Sony "open" to changing SixAxis

[wraggster]

The CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America has said in an interview that the company is "open to changing the SixAxis controller" if North American gamers wanted it.

We're still comming to terms with the light SixAxis pad that weighs almost nothing at all in our hands. Sometimes we forget it's there. Sometimes we wish it rumbled like an earthquake, enhancing Motorstorm sessions.

Speaking to GamePro about the possibilities of releasing a higher priced model of the SixAxis pad (maybe with offset analogue sticks and rumble) Tretton explained that anything is possible to gamers want it.

"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."

Presumably the same would happen in Europe then? Or it might just be a case of what would be released in the US would eventually make its way over here anyway?

via cvg

[bullhead]

"...if gamers want it...." Since when did sony become consumer orientated?

bull.

[Shrygue]

It would be good if the SixAxis controlled did have the rumble feature, although it would use more battery power and shorten run times.

[star51]

uh...duh....of course we want it back. Stop playing sony....serve us up good

[mnuhaily22]

the battery dosn't matter as much as the rumble, which is a key feature in gaming for me.