This controller is basically identical to the new dual shock controllers only due to legal copyright laws the rumble was not fitted to these earlier models.
Later this was added look up dual shock, however, this controller is lighter and slightly longer battery life due to the missing Rumble devices. IT DOES HOWEVER, have all the other features and is cheaper for a second controller because who cares if your friend doesn't have the Rumble.
Six axis, etc. has not been changed on the newer controllers so a cheaper option if you need to save a few pounds.
I only gave it a four as the new dual shock has RUMBLE so this looses 1 star.
Still an excellent controller and Sony again make a good D-pad for fighting games. I would definitely buy a second hand one of these over any 3rd party new controllers.

I had my first controller (the same as this one) for about 19 months, and it is a good controller. The only problem with it is how light and easily broke this controller gets. However it will only brake if you mash the buttons too hard or slam it on the floor in a belt of rage. If you dont do anything like that it is a good little controller and a lot better than any madcatz controllers. Buy this or the sony dualshock 3. Both have the best design, but the dualshock 3 is just a bit more durable and heavier.

That's about how long i've had my 2 sixaxis controllers and now the analogue sticks on both of them squeak with each movement. Also they get stuck in random positions and i have to keep moving them back. These controllers are great in every aspect apart from durability...