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DS3 a requirement for MGS4?

post #1 of 15
6/12/08 at 10:43am
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I know you can play MGS4 with the sixaxis but wanted to get the opinion of others who have had a chance to play with the DS3 to find out if you are missing out on anything by not using the DS3. I have the game (still wrapped as I'm at work) but don't have a DS3 and am just curious if there are things in the game that use the DS3 for effect that you can't take advantage of with the sixaxis. No spoilers please - just let me know your thoughts on it as being a 'requirement' to enjoy the game fully - outside of just effects.
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post #2 of 15
6/12/08 at 11:38am
If it's anything like it's predecessors, then yes.

Is it huge? no, but just little touches
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post #3 of 15
6/12/08 at 12:00pm
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That's my concern - there were some scenes where the dialog wrapped around the DS, just wondering if it's the same with MGS4. I'll probably pick one up after work if that's the case...
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post #4 of 15
6/12/08 at 10:05pm
Yes it is used alot trough out the game. For many thing, including reloading, outside mortar effects. IMO it was made for the game, and I suggest you go out and pick one up. Actually all PS3 owners should do so!
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post #5 of 15
6/12/08 at 11:17pm
$35 w/ google checkout discount
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post #6 of 15
6/13/08 at 12:09am
yeah it is better played with the dual shock , sometimes it little effects but it really makes a differnce in play IMO
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post #7 of 15
6/13/08 at 2:10am
I am not a fan of "vibration", but I did buy a DS3 when I got this game, and I'd say that the vibration touches were well done.
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post #8 of 15
6/13/08 at 3:34am
Dang. Maybe I should pick a dS3 for my run through the second half of the game. :Q
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post #9 of 15
6/13/08 at 1:21pm
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$35 w/ google checkout discount

Thanks for this tip! Everytime I've heard they're cheap on buy.com, I miss it by an hour or something and they've gone back up.

Finally have ds3 haha. 35 is a great price for another controller. Thanks again!
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post #10 of 15
6/13/08 at 1:32pm
No prob, originally found it on here. They happen to have a new deal for Canadian readers: DS3 for $25 with purchase of GT5:P (so it'd be $65 total for both).
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post #11 of 15
6/17/08 at 8:26pm
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$35 w/ google checkout discount


Thanks, I have one on the way now.
That will make 3 PS3 controllers for me but one of them has to be reset all the time and the PS button doesn't work. (any ideas on why this is happening)
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post #12 of 15
6/17/08 at 8:55pm
I just purchased a DS3. It is always assigned port 2, even without the other controller being turned on. I have to switch it to port 1 every time that I turn the console on. Is there a way to permanently switch its port number? I intend to sell my Sixaxis, so it's going to become annoying to always have a controller that I no longer have permanently occupying port 1 (on startup).

Thanks in advance for any help!
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post #13 of 15
6/17/08 at 11:30pm
Rumble effects in MGS4 are extremely well done.

It definitely adds to the immersion factor in the story.
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post #14 of 15
6/18/08 at 5:49am
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Originally Posted by danforth View Post

I just purchased a DS3. It is always assigned port 2, even without the other controller being turned on. I have to switch it to port 1 every time that I turn the console on. Is there a way to permanently switch its port number? I intend to sell my Sixaxis, so it's going to become annoying to always have a controller that I no longer have permanently occupying port 1 (on startup).

Thanks in advance for any help!

Make sure you don't have anything else plugged in via usb like rockband controllers etc...
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post #15 of 15
6/18/08 at 5:54am
Yeah my IR remote dongle always kicks my controller to the #2 assignment. A small irritation that I have gotten use to.
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