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Eurogamer/CVG Rumor: Sony to have new controller for PS4; CVG: PS4 unveiling in weeks
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My apologies :/
I'm excited about this. In addition to the obvious - the Vita's d-pad - I'd be curious to see a small rear touchpad on the controller. Could be used for interesting things, like OS menu navigation via swipes.
Additionally, I'd love to see them copy & iterate on Mad-Catz' modular design for the MLG pro controller. Let the users choose where to place the analog sticks and the d-pad - everyone wins.
The biometric stuff is something harder to wrap my head around.
Additionally, I'd love to see them copy & iterate on Mad-Catz' modular design for the MLG pro controller. Let the users choose where to place the analog sticks and the d-pad - everyone wins.
The biometric stuff is something harder to wrap my head around.
atomic moth
Member
I can't play Tekken on anything else
Byakuya769
Member
Good. Ready for something different.
new news new thread.
Not new news as such, just more an update to the news in the OP methinks. Another outlet saying the same things.
Graphics Horse
Member
I think that really was about vita since they've brought out content which does that since.
I'm interested mid air thumb detection, which the PS3 keypad accessory did to some level and appeared on xperia Sola. Knowing which button or where on a track pad your thumb is above before pressing it could be useful, although I'm sceptical about the patent's claim to prejudge an impending button press based on the thumb velocity or whatever they meant.
Opus Angelorum
Member
Agreed, thread title update perhaps.
famousmortimer
Banned
I can't comprehend why someone would want their sticks to be offset? It makes no sense to my brain. The 360 controller is comfortable to hold but I hate playing anything that requires both sticks because of that.
a secret-boss
Banned
Wii got motion control = PS3 got six axis
WiiU tablet = PS4 tablet like control with Dual Shock controls
WiiU tablet = PS4 tablet like control with Dual Shock controls
It makes every controller more expensive, prone to damage, shitter battery life
I'd rather they go for SmartGlass, Apple Airplay route of just allowing Tablet, Smartphones or even Vita to connect to PS4 for media purposes. Majority of people own a smartphone these days.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
No.
In either case, you're aiming with your right thumb in the less comfortable secondary position. Why is it a bad thing to have your left thumb in the more comfortable primary position?
entremet
Member
Um no. That pad left me with blisters playing SSFIV. Same with DS1 and DS2 iterations, when playing most fighters not named Tekken. But for quarter circle, double quarter circle and half circle motions in SF/SNK games, it sucked big time. Arcade sticks 4 LYFE.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
I predict a front touch screen and a backward touch pad like the Vita.
MikeE21286
Member
The thing about the Gamepad is that consumers have to pay for it, which is why the Wii is struggling.
If Sony is gonna be eating big money on the hardware, and we don't have to pay for the "luxury" of a touchscreen then it might work.
BruiserBear
Banned
I'm all for a front touch screen, as I've really enjoyed the Wii U so far, but please god no with the back touch. That thing is worthless on the Vita.
It's actually the thing I hate most about the controller. I'm kind of a spaz when I'm in the zone. And I tend to really press buttons hard. Those little hard pebbles are like rocks. I hate them. It's why I even went with the Razer Onza for a bit (clicky buttons).
Lapidus' Beard
Member
No rumble? Psycho Mantis is not amused!
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
This is making me want to dig out the Dreamcast again
Well, if nothing else, reading this I've learned that I need to test out a Vita D-pad.
I'm not sure I'm clear if they mean the shape and layout were changing every month, or these specific features were.
I'm starting to wonder if I'll regret making all those jokes about Vitas being the controllers for the PS4.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Oddly enough I feel quite the opposite.
Even though the sticks on the DS3 are opposite each other, it just isnt comfortable to control for FPS' or third person games. Something about both wrists being twisted a little.
I never, ever play FPS' on the PS3 because of this. Last one I played I think was the MAG beta and it was an awful experience. It doesnt help that the sticks are a little too high, and where you place you thumb isnt inverted (if thats the right term), so your thumbs tend to slip off more than on the 360 controller.
Each to his own though. I'm sure if I was PS3 only for my gaming experiences i'd have got used to it by now, but going back and forth really shows its weaknesses to me.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
Sony Difference (TM)
I think Nintendo will be furious if it turned out that Sony has a similar pad.
Beermeister
Banned
Kageshinzo
Member
They should add more buttons.
I don't mind their level of resistance, they just need to snap back more quickly like the Wii Classic Controllers. Those have the best face buttons ever.
Goldrusher
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MikeE21286
Member
We can even go back further...
N64 got an analog stick = PS1 got analog sticks.
Original PS1 controllers didn't have analog sticks.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Best part of the OP!!!!111 It's gotta be GDC, right? But that would actually be "months" since it starts March 25, so maybe they have a conf before that. Seems a bit early if true
Smiles and Cries
Member
I cannot wait to see what the PS4 looks like... It may be my first Playstation I ever buy for myself
I only brought them as gifts for younger family members before never owned one... Time to jump in this coming winter
I only brought them as gifts for younger family members before never owned one... Time to jump in this coming winter
BibiMaghoo
Member
Hang on just a minute.
Several sources last year were adamant that only one new console was launching this year.
Everyone assumed that meant MS.
Does this now mean that in fact, it's the new Xbox that's launching next year?
That would be...unexpected.
Several sources last year were adamant that only one new console was launching this year.
Everyone assumed that meant MS.
Does this now mean that in fact, it's the new Xbox that's launching next year?
That would be...unexpected.
baxter2231
Member
I will take a look at it before judging, could be good. I hope the ds3 is compatible with the ps4 just in case though. Things i hope they changed
vita d-pad
Round L1 and R1 to make them more comfortable
reduce latency
bigger battery (not a huge deal current ds3 battery life is fine)
As far as screens go the only thing that would be good is off screen play but that it. Really not worth it because doing so would really hurt the vita. Also would cost alot where that money could be used on power or price reduction.
vita d-pad
Round L1 and R1 to make them more comfortable
reduce latency
bigger battery (not a huge deal current ds3 battery life is fine)
As far as screens go the only thing that would be good is off screen play but that it. Really not worth it because doing so would really hurt the vita. Also would cost alot where that money could be used on power or price reduction.
Trogdor1123
Member
I dont know... the dual shock seems to be pretty much perfect...
You don't need a user survey model.
The PlayStation controller has been around for more than 15 years at this point and is a staple of the gaming industry as we know it today, almost without alteration since it was first designed.
Some people will view changes to that as messing around with established history.
Some people will view changes to that as necessary evolution to get with the times.
Sony will know this and will do whatever they want in light of that, as they should. There's absolutely no way to please everybody in this scenario.
Barrel Cannon
Member
It's funny cause despite all the backlash the boomerang controller is actually very comfortable to use. I didn't understand why sony dropped it.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
both are rumored to launch this year.
Zoe
Member
Not really. Not when it comes to naming. Playstation has always used English words for its numbering. The "shi" thing is a non-issue.
If there's any reason they don't go with "four" it's to fall in line with the naming for the Vita.
MikeE21286
Member
That seems like an odd thing to say on a message board where people discuss video games.
Welcome to the world of message boards?
1st Course
Member
It could be at PlayStation Meeting or Destination PlayStation too, but for all what we know the PS4 definitely will be unveiled before E3.
I'd swap Nintendo and DS but yea this is pretty accurate
Ideally they just use a bigger version of the Vita dpad
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I just want a touch screen for menu navigation and typing, because the typing system on the PS3 sucks big time.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
So Sony will reveal the PS4 before the 720, never expected that honestly.
Doesn't the chat pad solve that?