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[Tizoc]

...well at least I can still play fighting games on it.
I don't expect that black bar which I assume is a touch screen of sorts to be recieved very well.

 

[Drencrom]

Are you sure the buttons aren't bigger? At first glance, I was thinking they were slightly larger than before.

I'm pretty sure that comparison doesn't work with the perspective and without knowing if the facebutton size have been changed.

 

[ilikesanta]

The only thing I really want from PS4 controller, is that that it fits better in my hands, and they fix the trigger buttons. This chubby girl looks like she'll fit nicely iin my paws. They will need to sell me on the built in move part, I hope they call it six-axis 2!

 

[FairXchange]

Mandatory Kinect with Durango: Booooooo!
Mandatory gimmicks within Orbis controllers: Yaaaaaay!

Actually, I can think of some really neat, non-invasive ways that a touch pad on a regular controller could provide.

Instead of pressing through inventory, you could put your finger on the touch pad then slide to the item you want. That's already worth the addition right there, and it's just one simple idea.

Unless you're just trying to stir up arguments, in which case, proceed.

 

[mattp]

Mandatory Kinect with Durango: Booooooo!
Mandatory gimmicks within Orbis controllers: Yaaaaaay!

150 dollar camera vs a touch panel in the controller

 

[dimb]

What a horrifying thing technology has become.

 

[partyphone]

Every Dualshock-thread... Just stahp

and the grips need to be longer and wider so they're more comfortable to hold.

 

[Rollo Lawson]

WAKE UP CLUB IN ALL CONTROLLERS

WOOOOOOOOOO

Would be awesome...

 

[phoeniks314]

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

Can't wait to see the improved triggers, those on the DS3 are real shitty.

Sony will make a HUGE comeback, that's just my feeling.

We will find out on the 20th. Just 6 days to go!

 

[Oppo]

I was just making that.

holy fuck that is funny

also, I like the weirdo stick design. you want convex? you want concave? WE GOT BOTH. WE ARE SONY

 

[KalBalboa]

Mandatory Kinect with Durango: Booooooo!
Mandatory gimmicks within Orbis controllers: Yaaaaaay!

Kinect isn't exactly as proven a science as touch-screens. The Move also functions better and has been less force-fed this gen to gamers. Plus, this also doesn't look super-expensive, although I expect a controller to be $60-75 now for PS4.

This rough controller has a lot going for it, if it's real. The d-pad and improved sticks alone... it's a refinement and not a 100% redo, which I always appreciate.

 

[Alienous]

Maybe Sony is a little bit too proud about their innovation.

Yes, TouchPad's work. They work better, however, when you can't see them. Otherwise, use a screen. Use a really low quality screen, even.

 

[LiK]

Is that a light on it? Built in move?

Damn! I can't wait for the 20th!

i would say yes

 

[Concept17]

Damn, boomerang control shafted again!

This x10000

 

[itsgreen]

150 dollar camera vs a touch panel in the controller

Because it costs MS 150? Make that 50. And that is for everyone who uses the device. Only one needed if you play with 4 people....

 

[Perkel]

Megaton Explanation

Not sure if this has been said before, but noticing how small that touch-pad is to me I can't see any real gameplay use.

However! What if the touchpad had mappable buttons/areas by devs? E.g the left area might glow with a little map icon in an RPG and players touch it to bring up the map in game.

Or I could be completely wrong...

Same thing vita use for games. For example iron sights for Unit48. A lot of vita games uses screen

 

[volpone]

Analog sticks still in the wrong place.

This.

 

[Interceptor]

Look! It´s a mini Wii U!

Surely this won´t be considered as a gimmick..

Spoiler

actually i like it

 

[Trevelyon]

The replacement of the colored golf balls. For Move 2.

I'm happy they've worked around neon balls for Move 2. But I'm unhappy about Move 2.

 

[TheGreyHulk]

6 more days!!!

Mah bah dee is red e

 

[shinra-bansho]

Oh good. It's not too unorthodox/alienating.

It is a little ugly. But as long as it's functional.

 

[Drencrom]

Hard to say whether or not there's a single color display under it, but tapping the left/right side as extra buttons would be a very easy, straightforward thing to use it for. Sliding up/down either side would also work well as zoom control or a scrolling weapon/item selector.

