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PS4 controller: touchpad + share button + dualshock
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Pai Pai Master
Banned
I can see them remove the branding, but actually making the gyro features more advanced.
Stantron
Member
I hope the shape gets a bit more ergonomic.
It would be nice to get buttons where the tip of the middle fingers rest underneath the controller similar to SCUF modded controllers.
Touch pad in the center probably means the split controller idea is not happening.
If the touch pad is multi touch, it might be nice for RTS games.
It would be nice to get buttons where the tip of the middle fingers rest underneath the controller similar to SCUF modded controllers.
Touch pad in the center probably means the split controller idea is not happening.
If the touch pad is multi touch, it might be nice for RTS games.
Snowden's Secret
Banned
Sony, if you totally rip off Miiverse but include video sharing, I promise to buy your system because that sounds rad. Bonus points for updating avatars into something not hideous.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Miiverse with Sackboys and Sackgirls please.
Yeah, LiveAreas are cool but pretty basic on the Vita (which is fine for a handheld). PS4 should make LiveAreas actual interactive places to run around in and meet people to play the games with, and share content (basically, a streamlined and not ugly as sin PS Home).
Atleast right sicks are in that spot for a good reason for the face buttons that are used in every game. The Dpad is hardly used these days and no reason for it to have the prime time spot on the controller.
They already had a sort of de-evolved version of Mii-verse on the Vita, where every game has activities your friends do in the live area, and you can comment and like posts. So it could happen.
That's not a bad idea considering the money they can win on selling items for it!
Salacious Crumb
Junior Member
They can keep the layout, I just really hope they make the general shape like the 360/pro controller. You know if Nintendo's copying someones design it's pretty good.
Duxxy3
Member
I had a chance to play with something like that with the mad catz interchangeable controller and you know what analogs i always ended up using?
The play station analogs. I like the 360 controller but once i was able to try out all of the options out there, i found i like the play station analogs better.
That is because the buttons are the main source of input on the right side, or at least the input that needs the most thumb dexterity.
SolidSnakex
Member
ElRenoRaven
Member
So um Duelshock 4 basically. Sigh...I really wish Sony would just truly redesign the damn controller. Oh well I've lived with it for 3 generations now I'm sure a can a forth assuming that's my choice next gen.
I'm only going with one other console next gen to go with my WII U.
I'm only going with one other console next gen to go with my WII U.
maquiladora
Member
from google:
Replace touchscreen with touchpad. Change the ps button to the share button, remove the heat crap and change the design slightly. I think thats what we'll end up with.
Ninja Moomin
Banned
based on objective fact or your subjective opinion?
Except it seems to work Aok for the Vita... If its built into the OS at launch developers should not have to do anything, though I could see some publishers restricting it, but again that would probably add work for the sake of it.
Pachterballs
Banned
Pai Pai Master
Banned
It's similar in size. It could very much be a different form factor. I'm actually expecting something a bit flatter and tablet-like than the typical handle design since it has a touch pad. Maybe something closer to the Vita than the traditional game controller.
edible_candle
Member
For better or worse, the DualShock design is rather iconic. Changing it too much, shape wise, might not be the best idea for brand recognition purposes. Thus the photoshops that take the DualShock 3 and delete the middle buttons and replace them with a touchpad seem the most likely. Plus hopefully replacing the DS3 d-pad with the Vita's d-pad. Basically this, minus the hot-cold filaments and screen (as multiple others have said):
from google:
I think the top one will be close; with a touchpad+share button and non of that hot/cold filament nonsense or oled (LOL)
The only thing from the Vita I want on the DS4 is the Dpad but larger. If it is remotely laid out like the Vita I am out. The vita has about the worst ergonomics of any device I have ever used. I love my Vita but it is a pain to have to use grips to play any game that involves the sticks and top buttons.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Yeah, maybe something easier to hold for extended play time than the Vita. I'm very much okay with them sticking with the classic DualShock design though. It's iconic, I prefer it, and I'm used to it after 3 generations.
