According to Bethesda co-founder from the GT post-show stream, it "feels so good" to hold. I think it looks great tbh.
PS4 Controller - Dualshock 4 Unveilved
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Hmm, is that a proprietary headset jack?
Headset jack is standard, the proprietary connector there is for "headset control" that Sony uses on a lot of other audio equipment.
I finally got a chance to look at these high-res images and am really impressed by all the features.
The grip, the touch pad, the speaker, the light bar, improved triggers, better sticks. Good, good, and good.
It looks like a top-notch Logitech controller from the mid 2000s, which is nice for the hardcore... but it's a bit less sophisticated looking from what I imagined. Most people probably wont even notice.
The grip, the touch pad, the speaker, the light bar, improved triggers, better sticks. Good, good, and good.
It looks like a top-notch Logitech controller from the mid 2000s, which is nice for the hardcore... but it's a bit less sophisticated looking from what I imagined. Most people probably wont even notice.
cartman414
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Longer handles, finally! Wooooo!!!!!
All they needed was the Vita style d-pad. Almost had it, Sony.
All they needed was the Vita style d-pad. Almost had it, Sony.
The spec sheets say yes. They showed it in the final video IIRC. Rectangular job. Looked like a teeny tiny centre speaker.
Boss Man
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Definitely seems to be the case. It certainly looks at least as comfortable as it does ugly.
Which is AWESUM.
People will get over its looks and fall in love with it after beating their first game.
MeBecomingI
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I actually really like it. It took awhile for the prototype to grow on me but this is really nice. It looks really good too. I like the two tone look. Pretty pumped for it.
Zoe
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Almost looks like those cubes could rotate independently.
looks great. i was expecting another 'boomerang', very, very, very happy with its look and functionality.
I'm so glad about the inclusion of the speaker, in particular. i know that might be negligible compared to it's other features, but personally i'm glad it's there. I hope sony fully utilise it.
I'm so glad about the inclusion of the speaker, in particular. i know that might be negligible compared to it's other features, but personally i'm glad it's there. I hope sony fully utilise it.
Very interesting design with the rotary bit, while also being so boxy/angular. Not sure what all the grills are for, noise canceling directional mice or something?
Also, worth noting that this is our first glimpse into what the PS4 will look like. They won't be shipping this thing in every box and have it not 'fit in' with the PS4 look and feel. PS4: more edgy and boxy than PS3, but shiny like the phat, mixed with matte where it counts.
Will be interesting to see it at E3.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I like it. I was really hesitant cause I adore my DS3 controller (it's just perfect), but I think this looks satisfactory enough.
Hazelhurst
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What happened to the Vita d-pad Sony? Hopefully it feels like Vita.
Baconsammy
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Can't agree with the "ugly as fuck" comments. I think it looks bigger than the current DS, which is a step in the right direction. Functionally it has a lot of stuff added, which is very welcome to me. I just wish the grille covered a mic instead of a speaker, and that the Dpad was more Vita than PSP.
60_gig_PS3
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still trying to figure out what you'd use a touchpad for with no screen
outunderthestars
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making notes on a map? designing plays in Madden, etc
Rice-Eater
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With all this extra stuff packed in you think they'll maintain the $50(give or take 5) price point? I get the feeling it might go up a bit, but no more than $60 if it happens.
I should be doing hw
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Keyboard comes to mind. Might be a weird adjustment at first, like drawing with a tablet, but it would easily be better than the alternative.
CouchMaster
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Why the L1/L2 and R1/R2 letters are written upside down?
Internet browser, certain navigational elements such as maps in a game or puzzles, etc.
That's what i've been wondering. I think due to the fact that the "chins" of the structure are removed and that the buttons are more visible to the user than before, they chose to flip it for user-readability.
bideogamer
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The hardware revealed so far doesn't have that signature "Sony" look to me, not a big deal though. I won't be looking at the controller a ton.
It rocked with Silent Hill Wii.
videogamephilosopher
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Ok my mind was just blown when looking at the controller at an angle. what if the center piece of the controller can be removed with new attachments that can be placed in the middle. A qwerty keypad, a small lcd or the stock mouse track pad. Additional add-ons could be sold separately. Damnnnnnnn that would be genius.
Lucent
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Controller looks great to me. And not only did they make the thumbs sticks concave like the 360's, but it's all grippy all over instead of the 4 lines that sort of help but ultimately fade with use.
