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[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

If there's one thing Sony screwed up this gen is the controller. Goddamn this thing makes no sense. Why don't they add that OLED screen where u can actually see it and replace it with that AWFUL LOOKING and USELESS touch pad

smh

 

[Endless Fluff]

For the people asking why there is a OLED screen on this attachment I ask how would you make a programmable button attachment?

It's an official product. Sony can add settings to the console or add an app, just like there's an app for the platinum headset. There is no need for the display.

 

[Gavin Stevens]

For the people asking why there is a OLED screen on this attachment I ask how would you make a programmable button attachment?


if it only replaced the triggers you could just have one button that change it from L1/R1 to L2/R2 but these paddles can replace any button on the controller so one screen/button was a better choice than having multiply switches.

1) Hold the “remap” button.
2) device beeps once.
3) press the button you wish to use for the left press.
4) the device beeps twice.
5) press the button you wish to use for the right press.
6) device plays a melody to say it’s synced.

Oh shit, I made it work simply, quickly and easily without a screen...

 

[Tygeezy]

If there's one thing Sony screwed up this gen is the controller. Goddamn this thing makes no sense. Why don't they add that OLED screen where u can actually see it and replace it with that AWFUL LOOKING and USELESS touch pad

smh

the touchpad is actually awesome, just criminally underused much like the gyroscope This dualshock is actually objectively the best, but devs refuse to maximize its potential. It's potential is realized on pc with steam input.

 

[Atrus]

You know that thing you never needed or asked for this entire generation?

Well here it is.

 

[Freedom Gate Co.]

Xbox has had a back button since 2001, keep up Sony, lol.

For real tho, this might be more pointless than the poketstation.

 

[Tygeezy]

You know that thing you never needed or asked for this entire generation?

Well here it is.

Packsaddles are very useful. You can now rotate the camera and use two face button actions which you couldn't do previously.

 

[Tygeezy]

Xbox has had a back button since 2001, keep up Sony, lol.

For real tho, this might be more pointless than the poketstation.

And Microsoft still doesn't have a gyroscope in their controllers.

 

[LegendOfKage]

Today I learned that many people apparently have never heard of a scuff controller, don't understand why people want them, don't understand why people pay upwards of 200 dollars for them, and don't understand that this thing will be able to add the most wanted aspect of those crazy expensive controllers for just 30 dollars, which is about 1/4 the price of even the cheapest scuff controller.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Without looking at every post just wanted to share from the Q&A this is for the DS4 only will not work on the DS5.

So seems to me it will be built in on the DS5 in some form.

Introducing the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment

Elevate your game by adding two customizable buttons to the back of your DualShock 4. Out January 23.

blog.us.playstation.com

 

[Freedom Gate Co.]

And Microsoft still doesn't have a gyroscope in their controllers.

You can't have Gyro and AA batteries in a controller at the same time, so at least that's not their fault.

 

[LegendOfKage]

Without looking at every post just wanted to share from the Q&A this is for the DS4 only will not work on the DS5.

So seems to me it will be built in on the DS5 in some form.

Introducing the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment

Elevate your game by adding two customizable buttons to the back of your DualShock 4. Out January 23.

blog.us.playstation.com

If the dual shock 5 has two back paddles already, then games can be designed for that, and their last-gen ports could require this accessory. At that point, you're no longer offering to "re-map" face buttons, but adding two completely new buttons, which I'm guessing is what will ultimately happen with this thing. If not, it's at least one way they could go.

Personally, I'm hoping that the standard DS5 will have more than two paddles, though. Once you've gotten used to not taking your thumbs off the stick for most commands, you just want everything to work like that.

 

[Gavin Stevens]

You can't have Gyro and AA batteries in a controller at the same time, so at least that's not their fault.

We know nothing about what the new pad Xbox is using. Nothing other than it has textured grips, a wank dpad and a share button.

But even then, The Wii used batteries and lasted ages.

The new Xbox pad could have surprises hidden yet. I would be VERY surprised if it used batteries and wasn’t usb-c. I want them to add a gyroscope and haptic triggers, but I can’t see them doing it.

But then... there’s a reason the Xbox one pad charge lasts 5 times longer than my ps4 one.

