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I know it's a prototype meant for dev kits only, but god damn is it ugly. Kill it with fire. I really hope the consumer version looks a little nicer.

 

[abstract alien]

Yep, and what works best is symmetrical.

It certainly isn't best for me, but that's just my opinion. I had far more comfort playing with Gamecube's asymetrical button layout and Wiimote/Nunchuck's asymmetrical style than any other standard controller. Of course, this excludes fighters(which I love), but that genre is stuck in the 90's just like standard controller design.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/14/a-closer-look-at-the-playstation-4-controller-prototype

 

[Ashes]

hmm interesting.. just posted this in the other thread..:

I've been away, so forgive me, if this old etc,

http://www.vgrevolution.com/2013/02...ntroller-information-with-images-and-details/

Sounds fake to me..

 

[Perkel]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/14/a-closer-look-at-the-playstation-4-controller-prototype

It is embarrassing they don't see second share/start like button on right.

 

[onimushroom]

How do these analysis (IGN video and these pictures) keep missing the button on the opposite side of the touch-pad? Or am I seeing things? Those are probably Select and Start.

 

[SmokyDave]

I know it's a prototype meant for dev kits only, but god damn is it ugly. Kill it with fire. I really hope the consumer version looks a little nicer.

I like it. Seriously. Make it out of black brushed aluminium and it'd look awesome sitting on top of my receiver.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

It looks like the future!


But I want the old style-sticks.

 

[Sowee]

So sony heard what gaf was crying out loud? Thats good! You guys are saying how bulky it seems to be, but i think its better like that, sure seems confortable.

 

[davious88]

It's a joke based on how people complain that they have a hard time with the sticks/can't hold the controller.........

It's just my thoughts...seeing as it gets brought up in every frickin' controller topic.

 

[waypoetic]

We need more pictures. We need... A ninja.

 

[Graphics Horse]

How do these analysis (IGN video and these pictures) keep missing the button on the opposite side of the touch-pad? Or am I seeing things? Those are probably Select and Start.

You're not seeing things, it's very obvious in the high res version.
Ign analysis is only for people who can't look at a picture and comprehend what they're seeing themselves.

 

[Bad_Boy]

MEH.
Apart from looking pretty ugly, i was honestly expecting a big revision, not some minor changes to the design here and there.

This is probably the biggest change to the dual shock since 1998.

 

[Bowler]

I may be a bit biased... as im 6'4" tall, but that is excatly what I was hoping for in the new revision. Bulkier controller, concaved sticks, vita D-pad, better triggers, bigger feel.

Fucking love it

 

[glaurung]

I may be a bit biased... as im 6'4" tall, but that is excatly what I was hoping for in the new revision. Bulkier controller, concaved sticks, vita D-pad, better triggers, bigger feel.

Fucking love it

Thank you based Sony.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

It's just my thoughts...seeing as it gets brought up in every frickin' controller topic.

It's not a jab at PS users. It's a jab at people bitching that the DS3 is uncomfortable/thumbs hitting each other/wah wah make it the 360 wah wah.

 

[Globox_82]

prototype. The real one will look much better.

I also don't think this will be standard controller. In that case they won't be making any money anytime soon.

 

[Midas]

In that case they won't be making any money anytime soon.

What?

 

[Sowee]

~unknow port~

It looks round enough to be a headset port.

 

[Ranger X]

Well, "integrated move" sounds more interesting to me than "integrated Kinect" that's for sure. This controller there looks like the perfect middle between being traditional AND incorporating the stupid new forms of controls like movement for instance.

Actually, the WiiU would have needed that controller by default. Nobody will use the WiiU pro controller.

 

[Globox_82]

What?

Who?

 

[Drek]

What that all PS3 users are mentally handicapped? - It's pretty ignorant and offensive, and pathetic overall.

Other way around bro. It's making fun of all the people who claim it's impossible to hold a dual shock controller.

 

[Sid]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/14/a-closer-look-at-the-playstation-4-controller-prototype

If they can remove the mic and lower the touchpad,the select and start buttons can be pushed without issue.

prototype. The real one will look much better.

I also don't think this will be standard controller. In that case they won't be making any money anytime soon.

You know the component costs already?

