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Destructoid: PS4 controller prototype & devkit photo, [Up: New Photo/Info In OP]
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Insane Metal
Member
Definitely, I'd completely be up for some major PS2 nostalgia, though I doubt we'll get it. I really need to open up my launch PS2 and adjust the laser - DREs all the time with that thing nowadays.
I really love this design, especially since I'm a huge fan of the PS2's design.
I wonder what a modern take on the PS1's design would look like.
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UnluckyKate
Member
probably said a 1000 times but just saw it, the low end look curved (the under parts) as the 360 pad and that's a welcome design
PS2-4 uber alles
While aping the ps2 is a bad choice, imo, i LOVE the minimalist, industrial looking bluray drive slot and the hard edges.
Also hopefully they'll go for a matte finish.
Since bluray players are being posted, I'll just leave this here
That's the model I have. Looks and feels great.
Biff
Member
That is a terrible idea.
weekend_warrior
Banned
That is a fantastic idea.
That is a fantastically terrible idea.
Graphics Horse
Member
I can already use my TV remote for that on PS3... On PS4 you can probably use your phone.
Made a few changes:
Love this design. If the PS4 glowed blue when you turn the console on, it would be the coolest thing ever.
Depending on the form factor of the whole console, I don't see a problem with them using a tray method.
just as long as it only briefly glows blue during startup. I don't want a permanent blue light glaring at me while I'm trying to play games and watch movies.
BlackGhost
Banned
This looks amazing, I kinda wish this was the real thing.Made a few changes:
thesuperfunk
Member
I think it's just the back is slightly raised and has a more pronounced curve to it ...
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
yeah, i don't think most people really want it to be as pronounced as the 360 triggers. they would alienate those that love the current triggers if they curved them the other way too much. (ie: i hear a lot of racing game fans say they love the current triggers)
also, if you notice, the distance between the triangle button and the R1 button is a little shorter than on the DS3. i like that.
velociraptor
Junior Member
It's because the PS3 triggers are not 'buttons'.
They feel like gas pedals.
And they are perfect.
I wouldn't be concerned with alienating a tiny minority if I were sony.
Not a massive fan of the shape, but I'd love the "brushed metal" look to carry over to the PS4.Since bluray players are being posted, I'll just leave this here
This, they can be improved, as it seems in the prototype, but they have always felt better to me for racers.
Let's go with a retro ps4.
Wow. I love this. Do you know the model name? Would like to read about it.
There is about 4000 posts here so I didn't have the patience to read them all, so maybe I'm just repeating what people have already said but here goes anyway.
I bet that if that controller photo is true, then there is a relatively large chance that the new camera will come with the system. I base my assumptions on the following.
The blue light block makes sense if you want to track the controller with the camera, and while it's rounded you can track the same block even if you tilt the controller up or down. That way while you can use gyro to track the tilting, you can also accurately track the tilt based on the lightblock too. This would compensate the drifting of the gyro sensors. Using only a ball shape like the Move does, you can't know the rotation without relying on the sensor data, and you can only track depth and location of the ball without sensors. A simple blue rectangle of this new setup is also easy to calculate in different positions.
But, if Sony added a lens switcher to enable IR light, they could use the same solution but without a bright light reflecting from the TV.
I bet that if that controller photo is true, then there is a relatively large chance that the new camera will come with the system. I base my assumptions on the following.
The blue light block makes sense if you want to track the controller with the camera, and while it's rounded you can track the same block even if you tilt the controller up or down. That way while you can use gyro to track the tilting, you can also accurately track the tilt based on the lightblock too. This would compensate the drifting of the gyro sensors. Using only a ball shape like the Move does, you can't know the rotation without relying on the sensor data, and you can only track depth and location of the ball without sensors. A simple blue rectangle of this new setup is also easy to calculate in different positions.
But, if Sony added a lens switcher to enable IR light, they could use the same solution but without a bright light reflecting from the TV.
Opus Angelorum
Member
Sexy photo.Yes.
They look like they have a mild indent.
Yeah, that looks great.
BibiMaghoo
Member
This. Pretty much all new TV's for the last few years allow you to control your PS3 with your TV remote. It's a little slower to work than on the pad, but it does work just fine.
Liamario
Banned
This can be improved by making them looser. Less effort to squeeze them.
Considering that I already accidentally press down the triggers on the current controller as is, I can't see how this would bea good thing in any way shape or form
Thanks. That's too bad. Would've loved to get my hands on one.
I don't want the lightbar to be on when I play non motion gaming games.
I hate it. and hated the glowing Move balls. makes it look like it's disco time when I play.
I understand this makes the system more reliable than wiimotes, but shit me not, I won't touch a glowing all the time controller when it comes to late night gaming with all the lights off.
I'm ok with this :
just dn't get it all glowy...
I hate it. and hated the glowing Move balls. makes it look like it's disco time when I play.
I understand this makes the system more reliable than wiimotes, but shit me not, I won't touch a glowing all the time controller when it comes to late night gaming with all the lights off.
I'm ok with this :
just dn't get it all glowy...
Liamario
Banned
Unfortunately they can't design the controller to suit every single quirk of everyone on the planet.
True but the L&R2 issues of the DS3 are well known and hated while real triggers were seen as the perfect fix by pretty much everyone, logically they should have designed the L&R2 buttons based on the real triggers.
Obviously we wont know how well the redesign works until the controller is sitting in our hands but i'm not hopeful based on the pictures.
ibun
Member
Yes.
They look like they have a mild indent.
stilll missing start and select, i hope those will be not just touch areas
Liamario
Banned
I agree. I'll remain sceptical until I read some hands on with it.
That's how I used to play with the original PS1 pad. Worked great for Colony Wars.
But this thing was much lighter than any of the Dual Shocks.
seventynine
Member
Given that nearly every shooter on PS3 uses L1 and R1 for aim and shoot there's no reason to think that'll change once PS4 comes out. Those new triggers look fine for racing games.
They're tough to see but they're there. Two really small rectangles high up on either side of the touchpad.