Gametrailers interviews Jack Tretton "open to changing the Sixaxis controller"

[Wollan]

By including Blu-ray in the PS3 we're taking some lumps in the short term so we can say 'I told you so' in the long term."

$599 is a lot of money, but it's the world's worst-kept secret that we're selling it at a significant investment from Sony. We're investing along with the consumer."

You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're open to changing the Sixaxis controller."

Interview Part 1

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[TTP]

Golden photoshop potential right there

I'm not even reading the interview cos whatever this guy says it's bs 90% of the time.

Actually I'm gonna do it, just for fun.

[WickedLaharl]

I just wanna know when they plan on releasing a sixaxis w/ rumble. I need it, and i need it now!

[Barnolde]

By including Blu-ray in the PS3 we're taking some lumps in the short term so we can say 'I told you so' in the long term."

:) Long-term thinking ftw.

[goldenpp72]

This is microsofts chance to change the controller DPAD and such without looking bad

[Kusagari]

I miss Kaz.

[squicken]

Vicious Sid: Would Sony ever consider releasing an updated "pro" Sixaxis controller, maybe with offset analog sticks and rumble support at a slightly higher price?

Jack Tretton: We used to have a narrow approach to controllers. If you really wanted to [move outside the standard controller], we left it up to third party manufacturers. But now we're moving to a regional approach. You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're certainly open to changing the Sixaxis controller if it addressed North American gamers.

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Please make this happen soon.

[methane47]

[miguel_c_hammer]

You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're open to copying Nintendo and then screwing early adopters by packing the new controller in with the system."

fix'd

[krypt0nian]

So that's a yes to rumble semi-officially. I approve.

[Kittonwy]

Just fix the in-game PSN friends list messaging and get those games out Jack, that's all I ask.

[Y2Kev]

Photoshop of him being hit in the head please.

Rumble coming back obviously, thanks Jack for your wonderful insight.

[bumpkin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le89c3xOt2A

Where's my money, Jack? I want all 1200 for all dozen I can rangle up in under an hour.

[spwolf]

So that's a yes to rumble semi-officially. I approve.

yep

[AdmiralViscen]

Golden photoshop potential right there

The Batman-running-with-bomb gif comes to mind.

[leehom]

They need to replace him with Phil. Good ol Phil....

[Y2Kev]

The Batman-running-with-bomb gif comes to mind.

Genius.

Phil should not be in charge....he does games. Let him do games. Just make Jack Tretton stop talking.

[TheJollyCorner]

I was one of the 6 people that was actually happy with the boomerang controller...


...but I like how light the SIXAXIS is. If they add rumble- good... I won't have to hear people whining about that crap anymore. Personally, I couldn't care less about rumble. I found better things to entertain my sensitive testicles.

[C- Warrior]

I really hope they get the revamped (rumble included) sixaxis controller out (packaged with ps3) before this fall 07 when a lot of the bigger games come out.

They also need to get the ball rolling and let developers know that they can / and should program rumble into their software titles.

[Y2Kev]

I really hope they get the revamped (rumble included) sixaxis controller out (packaged with ps3) before this fall 07 when a lot of the bigger games come out. They also need to get the ball rolling and let developers know that they can / and should program rumble into their software titles.

Heavenly Sword will be their showcase. I know this because God told me.

[methane47]

Bro Buzz: The PS3 is as much as multimedia machine as it is a games console. How is Sony doing when it comes to spreading that message? Jack Tretton: The honest answer is that it's a struggle for us as a company, as it's a struggle for any gaming company. You want to stay true to your roots as a gaming company. At the end of the day, the reason why this machine will be successful is because it's the ultimate gaming system. But I think we do the industry and the technology an injustice if we assume that all gamers care about is gaming and that they don't do anything else with their time. Because our roots have been in creating hardware and software and peripherals, we rely on other companies within the Sony corporation to help enunciate that vision.So we're finding ourselves wearing more hats than we have before.

Sony am A55Hats confirmed.

[AdmiralViscen]

Vicious Sid: Would Sony ever consider releasing an updated "pro" Sixaxis controller, maybe with offset analog sticks and rumble support at a slightly higher price? Jack Tretton: We used to have a narrow approach to controllers. If you really wanted to [move outside the standard controller], we left it up to third party manufacturers. But now we're moving to a regional approach. You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're certainly open to changing the Sixaxis controller if it addressed North American gamers. ---------------------------------- Please make this happen soon.

What. They had three different PSone controllers.

An even bigger WTF at regional controllers. What??

[xaosslug]

next-gen rumble's in, (pretty much) confirmed.

[krypt0nian]

Personally, I couldn't care less about rumble. I found better things to entertain my sensitive testicles.

"Help me."

[Y2Kev]

"Help me."

