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[FordGTGuy]

I love this design, put a LCD in it Sony even a low-res LCD.

 

[Theonik]

Are the triggers on the Move controller any good? I'm pretty sure they will use those for this controller.

Can't be worse than the ones on the DS3 lol

The move controller triggers are fantastic imo. Not quite Gamecube good but pretty good anyway.

They're not exactly concave, they're convex with a rather thick ridge going around them. Doesn't look all that great, but I think they might feel pretty damn nice.

You might be right, I would need to hold one to really judge how it would feel though I can see not liking the ridge in the long run. (I like to use the entire surface of the stick to manipulate it so it would be a tactile barrier in doing so)

 

[Spinluck]

With the PS4 announcement coming up, I take it there will be no more feature firmware updates for the PS3 anymore?

Gaikai

 

[Lemonte]

I thought I could prove my point with this, but I kinda did the opposite.

that start button makes me wanna throw up

 

[Oni Jazar]

Show me the triggers!!!

 

[Jburton]

The handles seems a bit longer than of the DS3, am I right?

And triggers similar to the ones on the 360 controller + a bigger Vita D-Pad? Sweet!

If the analog sticks feels not too loose this time than we have the perfect gaming controller.

Looks really nice from that angle.

Coming along nicely.

 

[weekend_warrior]

$200 remote ($250 when they first came out).

Harmony remotes are over priced for a whole slew of reasons. I just can't see why at this point, with all the smart phones and tablets out there, that adding a 2" vertical touch screen would be too cost prohibitive.

 

[Hieberrr]

Headphone jack on the bottom?! YUS!

 

[waypoetic]

Show me the triggers!!!

So much this. I keep on checking this thread for new photos and especially a photo of the triggers

 

[magawolaz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ5cH1Dh2G0&t=0m10s

Lol

 

[flyinpiranha]

It is your - or general - associations that make something seem dated. I can understand how in a persons eye's, a colour could be associated with a certain time, like avocado green kitchens (really? I'm glad I was not alive then)

To say a colour is dated though is like me saying that the number 7 is old school.

The number 14 is so 1940's.

If you see what I mean.

Exactly. Colors can't be dated, color association with objects? Sure.

On a more related note. Have there been any pictures of the triggers yet? How can somebody post pics of this thing without the triggers visible? It's like non-gamers have all access passes to gaming products or something.

EDIT: Never mind, I see everybody is clamoring for some trigger pics.

 

[Boss Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ5cH1Dh2G0&t=0m10s

Spectacular post. You've won. What are you going to do now champ??

 

[Sky Chief]

The controller looks MUCH better from the new angle.

So Kotaku is saying that the light is indeed for Move-like functionality. Seems to me like the stereoscopic EyeToy will be a mandatory accessory and packaged with every PS4. What does everyone else think?

 

[sono]

Best controller ever made!!!!!!!!

Almost - its just missing a stepping out to the bathroom button.

 

[Boss Man]

Best controller ever made!!!!!!!!

You gotta put the thumb sticks on the top of the controller then it's perfect. Literally on top of.

 

[dejay]

Are the palm prongs (whatever they're called) longer and with increased diameter or is that my imagination? If so it pleases me. One thing I dislike about PS3 is the size of them - they never sit naturally in my hands. The d-pad and better triggers would be the icing on the cake.

 

[Xbudz]

That Start Button.
Can't be unseen.

And just like the PS4 controller prototype, it's a bit too close to the main action buttons.
I hope the Start Button placement is changed next-gen.

 

[Flatline]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ5cH1Dh2G0&t=0m10s

I'm laughing my ass off here.

 

[Killing_Joke]

I'm i the only the only gamer who sees no difference at all between the 360's and PS3's stick placements? I guess i have small hands because they feel exactly the same to me. The vita pad is god tier, can't wait to feel it on the DS4.

 

[nowai]

I'm i the only the only gamer who sees no difference at all between the 360's and PS3's stick placements? I guess i have small hands because they feel exactly the same to. The vita pad is god tier, can't wait to feel it on the DS4.

Yes, you are the only one.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Harmony remotes are over priced for a whole slew of reasons. I just can't see why at this point, with all the smart phones and tablets out there, that adding a 2" vertical touch screen would be too cost prohibitive.

My view is this: if a touchpad gives better tracking, that's what I want. I don't want to look down at a controller to swipe anyways. And blind swiping should work better on a touchpad.

Of course, if it can't be used for FPS games, it's useless to me and I don't care what they do with it.

I'm i the only the only gamer who sees no difference at all between the 360's and PS3's stick placements? I guess i have small hands because they feel exactly the same to. The vita pad is god tier, can't wait to feel it on the DS4.

I prefer the 360 placements, but I don't really give a fuck either way. It's at the bottom of my list when it comes to controller wants. I would gladly accept symmetrical sticks on the 360 if they traded those hard pebbles for actual buttons (preferably clicky).

 

[def sim]

I'm i the only the only gamer who sees no difference at all between the 360's and PS3's stick placements?

The actual discernible difference is so slight that it does not matter. The hyperbole behind the arguments are the stuff of console warriors.

 

[mzx]

http://i48.************/30aqtde.jpg

You can see the tiny start button at the edge

 

[flyinpiranha]

The actual discernible difference is so slight that it does not matter. The hyperbole behind the arguments are the stuff of console warriors.

Well, I think people take "I prefer ... " as a means of attacking their respective"favorite".

I prefer the 360 sticks and will say that in any controller thread but it's not an insult to Sony, it's just a preference. People are just too defensive.

