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Gold PS3 controller coming this summer; Ya know, for the controller collectors among us
Topic Started: Jun 6 2012, 09:11 AM (650 Views)
The Red Shadow
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Gold PS3 controller

Might pique the interest of the general controller collectors here so I thought I'd share. Looks nice but I wish they would have let us in on whether it will be in stores, online only, special circumstances, etc. If it is regular controller price then I might seek it out.
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Cabanon
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so wait, June is now, can i buy one ? and WHERE ??
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quagga
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i like gold

limited ps3 controller?
i must hava pair of them!
Cabanon
Jun 6 2012, 07:59 PM
so wait, June is now, can i buy one ? and WHERE ??
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PS3-Gold-Controller/dp/B0085QXER2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1338909833&sr=8-6

heres the sauce
Edited by quagga, Jun 6 2012, 09:59 PM.
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Cabanon
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UK only ? 75$ dang !
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Jun 6 2012, 09:57 PM
i like gold
If they put out a gold PS3 set that is also compatible with PS2 games and I'll switch over from Microsoft immediately, lol.
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Jun 6 2012, 11:11 PM
quagga
Jun 6 2012, 09:57 PM
i like gold
If they put out a gold PS3 set that is also compatible with PS2 games and I'll switch over from Microsoft immediately, lol.
umm it is

u can play a dual shock 1 or 2 controller with a playstation pc adapter
works fine

and since the old ps3's play ps1 and ps2 then its compatable?
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Only specific models of the old chunky PS3 have PS2 compatibility, why they removed this feature is beyond me. Definitely affects sales in a negative way. The PS4 better be able to cover all previous models, seems like they won't be able to afford a mistake like that in future competition with Microsoft.
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ps4 or w.e next generation of playstation
should cover ALL PS GAMES
1 2 AND 3

if it plays only 4 then playstation will become the next dreamcast
the only thing keeping it alive is the blu ray player but wat use is taht since xbox r gonna get it on their next gen console
idk about wii U yet
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Jun 7 2012, 09:36 PM
Only specific models of the old chunky PS3 have PS2 compatibility, why they removed this feature is beyond me. Definitely affects sales in a negative way. The PS4 better be able to cover all previous models, seems like they won't be able to afford a mistake like that in future competition with Microsoft.
production cost. they had to cut it to be able to drop the price from 569$ to 399$. that's a huge gap an you have to find something to cut that Mr & Mrs everybody will probably never use. remembere that 5 years ago, the PS3 was the best/chepeast Blu-Ray player to buy all hands down for any Home Theater setup. those who bought it probably never connected it to the internet and never played a game. you'd be surprised by how much percentage the ps3 system is used for. the PS4 WILL NOT support ps2 nor ps1 and i'd surprised if it support ps3. Sony can be very stupid sometimes and if they go the online only mode, i wouldnt be surprised if it doesnt evenhave a blu-ray player at all.
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Jun 8 2012, 03:33 AM
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Jun 7 2012, 09:36 PM
the PS4 WILL NOT support ps2 nor ps1 and i'd surprised if it support ps3. Sony can be very stupid sometimes and if they go the online only mode, i wouldnt be surprised if it doesnt evenhave a blu-ray player at all.
:O

THAT CANT BE
NO PS1 NO PS2 NO PS3 NO BLU RAY
ZOMGWTF
Edited by quagga, Jun 8 2012, 10:54 AM.
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Jun 8 2012, 03:33 AM
production cost. they had to cut it to be able to drop the price from 569$ to 399$
Augh what a shame, too bad companies value the quick cash over quality in product. If this is the future route, the feature of "backwards compatibility" will be eliminated all together, and past games will be available only to play through overpriced digital downloads. Take care of those used dust-collecting PS2's kids!
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Jun 8 2012, 11:53 PM
what a shame, too bad companies value the quick cash over quality in product.
to make new console, they need to make cash. so it's just a normal step. the quality wasnt dropped by removing the ps2 emulating chip, the PS3 is still a very strong cosole and will last a very long time, if treated properly, just like the ps2.
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Jun 9 2012, 09:24 PM
The quality wasnt dropped by removing the ps2 emulating chip.
I guess we'll agree to disagree, ha. I'm not bashing the console's gaming integrity or competition with Microsoft, it's a great console I love it. It bothers me though that they would design the console and promote it with PS2 capability, a strong feature, then later remove it in later models while still promoting the PS1 capability. Half-assing the whole concept of "backwards compatibility". And regardless of the next gaming system Sony manufacturers they will make a steep profit margin, I just can't believe a PS2 emulating chip/software could have cut costs anywhere over $30.
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So I'm trying to get this thread back on topic... can someone please post where we can buy this controller? I saw an earlier link that goes to Amazon but it uses a stock picture so I'm not very confident and would hesitate to purchase from there.

I haven't seen any of them pop up on EBay just yet...

Is this gold PS3 controller one of those pre-sale things? I'm just looking for more "official" information.

Update: looks like the release date is June 22 in the UK.
http://realgamernewz.com/gold-ps3-dualshock-3-controller-images-and-u-k-release-details-revealed/

Pretty pricey, slightly over $75 and you'd have to import it from the UK.
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I've been searching online for info and I'll I'm seeing is that it is coming this month and may be Europe only. But I can't track anything down about where it will be available. Kinda frustrating.

Looks like you see the same thing I'm seeing. :lol:
Edited by The Red Shadow, Jun 10 2012, 12:56 PM.
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Jun 9 2012, 10:30 PM
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Jun 9 2012, 09:24 PM
The quality wasnt dropped by removing the ps2 emulating chip.
I guess we'll agree to disagree, ha. I'm not bashing the console's gaming integrity or competition with Microsoft, it's a great console I love it. It bothers me though that they would design the console and promote it with PS2 capability, a strong feature, then later remove it in later models while still promoting the PS1 capability. Half-assing the whole concept of "backwards compatibility". And regardless of the next gaming system Sony manufacturers they will make a steep profit margin, I just can't believe a PS2 emulating chip/software could have cut costs anywhere over $30.
this is why i stick to emulation
its our only hope really

and for the golden PS3 controller just wait until next week guys
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It's funny how they bring out some thing in GOLD and people just go mental for it :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: IT'S GOLD!!!!!! :omg:
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It's true. We go crazy for gold! If this is coming out in North America, I think the price would be $59.99 over here. North American prices are always lower than Europe so I doubt that it would sell for $75 here
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its because of the currentcy 1 euro is like 2 USD its adds up ya kno
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Jun 11 2012, 11:06 AM
its because of the currentcy 1 euro is like 2 USD its adds up ya kno
1 euro = 1.19 can
1 euro = 1.19usd
1 usd = 1 can

however the amazon link is in GBP

1 gbp = 1.35can
1 gbp = 1.35usd

thats the massive difference. price are always higher in UK. however, on ebay/paypal its more like 1,50
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Jun 11 2012, 01:57 PM
price are always higher in UK.
Yep that statements very true. We get absolutely shafted on everything over here. I bet you guys don't pay £1.35 a litre of petrol/gas :-/

Back on topic. I have no interest in the Gold PS3 controller. I personally think that PS3 controllers are very poor build quality. It seems like Sony tried to save a few pennies on using thinner plastic than what they used on the PS1 and PS2 controllers.
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