 

[ScepticMatt]

trying to count real numbers (analog).

real numbers are uncountable (cantor's diagonal method proof)

but digital button = discrete step pressure sensor
analogue button = continuous pressure sensor

 

[Drek]

prototype. The real one will look much better.

I also don't think this will be standard controller. In that case they won't be making any money anytime soon.

Why do you think that? The touchpad is cheap, the Move sensor lights on the top are also likely quite cheap. Everything else is already in the current DS3 controller.

 

[Globox_82]

Why do you think that? The touchpad is cheap, the Move sensor lights on the top are also likely quite cheap. Everything else is already in the current DS3 controller.

it adds and it becomes a lot when made in millions. For example if that "little" extra costs sony 20-30 usd per controller. X ten million in first year or whatever. It ends up being a lot. IF they are going to cover it. And that's just the controller.

 

[Bowler]

Other way around bro. It's making fun of all the people who claim it's impossible to hold a dual shock controller.

Its not impossible, it just flat out sucks if you have big hands... the current ds3 feels brittle, no trigger or R3/L3 resistence, and third party controllers have a lag to them.... kinda sucks bro.

 

[Ardenyal]

it adds and it becomes a lot when made in millions. For example if that "little" extra costs sony 20-30 usd per controller. X ten million in first year or whatever. It ends up being a lot. IF they are going to cover it. And that's just the controller.

the touch panel probably costs a couple dollars, an LED light costs a lot less than that. It does add up when multiplied by millions but it's a fairly small cost to add those features.

 

[PaulLFC]

MEH.
Apart from looking pretty ugly, i was honestly expecting a big revision, not some minor changes to the design here and there.

Look what happened last time they tried a big revision though (boomerang controller)

 

[omonimo]

Well at least the digital control now is even better

 

[Patrick Bateman]

 

[Voice of Reason]

lol

 

[JaggedSac]

lol well done

 

[Sirolf]

Excellent!

 

[shinobi602]

Lol that is like the 10th time that has been posted.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Lol that is like the 10th time that has been posted.

In over 2200 posts. So what?

 

[Lucifon]

Motion sensors:

3-axes gyro sensor
3-axes velocity sensor

Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

In over 2200 posts. So what?

It's from this thread
At least more people get to see it.

 

[davious88]

Other way around bro. It's making fun of all the people who claim it's impossible to hold a dual shock controller.

Gotcha

 

[Sowee]

Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.

A gyro sensor isn't. It could be useful.

 

[Alx]

Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.

Since the gamepad doubles as a Move controller apparently, the inertial sensors are required. (I'm not sure if/how you can comfortably handle it with one hand, though)

 

[DBT85]

Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.

Gyro Aim in Uncharted:GA disagrees.

 

[Konosuke]

This "Move sensor" lable is quite lol worthy. It's just a LED.

 

[Alx]

This "Move sensor" lable is quite lol worthy. It's just a LED.

Just like the Move sphere... But it's true the word "sensor" is inappropriate, since it doesn't sense anything. It could be labeled "Move emitter", or something like that.

 

[Boss Man]

real numbers are uncountable (cantor's diagonal method proof)

but digital button = discrete step pressure sensor
analogue button = continuous pressure sensor

That's why I said trying

 

[Psychotext]

Has the "EyePad" been posted yet?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...n-eyepad-gaming-tablet-for-use-with-a-console

 

[Durante]

I like it. Seriously. Make it out of black brushed aluminium and it'd look awesome sitting on top of my receiver.

To be fair, everything looks awesome when its made out of black brushed aluminum. I want a brushed aluminum premium console model.

 

[DBT85]

Has the "EyePad" been posted yet?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...n-eyepad-gaming-tablet-for-use-with-a-console

The best thing about that is that in the article it says DF will have an article on the prototype controller later today.

 

[1-D_FTW]

It's a new day and I only like the look of that controller more. Sony controllers have generally been my least favorite every gen. But the way they subtly changed the ergonomics, sticks, and added the move light make it pretty awesome. If that touchpad is sensitive enough to use for aiming instead of the right stick in FPS games, they will have pretty much created the perfect controller (minus biofeedback grips).

 

[Ashler]

Has the "EyePad" been posted yet?

http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513307