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[Sword Of Doom]

Remember, these work with the PS3 as long as it's plugged in!

This!

 

[Eusis]

Are people seriously thinking about canceling their pre-order because they don't like the controller packaging?

Gaf is weird place.

My guesses: joke post or REALLY waffling on keeping a pre-order and will use any lame excuse to cancel. If it's neither, well, there's always someone.

 

[EloquentM]

Does anyone have a picture of xbone controller packaging yet?

 

[Ascended Saiyan]

The packaging is bad so that means that PS4 loses and the Wii U is declared the winner and all Wii U owners are automatically more attractive.

Even the fat ones who use to play WOW ?

 

[DesertFox]

That new console smell. Very excited for the new console launches - can't believe the stuff is at retail after we've waited so long.

 

[Chesskid1]

one of my ps3 controllers came in the same exact box

doesn't feel very next gen =(

 

[Gator86]

TERRIBLE boxes, but oh well! I don't know why they would make the plastic form-fitting; it just looks ugly that way, lol.

So excited.

Agreed. These boxes do look kind of hideous.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

TERRIBLE boxes, but oh well! I don't know why they would make the plastic form-fitting; it just looks ugly that way, lol.

So excited.

Awful packaging. Especially the moulded plastic. Yuck.

 

[DogMeat77]

And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right
Cause we'll never be wrong

 

[Beer Monkey]

Jesus, Sony NEEDS to patch PS3 to add official, full support. I don't care if it has to be wired, even.

I'd literally play my PS3 twice as much if I had a decent controller for it.

 

[dallow_bg]

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Yes?

Complaints about the packaging, like somehow it's different than it has been for awhile.

 

[Eusis]

Oh, missed this.

Not as stylish as...

Ok, seriously, WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU EVER WANT THAT. Those things are torture to open and that "stylish" angle will be literally in pieces when you're done. No, mundane but simple to open any mother fucking day of the week.

 

[dallow_bg]

Ugly as they may be, it'll be A LOT easier to open.

Complaints about the packaging, like somehow it's different than it has been for awhile.

But it is different?
Dualshock 3 boxes aren't like that.

EDIT: Looks like new DS3 boxes are now in this kind of packaging too.
Would have made more sense to post one of those shots though.

 

[illmatic22]

The packaging is bad so that means that PS4 loses and the Wii U is declared the winner and all Wii U owners are automatically more attractive.

lol Calm down, most of them are being sarcastic. I hope

 

[glaurung]

I always preferred the original impossible-to-open welded shut plastic encasings.

Those new examples look exactly like the current American DS3 retail boxes. Just bigger.

 

[HawksWinStanley]

I can't believe they're $60.

 

[VanWinkle]

Oh, trust me, I'm not saying that box is any better. These kinds are really ugly.

 

[Commanche Raisin Toast]

Remember, these work with the PS3 as long as it's plugged in!

Yep, when I move my PS3 to my office I'm probably going to connect a DS4 and use it exclusively.

Really hope these and the camera come out early so I can cancel my Amazon preorders and use my BB credit.

 

[Hidden One]

I need one naaaao

 

[Valnen]

Oh, missed this.

Ok, seriously, WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU EVER WANT THAT. Those things are torture to open and that "stylish" angle will be literally in pieces when you're done. No, mundane but simple to open any mother fucking day of the week.

Torture? Do you not have any decently sharp blades?

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

That IS some bad packaging, haha. Looks like old school logitech pc stuff or something.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

This is what its come to brethren? Controller packaging comparisons?

 

[Eusis]

Torture? Do you not have any decently sharp blades?

I remember the last time even using scissors was a pain in the ass, though maybe this was a bit easier, and maybe there's a better method with a knife I haven't looked into. Still, it's a huge pain done to prevent potential stealing and would rather just have something that's reasonably straightforward to open.

 

[Oppo]

Not a fan of the packaging. Just more reason to consider canceling my preorder.

I honestly can't tell if people are joking with this shit anymore. Sarcasm meter totally busted.

 

[tusken77]

So sexy. You'll be in my hands....soon.

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

At least they look easy to open. That's a plus.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

We need the colored ones. End of story.

 

[darkside31337]

Not as stylish as...

Seriously these are a total pain to open and its just terrible design in general. You can't even see half of the controller from that angle.

 

[TheJLC]

Ugly packaging but so very close to having one in my hand. Packaging forgiven, but if possible please bring back the original dualshock packaging.

 

[Miguel81]

Do these controllers use bluetooth protocol stack that is compatible with all bluetooth 2.1 receivers? Would be great to know.

 

[Chamber]

I honestly can't tell if people are joking with this shit anymore. Sarcasm meter totally busted.

Scary isn't it?

 

[KevMan1815]

I was going to buy one to keep for decoration, but with packaging that ugly I will have to find a different centerpiece for my coffee table. Oh well...

 

[Pbae]

Thread title misleading ?

That's not the wild it's the back room of a store

edit: i give up =[ Where does everyone host their photos?

 

[jaypah]

The packaging is bad so that means that PS4 loses and the Wii U is declared the winner and all Wii U owners are automatically more attractive.

Hell yeah, the WiiU Gamepad boxes are ace!

 

[Dead Prince]

please tell me they are clamshell inside of a box that's holding them down with some twist ties.

 

[Thoraxes]

I bought a $50 PSN card last weekend, and in the fine print on the back it says it was able to be used for PS4, PS3, PSVita and PSP.

PS4 PSN cards are out in the wild.

 

[Saroyan]

Do you guys keep the packaging or something? Jesus.

You don't keep boxes? I still have the box for my Genesis. I throw out these crappy blister packs though.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I could see people buying this for use on their triples as a test drive.

 

[Disco Batman]

People complaining about controller boxes...

 

[Alec]

You don't keep boxes? I still have the box for my Genesis. I throw out these crappy blister packs though.

I don't keep any packaging that has to be cut open, no. Console boxes yes. The only controller boxes I still have are from my import Dreamcast controllers.

 

[Eusis]

People complaining about controller boxes...

What's more amazing are people who preferred that welded shut plastic casing. Of all the irrelevant opinions to call wrong this would probably be THE one.

 

[Pop]

OMG the packaging guys,...
OMG OMG!!!

 

[GribbleGrunger]

For real? I am going on a real world side quest then.

Not every game is compatible.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

TERRIBLE boxes, but oh well! I don't know why they would make the plastic form-fitting; it just looks ugly that way, lol.

So excited.

Awful packaging. Especially the moulded plastic. Yuck.

Ugly.

Not a fan of the packaging. Just more reason to consider canceling my preorder.

That IS some bad packaging, haha. Looks like old school logitech pc stuff or something.

I can't believe people are actually bitching about packaging for a controller as if that negatively impacts their game playing experience.

 

[TangerineCloud]

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[Tesseract]

looks real i am going to buy one and use it to play halo 3 steam heh heh heh.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I think the DS3 packaging looks nicer, but it's super hard to open. Well, bluster packs in general are like that.

I just want to buy one of these now.

 

[flkraven]

TERRIBLE boxes, but oh well! I don't know why they would make the plastic form-fitting; it just looks ugly that way, lol.

So excited.

Agreed. That's some ugly ass packaging. Fortunately, the sexy controller makes up for it.

 

[StoopKid]

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