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gaming

Mindwire V5 Shocking Game Accessory: Rumble is for the Weak

You know what would make gaming even more fun? Pain. Or at least that is what the folks at Mindwire would like you to think. Their new Mindwire V5 unit helps you get into the action with sensations ranging from a "crashing car to the blast of a machine gun's multiple bullets hitting you; a sharp zap all the way through to a soft massaging feeling." Five self-adhesive pads are connected to the arms, legs and stomach that administer a range of electric shocks to create sensations that mimic in-game action.
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5:20 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,633 views, 17 comments

Latest by Bodypainter: even better: replace pain with painT ;-) more »

rumble pack

Renegade Gaming Chair Massages and Reclines

We've been eying up gaming chairs for some time, but crescent-shaped ground rockers feel a bit too 13-year-old's room for us. But the Renegade Gaming Chair may just be the obnoxious gaming chair that we can finally justify, as it also combines the obnoxiousness of a massage/recliner—all into one, efficiently glorious, ubergeek seat. More »

11:04 AM on Fri Nov 2 2007
By Mark Wilson
14,663 views, 20 comments

gaming

PS3 Firmware v1.94 to Add DualShock3 Support?

According to Shacknews, the latest PS3 software update, v1.94, will add support for the upcoming DualShock3 rumble controller. The update will also include Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, the first PS3 game to take advantage of DualShock3. Apparently the rumble feature can be toggled by pressing the PS button in the middle of the controller and selecting it via the options screen. Unfortunately those of us in the US and Europe won't be able to take advantage of this new/old functionality until this spring, when the DualShock3 is released to the masses (outside of Japan of course.)[Shacknews via Kotaku]

6:50 PM on Tue Oct 23 2007
By Sean Fallon
3,494 views, 23 comments

Latest by n/a: well i have a DS3 controller and i want to know y dosent it work for ps3 games only for ps2 games it works can any1 tell me y? more »

gaming

PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 Tech Exactly the Same as DualShock 2 Tech

We asked you yesterday whether you were happy or annoyed that rumble is back on the DualShock 3 for the PS3, but this new revelation may change your answer. GameDaily BIZ confirmed with SCEA that the rumble technology in the DualShock 3 is exactly the same as the on in the DualShock 2, and doesn't take advantage of "Immersion's new next-generation vibration technology." More »

2:50 PM on Fri Sep 21 2007
By Jason Chen
6,959 views, 18 comments

question of the day

Are you Happy or Annoyed Rumble is Back on the PS3 Dual Shock?

KSo last night, in Tokyo, Sony announced the long rumored PS3 controller with rumble. Considering the rechargeable batteries, wireless and rumble function, a pair of these is going to be about $100, you know? Is it better that they took it away and gave it back? Or should they have left it dead? Will someone make a PS2 DUALSHOCK adapter so we can recycle my rumbly PS2 joypads? Are you plunking down for these things?

5:55 PM on Thu Sep 20 2007
By Brian Lam
3,524 views, 42 comments

Sony Playstation DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller Officially Rumbly [UPDATED] Kaz Hirai just announced it at TGS, in the US and Europe Spring 08, Japan in November. Ten titles supported including the new Metal Gear, no price yet. UPDATED: Game list below. [Kotaku]

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gaming

EA Confirms PS3 Rumble Controller With Live Unit

Confirming the previous "confirmation" about rumble coming to the PS3, EA has a Burnout Paradise demo booth set up at Tokyo Game Show complete with rumbling controllers. The controller itself looked exactly like a SIXAXIS, but had a sticker beneath it that said "RUMBLE." It was also much heavier, says IGN, than the standard SIXAXIS—which is to be expected. The rumble itself felt the same as the PS2's, which is unfortunate, because we were hoping for a 1989 Loma Prieta-level of shaking in this new one. [IGN via Kotaku - Thanks to Kotaku reader Peter]

1:40 PM on Wed Sep 19 2007
By Jason Chen
2,052 views, 9 comments

Latest by dink23: @ Fota:Yeah because there are so many people who were on the fence about the PS3 because they were waiting for rumble in the controller....it couldn't be because the game selections (or lack thereof) or the online game play community. more »

rumor

Powerpoint Docs Point to Immersion vs. Nintendo Suit

These Powerpoint presentation slides unearthed by Rumor Reporter shine new light onto a possible suit on Nintendo by Immersion. Immersion, if you don't remember, is the same company that recently won their suit with Sony for millions of dollars (and settled with Microsoft earlier) regarding vibration in controllers. These new Immersion documents outline their somewhat slimy train of thought as they debate whether or not they want to bring Nintendo into court as well. More »

