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The House
09-13-2006, 20:02
PS3 Controller Named SIXAXIS?
They can't call it Dual Shock anymore, can they?
by Luke Smith (http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=5519593), 09/13/2006 6 of 6 users recommend this story.
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3026525 (http://media.1up.com/media?id=3026525) Sony's (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153593#) PS3 controller can't be called the Dual Shock 3 if it doesn't rumble (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3151621&did=1), so what's the company to do? Rename their controller.
A 1UP user passed along the suggestion that we check the patent records for the name 'Sixaxis' and see what turned up. Scanning the trademark's text it's clear that this could be any number of things (see image above).
However, the term "six axis" has appeared frequently in Sony PR (http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060509be.pdf#search=%22six%20axis%20PS3%22), including multiple times in the May 8, 2006 announcement of the controller's motion sensing functionality:
The controller for PS3 employs breakthrough technology of high-precision, highly sensitive six-axis sensing system that does not require any devices other than the controller itself for seamless interactive operation, thus eliminating additional settings to TVs. With this technology, ways to enjoy PS3 will be further enhanced by accessing PS3 through the network, while retaining the six-axis sensing capability. So is this palindrome (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=palindrome&x=0&y=0) Sony's name for the PS3 controller? Representatives from Sony Computer Entertainment (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153593#)
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I think it's a good name, it's not bad.
its ok. At least they have a name for it.
Axe&Hammer
09-13-2006, 20:05
Interesting,seems they didnt get my memo on the "Dualtilt" nameing:-?
But,I cant already hear the wii60 fanboys
"Sixaxis?" "sounds like suckass!" he he he he :-|
Scotracer
09-13-2006, 20:06
Why do they need a name for it? Xbox 360 has no name, just "wireless controller" or "wired controller" which isn't really a PR thing, just descriptive.
shug7272
09-13-2006, 20:06
Awww now I hope they dont call it that. Either call it duel shock or friggin call it a controller.
Svetlana
09-13-2006, 20:07
<3 Palindromes! What a great advertising campaign Sony could do for Six Axis. It's pretty self explanatory, really.
Why do they need a name for it? Xbox 360 has no name, just "wireless controller" or "wired controller" which isn't really a PR thing, just descriptive.
Because its more fun. Nearly everyone knows what the PS2 DualShock 2 is called.
Why do they need a name for it? Xbox 360 has no name, just "wireless controller" or "wired controller" which isn't really a PR thing, just descriptive.
It's been labelled the s controller... or was that the Xbox....
SIXAXIS
Wow i've just realised why they did that... it's one of those flip words.
SIX A XIS
Delta110
09-13-2006, 20:12
SIXAXIS aint bad...actually like it. Just harder to say than Dual Shock. I've gotton so used to that name.
ille probably just call it DualShake3 anyway
Angelcurio
09-13-2006, 20:15
I really like the name, is really catchy.
Scotracer
09-13-2006, 20:17
It's been labelled the s controller... or was that the Xbox....
SIXAXIS
Wow i've just realised why they did that... it's one of those flip words.
SIX A XIS
The Xbox controller was just "Xbox controller". They brought out a "Controller S", which was a smaller version and more ergonomic.
I still don't see the point, I never called my PS2 controller a Dualshock, it was just the controller!
I think we should name the controller "Tim".
turkmen117
09-13-2006, 20:21
I really like the name, is really catchy.
my thoughts aswell, its so different from dualshake2.
SIXAXIS......makes me think of germans....
It's been labelled the s controller... or was that the Xbox....
SIXAXIS
Wow i've just realised why they did that... it's one of those flip words.
SIX A XIS
You could come up with some pretty cool logos using that idea.
I like it - as a name and a palindrome!
Hey it is a palindrome!! Nice find you get some +rep if it lets me.