 

[Ar¢tos]

If it's just for remapping, wouldn't e-ink be as effective and much lighter on the battery.
If this is how the Ds5 will be, I'm all for getting rid of clicking the sticks for L3/R3.

 

[Tygeezy]

You can't have Gyro and AA batteries in a controller at the same time, so at least that's not their fault.

the steam controller has two batteries and a gyroscope.

 

[Tygeezy]

We know nothing about what the new pad Xbox is using. Nothing other than it has textured grips, a wank dpad and a share button.

But even then, The Wii used batteries and lasted ages.

The new Xbox pad could have surprises hidden yet. I would be VERY surprised if it used batteries and wasn’t usb-c. I want them to add a gyroscope and haptic triggers, but I can’t see them doing it.

But then... there’s a reason the Xbox one pad charge lasts 5 times longer than my ps4 one.

I will be extremely disappointed if it doesn't have a gyroscope. Gyros need to be mainstream at this point and Microsoft not including one slows adoption.

 

[onQ123]

1) Hold the “remap” button.
2) device beeps once.
3) press the button you wish to use for the left press.
4) the device beeps twice.
5) press the button you wish to use for the right press.
6) device plays a melody to say it’s synced.

Oh shit, I made it work simply, quickly and easily without a screen...

So complicate things instead of using a simple touch interface that everyone is used to when they want to use the paddles for different buttons in different games?

 

[dezzy8]

Why is the screen in the back? Wouldn't it make more sense to put it in the front so you can see the remaps by just looking down?

Makes way too much sense

 

[rofif]

And Microsoft still doesn't have a gyroscope in their controllers.

gyro suuuucks ass. Motion controls are great but only in vr

 

[Gavin Stevens]

So complicate things instead of using a simple touch interface that everyone is used to when they want to use the paddles for different buttons in different games?

Dude you’re using a BS stick on bit of plastic. If you want something professional, get an Elite cont... oh wait...

 

[onQ123]

Dude you’re using a BS stick on bit of plastic. If you want something professional, get an Elite cont... oh wait...

How is this even a response to what I said?

 

[Mista]

I think this is a really bad marketing situation caused by the LCD and calling it a "back button" attachment. At first, I thought this was a joke, like Sony were releasing a new attachment with a giant button on the back of the controller just so you can go back to a previous menu with the press of a single giant button.

The fact is, this isn't a "back button" add-on, it's a paddle add-on, and it's a great price. This will give you two added buttons on your controller, and it's an official Sony product. I've been waiting forever for something like this. Finally, another company released a similar product about a year or two ago, and I've been using that ever since. I can't tell you how invaluable paddles are in so many games. If you don't believe me, ask anyone who has ever used a scuff controller, which costs about 4 times as much as this does.

We also don't know how much more this will drain the battery, or even if the screen will be on at all times. It's also not like the screen is going to feature a 1080p resolution on the back of a controller, on a circular button for 30 dollars. It's just designed to show you which buttons you've mapped and what profile is being used. It might not even make much of a difference in the life of the battery.

Anyhow, this is what I'm using currently, and I wouldn't ever want to play a game again without it, or something with even more paddles:

I love when someone convinces me with a well written post. Thank you man

I got a Scuff for Xbox, Nacon for PS4 and Pro for Switch. So far I'm good but for a cost maybe this will be good

 

[Gavin Stevens]

How is this even a response to what I said?

You’re moaning about my solution because you can’t set up individual profiles. No shit. You want better results, pay more. There’s also nothing stopping what i said having that.

It does NOT need a screen. More so on a controller with as shit a battery as the pa4 pad.

 

[Tygeezy]

gyro suuuucks ass. Motion controls are great but only in vr

I beg to differ:

 

[onQ123]

You’re moaning about my solution because you can’t set up individual profiles. No shit. You want better results, pay more. There’s also nothing stopping what i said having that.

It does NOT need a screen. More so on a controller with as shit a battery as the pa4 pad.

That don't make sense when they already have a solution that has 3 profiles that you can switch between with a simple click of the button.


