PS3 Controller Flimsy, Wii Controller Fun

With the advent of new input styles in the PS3 and Wii, many gamers are wondering what it will be like to actually play with the new controllers. Via Aeropause, an article on IGN says that the SIXAXIS controller is flimsy and poorly designed. Meanwhile, via Joystiq, an article on British site Entertainmentwise reports that the Wii isn't physically exhausting at all, as some people feared. After two hours of playtime, in fact, they loved the experience. From the article: "Some gamers have shown concern that the activity level required to play Wii games, especially the sporty titles, may be too high. There are concerns that you have to stand for long periods of time and use body actions such as swinging your arm above your head or at the side of your body. After playing non stop for two hours, did this happen to me? No. I'm not exactly Wonder woman in terms of fitness and I can assure you, as a regular player there was enough action to warrant perhaps making sure one has access to a tap before playing (you're going to want a drink if you play for as long as we did!) and possibly ensuring plenty of moving around space in your living room. The key to the Wii control is that even the most active title on the launch line up, Wii Sports, doesn't require you to make large body motions unless you want to."

Slashdot/Zonk bias?

[Anonymous Coward]

I wonder if Slashdot purposely tries to select negative PS3 stories... it certainly seems like it since there are some stories that are positive that are being skipped. Of course, Microsoft is probably also funding some anti-Sony blogs, as part of their marketing campaign.

whiiiiii!

[grapeape]

I can't wait, im actually one of the ones who liked the idea of the controller for the need to move around. My kids love their gamecube and the idea of combining their "entertainment" with more exercise could only be a good thing. They dont spend too much time on their current console but with winter coming gaming becomes much more of a time waster. I am so glad Nintendo decided to include Wii sports as a pack-in, it looks to be a good title and a fun party game. Who cares what you look like, i cant play a good game without dodging and leaning anyway so this just means I will be doing it for a purpose.

I wonder if the bad feedback of the ps3 controller continues, if it will spark a redesign? Its not like it hasnt happened before, the original dual shock came out years after the lauch of the original playstation if I remember correctly. I wouldnt mind seeing the "boomerang" controller they showed off early in the design. Is the flimy feel a real problem or is it simply the loss of heft from the rumble motors?

Re:Good Title

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah, it's even better if you read the PS3 article. It gushes. The author is in love with his demo PS3. You get the impression that he wants to marry it. There's a small bit towards the end where he says that, unlike everything else, the controller didn't quite live up to his wildest fantasies. And Slashdot pounces.

I'll be honest, I'm a born-again Nintendo fanboy. I desperately want a Wii, and have no personal interest in a PS3. But what's with the anti-Sony smear campaign? How does that make sense?

Thank you, Zonk

[earbenT]

...as always, for your honest and responsible reporting of videogame news from a totally objective and unbiased point of view.

Re:More damning news

[Anonymous Coward]

Alright, I'll bite.

The Sixaxis is so named because it can detect motion along all six possible axes: three translational (up/down, left/right, back/forth) and three rotational (roll, pitch, yaw).

Bring out the 'zonked' tag - never said "flimsy"

[SuperKendall]

Nowhere in the article did it say the Sixaxis was "flimsy" or in fact "poorly designed" - they just didn't feel it was as much improved as the 360 controller. Basically if you read the whole thing it comes off with them rather thinking it's like a PS2 controller. And there were some aspects they liked, like the center button showing you to the minute how much battery life was left in your controller.

Attach the "Zonked" tag for such a blantant re-writing of article content.

Re:Great News

[Anonymous Coward]

I don't mind looking stupid, i probably pull that one off quite well at the moment :-), but on a serious note - the moving, i mean I was a little pumped about playing with my Wii until I saw how much movement was involved when I watched videos of people playing with their Wii online, Wii oooo, that requires more space than my aparment has! my apt isn't a shack, but it's got a lot of rooms that are small - the distance between my coffee table and my TV is about the width of my shoulders and I'm not big (i didn't measure, it's just i sit there i getting my ps2 controller off the shelf)....uh, i don't know if I'll get this now, i wish my living room was a Wii bit bigger - that or start moving furniture around when i want to give a wack away at the Wii. a pointing game i can picture playing in my place, but i saw a video of someone playing bowling and I thought if i did that, i'd break my arm on my TV table. sigh, guess it's time to move....

Re:Good Title

[ThePhilips]

I desperately want a Wii, and have no personal interest in a PS3.

Wii is targeted at different audience. There are some games not available for Wii - but available for PS2/3. As well as Xbox.

Wii is targeted at non-gamers. Bit like Nintendo DS is targeted at kids - but also has appeal to wider range of audience. Games there aren't just dumb - but funny. But on PS3 you get more serious gaming with serious titles. Compare e.g. PS3's "Gundam: Target In Sight" [ps3-gundam.net] v. Wii's "SD Gundam" [channel.or.jp]

I have quite a dilema now. The games I want are available for PS3 and Xbox. But coolness factor definitely favors Nintendo now. Especially after hands on with Nintendo DS Lite, I definitely want to give Wii a try. But I know no games I might like for Wii.