Sixaxis honored with Emmy - Page 2

jamotto · 15th Jan 2007, 12:05 PM

It seems that the Sixaxis did not win an award. Instead the award was given to the "Dual Shock analog controller".

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Unfortunately, it looks like Sony may have made a similar boo-boo regarding a Technology and Entertainment Emmy. Last week the company released a press release proudly claiming the PS3's SIXAXIS controller had been awarded the prestigious commendation by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) during the Consumer Electronics Show.

However NATAS has now disputed the claim, saying the award was actually for the PS2's Dual Shock instead. "Sony won for their Dual Shock analog controller," a representative explained to Séamus Byrne's Hydrapinion blog. "The award is from the Video Game Technology Group. It was nominated by our internal group and considered along with the Nintendo D-Pad both of which were considered Emmy worthy for the development of the generation of controllers that followed the classic joysticks. I would like to confirm that Sony did not win for their PS3 controller, they won for their Dual Shock Analog controller."

Sony's official apology for the mishap is as follows:

"In a press release dated January 8, 2007, SCEA announced we had been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) with a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for the SIXAXIS wireless controller. Due to miscommunication between the two organizations, this information was incorrectly reported. SCEA won a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for the DUALSHOCK controller.

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PsYkHoTiK · 15th Jan 2007, 12:24 PM

Yea... How sony of sony to jump the gun...

marc · 16th Jan 2007, 05:24 PM

It's suprising why Nintendo did not submit any entries for their Wii.

Chai · 16th Jan 2007, 05:34 PM

Yeah, Wii should win for innovation award, TV breaking strap aside...

PsYkHoTiK · 16th Jan 2007, 11:53 PM

It should be its superb durability and penetration power (should see some military use...

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Source: http://www.wiihaveaproblem.com

jamotto · 17th Jan 2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

It should be its superb durability and penetration power (should see some military use...

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Adrian Wong · 17th Jan 2007, 02:10 PM

WTH... That's insane!

BTW, DYKT : A lady died after drinking 2L of water in a contest called "Hold your wee for a Wii"?

marc · 17th Jan 2007, 02:12 PM

Ha?? Trying to hold 2L of water can be fatal? Seriously????????????????????????????????????????? ???? :O

Adrian Wong · 17th Jan 2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marc

Ha?? Trying to hold 2L of water can be fatal? Seriously????????????????????????????????????????? ???? :O

Yeah, that was surprising...

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