I've seen some horrible controller sticks for both 360 and PS3 though at kiosks though. Like they were so worn down they were shiny and not grippy at all. Maybe all those finger oils combined did it. =o
I've seen some horrible controller sticks for both 360 and PS3 though at kiosks though. Like they were so worn down they were shiny and not grippy at all. Maybe all those finger oils combined did it. =o
I disagree. I thought the same at first, but (if they are smart) they could use it for notification alerts or trophy stuff. Being able to separate all those sounds from the game audio physically, by using a different speaker, could actually be a great advantage. Especially with this 'always on' type system, your controller could make a sound alerting you to a download or update being done for example, even if your system is in standby mode/TV off.
Just a thought.
On the back end where it belongs;
Garrus Vakarian
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Wireless charging is actually a great idea for controllers, imagine if every time you placed the controller on top of the console at the end of a play session it charged through a built-in charging pad beneath the case.
TimeEffect
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The Controller:
1) Should have had an indented Guide button like the Move to avoid possible accidental presses
2) Should have had triggers like the Move, unless these are really good
3) Would have liked to see that light run around the perimeter of the touchpad, as it would not only be a more convenient indicator, but it would also be damn cool.
4) I find the ends of the handles weird, because of where they decided to end the textured design
The controller looks a little weird at some angles, but I couldn't care less. For example, it looks "cut off" at the top, as if the face could have been taller above the touchpad.
Find it weird that they got rid of Start and Select in place of Options, but whatever. Analog sticks look a lot better, DPAD presumably is that of VITA?, and I like the textured parts
It definitely looks incredibly comfortable and makes the Dualshock look archaic actually, as I do not see how I could ever go back once I get my hands on this.
I'm curious as to this Rumble 2.0 they talked about, and I want to know about the way touchpad is utilized.
I also find the spacing between the sticks to be a good distance further, which should please some of you, yes?
1) Should have had an indented Guide button like the Move to avoid possible accidental presses
2) Should have had triggers like the Move, unless these are really good
3) Would have liked to see that light run around the perimeter of the touchpad, as it would not only be a more convenient indicator, but it would also be damn cool.
4) I find the ends of the handles weird, because of where they decided to end the textured design
The controller looks a little weird at some angles, but I couldn't care less. For example, it looks "cut off" at the top, as if the face could have been taller above the touchpad.
Find it weird that they got rid of Start and Select in place of Options, but whatever. Analog sticks look a lot better, DPAD presumably is that of VITA?, and I like the textured parts
It definitely looks incredibly comfortable and makes the Dualshock look archaic actually, as I do not see how I could ever go back once I get my hands on this.
I'm curious as to this Rumble 2.0 they talked about, and I want to know about the way touchpad is utilized.
I also find the spacing between the sticks to be a good distance further, which should please some of you, yes?
I should be doing hw
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I doubt that would ever happen, it can already roughly accommodate two of those functions and you wouldn't see any meaningful support for an lcd screen that was optional. Plus removable parts on something that is used as much as a controller is pretty big risk for frivolous gain in this case.
makingmusic476
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Looks like a MadCatz controllers or something. =/
Functionally, however, it looks better than the DS3. But goddamn the DSes were beautiful.
/is a sucker for good aesthetics
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Okay, from the back it looks pretty nice.
Functionally, however, it looks better than the DS3. But goddamn the DSes were beautiful.
/is a sucker for good aesthetics
Edit:
Okay, from the back it looks pretty nice.
Pristine_Condition
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Not me. Ever been online in a lobby and you hear someone come in from taking a leak and all you can hear is them banging and scratching and adjusting their headset on their head?
...if the mic were on the controller, you'd hear those kinda noises all the time, non-stop, from every single player while playing a game.
RockmanWhore
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I'm kinda disapointed that the touchpad is not a touch screen. A touchpad seems really useless to me in gameplay situations, but at least it's not intrusive, if it sucks like the sixaxis function did, we'll just forget about it. It should be neat for web browsing though. But I think a real touch screen would have been really neat for exploring menus, putting shortcuts, typing texts, etc... It seems like a missed opportunity to me.
I'm happy that they've finaly changed the shape and the trigger, I hope it's for the best!
What I would really wanted though, would have been an improved Move/NavCon combo, with a second stick on the Move unit and some other surprise. I really like that two separate controler thing of the Move/NavCon and Wiimote/Nunchuk combos. But the gamers have spoken, they hate waggles
I'm happy that they've finaly changed the shape and the trigger, I hope it's for the best!
What I would really wanted though, would have been an improved Move/NavCon combo, with a second stick on the Move unit and some other surprise. I really like that two separate controler thing of the Move/NavCon and Wiimote/Nunchuk combos. But the gamers have spoken, they hate waggles
videogamephilosopher
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Ya, you might have a point. I was thinking more of a small screen that could be used for plays in sports and item screens and alerts. Oh well. I like the controller. Wonder if the share and option buttons will be able to turned off some how so people with larger hands don't accidentally press them.