You proved yourself wrong

 

[Gavin Stevens]

That don't make sense when they already have a solution that has 3 profiles that you can switch between with a simple click of the button.


You proved yourself wrong

I proved myself wrong by offering an alternative to not using a screen...?

Erm, ok mate. Keep talking bollocks.

 

[Mistershine.]

That's interesting and I like it as an option.
But I would not want it as a standard in next controller as I personally think paddles suck ass.
Wonder if it improves headphones jack amplification or anything ?

This also probably means that ps5 will have paddles and this is their forward compatibility for the controlelr ?

Why would you need them for forward compatibility when they only replicate existing functions?

For the people asking why there is a OLED screen on this attachment I ask how would you make a programmable button attachment?

By releasing PS4 and windows utilities, the same as the elite.

 

[bellome]

I hope next Dualshock will have integrated back buttons.

 

[rofif]

I beg to differ:

it's still trash... I have steam controller and spent days learning it. The gyro is useful to move mouse from a couch but not during aiming... at least not to me

 

[The Alien]

Pretty late in the gen to be releasing, no? Assume some PS5 beta here, but still late in game for that, no?

Otherwise kinda cool concept to add additional and alternate functionality. Though wonder if Oled needed? Drop that and the price by $10 and that'd be cooler.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

will help with battery, as OLEDs can shut off pixels that are black, so in theory it will use less power than if you had an LED which had to be lit all times

No No No. You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to go 'This is utterly stupid' OR 'What are Sony engineers smoking' OR 'LOL the DS4 battery is now dead' or a combination of them.

 

[Freedom Gate Co.]

the steam controller has two batteries and a gyroscope.

No analog triggers though.

 

[LostDonkey]

Maybe PS5 has this as standard and its a way to update PS4 pad so you can use it on PS5.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

I

Looks stupid as hell. Probably end up draining the already shitty ps4 controller battery even faster.

Posts like this does my head in. Mate, its an OLED screen. Its incredibly power efficient tech.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

For the people asking why there is a OLED screen on this attachment I ask how would you make a programmable button attachment?


if it only replaced the triggers you could just have one button that change it from L1/R1 to L2/R2 but these paddles can replace any button on the controller so one screen/button was a better choice than having multiply switches.

I don't get this either. An OLED screen is a great addition for accessories like these. I'd like to be able to visually see what profile i am on playing a game. Many of the other accessories like these have physical buttons and it's hard to tell which profile you're on as its usually just an option 1, 2 or 3 on the accessory that you flick the switch to.
Its also OLED which is incredibly power efficient.

I really don't get the concern regarding this accessory LOL. It ticks all the right boxes.

 

[Nikana]

I hope next Dualshock will have integrated back buttons.

I this this is proof it won't.

 

[jshackles]

You can't have Gyro and AA batteries in a controller at the same time, so at least that's not their fault.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Big OLED knob on the back. lol

 

[LegendOfKage]

I this this is proof it won't.

How?

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

WTH

 

[Vtecomega]

I like it lol.

 

[Nikana]

How?

Why release this add on if the next controller that's out in less than a year has it?

 

[jshackles]

Why release this add on if the next controller that's out in less than a year has it?

Maybe the PS5 will have this functionality built in? And this is just a way to convert existing Dualshock 4 controllers into a functional Dualshock 5.

 

[Nikana]

Maybe the PS5 will have this functionality built in? And this is just a way to convert existing Dualshock 4 controllers into a functional Dualshock 5.

I suppose thats possible but I'd guess the latter.

 

[Tygeezy]

No analog triggers though.

It has two analog triggers that are dual stage and an analog stick plus paddle buttons.

 

[Hudo]

Well, the DS4 has already shitty battery life but let's add some big knob with an LED in it.

 

[Tygeezy]

it's still trash... I have steam controller and spent days learning it. The gyro is useful to move mouse from a couch but not during aiming... at least not to me

So let me get this straight.. It's trash because you think it's trash nevermind the objective measurements we have in the aim map video and people actually competing in csgo with a gyroscope.

 

[Thanati]

Insert Ryan Reynolds “But why” clip here.

 

[JimboJones]

Hopefully steam adds support for it

 

[dolabla]

I actually was asking for this