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Destructoid: PS4 controller prototype & devkit photo, [Up: New Photo/Info In OP]
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This seems to happen at the start of every generation. Suddenly out of the woodwork people are surprised and upset that this company or that company are going to design things the way they've always designed them. The fact is millions of people play on both controllers without any problems or complaints (myself included). These next couple months are the only time they can express their frustrations.
Dreamgazer
Member
Personally, the D-pad is a much bigger deal to me.
dukeoflegs
Member
I've seen a couple people post this, how can you tell? I am curious.
that is the problem, it is a personal opinion, fine with that, but they post in forums like it is a fact and only truth, it is very usual from 360's pad fanboys, and then some ask why the 'hate' :
here is your answer, because some of those behave like the ones we find DS3 fine are wrong or have weird hands
you are not alone, I prefer symmetrical, but i have zero issues switching controllers. All of them are great.
Gemüsepizza
Member
The USB port on the devkit has a blue insert like USB 3.0 ports:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USB_3.0_A_Buchse_13.jpg
Same here. I really like both placements.
the ports are blue.
Yo. I usually rock a 360 controller for 3D games, but hundreds of hours of Monster Hunter Tri with the CCPro dissolved any prejudices I had against the symmetrical setup.
Gemüsepizza;47749761 said:
I would guess this would allow for better external HDD support? (Yes)
Is USB 3.0 capable of recharging a controller faster? (Yes)
Comparison chart:
http://www.diffen.com/difference/USB_2.0_vs_USB_3.0
dukeoflegs
Member
Gemüsepizza;47749761 said:
Never noticed that before.
So what does USB 3.0 mean, do we get faster charge times and that's it or is there other possible applications?
More bandwidth.
vivftp
Member
So, anyone still think this controller might have those funky bands to make it heat up and cool down?
EDIT.
Also any rumours of NFC tech in this controller? For example for quick, wireless pairing to a mobile device, or to enable one touch miracast screen mirroring from your mobile device like the newer Bravia TV remotes?
EDIT.
Also any rumours of NFC tech in this controller? For example for quick, wireless pairing to a mobile device, or to enable one touch miracast screen mirroring from your mobile device like the newer Bravia TV remotes?
Please no I'm so tired of black being over used on hardware.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146096
No magnetometer/compass? Wouldn't that just be normal sixaxis, and not even as good as vita or move?
As for the lack of split controller, I expect this is just so you can have default pointer type controls in any games, they'll probably continue to sell move controllers for more specific games that benefit from dual controls.
Yes. It looks like the R1/L1 buttons are shifted back compared to the DS3, so they are about where the current R2/L2 buttons are (new R2/L2 will be tucked away at the back somewhere)
When I hold the DS3, my index fingers naturally fall right between R1 and R2. But it is more comfortable for me to drop them down to R2 than pull them up to R1. With the new proto it looks like my fingers will naturally rest over R1 now
Deadly Joker
Member
I'd agree with this. I prefer a bigger controller. This looks like exactly the perfect size for me personally.
Ugh... That's way too busy. The amateurish look to that screams Microsoft.
Would they be capacitive buttons then? Not sure I like that - when I need to pause quickly I want the tactile feedback of a button.
Is it that unlikely? Sony could make a some money selling ps2 games on psn.
How do you figure it has a built in mic?
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
Or peel stickers like the Vita UI.
Nope I have no problems either. I slightly prefer symmetrical - seems to sit better with my hands - but I switch between DS3 and 360 controller all the time with zero issues. I've only tired Wii U controller a couple of times but it seems okay - feels a little odd shape wise but that's just newness : I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a Wii U or not but have no doubt I'd soon adapt to the controller if I did.
Personally I've never seen a shred of hard evidence one approach vs the other really makes a difference during gameplay - for example my accuracy and ability in FPS in the same on each, neither seems to make a difference (and no it's not because my accuracy is shit!)
I'm fine with all of them, but the PS3 is the worst of the three. They feel/are cheap, and wear down much faster than the 360 controller. I treat my stuff well, and I've been through way too many PS3 controllers this gen. I also hope they spread the sticks out just slightly, give it more weight, and fix the trigger situation.
Spazznid
Member
I'm opposite to you. I go through 360 trollers and I don't even play much. Also the crap batteries always mess up and die fast, the chargers always break, etc. etc.
How?
I personally clean my 360 controllers and they've lasted forever and the battery complaint is moot as you can always just buy a cheap set of rechargeable batteries to use instead.
Are you throwing them? The only damage I've seen develop over time is cracks in the rear battery casing but this was on a 4-5+ year old controller.
I deleted my response to him, no reason to feed such a obvious troll.
Funny considering both Microsoft and Sony had ugly, asymmetric and busy design in their consoles this gen.
Was thinking the same, although you do lose some of the nice physicality of turning a book page and seeing something on the next page pop to life as you turn it.
But yeah, the controller can basically serve as a interactive AR marker. Coupled with the depth camera + the touchpad I'm sure the London Studio will probably go to town on that at some point.
Yeah. I do find it weird. And even pushing both sticks fully inward I dont really understand. The stcks seem way to short for that to happen.
But then when I push them in my thumbs are normally on the outer side.
iceatcs
Junior Member
I'm sorry it might be worst one I've ever seen. I'm sure I have see better white case.
I'm more into Coolermaster or Silverstone, but not sure if they have done in white.
Er I don't know if thing have changed, but Trevor works for Evolution. Shame on everyone else for not remembering that one post in a Vita related thread months ago like I did lol.
His Vita background work was excellent and I can only be excited for whatever he is now doing at Evo.
His Evolution admission. and also his website link about it
http://www.caemgen.nl/2012/07/03/new-job-ui-ux-designer-in-liverpool/
From this thread
His Vita background work was excellent and I can only be excited for whatever he is now doing at Evo.
His Evolution admission. and also his website link about it
http://www.caemgen.nl/2012/07/03/new-job-ui-ux-designer-in-liverpool/
From this thread
I'm not really referring to the design as much as the color.
RACIST!
I see they Americanized the dev controller. Looking forward to seeing the final version at E3 possibly(?)
I'm guessing this is pertaining to the placement or visual design? I don't see how you can make such a conclusion without trying it for yourself.
I'm actually very excited to see a new Sony controller as I'm not a huge fan of the DS3.
Didn't know that. Nice one magicaltrevor - your vita background templates have a permanent place on my vita. Plus of course everyone loves magicaltrevor
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
I do find it funny, DS3 is too small for their "man" hands & they don't have big thumbs for the sticks or start/select
I don't like Sony's convex shoulder buttons.
Also, I don't really play any genre of games where analog gives me superior response time or a better experience anyways.
It's the opposite for me, my fingers rest on R1/L1 naturally (and thumb on stick below dpad/buttons is more comfortable since the stick is higher, the others low). I also don't like triggers and "Oh, but it's like shooting a real gun!" is dumb. I want quick to press buttons, not emulate a gun.
I can understand it for racers, but that doesn't mean all other games should suffer from making triggers the standard shoulder button to use.