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DS4 lightbar can be turned off in future PS4 firmware! [Update: Nope]
- Thread starter Zombie James
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all that DDR5
NullPointer
Member
If *dim* means enough to make a significant difference to battery life than I'm fine with the option to dim.
SolsticeZero
Banned
It still in theory should. And it should also in theory not make the glare as noticeable. So, again, in theory, everybody still wins with this.
SymbiantXenos
Member
Baaah. Ah well
Neuromancer
Member
Maybe the 'joke' was 'lost in translation.'
BlackBuzzard
Banned
Good news, Khalifa Jayy's nephew can play under a car again.
Disappointing.
Fucking owned. It's funny how, while I was always sympathetic to the plight of people who were affected by this, it didn't really affect me personally. Then I bought a Panasonic S60 and now THIS MUST BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY (reflective, glossy screen that I kind of hate).
For real though, the fucking battery life on the DS4 is abysmal and it needs to be addressed, I don't know how much this could realistically help, but it's honestly not sufficient especially compared to the power sipping X1 and WiiU Pro controller.
mysteriousmage09
Member
How the fuck to you misinterpret "dim the light" with "turn off the light"? Either way, my guess is it will dim itself to the point where it's only purpose is the color being there.
The color coding tells you instantly which controller is which controller number. As much as I'd also prefer my controller to always be pink, in this case, I think logic wins out over customization.
Megaletdown!
I'll take dimming, but give me an assortment of options to control the lights behavior...
paperheart
Banned
NOOOOOO.
Geoff, how could you? This is like flying in the clouds and then crashing down to earth not too long afterwards. How disappointing.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Perfect. That'll keep the functionality while saving battery significantly.
Might makes devs less inclined to use it.
Wildarmsjecht
Member
silver.tongue
Member
I like dimming more than turning it completely off.
You keep the effects of having it on, but also expand battery life.
This is actually better.
You keep the effects of having it on, but also expand battery life.
This is actually better.
Dat Tomb Raider torch.
BlackBuzzard
Banned
NSA tech.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Dimming is fine. I understand why they wouldn't want you to turn it off completely. But it is a bit too strong in its current state, so this should be good.
It took them like 3 years to fix the battery/clock overlay on the PS3. I'm not holding my breath for the "correct" solution here.
DarkJedi24
Member
The problem is the light is only an LED... I can't see the controller gaining any more than a few extra hours. Maybe 11-12 hours rather than 8. I honestly don't see being that big of a deal, but if you game for more than 8 hours straight I guess its good for you.
If its only being dimmed now, then maybe a couple hours extra tops. Probably around 10 if the dimming effectively halves the load of the LEDs.
If its only being dimmed now, then maybe a couple hours extra tops. Probably around 10 if the dimming effectively halves the load of the LEDs.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Haha, those first few pages.
legacyzero
Banned
DAMMIT KEIGHLEY.
EteRnal PAL
Member
Dimming it is a nice update but turning it completely off would've been so much better. Baby steps I guess.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Instead let's force every dev to use it?
not forced, but guaranteed it will be on
NullPointer
Member
I like to leave Netflix on sometimes. Theres no reason why the controller should be lit in that scenario