Red Samourai
09-13-2006, 20:31
cool----ish, not bad but it doesnt have the same cath as dualshock(2)
cool----ish, not bad but it doesnt have the same cath as dualshock(2)
Neither did dualshock when that first came out! Most of the quirky names sound, well, quirky to start with! Heck, even "Wii" is now just an accepted name in the gaming world :lol:
I actualy like that name. Cool stuff.
pendinginsanity
09-13-2006, 20:46
I like that better than the 'Wiimote' :p
you guys do realise that 1up just pulled this NAME out of their ass right SONY has never mentioned anything about changing it from dualshock. Last name we heard from Sony was PooS.
They read a few patents and said hey this must be the name (AND THE WINNER FOR BEING A DUMBASS GOES TO.......)
don't believe everything you read as fact Sony called it PooS and Dualshock why is 1up taking it upon themselves to create news?
sixaxis hmmmm... the sixaxis say it fast with the, the.... sounds good to me
Trakdown
09-13-2006, 21:19
Palindromes FTW! Catchy, marketable...which is why it probably won't get used. :lol:
BTW, has anybody noticed that 1up's been posting an awful lot of PS3 stuff lately? First the Xfire thing, now this?
Yeah, how about Dual Shock 3?
Very catchy for me,me likie.
Thorzilla
09-13-2006, 21:36
SIXAXIS looks like a great name. As G_H_D said before, it is a great idea to make logos. BTW welcome back man!
Seems like SONY are trying harder everyday to make PS3 better, even thought they have delayed it in europe.
There may be some suggestive themes if a scrawny 3rd Grader tries to say it at school ;)
BonafideZulu
09-13-2006, 21:38
Sounds okay, doesn't bother me.
But if anything... very simplictic. :p
ps3isawesome
09-13-2006, 21:39
i agree with axe&hammer the DUALTILT sounds cool
Mallanaga
09-13-2006, 21:44
a man, a plan, a canal, panama. that's my favorite palindrome.
P209, P(infinity sign)S is speculated to be the name of their network, not the controller. i like the name SIXAXIS. it's rather hard to say, unless you say it kind of fast... six' a sis... i hope they do use it, marketing wise it would go over quite well.
/Googles Palindrome
/finds definition
/Slaps head and shouts D'oh!!!
Curse you proper English speaking people and your eccentric words.
you guys do realise that 1up just pulled this NAME out of their ass right SONY has never mentioned anything about changing it from dualshock. Last name we heard from Sony was PooS.
1)It can't be called Dualshock if it doesn't shock.
2) P <infinity symbol> S is the internal nickname for Sony's online service and a skit to the wii.
hmm...thats interesting...i personnally dont like the name...but...why cant they just call it the PS3 controller?? does the 360's controller have a name?
TheMadTitan
09-13-2006, 21:59
i like the dualtilt alil better
razorblade416
09-13-2006, 22:10
I still think it will be Dualshake 3. Didn't they mention calling it that? As far as I can tell iup is just calling it sixaxis because Sony says it alot :neutral:
on the european web site they are calling it just Wireless Controller...i like that..
How would it be called DualShake 3 anyway, it dosn't shake either
But you shake it to get rid of menials in R: FoM.
Hidden Resistance advertising? :?
WretchedSoul21
09-13-2006, 23:06
I dont really care for the new name, its a little awkward to say....sixaxis controller....sounds more like your discribing whats in it than actually giving it a name, but then again i guess that can be said for the dualshock too...
soul-sama
09-13-2006, 23:18
oh good god, I can't wait for people to make fun of this. They make fun of everything sony does lol. I think it's a fitting name for a controller--if ever a controller needed a name XDD
Mr.Smith
09-13-2006, 23:20
It's the suckass controller...I mean sixaxis controller. :lol:
Well, the Xbox controller (and namely, the 360 controller) is named the S-controller. Does that make it the ****-controller?
It's the suckass controller...I mean sixaxis controller. :lol:
Interesting,seems they didnt get my memo on the "Dualtilt" nameing:-?
But,I cant already hear the wii60 fanboys
"Sixaxis?" "sounds like suckass!" he he he he :-|
OMG, its happening :shock: . Axe, you are a don :lol: .
Sephiroth7924
08-03-2007, 18:43
I like the sixaxis controller more than any other controller.
I really dont know why some people like the 360 controller.
Right... Very nice.
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