Sixaxis honored with Emmy

PsYkHoTiK · 8th Jan 2007, 11:47 PM

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PS3 controller picks up prestigious gong at CES

The PlayStation 3's Sixaxis controller has been honoured with an award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The Technology and Engineering Emmy Award comes as the console manufacturer also revealed it has shipped one million units of its PlayStation 3 to North American retailers.

"The overwhelming consumer demand and critical acclaim for PS3 is testament of the platform's strength and the industry's desire for a true next-generation entertainment system," commented Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America.

"The full potential of this powerful machine has yet to be realised. What you've seen so far is just a taste of what will be on the table for 2007 and years to come," he added.

The Sixaxis controller has added motion sensing technology to re-define the original Dual Shock controller, detecting natural, real-time movements, along with input via pressure sensitive buttons, analogue sticks and triggers.

Sony's PlayStation 3 has also picked up the CES Best of Innovations Award for 2007, PC World's 20 Most Innovative Products Award, Sound and Vision's Editor's Choice Award and a Digital Innovation Award from the Digital Entertainment Group.

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Wewt!

I really love the SIXAXIS controller. Light, wireless, superb battery life (played on a 8 hour streak yesterday and didn't drop a bar.) However if you buy one, Sony (still) being Sony doesn't give you the USB wire for it (even though it costs like 50 bucks...

)

A PS3 is in my opinion the best console out there...

Hehehehe...

*Me goes back to my PS3*

Adrian Wong · 9th Jan 2007, 04:25 AM

Wah.. They actually called it the Emmy??

Chai · 9th Jan 2007, 10:36 AM

How does it look like?

Sorry, not very updated with consoles these days.

sniper msia · 9th Jan 2007, 02:45 PM

They forgot something. No vibration included!!!

Anyway the PS3 is awesome. Can't wait to get one once the price gets back to normal.

PsYkHoTiK · 9th Jan 2007, 03:03 PM

Well I don't really care much about the vibration..

Its a lot lighter now...

I'll post a pic for you tomorrow morning chai.. Its 1am here right now and I just finished some soldering work (for my RC) so I am pretty worn out...

sniper msia · 9th Jan 2007, 05:31 PM

What RC you plaing? Radio Control right?

PsYkHoTiK · 10th Jan 2007, 12:25 AM

Off topic yea, its a new hobby I got into (hobby grade, not toys.)

PsYkHoTiK · 10th Jan 2007, 02:40 PM

I promised you some pics Chai so here they are...

It has a gyro in it that detects movement (hence Six Axis) and the four LEDs shows which channel that the controller is on (you can connect up to seven controllers to the PS3.) The USB input is to charge the unit (and also will work wired with the USB connector.)

The new button (the PS3 button) is a button that you can press and hold in game to quit, reassign controllers, or turn the PS3 off.)

Like I said, it has superb battery life.

Chai · 10th Jan 2007, 03:01 PM

I thought it's a different controller.

Looks exactly like the first Dual Shock from outside.

So it's the features?

PsYkHoTiK · 10th Jan 2007, 11:36 PM

Here's an official PDF that highlights the changes made.

SIXAXIS PS3 page

9th Jan 2007, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,290 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	Well I don't really care much about the vibration.. Its a lot lighter now... I'll post a pic for you tomorrow morning chai.. Its 1am here right now and I just finished some soldering work (for my RC) so I am pretty worn out... __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

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10th Jan 2007, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,290 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	I promised you some pics Chai so here they are... It has a gyro in it that detects movement (hence Six Axis) and the four LEDs shows which channel that the controller is on (you can connect up to seven controllers to the PS3.) The USB input is to charge the unit (and also will work wired with the USB connector.) The new button (the PS3 button) is a button that you can press and hold in game to quit, reassign controllers, or turn the PS3 off.) Like I said, it has superb battery life. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

9th Jan 2007, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
sniper msia Just Started Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 31 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	They forgot something. No vibration included!!! Anyway the PS3 is awesome. Can't wait to get one once the price gets back to normal.

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sniper msia Just Started Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 31 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	What RC you plaing? Radio Control right?

10th Jan 2007, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,661 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I thought it's a different controller. Looks exactly like the first Dual Shock from outside. So it's the features? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

10th Jan 2007, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,290 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	Here's an official PDF that highlights the changes made. SIXAXIS PS3 page __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com