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Dual Shock 4 lightbar can't be turned off
- Thread starter Pachimari
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You're projecting the hostility. There's nothing mean-spirited to what I say. Just cutting logic.
Blue mass of light obstructing the graphics = NOT COOL, SONY, LET ME TURN OFF THE LIGHT
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I completely agree that it should be an option, and that it could impact gameplay. I had no issue with people making a valid case. I only have issue with the labels in the post.
I'll just tape over the light. That works for me.
Anticitizen One
Banned
I can totally see Microsofts PR people eyeing this thread and thinking they just found Sony's Achilles Heel
SarcasticD
Member
Millions of preorders just canceled. Good job, Sony!
ReBurn
Gold Member
This is just confirmation that Sony nerfed their console by removing the camera at the last minute. Kinect is vindicated.
boredandlazy
Member
If that's the best they can do then they should just give up now.
boredandlazy
Member
Sorry, but that's just a tad overdone...Since some people seem to have trouble understanding why a mass of blue light reflected on the screen may be distracting, I have created this image taking a screenshot from my current GOTY, The Last of Us, and modifying it with the reflection intact:
And the fact you're going to these lengths to prove a point is just odd...
Since some people seem to have trouble understanding why a mass of blue light reflected on the screen may be distracting, I have created this image taking a screenshot from my current GOTY, The Last of Us, and modifying it with the reflection intact:
So what you're saying is it's the brightest light on earth.
RedAssedApe
Banned
haha this thread reminds me of how i electrical taped the front of my cable modem cuz the flashing blue leds on my cable modem (sb6141) were freaking annoying me. lol
ReBurn
Gold Member
Since some people seem to have trouble understanding why a mass of blue light reflected on the screen may be distracting, I have created this image taking a screenshot from my current GOTY, The Last of Us, and modifying it with the reflection intact:
Please use a PS4 game so that we can get the real effect.
Hmm, OK, you might be right. Let's look at the real-life example:
And let's adjust the TLoU image:
Still sucks. Let's stop making excuses for Sony and ask them to change this shit while it's still a half-year out.
Too late for that, it's built into the controller hardware. they're too deep into manufacturing by this point
Hmm, OK, you might be right. Let's look at the real-life example:
And let's adjust the TLoU image:
Still sucks. Let's stop making excuses for Sony and ask them to change this shit while it's still a half-year out.
For crying out laud. Put a fuck'en tape on it...like literally.
ReBurn
Gold Member
It's too early for them to start removing features. We all need to buy it first, then they will start taking stuff away.
It's what I'll do, but excuse me for being a bit miffed I have to put duct tape on my brand new $400 purchase!
But seriously, this is not a problem on the move controller, why is it a problem now?
Oooooor we can ask Sony to fix their product.
I didn't use the Move. I stuck with my DS3. The DS3 has tiny inconspicuous redlights on top. This new controller has a massive-ass blue bar that, as we see in the VERY REAL screencaps and videos, causes an annoying glare in the middle of the screen even when all the lights are on in the room.
To paraphrase Jean Claude Van Damme in the Street Fighter film, this is not the time to lose our balls. We corrected Microsoft's course, let's try to move Sony to fix its one annoying design error. I don't want to play these games with glare on my screen, obstructing my view, and I'd rather not have to duct-tape my controller to fix this.
It is a problem with Move. At least the DS4 can be taped and still function, unlike the Move. It's not a huge deal since you can tape it but people are just kind of disappointed that we'll have to make our controllers look busted on day 1.
Look at that controller. Who is going to hold their controller at that angle when playing in a relaxed position. It will most likely be angled down and won't even get caught in the reflection.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
No. I wasn't comparing the two at all actually, but nice try. I was pointing out that if you can see the 2 guys reflect on the screen, it's no wonder that you can see the light as well. The fact that you can see the two guys, whom emit no light whatsoever, so clearly, means that this is a room lighting issue. You shouldn't be able to see yourself reflect on the TV while it is on. That's bad lighting. The DS4 light being more noticeable than objects that don't emit as much light is a mute issue by that point. That lighting practically turns the TV screen into a God damn mirror.
If I couldn't so clearly see other objects being reflected on the screen and the only thing I could see was the light being reflected then I would be inclined to agree with you but as it stands that video is very poor evidence of a "poor design choice and a problem".
HomerSimpson-Man
Member
Well, that's going to look unfortunate on my glass layered tv.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I hope they do something to allow it to be off. I dont know what they need to do to make it possible, assuming that it is possible to be fixed. For now, it's there. I'll tape it. At my age, it takes a lot to really get to me. If tape is a temporary fix, it's not that big of a deal. That's just how I roll, and is just my opinion. Everyone else is entitled to theirs.
The move was an optional add-on peripheral, not ingrained in the base controller.
Everyone's different. I can already see the PS3 controller on my TV, though it's just a small red dot there. Just the way I hold the controller relative to where my setup is.
You just proved my point. You can see them because there are lights on in the room. The fact you can -still- see the light from the controller despite the other lights that should be blotting it out means it will be even WORSE when the lights are dimmed or turned out in the room and you can no longer see the guys' reflection, just the glare from the controller that will be even brighter in the dark with no other light to diffuse it.
No one cared or used the move controller?
Why do people keep saying this? There are a lot of variables that will determine if this is an issue for you or not. Seating, reflectiveness of your screen, posture, and lighting are all a big part of it. Your set up isn't the same as everyone else's.
Yeah, only 15 million Move controllers have been sold as of 8 months ago.
I did...I do. I think it is kinda alright.
*Spits water* Wait,
WHAT?
Fine, the gaming demographic that uses the neogaf forums do not care or use move controllers. Considering that little software has been developed for the move controller since 2011, I can't imagine who this audience is.
Why patch what's not yet released? Just fix it now. We don't have to make our controllers look all busted taping them up when they're bought brand new with a $400 console, if Sony just fixes the shitty feature.
weekend_warrior
Banned
Holy crap, this dude is freaking out.
Here's a solution for your light issue:
Here's a solution for your light issue:
I think this could be a major annoyance for anyone who games on a TV with a glass screen or in a dark room. Something of a concern - although I suppose electrical tape could do the trick. Still, an annoyance and in addition I'm sure the light drains a significant amount of battery life.
No. I don't want them to take away a really cool feature just because it may make an inconvenience for a small minority that have the ideal setup and a glossy screen that would make this an issue. If they want to have an option to turn the light off for those people, than by all means they should, but don't away a cool feature for the rest of us.
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Not really a big deal...
If you're directing that at me, I already said I'll be taping the controller if they don't fix it, but do you realize how preposterous it is that the slavish dedication of some means they're coming up with excuses for a controller that shines a bright blue light on the next-gen graphics I'd like to actually see in full?Holy crap, this dude is freaking out.
Here's a solution for your light issue:
Unless you tape up your controller, you'll be dealing with this:
Wouldn't you rather Sony just change it?
I'm exasperated more by the logic-defying fanboyism at this point than anything else. I love Sony and PS3 was my most-played console this gen, but I'm not giving them a free pass for silly design choices. Let's hold them to the same standards as all of the other console makers and ask them to fix this stuff.
Pop
Member
hahaha
I'll just assume people hold their controller at neck level when they play. That must hurt a bit.
Edit: In that demo video, everything was reflecting off the tv screen. Every single damn light...you could see them all.
RedAssedApe
Banned
they could just use an led that doesnt output as much light i'm assuming? or does the brightness affect how it functions