Introduction

We all like to think we're smarter than everyone else. We all believe that we make our own decisions and no one else's opinion matters. If we think X is better than Y it's because we've careful analyzed both options and arrived at that conclusion of our own accord. We'd never admit that we thought X was better than Y just because everyone says so. No way man, we think for ourselves.

Then let me be the first to admit it: My name is Hugues Johnson and I've spent the last five years thinking the rumble feature made video games better. I figured that if everyone else thought it was cool to have their controller shake uncontrollably then it must be. I mean, why would every single game support it if it didn't improve the gaming experience? Well, it turns out I was wrong. The rumble feature is in fact lame and I'm encouraging all gamers to take a second look at it.

Note: This is not meant to provide a comprehensive history of the rumble feature. This is based entirely on my own experiences and opinions.