PS3 DualShock 3 Wireless Controller (White) (Japan Version)

January 27, 2008 | By Doug In Kitchen Islands |

PS3 DualShock 3 Wireless Controller (White) (Japan Version)
PlayStation 3 owners are finally getting some feedback. The SIXAXIS controller, originally bundled with the PS3, has been upgraded into the DualShock 3, combining the features of the motion-sensitive SIXAXIS controller with the force feedback functions of the PlayStation 2’s DualShock 2 controller. The controllers operate wirelessly via Bluetooth techonology, though they can also be wired with a USB-to-USB mini cable, which is also used to charge the device. The DualShock 3 can sense movement on all three-dimensional axes, and has built-in analog control on the control sticks and buttons. Of course, the big deal with the DualShock 3 is the return of the “”rumble”" feature; the controller now vibrates in response to onscreen stimuli, further increasing gameplay immersion. With the addition of force feedback, the DualShock 3 is practically a required upgrade for any hardcore PlayStation 3 owner.

Customer Review: Dual Shock 3 is Amazing
I recently imported two Dual Shock 3 Controllers for $59.99. The controllers are amazing. The controller has the standard motion control of the Sixaxis but adds the Vibration function from the Dual Shock 2. The added weight of the Vibration components make the controller much better in your hand then the standard Sixaxis.

Also Sony is adding patches to a number of its games to add the Vibration Function. Its definitely worth it, but DO NOT PAY MORE than $59.99. $59.99 will be the retail price when the controllers are released in the US. And you can already get them for that price from Play-Asia.com

Customer Review: a must for all ps3 owners!!!
i must admit that when i first heard the original sixaxis controllers for the ps3 were not going to have rumble, i wasn’t all that disappointed. but now that i have rumble back, i realized just how much i missed it. i shipped mine in from japan so i wanted to give it my review for others who are thinking about getting one when it comes to the states.

this controller is slightly heavier than the regular sixaxis, but it feels great in my hands. i feels sturdier and makes the old controllers feel like toys in comparison. and i noticed the buttons and analog sticks have a bit more resistance to them which make me feel more connected to the games.

the rumbling itself isn’t super powerful like the xbox controllers, but i never really liked the rumble in those because i throught they shook too much. it destracted my game. the ds3 rumbles just enough to immerse you more, but doesn’t make you think, “whoa this is making my hands numb” like the 360 controller.

there is one notable difference with this rumble however that i wasn’t sure was a rumor or not. THE RUMBLE REALLY IS DIRECTIONAL. i popped in Uncharted and let some guys shoot me from different angles to see. when a guy shot my right side it felt like the controller jumped to the left as if reacting to bullet. i thought this was super cool.

all in all, this controller improves on the original sixaxis and also the old dualshock 2 with the addition of directional rumble. the ds3 is a must have for anyone who desperately misses the rumble from the ps2 days and i would also recommend it for everyone else who is even remotely interested.

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Krups 324-42 DuoThek 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel
Two double walled insulated stainless steel thermal carafes equip you to serve plenty of hot, fresh coffee at home or at the office. You can brew a pot of flavored or a pot of decaf, in addition to a pot of regular. Brewing options allow you to brew as little as one 5 cup pot and as much as two 20 cup pots. It’s equipped with the Krups Deep Brew system which features a special filtering action for maximum flavor without bitterness. It als has a specially designed heating and tubing system which minimizes calcification and leaves no residual water in the system when brewing is complete.
Customer Review: Overpriced/Inferior
This product is certainly not worth the money I paid for it. I am so sorry I never read the reviews. It does not keep the coffee warm, it has not brewing timer, nor does it have a shut-off timeer. For this price, it should have all of this but the worst of it is it does not keep the coffee warm.
Customer Review: Piece of junk
We purchased this thinking it would be a great coffee maker and it is junk. The hoppers that hold the coffee don’t pivot out from the maker they sit on top of the carafes. When you are making your coffee in the morning you have the two carafes, two hoppers, two bags of coffee and the grinder out at the same time. When the coffee is brewed you remove the carafe and hopper together and try to pour a cup of coffee holding the dripping hopper in one hand over the cup and pour out of the carafe at the same time. The hoppers don’t have a drip stop feature. The carafes are open and have separate lids. I’ve had inexpensive makers that had drip stop, integral carafe lid and pivoting hoppers. I have not had the cold coffee problems other report. I was very disappointed in this piece of crap from France.