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The '''Sixaxis Wireless Controller''' is the wireless controller for the [[Sony]] [[PlayStation 3]]. It is notable for being able to be tilted to further control games such as [[ | The '''Sixaxis Wireless Controller''' is the wireless controller for the [[Sony]] [[PlayStation 3]]. It is notable for being able to be tilted to further control games such as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. | ||
== Feature and Design Changes == | == Feature and Design Changes == | ||
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==Sixaxis in GTA IV== | ==Sixaxis in GTA IV== | ||
In [[ | In [[PlayStation 3]] version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] there is an option in the controller tab of the pause menu to turn on Sixaxis. Sixaxis can be used for a number of things, and each one can be turned on and off separately, so the player can use Sixaxis for what they want to use it for. Sixaxis is turned off by default. While Sixaxis is turned on, the button associated with the same action still work, so if the player is in trouble they can just hold the controller still and use the buttons. Going to the [[Phone|phone]] and choosing "Sixaxis Tutorial" will take the player to the [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|airport]] and the game gives the player instructions for use of each Sixaxis feature, and the player must complete a simple objective for each. This Sixaxis tutorial is not available during a mission. | ||
The SISAXIS feature can be used for: | The SISAXIS feature can be used for: | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 19 February 2011
The Sixaxis Wireless Controller is the wireless controller for the Sony PlayStation 3. It is notable for being able to be tilted to further control games such as Grand Theft Auto IV.
Feature and Design Changes
The Sixaxis can operate wirelessly via Bluetooth; up to 7 simultaneous controllers are supported natively by the console.
The main new feature of the controller is the ability to sense both rotational orientation and translational acceleration along all three dimensional axes, providing a full six degrees of freedom.
The Sixaxis features finer analog sensitivity than the DualShock 2. The controller also features more trigger-like R2 and L2 buttons, with an increased range of depression. In the place of the "Analog" mode button switch of previous dual analog models is a jewel-like "PS button" with the PlayStation logo, which can be used to access the home menu and turn the console on or off.
Sony announced that because of the included motion sensors, the vibration feature of previous PlayStation controllers was removed, reasoning that the vibration would interfere with motion-sensing. Some have disputed Sony's reasoning, citing that the Wii Remote controller has both motion sensing and vibration capability.
Sixaxis in GTA IV
In PlayStation 3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV there is an option in the controller tab of the pause menu to turn on Sixaxis. Sixaxis can be used for a number of things, and each one can be turned on and off separately, so the player can use Sixaxis for what they want to use it for. Sixaxis is turned off by default. While Sixaxis is turned on, the button associated with the same action still work, so if the player is in trouble they can just hold the controller still and use the buttons. Going to the phone and choosing "Sixaxis Tutorial" will take the player to the airport and the game gives the player instructions for use of each Sixaxis feature, and the player must complete a simple objective for each. This Sixaxis tutorial is not available during a mission.
The SISAXIS feature can be used for:
- Reloading a weapon
- Steering a bike
- Steering a boat
- Piloting a helicopter