Shit, I've been playing on that controller since 1995.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Oh, new photo. Looks slightly more rounded around the PS button area?

 

[dejay]

The actual discernible difference is so slight that it does not matter. The hyperbole behind the arguments are the stuff of console warriors.

It matters to me - I can't comment for others. The new controller appears to have the good aspects I liked in both MS's and Sony's controllers, as well as some Homer Car additions that won't negatively impact me, so I'm happy.

 

[Tyrax]

The latest theory I read was the the top of the controller between the triggers is a Move sensor that complements the Six Axis. Finally!

 

[onQ123]

Why not put the speaker elsewhere then, instead of facing the user?

2 Birds 1 Stone!

(from the EyePad patent.)

 

[Jack_AG]

Are the palm prongs (whatever they're called) longer and with increased diameter or is that my imagination? If so it pleases me. One thing I dislike about PS3 is the size of them - they never sit naturally in my hands. The d-pad and better triggers would be the icing on the cake.

They look to be a bit wider at the top and as long as the DS1 grips were before they were shortened for the DS2:

 

[Commanche Raisin Toast]

Well, I think people take "I prefer ... " as a means of attacking their respective"favorite".

I prefer the 360 sticks and will say that in any controller thread but it's not an insult to Sony, it's just a preference. People are just too defensive.

Shit, I've been playing on that controller since 1995.

Yeah that's fine. The irritating ones are like when words like "symmetrical trash" or "industry standard" are used. Especially when nothing has even been contributed to the thread.

At this point everyone needs to accept that PlayStation is a symmetrical stick console and move on or discuss other aspects of the controllers.

 

[Jack_AG]

That Start Button.
Can't be unseen.

And just like the PS4 controller prototype, it's a bit too close to the main action buttons.
I hope the Start Button placement is changed next-gen.

I thought the same thing.

I have no clue why we even have start/select buttons. They are relics of the past that aren't used for anything interesting. PS button is fine for a menu system... with a touchscreen - want to get to the system menu? Swipe down like the notification pane on Android.

Done. Start/Select are dead to me.

 

[Deadly Monk]

So awesome D-Pad and it handles more like the 360? I'm there.

If the system is BC, I will buy all my fighting games for this from this generation onwards.

 

[The Faceless Master]

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.

no barometer? no gps/gnss?

 

[3rdamention]

I really hope we can buy a controller without the move light on the top. I hate LED's in a dark room. It's very distracting for me, especially for something I'm holding.

I am sure it only lights up during Move or Motion controlled games....There would be no reason for it to light up all the time..

 

[dejay]

I am sure it only lights up during Move or Motion controlled games....There would be no reason for it to light up all the time..

Would make sense to conserve battery life also.

 

[3rdamention]

Some of these comments on the photos are starting to sound like a JFK conspiracy thread.

No that's just GAFDetective. They discuss and cover all scenarios. Nothing gets past GAFDetective, you know that....

 

[FordGTGuy]

that start button makes me wanna throw up

This is why I clean my controllers.

http://www.trythings.org/product_info.php?products_id=11293

 

[btkadams]

Would make sense to conserve battery life also.

would a move led even affect the battery life? i have always been under the impression that led lights use very little energy.

 

[Dion Blaster]

I know people here seem to be ok with the PS3 dpad, but I hate it. I'm glad it appears they're using the awesome Vita one.

 

[Haunted]

I've seen so many people claim that this is from Reddit today.

I don't think they noticed that I put my name on the bottom left of it lol.

It's a GAF original®.

You did good, Farrow.

 

[Ninja Moomin]

new pic = do want.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

That is pure sex.

Great job, damn.

Awesome!!

 

[Duxxy3]

This is why I clean my controllers.

http://www.trythings.org/product_info.php?products_id=11293

You should see the controller my brother gave me. Completely covered in grime. I'm not even remotely a neat freak but i had to clean that thing.

 

[Saberus]

would a move led even affect the battery life? i have always been under the impression that led lights use very little energy.

Also I'm sure they will be using Bluetooth 4.0, will deliver more bandwidth to the device but use less power than the current Bluetooth 3.0

 

[dejay]

would a move led even affect the battery life? i have always been under the impression that led lights use very little energy.

You're probably right and having a coloured light would be a good way to indicate which controller is meant to be used. However I would like to have at least the option of turning it off when not in use just for the reasons mentioned about being distracting.

 

[Jack Scofield]

It looks so bad. Reminds me of a third-party controller. I hope the final version of drastically different from this prototype.

 

[Lettuce]

Fuck sake Sony, when will you learn and position your thumb sticks in a natural layout!!

 

[Commanche Raisin Toast]

Also I'm sure they will be using Bluetooth 4.0, will deliver more bandwidth to the device but use less power than the current Bluetooth 3.0

Oh yeah I forgot about that. Hopefully the battery lasts at least the same as DS3. I can't stress enough how charging dock contacts will be needed on this thing. If the speaker is used often that will take some juice as well from the speaker itself and data streaming to it.

 

[3rdamention]

Just copy the 360 controller and be done with it, hands down the most comfortable controller I've ever used. Too much pride Sony, too much pride getting in the way of what works best.

I prefer the DS and others do too. Sony isn't going to abandon 3 systems worth of customers because some people prefer the 360 design and stick layout...Again, which controller you think is best is your preference, not a fact. There is no evidence that one controller design is better or more effective than another..


I will bet you this, the next Xbox will have the design you prefer....Cheers..

 

[Codeblew]

Fuck sake Sony, when will you learn and position your thumb sticks in a natural layout!!

Looks natural to me. *shrug*