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DS4 lightbar can be turned off in future PS4 firmware! [Update: Nope]
- Thread starter Zombie James
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As much as I never complained about the light bar myself, I'm probably going to turn it off now that I'll have the ability to.
I'm hoping the charge on the controller will last a lot longer with it off. I'm also not crazy about the reflection of the light bar when the screen is black.
I'm hoping the charge on the controller will last a lot longer with it off. I'm also not crazy about the reflection of the light bar when the screen is black.
DeejayKnight
Member
NICE! I'm anxious to see how much battery life this wins us.
I'm also looking forward to the game that requires the camera and light bar to do something unique.
Either way, BATTERY LIFE!
I'm also looking forward to the game that requires the camera and light bar to do something unique.
Either way, BATTERY LIFE!
Scully Scully Scoo
Member
how will people know which controller is player 1 and which is player 2? are we going to have to do it the old fashioned way?
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
"B-bu-but I thought arrogant Sony is back?!"
I hope media playback is on the way soon.
I really enjoy the inclusion of the light and have found more than a few of its implementations across various games to be fun and charming. That said, there are definitely times when I'd prefer to keep it off so I'm happy we'll be given the option.
My only hope is that the developers continue to play around with using it and don't give up on it entirely.
My only hope is that the developers continue to play around with using it and don't give up on it entirely.
Garrett 2U
Member
The power of next gen continues to amaze me
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Looks like that seemed to be the case in inital testing but a further test revealed at least being idle 2 to 3 times more battery life.
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=723148
Id imagine in real world testing thats probably 3 to four hours extra life?
Ill sign up for that. The lightbar has never bothered me, but the battery life can be irritating.
I never game more than 3 hours at a time but having to chage the DS4 every second or so session is annoying.
Thanks.
I'm trying to understand how is Sony going to do this. If the lights are always on, and the DS4 was designed to have the light always on, then how is it possible to turn it off with a firmware update? Wouldn't it be necessary a hardware modification?
The PS4 sends signals to the DS4 to change colors. Will the "turned off" effect be just an additional transparent color? If so, the battery life time would remain unchanged...
BabyFaceKillah
Member
I still can't change my name.
Teletraan1
Banned
Now I can enjoy Next Gen game play for longer.
I imagine there might be a thing where multiplayer keeps the light on, and games that need the camera.
A transparent colour you say?
No. Off will be off. Devs can do it right now. They are just adding that option to the setting menu.
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
Good news. I bought some of those decals and they help a ton with glare, which was bad since my TV has a very glossy/reflective screen. Just ordered another set as I put one on a little crooked (some light leaked out the bottom as a result) and tore it trying to get it off to readjust.
I'm skeptical that turning off the light well help much with battery life though. LED lights use very little power.
If it's an hour or less of difference, then I'll probably just leave them on with the decals as they look pretty neat and the color is useful for keeping controller 1 and 2 straight.
I seldom play long enough to kill one any way, and have two so I always have a spare. I bought a charger cradle to that keeps me in the habit of keeping them charged.
I'm skeptical that turning off the light well help much with battery life though. LED lights use very little power.
If it's an hour or less of difference, then I'll probably just leave them on with the decals as they look pretty neat and the color is useful for keeping controller 1 and 2 straight.
I seldom play long enough to kill one any way, and have two so I always have a spare. I bought a charger cradle to that keeps me in the habit of keeping them charged.
TimeEffect
Member
Yup. loved it. and i love it in towerfall. amd i like the sticker customization
but i also want that immense battery life upgrade
turnbuckle
Member
Excellent news. Will usually leave it on still but always nice to have an option.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
The whole light bar insanity reminded me of the rumble debacle. Sony was so adamant no rumble was a good thing and then begrudgingly put it in
Nice to see that Sony is going to be adding this in the future. Wasn't all that bothered by the light, but the battery life bit is the truly glorious part here.
Sony coming out dropping firmware bombs left and right. They gonna need more stability releases to correct all the shakin' going on.
Sony coming out dropping firmware bombs left and right. They gonna need more stability releases to correct all the shakin' going on.
bigboss370
Member
Khalifa Jayy respond if you're okay....
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=764405&highlight=nephew
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personally never had a problem with the lightbar...also, as another user as said, this doesn't necessarily mean its coming in 1.7
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=764405&highlight=nephew
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personally never had a problem with the lightbar...also, as another user as said, this doesn't necessarily mean its coming in 1.7
falconxcrunner09
Member
Awesome. It was pretty distracting when I play with the lights off.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Good decision.
In some games the light will flicker on and off (such as when firing a gun). So the capability of it turning off is there, even if for just a few milliseconds.
That's different. The rumble was left out due to a lawsuit and the PR was bad cover. As soon as they could after the lawsuit was settled, they built in the rumble.
Anyway, I'm happy for the people turning it off, I just hope it doesn't dissuade developers from playing with the feature going forward. I really liked the torch in Tomb Raider.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Next step guys: let's complain enough until they add that super sexy fireplace active background they had for the ps3. I need that so bad for my ps4.
You're being conservative.
Seriously, when you combine a controller that doesn't have removable batteries combined with a puny battery life, it's a serious functionality knock against the device.
I'm getting an Xbone on Saturday, and my Eneloops are charged up and ready to go. That is the one thing I seriously missed going directly from 360 -> PS4.
SymbiantXenos
Member
PS4 this gens winner confirmned.
What I don't get is, is everyone playing with the controller upside down? I mean, I never really see the lightbar on my DS4, and actually never noticed the color changing or flashing until my girlfriend noticed it while I was playing Sound Shapes.
Unless you are playing in front of a mirror or holding the controller with the lightbar facing up, it shouldn't be an issue other than affecting the battery life.
Unless you are playing in front of a mirror or holding the controller with the lightbar facing up, it shouldn't be an issue other than affecting the battery life.
DoubleTake
Member
Lol well llayed 10/10