That... doesn't sound half bad actually

 

[Ardenyal]

Wait, they're building the Move into the controller? I didn't know this actually. So...how will that work?

I don't think it will replace move. Perhaps it's there to help with some motions that sixaxis could not detect (yaw)... Hopefully with this addition we'll get gyro aiming like in golden abyss on vita.

 

[Roo]

well, Happy Valentine's Day after all

 

[Oppo]

Maybe Sony is a little bit too proud about their innovation.

Yes, TouchPad's work. They work better, however, when you can't see them. Otherwise, use a screen. Use a really low quality screen, even.

Um, laptops? hello?

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Watch it be totally different to this and everyone gets up in arms that it doesn't look like that prototype!!

 

[Rollo Lawson]

edit: beaten

 

[BasilZero]

That looks so damn bulky~

 

[Proxy]

Sony has no shame. Are they really going to try to sell screens on controllers having seen Nintendo innovate that approach with the WiiU? Ripping off rumble from the N64 controller, motion controls with the Sixaxis, and now SCREENS with this unnamed PS4 controller, I have never been more disappointed. Can they not come up with an innovative idea for once in their companies lives? At least with the Vita they at least tried to innovate with rear touch panel capabilities, but this is just getting ridiculous. Sony I sincerely hope you change your plans while you have the time. Maybe then will I consider dropping money on this travesty.

What in the actual fuck?

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Share doesn't have to be a button. Honestly you might not want that to be button you can accidentally press. Making it something that you use the touchscreen or whatever that ends up being may be a better option.

 

[M.D]

Kaz should have been holding a Durango devkit ;p

 

[TheLucifer]

I kinda like it, but I'm not sure how that little touchpad could be comfortable to use.

 

[KalBalboa]

That controller with LBP PS4... hot damn.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

If Sony adds a little bit more weight + better triggers this will be a nice pad...casual gimmicks aside.

Kinect isn't exactly as proven a science as touch-screens. The Move also functions better and has been less force-fed this gen to gamers. Plus, this also doesn't look super-expensive, although I expect a controller to be $60-75 now for PS4.

People whine about Kinect more because it's unappealing to the core, it has less to do with its functionality. (same applies to move stuff but he has a point there )

 

[chubigans]

I hope the touchpad is multitouch. Two finger tap for friends list, three for sending message, four for chat window, etc.

 

[xenorevlis]

This.

This is incorrect. Most people's hands are symmetrical.

 

[GregLombardi]

I mean its a prototype but still....bleck.

 

[ThisWreckage]

The overall shape of it reminds me of the Wavebird.

 

[Violater]

I was just making that.

Hahaha holy shit, serious accuracy there.

 

[Izick]

Now I really want a PS4.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

No physical Start+Select buttons really irk me.


Why even have a touchpad? And that small for that matter? Doesn't seem like it can do much for gaming possibilities

Edit: nvm this would be pretty cool:

I hope the touchpad is multitouch. Two finger tap for friends list, three for sending message, four for chat window, etc.

Lol

 

[Liamario]

Firstly, I am pretty confident this is a prototype. It doesn't looked finished- particularly the D-pad; where are all the logos?

There is something strange going on with the shoulder buttons. It almost looks like there is only room for 2 shoulder buttons.

 

[Orayn]

I hope the touchpad is multitouch. Two finger tap for friends list, three for sending message, four for chat window, etc.

Definitely is, multi-touch digitizers are too cheap for it not to be.

 

[ElFly]

They work fine for anything but shooters.

The sticks are in the way to the touchpad.

 

[LiK]

I hope the touchpad is multitouch. Two finger tap for friends list, three for sending message, four for chat window, etc.

It would most likely be the same tech as the Vita back touch.

 

[dragonbane]

Way better then I expected. I like it. Consumer version will bump up the production quality obviously. Vita d-pad, nice touchpad, included mic and built in Move support without sixaxis. Pretty much all I hoped for.

 

[ginger ninja]

i think you guys are jumping ahead of yourselves with the move light...six axis didn't work well because of the pad controller form factor, i don't think it will now either. If it actually is move, than dumb move by Sony..its a plain waste of resource

 

[Trevelyon]

That looks so damn bulky~

It's the Christina Hendricks of Dual Shocks.

 

[Man]

With PSEye possibly being bundled does anyone think it has lost the Mic Array due to the controllers possibly having them?