Sixaxis rumble is for real, and is coming in September

[Mondain]

http://kotaku.com/gaming/it.s-real/sixaxis-rumble-confirmed-by-scea-employee-277564.php

The release of a force-feedback SIXAXIS is a rumor that has been rumbling about for some time (har-har). Lawsuits later, Sony was forced to remove the rumble from their controller and have apparently reinstated it. Today, a Sony Computer Entertainment employee confirmed directly to me that the SIXAXIS with rumble is coming. Nothing like getting something that's been taken away!

and it will use the new TouchSense technology from Immersion

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jul 11, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that gaming peripheral manufacturers Hori (U.S.A.) and Katana Game Accessories have both entered into patent licenses with Immersion, including rights for advanced vibro-tactile, spinning mass gaming technologies for dedicated portable gaming devices and computer and console video gaming peripherals. Hori develops peripherals and accessories for gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo products. Katana designs, manufactures, and in September 2007, will begin distributing peripherals for Sony PlayStation products in North America. Under the terms of the license, these products will now bear Immersion's Feel The Game® TouchSense® Technology logo.

"All our products are built with the strictest standard of quality," said Yuuki Mizutani, of Hori (U.S.A.). "Rumble technology is one of the key features that makes playing racing and flight simulator games on Hori controllers easier and more realistic."

"As a company that has just entered the console accessory business, Katana is focused on providing very high-quality products to enhance the Sony PlayStation gaming experience," said Katana President Chris McGlynn. "We consider Immersion's technology a key ingredient and look forward to putting it to work for PlayStation gamers."

uhhh personally I don't like rumble, but hey, at least it's included for those who perceive it adds something significant to some games

a light controller is cool for very long gaming sessions, as I've noticed with dozens of hours of PS2 playing on PS3, it's hard to go back to a Dual Shock 2 after that... so I'm happy to own one of the original controllers

[trippingmartian]

Yet another reason to hold off on the PS3.

[bud]

just in time for mgs4 

[MrAngryFace]

MLB 07 The Show for PS2 is the only version (obviously) with rumble and it sucks. Does a REAL pitcher in baseball windup for a pitch and suddenly have his hands shake all over the place? I think not. I turned that shit off.

But yeah, id rather have rumble than stupid gyros