WiiRevolution1
Member
*Glances at thread title* YAY! I don't care if they are copying Nintendo. (lol) I want a screen for off tv play for PS4!
*Rereads thread title and thread*
oh...its just a touch pad. Thats what I get at glancing at things. :/
Well if this is true, then you can possibly record and share videos as a OS feature then that will be awesome. Hope thats true.
*Rereads thread title and thread*
oh...its just a touch pad. Thats what I get at glancing at things. :/
Well if this is true, then you can possibly record and share videos as a OS feature then that will be awesome. Hope thats true.
dark_prinny
Banned
Duxxy3
Member
From my experience modular controller have a lot of bugs and just are not worth it.
TheCongressman1
Member
Hearing that Sony might have a Miiverse like environment is great because hopefully it will push Nintendo to improve theirs.
I'm also glad they aren't going with a touch screen if this rumor is true. Wii U's gamepad is nifty at first, but there isn't much they are doing with it at the moment...
I'm also glad they aren't going with a touch screen if this rumor is true. Wii U's gamepad is nifty at first, but there isn't much they are doing with it at the moment...
That's disappointing. I've never experienced one before but it just seems like a potential solution that could please everyone. However, I see how anything additional functionality presents new problems and ability to break.
What are the odds of them releasing different models with different thumbstick orientations?
Unknown One
Member
Hmm I would want the L2/R2 to be more akin to the N64 back trigger; in the back and with 2 triggers of course. I can't help but to think that's the ideal spot for a trigger.
KingJ2002
Member
Here's my symmetrical stick version with Vita d-pad.
Kind of cool... seems like a logical evolution while also removing buttons.
Duxxy3
Member
It's not completely without precedent to have region specific controllers.
With the original xbox most of the world got the duke controller while japan got a much smaller controller.
As a vita and ps3 owner.
All this news means if I ever get a ps 4 it will be for a few exclusives only years after launch.
The back touch pad on the vita is awful in terms of concept, ergonomics, and in execution. A totally negative feature of the system.
Also really the awful tiny dual shock with its basically useless triggers and loose fucked up insanely convex sticks? No thanks X a million.
Such bummer news
All this news means if I ever get a ps 4 it will be for a few exclusives only years after launch.
The back touch pad on the vita is awful in terms of concept, ergonomics, and in execution. A totally negative feature of the system.
Also really the awful tiny dual shock with its basically useless triggers and loose fucked up insanely convex sticks? No thanks X a million.
Such bummer news
SolidSnakex
Member
It was made by a user on this forum a few years ago to mock people that were saying that the DS3 is too small and too hard to hold comfortably. There was also a 360 controller gif that went along with it. But I can't seem to find it.
gutter_trash
Banned
fighting games and multiplayer FPSs will be a hoot with the share video replays, LOL
Look, I whooped your ass.. share
Look, I whooped your ass.. share
Metalmurphy
Member
I use my tablet as a mouse for the PS3 and it works great, if they can make this touchpad work like that it would be a nice addition.
I can't think of any use for games outside of gimmicks though.
I can't think of any use for games outside of gimmicks though.
Duxxy3
Member
They haven't said anything about the triggers. Those are make or break for me at this point. I won't buy a PS4 with the same triggers. I can live with the analog sticks though.
How are you relating sharing software footage to no focus on software support? @_@ But anyway, its still early man, come on. Give them time.
NearRivers
Member
I like the sound of 15 minute recording, but I wonder at what resolution it'll record at. Ideally I'd want at least 720p, but I realise that might be an unrealistic expectation :/
Be prepared for a lot of questionable youtube gaming content next gen.
Be prepared for a lot of questionable youtube gaming content next gen.
abstract alien
Member
Well that's boring. Hopefully there is more to it. I like the share situation though.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
First party software and online features. Not everyone wants a Kinect-heavy focus and Xbox Live Gold.
Implementations of those functions can be wildly different. Also exclusives.
The sticks are a deal breaker for me. Convex sticks are nothing but insane and sticks that loose make every game feel floaty and poorly controlling.
More than once I've played a game on dual shock thought it controlled like shit then been corrected when I play it on pc/360