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Feb 23rd, 2008 11:44 am

riceboy6 [OP]: Member; Feb 15, 2008; 426 posts; 32 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 23rd, 2008 11:44 am

PS3 Dual Shock 3 Controllers $59.99 tax free + free shipping

Just spotted this on http://us.yesasia.com/en/index.aspx

Just search for Dual Shock 3.

They have the Ceramic White (JP version) and Black Dual Shock 3 for sale, $59.99. You don't have to pay taxes since it's imported from Asia, and the shipping is free. It might take a while to ship, but hey, it's free international shipping.

PS: They also have the Satin Silver one for sale for $69.99 if anyone is interested.

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Feb 23rd, 2008 1:29 pm

gambit_360: Deal Addict; Jul 3, 2002; 1638 posts; 272 upvotes; Montreal

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:29 pm

Good deal. I just placed my order for a white one.

Use this coupon to get an extra $5 off: ISYA247
Found it off the internet, worked for me.

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Feb 23rd, 2008 1:38 pm

CFRTim: Deal Guru; Dec 1, 2004; 11847 posts; 4975 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:38 pm

What is the official release date for NA? Is the button layout the same on all region controllers?

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:42 pm

NightRain: Deal Fanatic; Jan 5, 2002; 5258 posts; 3241 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:42 pm

I paid $61.60 for a DS3 from play-asia.com. It took around 2 weeks to get and had no duties/taxes. I also think it is head and shoulders above the six axis controller. Awesome purchase.

That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10.
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Feb 23rd, 2008 1:44 pm

NightRain: Deal Fanatic; Jan 5, 2002; 5258 posts; 3241 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:44 pm

CFRTim wrote: ↑What is the official release date for NA? Is the button layout the same on all region controllers?

No official release date yet, which is fracking crazy.

Rumors are if/when they retire the 40gb spiderman bundle and the 80gb motorsotrm bundle and replace them with a 40gb and 120gb system SKU's they will include the DS3, it is rumored this will be sometime in May/June. Another rumor is around the time MGS4 launch, which also has no release date yet.

That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10.
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Feb 23rd, 2008 1:54 pm

vegi-saurus: Sr. Member; Aug 25, 2007; 767 posts; 118 upvotes; Oakville

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:54 pm

CFRTim wrote: ↑Is the button layout the same on all region controllers?

Of course it is! It'll be oddly comical if it wasn't.

Just a note, although it is tax free at time of purchase, you may have to pay for customs (aka taxes) when it enters the country.

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm

jonkaho: Deal Fanatic; Aug 24, 2005; 5990 posts; 200 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm

thanks, ordered one!

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:02 pm

derslade: Jr. Member; Nov 16, 2007; 185 posts; 13 upvotes; Duncan

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:02 pm

riceboy6 wrote: ↑Just spotted this on http://us.yesasia.com/en/index.aspx

Just search for Dual Shock 3.

Price has gone up at the above site. Check out http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl- ... -2act.html for $59.90 plus $6.90 shipping.

Use the coupon at this link to get $5 off. http://www.dualshock3rumble.com/2008/02 ... get-5-off/

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:06 pm

riceboy6 [OP]: Member; Feb 15, 2008; 426 posts; 32 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:06 pm

Just checked, Still $59.99. I think you are looking at the Silver version, which is $69.99.

derslade wrote: ↑Price has gone up at the above site. Check out http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl- ... -2act.html for $59.90 plus $6.90 shipping

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:21 pm

patlo: Newbie; Jun 19, 2003; 58 posts; GTA Richmond Hill

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:21 pm

just out of curiousity, what makes this controller head and shoulders above the current one? Isn't it exactly the same but with vibration? Can we get some feedback from people that's tried both? I'm just curious that's all, I'm not trying to knock the DS3.

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Feb 23rd, 2008 2:25 pm

NightRain: Deal Fanatic; Jan 5, 2002; 5258 posts; 3241 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:25 pm

patlo wrote: ↑just out of curiousity, what makes this controller head and shoulders above the current one? Isn't it exactly the same but with vibration? Can we get some feedback from people that's tried both? I'm just curious that's all, I'm not trying to knock the DS3.

The triggers and analog sticks have been tweaked making the controls more precise and they just work better. Also the extra weight and better quality plastic and build make the controller more comfortable and sturdy.

The Six Axis is a piece of cheap junk by comparison.

That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10.
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Feb 23rd, 2008 2:25 pm

SpoonyBard: Deal Addict; Feb 29, 2004; 2423 posts; 727 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 2:25 pm

patlo wrote: ↑just out of curiousity, what makes this controller head and shoulders above the current one? Isn't it exactly the same but with vibration? Can we get some feedback from people that's tried both? I'm just curious that's all, I'm not trying to knock the DS3.

Yes, vibration is the main draw. Some people also like the added weight of the vibration motors. Apparently weight is synonymous with quality to some degree.

Having both, I'll say that vibration is better than none, particularly when I'm playing through PS2 classics on my PS3, where the lack of vibration was particularly irksome prior to my DS3 purchase. As for the weight... Well, lighter is better for a handheld input device in my opinion. *shrug*

Feb 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm

Freetime: Newbie; Feb 1, 2008; 20 posts; 2 upvotes; London

Feb 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm

Ordered, thanks!

If it does have more weight than the Sixaxis, that's great. I prefer the heft of the 360 controller. The Sixaxis feels like a toy by comparison.

Feb 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm

thechampion116: Deal Guru; Jul 27, 2006; 10950 posts; 776 upvotes; Scarborough

Feb 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm

decent deal but the play-asia deal is still good.

I bought mine off a user on RFD for 50 new to avoid shipping and waiting.

Its a good controller (more weight makes it feel better), and the analog feels better too.

Feb 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm

vtruong: Newbie; Jan 25, 2008; 12 posts; Toronto

Feb 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm

Thanks Gambit for the coupon, just orderred black one. Great deal!!

Feb 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm

JiNuWiNe: Deal Addict; Nov 21, 2005; 2322 posts; 50 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm

Did anyone get the white one? Pretty tempted.

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm

dtchan: Newbie; May 8, 2006; 36 posts

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm

My gf got me a black ds3 for valentine's day. Its so cool haha... Anyways the only difference I feel is that it is more heavier, has rumble, and uses more battery. It does kind of feel higher quality with the added weight. For example, playing the bowling game feels much better since it is heavier.

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm

dmxlite: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2006; 4599 posts; 1047 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm

JiNuWiNe wrote: ↑Did anyone get the white one? Pretty tempted.

I got one.
It's not really tax free... you don't have to pay the sales tax in asia, but when it gets to custom, they'll tax you.

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:33 pm

i-o_o-i: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2004; 3898 posts; 293 upvotes; Markham

Feb 23rd, 2008 6:33 pm

these jap dual shock 3 controllers will work just the same when North American games have the rumble feature right?

Feb 23rd, 2008 7:00 pm

spy007z: Member; Jan 31, 2007; 222 posts; 153 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2008 7:00 pm

I think they have been selling the DS3 controller @59.99 for a long time. I did saw a thread about the contoller a while back.

If my memory is correct, users from previous thread said that they have to pay custom tax for around $10-$15 when it arrive from the post office.

It is still a good deal compare to most store still selling the Sixaxis @59.99 before tax.

FYI:
The controller is selling @ around $345 HKD (around $45 CND) in Hong Kong, so if you can wait and have friend from HK, or friends going there, have them pick one up for cheap.

Take advanage of the exchange rate because of CDN is strong. A friend got me a DS3 for $44CND.

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