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Eurogamer/CVG Rumor: Sony to have new controller for PS4; CVG: PS4 unveiling in weeks
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Fightpad/Saturn d-pad or bust.
Duxxy3
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My brother owns both a 360 and PS3. He uses the PS3 as a blu ray player.
He has told me the reason why he doesn't play any games on the PS3 is because of the controller. When his dual shock 3 broke (as they tend to do) he went out and bought a 3rd party controller that vaguely resembles the 360 controller.
Agent Ironside
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Duxxy3
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It still surprises me that no console makers have gone to Sega regarding this.
It's widely regarded as the best d-pad of all time, yet there are no controllers that use it.
Of course it needs changing.
It needs the godly Vita D-Pad.
The Vita D-Pad is as close as anyone has ever got. And because it's Sony made - I bet that's what the PS4 will have. I mean, it makes sense doesn't it?
why is to strange that people want sony to change the worst d-pad ever existed? i would gladly take the vita one all the days of my life
That is insane. The dualshock's dpad is MILES beyond the wretched 360 dpad. At least you can always hit what you're trying to on the dualshock. What it really needs, though, is the Vita dpad, only a little bigger since it doesn't have to be on a handheld device.
That's EXACTLY what it needs. It'll be absolutely brilliant.
Graphics Horse
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It's possible they could drop the pressure sensitive face buttons finally as a DS3 could probably be used for any B/C if it exists.
MAX PAYMENT
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If you love the dualshock, you must have baby hands. I look at some of you all differently now that I have confirmed you have baby hands.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm self avatar quoting IRL right now.
SirIgbyCeaser
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Hey guys, PS4 releases with a eyetoy, and you are the controller.
GarthVaderUK
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I could see the new controller being bundled with the console but games that don't make great use of new features like touch controls and biometric stuff (if those are indeed what the new features are) still supporting the DualShock.
Cyborg
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Nope. Very large hands and it's extremely comfortable. I love the dualshock but I'm not close-minded to a new design at all.
BloodMoney
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What? Ive got two that are 6 years old and still working fine.
IllumiNate
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Best news I've heard today!
Byakuya769
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I've never had any 1st party controller, of any company, break... on its own.
I'm looking forward to this (especially if I can use the DS3 if this doesn't turn out great). I like the DS, but the damn thing is too small. I don't have much of an opinion on analog placement (both the DS and 360 are fine), but the size of the controller and the shoulders bugged me a bit. Biometrics being involved also would be neat.
As for CVG -- they are usually pretty great at reporting, so this also makes me feel like a pre-GDC reveal for the PS4 is possible. A matter of weeks, not months would be a little under 8 weeks, so a potential March reveal like GI suggested is possible. That would allow devs to hype things up a bit at GDC.
As for CVG -- they are usually pretty great at reporting, so this also makes me feel like a pre-GDC reveal for the PS4 is possible. A matter of weeks, not months would be a little under 8 weeks, so a potential March reveal like GI suggested is possible. That would allow devs to hype things up a bit at GDC.
MAX PAYMENT
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Do your thumbs not collide on the joysticks? Every time mine do it hits my gag reflex.
Playing call of duty is like this for me
You don't say?
If they decide to go that route, they'll place themselves in the same "problem" Nintendo did with their Wii U. Sacrificing more power for something more unique. They would be giving the consumers a less powerful machine than they are anticipating. THAT, or they will release the machine as how people want it to be and do as they did with the PS3 and charge a premium for it. Why not? People buy Playstation consoles on brand alone, right?
Do your thumbs not collide on the joysticks? Every time mine do it hits my gag reflex.
Playing call of duty is like this for me
No. I don't want to say you're holding it wrong, but you may want to rework your position lol. the bottom curves of my thumbs go on the analog sticks, not the body of the thumb. I tried it that way just not and my thumbs do hit, but I've never used them like that.
DeuceGamer
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I wouldn't be opposed to it, that's for sure. I loved ZombiU and the experience with the GamePad and I didn't experience any fatigue either. It may be better as an optional peripheral for cost saving reasons (where a Vita could be used in a similar way?). I would definitely be interested in a powerhouse console with a GamePad, especially after playing the Wii U.
I absolutely agree. I think the PlayStation brand will benefit tremendously from retiring the Dual Shock controller. By the sounds of the rumor, Sony is already making great decisions (Touchscreen, biometrics) for their next controller.
The key in all of this is the design of the controller. If they can make a controller that looks and feels great, then they will be in a very good position moving forward.
SmokedMeat
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Frogger on XBLA is the only use I've had this generation for the d-pad.
MAX PAYMENT
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I try to keep my thumbs relaxed instead of forcibly bent. If they're relaxed and straight, they ran into each other.
not psycho
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Finally. Not a fan of the dual shock. Basing on the 360 except with a screen and a good d-pad would be an easy win, but it would also be interesting if they get more creative.
Having been playing a game for the last 4 hours that requires me to have my index and fuck you fingers hovering over the shoulder buttons at all times, I NEED a redesigned controller. It was uncomfortable.
Typically I hold the DS3 with my fuck you finger under the body, and only my index fingers over the shoulders.
Being able to use the DS3 on the PS4 will be important though I think.
Typically I hold the DS3 with my fuck you finger under the body, and only my index fingers over the shoulders.
Being able to use the DS3 on the PS4 will be important though I think.
SentientStone
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I prefer the Dual Shock design as I am used to it, the 360 controller feels bulky to me in comparison. I am super interested in what game designers can do with the vitality sensor thing though. Having your experience changed based on how excited you are seems like a great way to enhance user experience. It will work great for survival horror games too.
I'd like something like the split controller patent but for each segment to be better fitted to the hand and smaller or no light balls. If you want a touchscreen id like to see the ability to snap the parts to a one size fits all phone grip so I'm not shelling out for another screen.
LiquidMetal14
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The reaction to some of these controller topics is always amusing. I can agree that the 360 feels much better in your hands but let's not act as if the DS3 cripples you. It works just fine and has some better attributes but the form factor is not pleasing to hold for as long as the 360 pad is.
WeAreStarStuff
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I've owned every Playstation. Love the DS; never change.
Duxxy3
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Are they protected in a vault or something?
My 4 are also fine, as are the 7 or 8 that my friends have.
Is it crazy to hope that Sony will allow the DualShock3 to still register on the PS4 (simple bluetooth stuff, yeah?), thus giving us a choice between both controllers? The new controller will come packaged with the system, so what's to loose by offering BC?
I like the idea of choice and experimenting with both controllers for different games.
I like the idea of choice and experimenting with both controllers for different games.
I see. Very interesting tech. Would love to see how they would implement these in the first party games
MAX PAYMENT
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This!