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[Lokaum D+]

Why is Sony investing so much is this ???

Is this another Hermen situation ?

 

[mitch1971]

Never understand paying extra for something I never look at while gaming. It's like buying a skin for first person shooter.

 

[R6Rider]

That do look good.

 

[digital_ghost]

I need to know the pronouns of the controller.

missopportunity from PS marketing

Playstation just playing games with you ironically.

 

[lughnasadh123]

It has a nice retro look to it. We should be grateful they didn't put Emari's ass on the back.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Yes!

No!

 

[ReBurn]

Somehow I was expecting more rainbows

 

[ReBurn]

Looks better than the game.

Honestly think I may buy it lol.

It's not the worst controller design I've ever seen.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Nowhere near as ugly as Redfall's controller. Just cover the logo and tell everyone it's a Wipeout controller or something.

 

[VolticArchangel]

 

[dtremblay]

I need to know the pronouns of the controller.

missopportunity from PS marketing

sometimes this website sucks

 

[Tams]

 

[MayauMiao]

Angry_Megalodon This is what the PlayStation ChinaJoy booth looks like:

There's a big statue of Astro Bot in the front and center of the booth, with two large screens showcasing the game's trailer; while Concord is relegated to an advertisement in the back of the whole thing. It isn't even playable there!
But sure, Sony lives in a bubble or something.

Now I am very, very curious about China version of Concord. Will they cover up the face of 3-4 black characters and give the non binary an actual gender?

 

[tamago84]

In one year no one even will know which game the controller came from without looking at the back

 

[iHaunter]

Actually, a dope looking controller. Might get it regardless of the game.

 

[EruditeHobo]

It's no Starfield XB controller, I'll tell you that.

 

[DavidGzz]

Reminds me of Tron.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Game is dying over here by a thousand cuts and they bring this shit

 

[digdug2]

I really hope this tanks, because Sony needs to fully understand that $85 for a controller is absolutely stupid.

 

[Dacvak]

Looks like a pretty nice controller.

 

[Vlodril]

That controller looks really nice.

 

[Makki]

Does it come with trigger warnings?

 

[Bernardougf]

That's why I say that part of Sony's management lives in a bubble, oblivious to what their fanbase wants. This is a dangerous trend that inevitably leads to huge losses.

People this gen are failing to see this..It is pretty obvious really.

 

[Lambogenie]

With how quickly this game will come and go, I wonder if this will be a bit of a collector's item someday.

Same thoughts.

 

[Fabieter]

Sony put so much effort into the Concord PS5 controller, they forgot to actually make a good game to go with it. It's like building a Ferrari for a go-kart race.

 

[EDMIX]

I like it, semi OT, but wish they did more special edition controllers lol

I don't know if I'd like the game enough to get a controller for it though, its hard to tell with these things as MP games can be hit or miss. By the time I even like the game and get the rhythm of it, the controller might be sold out lol

 

[Tell’em Keb]

Looks good.

 

[Pejo]

I like the controller design. Shame it says Concord on the back.

 

[AmuroChan]

With how quickly this game will come and go, I wonder if this will be a bit of a collector's item someday.

I picked one up because I thought that exact same thing.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

The controller is pretty good. So this will be counted as "game sales", too.

The sad thing about this is how fucking deaftone Sony is. Not an Astrobot controller but a Concord one. Jesus fucking christ.

How do you know there won't be an Astrobot controller? Concord releases next month, Astobot in September...one could be announced later.

 

[nial]

The controller is pretty good. So this will be counted as "game sales", too.

The sad thing about this is how fucking deaftone Sony is. Not an Astrobot controller but a Concord one. Jesus fucking christ.

This aged like milk in less than 5 days.

First Look: Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

Pre-order begins August 9 for the fun controller built for a supersized adventure with Astro.

blog.playstation.com

 

[dotnotbot]

This aged like milk in less than 5 days.

First Look: Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

Pre-order begins August 9 for the fun controller built for a supersized adventure with Astro.

blog.playstation.com

Damn, this one's a cutie

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

This aged like milk in less than 5 days.

First Look: Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

Pre-order begins August 9 for the fun controller built for a supersized adventure with Astro.

blog.playstation.com

Not quite, because I also said that this is the most obvious marketing decision in history, that's why I mentioned it as an example. Astrobot has been around since 2018. In 2024 we are getting the controller. Better late than never, but doesn't invalidate the fact that the present Sony is tone-deaf.

There is no safer bet for Sony than this and the Bloodborne remake, whenever that happens.

 

[nial]

Not quite, because I also said that this is the most obvious marketing decision in history, that's why I mentioned it as an example. Astrobot has been around since 2018. In 2024 we are getting the controller. Better late than never

No, it's not like that. This is due to a new entry for the series, the very first one available in retail for everyone and not just a small bunch of VR users.

Better late than never, but doesn't invalidate the fact that the present Sony is tone-deaf.

Given that Astro Bot not getting a custom controller was your main example of that being the case, uh huh.
Now you just have to say that it's all thanks to Shuhei Yoshida, lol.

 

[Hudo]

Watch this thing sell more than the actual fucking game, lmao.

 

[Eiknarf]

i'd buy if if the stick doesn't fucking drift

Holy crap- I just stumbled upon this about Stick Drift:

 

[ReBurn]

Holy crap- I just stumbled upon this about Stick Drift:

I like how he said stick drift is the most popular issue. I can assure you that stick drift is not the most popular issue.

He must have meant common.

 

[Putonahappyface]

That is hilarious. Thank you Sony for making my day.

 

[Physiognomonics]

Compare this (still available at Playstation direct) to Astrobot controller already selling by third parties from 130€ to 200€. Playstation bosses and decision makers are so out of touch this generation.