Vita lacks a pair of shoulder buttons/triggers.
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Eurogamer/CVG Rumor: Sony to have new controller for PS4; CVG: PS4 unveiling in weeks
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Vita lacks a pair of shoulder buttons/triggers.
Syphon Filter
Member
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
It has shitty analogs and no L3/R3.
I enjoy my Vita for what it is... but it isn't a console controller. They better not lose the plot.
Deadpandas
Member
the controller is a mini Vita. you can probably use your vita as well
While Sony won't get any points for originality in regards to the LCD-controller combo, this is something any serious console owner should totally be for. In the past, I've bashed Sony for always copying Nintendo, but come on now, this is the next logical step. Plus, it'd be interesting to see Sony's implementation and what features they are more focused on exploiting.
The usefulness/convenience of a touch screen gamepad cannot be understated. With the amount of menu navigation games and other apps force the user to do these day, it's a blessing. Think of how media-heavy these next systems will be, with all the constant need for setting up accounts, text input, searches, and messages - this stuff is painfully tedious on traditional controllers. Just typing a simple youtube search on Xbox 360's controller could run you well over 1 min, expecially if numbers or special characters are involved. The fact that quite a few people are against this is almost sickening. People are acting as though the traditions of the today's controller won't remain intact - like it's only an LCD screen and nothing more - when they're actually getting the best of both worlds.
The usefulness/convenience of a touch screen gamepad cannot be understated. With the amount of menu navigation games and other apps force the user to do these day, it's a blessing. Think of how media-heavy these next systems will be, with all the constant need for setting up accounts, text input, searches, and messages - this stuff is painfully tedious on traditional controllers. Just typing a simple youtube search on Xbox 360's controller could run you well over 1 min, expecially if numbers or special characters are involved. The fact that quite a few people are against this is almost sickening. People are acting as though the traditions of the today's controller won't remain intact - like it's only an LCD screen and nothing more - when they're actually getting the best of both worlds.
MWS Natural
Member
Why does this Xbox controller have PS4 on it?
ThreeSixty
December 16, 2009. 4:00 AM. THE LIGHT FIELD is the force. The mind. That guides. Controls.
Not sure how I feel about this. The Dual Shock is iconic to the industry and gaming as a whole. Gamers love the controllers. Look what happened the last time they tried to change it (and all they did was remove rumble). I have a feeling whatever they show will be rejected and they'll backpedal to the Dual Shock again. They could show something innovative and amazing. A clone of the 360 controller however is more likely.
Dual Shock forever.
Dual Shock forever.
IcyRhythms
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LightOfTruth
Member
Dont really give a shit what they do with it. As long as its comfortable for people with large hands and doesnt take any power from the console that could be used for games, Im fine them changing things.
i3allistic
Member
Chances Sony put out a commercial during the Superbowl regarding the PS4? i mean superbowl is a few weeks away ...and its a great way to get everyone attention!
I'm not expecting a touch screen controller packaged in based solely on price. Maybe a touchpad, like the vita back.
Sony has much better engineers than nintendo and better component procurement costs, but a touschreen controller + the rumored components would be $599 all over again.
Sony has much better engineers than nintendo and better component procurement costs, but a touschreen controller + the rumored components would be $599 all over again.
Very unlikely, and even if they do, it won't be about the PS4. They'd have to show a game with incredible graphics and say coming xmas 2013. I don't think any game other than COD would have a marketing budget big enough for a superbowl ad anyways.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Noooo. Best controller since the SNES. RIP DS.
They were so close to sniping when the Vita and 3DS were going to be the same price... but I wonder if either Sony or MS can eat the cost and put out $350 consoles to make any chance of a Wii U resurrection go up in smoke.
Edit:
what the living fuck
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
You read my mind. What an abomination.
The first 2 images are from Sony's actual patent.
But the rest is not a serious mock up by me.
lol
it's a joke based on the "customizable transforming controller" comment
Kun Aguero
Member
Wouldn't a controller with a touch-screen and these sensors be expensive to make?
How much more expensive to make than a DS3 £40?
How much more expensive to make than a DS3 £40?
Baconsammy
Banned
edit. Forget it, it would be uncomfortable but not undoable.
Dick Justice
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If it's not broke, don't fix it.
kunonabi
Member
I've never liked Sony controllers once they added the dual analogs so I'm all for them changing it up. Add a real dpad and better analog sticks, get rid of those godawful triggers, and stay as far from the the Vita as possible(I hate the shoulder and face buttons on that thing) and it will be a huge improvement.
I like that. Mockup?
Randomizer
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Hmm the Vita D-pad is basically a Nintendo one only segmented. But I'd agree its very good and much better than the stock 3DS, haven't tried an XL. The DSLite and Wii U are probably my favourites. Saturn one is also very good especially for fighting games.
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The Everyman
i can in no way envision how the boomerang ds3 could have been comfortable for anyone.
Blueandigo
Banned
I don't know why but this is funny. Seeing everyone over react.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
since the gamecube controller was one of my favorite, i wish they would make a design close to the feel of the GC controller and especially the L/R triggers.
LOL What the fuck? Please god no, I don't want that small screen there. Waste of resource. How can you see shit there?
Karak
Member
Hahahaha.
I actually saw it and as I scrolled I felt my face go into typical HORROR movie face
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
What the fuck is wrong with you...
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
LOL best thing to come out of this thread.Hahahaha.
I actually saw it and as I scrolled I felt my face go into typical HORROR movie face
Uno Venova
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Which posters?
Raonak
Banned
Well, to be fair, 2006 sony made plenty of terrible decessions. We've got a different sony now, look at the vita hardware, pretty much the perfect handheld hardware wise.
Zoe
Member
I can imagine it would have been as comfortable as gripping a steering wheel. The problem with that is a steering wheel is propped up on a column for you. How would you hold the boomerang in your lap comfortably?
Duxxy3
Member
I do not want one on my controller for cost reasons. Makes the initial purchase higher than i would like and replacement controllers would be too much for me.
Psychological Intellect
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jesus christ just announce dis bitch. i don't know if i should buy a new ps3 or wait for the ps4
Well the PS3 has a better library than the PS4. PS4 is also unlikely to play PS3 games.
OTOH you will probably get a better deal on the PS3 if you wait until the next gen consoles are imminent.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Not sure I like the idea of a touchscreen on the controller. Wasn't there a similar rumor about the next Xbox controller too? If it's a high tech touchscreen, then it could be cool, I guess.
The biometric stuff could be interesting. I really hope they don't change the analog stick placement though.
The biometric stuff could be interesting. I really hope they don't change the analog stick placement though.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
i actually like the dual shock, so i'll be sad to see it not being used at all.
the next controller is going to be an abomination, i can feel it. the LCD screen better at least be useful, though.
the next controller is going to be an abomination, i can feel it. the LCD screen better at least be useful, though.
Edit:
Seems like it didn't take all that long before abominations starting springing forth from the depths of design hell.
I like the Dual Shock so I'm actually not happy with the news. I'd be specifically angry if it turns out to be a Wii U ripoff because I'm not interested in a controller with a screen at all.
For the screen to be useful at all it will have to be a decent size, and if that's the case, it will affect the ergonomics of the controller.
For the screen to be useful at all it will have to be a decent size, and if that's the case, it will affect the ergonomics of the controller.