WTF

[theultimo]

Vicious Sid: Would Sony ever consider releasing an updated "pro" Sixaxis controller, maybe with offset analog sticks and rumble support at a slightly higher price? Jack Tretton: We used to have a narrow approach to controllers. If you really wanted to [move outside the standard controller], we left it up to third party manufacturers. But now we're moving to a regional approach. You will see peripherals coming from SCEA that will address the interests of the U.S. consumer. I don't have anything to tell you specifically, but we're certainly open to changing the Sixaxis controller if it addressed North American gamers.

BRING THE BATARANG BACK! NOT EVERYONE HATED IT!

[Miguga64]

Inversion! Inversion! Inversion! Look to the future guys! :)

[Wollan]

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[methane47]

We have a new phenomenon as well in recent years, something we didn't have during the PlayStation or PlayStation 2. And that is everybody is a journalist - if you have a PC, then you're a journalist. There are a lot of people weighing in with opinions who are just individual consumers, a very small and vocal group of consumers, that just want everything for free. I'd love that to be the case, but that's not how the world works.

LOLOL ..

Jack tretton gots the jokes lol...
Joystuck am owned..

[Fireblend]

"Help me."

! You have managed to make my family look at me while I laugh uncontrollably.

[krypt0nian]

LOLOL .. Jack tretton gots the jokes lol... 1up am owned..

um I think he's talking about random bloggers, not 1up.

kotaku?

! You have managed to make my family look at me while I laugh uncontrollably.

Sorry I have a auto-GAF search for "sensitive testicles"

[mylilbuddy]

change the controller sticks to be like 360's and move the pad to where the stick used to be...other words, copy the layout of 360's controller and I will buy a shitload more ps3 games....hell, even ps2 games since my ps3 can play them....make it so SONY!

[TheJollyCorner]

Sorry I have a auto-GAF search for "sensitive testicles"

Just don't forget the time I took a bullet for you in Resistance, ponch!

[xaosslug]

change the controller sticks to be like 360's and move the pad to where the stick used to be...other words, copy the layout of 360's controller and I will buy a shitload more ps3 games....hell, even ps2 games since my ps3 can play them....make it so SONY!

but what about all the people who like the layout of PS' controller(s)...?

[krypt0nian]

Just don't forget the time I took a bullet for you in Resistance, ponch!

"I'll never forget."

[a Master Ninja]

New Sixaxis, new DVD Wii, new Zepher 360...why do early adopters have to get screwed like this?

[Doel]

Better then most of his interviews.

[Wollan]

When it comes to regional controllers, I think that concerns layout only. Rumble would be something that comes worldwide but I could see different controller designs for the various market (like with the controller S for Xbox1).

[TTP]

but what about all the people who like the layout of PS' controller(s)...?

Indeed :/

[mylilbuddy]

but what about all the people who like the layout of PS' controller(s)...?

sell both versions....Its all about choice. We could all have what we want then.

[Bad_Boy]

Keep the analog sticks where they are please.

Just give me FF in GT5 w/ the G25 wheel and I have no problems.

[a Master Ninja]

but what about all the people who like the layout of PS' controller(s)...?

I would be very happy to have the option, actually. Sell it exclusively online or something. I would buy PS3 shooters.

[The Jer]

change the controller sticks to be like 360's and move the pad to where the stick used to be...other words, copy the layout of 360's controller and I will buy a shitload more ps3 games....hell, even ps2 games since my ps3 can play them....make it so SONY!

please, no. oh god, no.

[mylilbuddy]

New Sixaxis, new DVD Wii, new Zepher 360...why do early adopters have to get screwed like this?

you can buy a new controller....wii dvd might be firmware update so you would be fine....the zepher...hmm sell your 360 for 100 less than paid for it and buy new zepher model...its worth 100 bucks to have played the 360 a yr already imo.

[AdmiralViscen]

but what about all the people who like the layout of PS' controller(s)...?

They can buy the other one. It's not like it fundamentally changes inputs, it doesn't fracture the userbase.

[P90]

change the controller to be like the Wii's...other words, copy the layout of the Wii's controller and I will buy a shitload more ps3 games....hell, even ps2 games since my ps3 can play them....make it so SONY!

What Japan is saying.

[krypt0nian]

What Japan is saying.

Blech.

[mylilbuddy]

They can buy the other one. It's not like it fundamentally changes inputs, it doesn't fracture the userbase.

exactly.....hey, do 3rd party controller makers have the option to make the layout this way?

[mckmas8808]

Change the controller to add rumble. There I said it.

[hauton]

Region by region?

XD

Japan Dual Shock 3.5 to come with Touch Screen.
Euro Dual Shock 3.5 to come with half the buttons but double the price tag.
NA Dual Shock 3.5 to come with a Big Mac.

All confirmed. I am the new gofreak