz Hirai has officially announced the DualShock 3 in his keynote at TGS. The DualShock 3 will be released in Japan this November, with North America and Europe getting in on the action some time in early 2008. No pricing details have been announced.