3:22 PM on Mon Aug 20 2007
By Jason Chen
4,986 views, 29 comments

Latest by VakeroRokero: @VakeroRokero: sorry, "I'm sure they have a poster" I meant! lol. I do say Objection! a lot... more »

gaming

Sony Sends SIXAXIS Prototype to Developers, Doesn't Have Rumble

Sony's been passing out a slightly tweaked SIXAXIS controller to developers to work into their upcoming games. The good news is these SIXAXIS+ controllers have better motion sensing. The bad news is they don't have rumble. Sony says this is just the natural evolution of controller development. Everyone else says give them their goddamn rumble back. [Gamepro via Kotaku]

3:00 PM on Mon Aug 6 2007
By Jason Chen
1,918 views, 16 comments

the preferred inmate interaction with my butt

Prisoners Use N64 Rumble Packs For Tattooing

Not being well-versed in the areas of our penal system...our collective penal system... we had no idea that the N64 rumble pack was huge with prison tattoo artists. A maximum security prison guard recently wrote our sister site Kotaku, and here's what he had to say: More »

1:55 PM on Sat Jul 28 2007
By Mark Wilson
20,978 views, 18 comments

gaming

Saitek's Cyborg PC Controller Has Precision Snipe Mode

Although not officially announced at E3, Saitek's latest Cyborg Rumble gamepad for the PC takes the best of the Xbox 360 controller and enhances it with some FPS-friendly features. First off, there's a precision control toggle, which when activated, turns down the sensitivity on the sticks so you can go in for a headshot easier. More »

6:00 PM on Tue Jul 17 2007
By Jason Chen
3,651 views, 10 comments

sony

PS3 SIXAXIS Rumble Returning Soon

Now that all the lawsuit business is over between Sony and Immersion, the former is free to incorporate rumble back into their controllers. The PlayStation Magazine France edition has some details on the upcoming rumbling gamepads. More »

6:50 PM on Thu Jun 28 2007
By Jason Chen
10,095 views, 14 comments

home entertainment

PS3 Vibration Return Confirmed?

This could just be a case of a mistaken developer, but Cory Barlog, a guy working on the PS3 version of God of War 3, has said there will be SIXAXIS and vibration support in the upcoming game. Wait, vibration support? Through the "standard" SIXAXIS controller? Does this mean that Sony's recent settlement with Immersion is really going to bring vibration back to the PS3? We hope so. – Jason Chen More »

8:00 PM on Tue Mar 13 2007
By Jason Chen
6,979 views, 13 comments

home entertainment

Sony Settles Vibrator Dispute, Rumble Coming Back?

Sony and Immersion have settled their long-faught lawsuit regarding the rumble technology Sony uses in its controllers. The deal reached between Sony and Immersion would open a door allowing Sony to add this technology to the Sixaxis controllers for the PS3. Immersion's CEO has already stated that a technical proposal for rumble PS3 controllers will be made very soon. More »

1:45 PM on Fri Mar 2 2007
By Travis Hudson
3,799 views, 20 comments

home entertainment

More Sony Tomfoolery: Rumbling Controllers is a "Last Generation Feature"

As if gimping the PAL PS3's backward compatibility wasn't enough tomfoolery for the month (yeah, yeah, we know it was to cut costs), now Sony's gone and declared controller rumble outdated. Sony's Phil Harrison says: More »

9:05 PM on Mon Feb 26 2007
By Jason Chen
3,943 views, 32 comments

ambx

Exclusive Video: Philips amBX Gaming Doohickey Shakes Rattles and Rolls

Philips's gave us a tour of their amBX gaming system last night running on Far Cry. It's comprised of some LED driven lights that bathe your room in lights similar to on screen colors, fans that blast you with air when your avatar is sprinting or getting knocked around, rumble pads and a 2.1 audio system that's pretty loud. Here they've got got two kits daisy chained together for more...ambience. More »

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11:33 AM on Thu Oct 26 2006
By Brian Lam
355 views, 7 comments

gadgets

DS Lite Scores With New Rumble Pak

Only a few more days until Nintendo launches their highly anticipated DS Lite in the U.S. One thing that concerned image-concious gamers, however, was how lame they'd look whilst using certain cartridges in the DS Lite, due to the fact that they stick out rather conspicuously. Thankfully, Nintendo plans to release (for Japan only, at the moment) a redesigned Rumble Pak that correctly fits the DS' form factor, saving you from the taunts of the neighborhood bully. More »

9:38 AM on Tue May 30 2006
By Gizloco
271 views, Comment

gadgets

Rumble Seat Audio Chair

We've seen a bunch of audio equipped furniture in the past and today we have another. The rumble seat was designed by James Owen and has one subwoofer, two mid-range speakers and four tweeters integrated into the small ottoman-style seat. It can be AC or battery powered and can support any kind of audio device. Unfortunately there is no backrest, but who needs back support when you are an orange outlined music-loving hipster? More »

3:54 PM on Wed May 3 2006
By Travis Hudson
984 views, 8 comments

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