The PS4 will come with a Mono headset so it's both.
Edit: Wait, you mean the actual game audio... In that case I'm betting No. Would be nice though.
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Edit: Wait, you mean the actual game audio... In that case I'm betting No. Would be nice though.
SnakeLinkSonic
Member
It's not a true success until I can sit the controller down without accidentally hitting a NPC in a Souls game. That's the true test.
They'll probably make a new headset.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
It's pretty ugly looking, but that doesn't exactly matter because it's looks extremely uncomfortable. Looking forward to trying it out.
It would be fantastic if it output full game audio. I hate using TV speakers when someone else is playing music and I'm too lazy to get out big headset. Being able to just plug a regular set of headphones into the controller would be a godsend.
Callibretto
Member
I bought 360 controller to play on pc and I really don't like it, obviously that's mostly because I've been playing with dualshock controller for years, but I have a lot of problem with 360 controller. the biggest issue is shoulder button placement, the bumper. they're hard to reach from my natural finger position which rest on the trigger. than there's the dpad. asymmetrical analog placement, even the analog feel is not to my liking, they're too tight, I need to spend more power even for small aim adjustment, after years of using ds3 where it felt so effortless to do small movement, it's just hard to get used to 360 controller.
I end up buying logitech wireless controller F710 for my pc use. it felt so much better.
I honestly do love the controller but I find this to be not a great reason to stick with symmetrical design. "Stuck with symmetrical design because the assymetrical design would cause more dificulties to interact with the touchpad without unintentionally bumping into the left stick."
crazepharmacist
Member
Why so many assumptions asymmetrical stick layout is better? What is the appeal? Last time I checked both my thumbs on my hands were parallel to each other.
Baconsammy
Banned
Shame about the stick placement, but good to see them acknowledge where it should go. Hopefully the touchpad makes up for it. Great news about the stick tightness and finally fixing the lip on the triggers. Ds3 had so much wrong with it that is finally being addressed. Please use the Vita Dpad.
QueenOfThorns
Member
Good to hear they're still working on the d-pad. If they use the vita's it's a controller I'd love to use for the PC.
Never fails.
Unknown One
Member
Nothing wrong with symmetrical. You guys need to learn how to adapt. The fault is your hands are too big for the DS3 which Sony is addressing for the DS4.
Get a third party controller if you want Asymmetrical.
Get a third party controller if you want Asymmetrical.
Rickenslacker
Banned
Based touchpad keeping proper analog stick placement.
Glad to see the d-pad is still being tweaked. Want that Vita style on it.
Glad to see the d-pad is still being tweaked. Want that Vita style on it.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Finally some confirmation that Start and Select are integrated into the pad.
there is no assumption. It is better, or at least it is for me. The 360 contour's my hands perfectly, the D-pad is the only flaw. I loved the original Xbox Controller S as well. Asymmetrical for me is far more natural and I owned a PS2 before my Xbox.
It's an ergonomic miracle IMO. Makes PC gaming from bed sooooo good.
Dark_AnNiaLatOr
Member
The only thing that saddens me is that I won't be able to use this while playing GTA V come this September. I want the highest standard of comfort when playing that game.
GeneralManager
Member
Well most of it sound good. Would have preferred asymmetrical, but as long as they improve the triggers and the analog stick it'll still be a big step up.
crazepharmacist
Member
there is no assumption. It is better, or at least it is for me. The 360 contour's my hands perfectly, the D-pad is the only flaw. I loved the original Xbox Controller S as well. Asymmetrical for me is far more natural and I owned a PS2 before my Xbox.
It's an ergonomic miracle IMO. Makes PC gaming from the bed sooooo good.
Well I respectfully disagree. It's the opposite for me, and I was an original xbox gamer before I ever picked up a PlayStation.
MikeE21286
Member
Awesome news.
Serious question. Do you have small hands? My hands are large, makes the OG 3DS for example a fucking nightmare.
Basically because your left hand is usually on the analog stick 99.5% of the time in most games, and with the stick on the bottom you have to stretch further to reach it which an be uncomfortable over time. Having the right stick in the lower position isn't as big a deal because you usually move your right thumb up to the face buttons fairly often, and you don't need to have it on the stick all the time anyway.
ds3 may not have been perfect but i am so so glad they did not make it like an xbox controller. i do not like it and the analog placements made me stop playing on 360. thankfully they are making the right changes.
SirMossyBloke
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Well that ends that argument. Even Sony wanted to change it, but it didn't work with the touchpad.
Edit: guess I'm late to the party lol
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Well the best reason to stick with a symmetrical design is because it's the superior design.
The sticks are the most used part of the controller by far. Why would they not be symmetrical?
Your left hand is on the stick most of the time, just like your right hand. They are the most used part of the controller. They need to be symmetrical.
On the DS3, it wasn't very ergonomically designed for this, but by placing the sticks farther apart and making the handles longer it means the symmetrical design is a natural rest for your hands.
crazepharmacist
Member
Yes, my hands are actually pretty damn tiny. lol.
likedamaster
Member
Meh, I like the controller, but all of this info is old.
ProfessorMoran
Member
DS4, so good.
Baconsammy
Banned
They said there's now a lip on them. Fixed. Nothing more needed to be done.
Unregistered007
Banned
Yes but hearing it again bring back the excitement.
AnbaLeumas
Banned
I can't wait to get my hands on that controller. That launch date can't come soon enough.
Well there ya go, that explains that. Case closed, bring in the dancing lobsters.
Not sure how anyone came to that conclusion base on that one out of context sentence.
LowEndTorque
Member
lol it didn't take very long for this to turn into a symmetrical vs asymmetrical war.
Anyway, can't wait to get my hands on this controller.
Anyway, can't wait to get my hands on this controller.
Anticitizen One
Banned
My biggest issue with the ps3 controller is how fucking sensitive L2 and R2 are. Seriously I just put my controller down for a second and all of a sudden my charecter opens fire or something.
AnbaLeumas
Banned
This really started to stick out a lot for me while playing Dark Souls today. The slightest touch sets them off.
That's full of opinion right there and the reason why it isn't the superior design, at least to me, is because my thumbs feel like they are constantly bumping into one another. That's very annoying and I feel like some of that will carry over to the PS4.