simplythebest
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I do the same damn thing too, I would that that would be the common way to hold it.
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PS4 demo kiosks are starting to pop up at Gamestop & Best Buy
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I do the same damn thing too, I would that that would be the common way to hold it.
RedAssedApe
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everyone post pics of how they hold their DS3 lol
When I was seeing people say they use their tips, I imagined literally the tips with the nail possibly touching the top of the controller. Apparently "tip" is referring to the fingerprint/pad portion of the finger. So hurray I'm normal. Now I can point fingers and laugh at the freaks.
Seriously, how can people play like this?
If you watch the video, he says that he is deliberately exaggerating, to address the issue of proximity between the sticks in ds3. That is to say even if you really go for it, your thumbs on the ds4 barely touch.
RedAssedApe
Banned
my thumbs are bent a lot more than any of these pics. how do people move the sticks effectively without bending their thumbs? 
Yup! People have different sized hands. my hands are big, I found the dualshock 3 annoying as hell on occasion. thumbs slipping off etc
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Grimløck;86677333 said:
Great video. Thanks!
kurisub306
Member
About the load times it was only when backing out from playing a game and going back to the main PS4 interface that there were any major load times. Starting a game from the menu itself was actually pretty quick.
That being said, that would be awesome if this was a secret Gakai test drive, but I think we would notice a lot more lag, problems or just general clues that would give it away.
Mr. PlayStation
Member
This loading thingie is more of a demo kit thing! This shouldn't be an issue in our retail units!
Sword Of Doom
Member
If your thumbs are touching, even on the ds3 which is an awful controller, you're holding it wrong
qa_engineer
Member
So it's not clicky like the vita's d-pad? I heard it has a slight click to it.
It's the Dual Shock 3 mushy version. Not the Vita clicky.
Unplug their wifi or just ask.
darn, vita d-pad would have been nice. Thanks.
Sword Of Doom
Member
It's a night and day difference. I can't wait!
Hurricane43
Member
Seriously, how can people play like this?
Pictures like this are what put into perspective why some people are uncomfortable using symmetrical sticks. They're just plain holding the controller wrong.
BoboBrazil
Member
How do these not exist in Dallas? Also, still can't believe Sony picked such horrible games to show off the console. You show off graphics to sell new consoles. They should know that.
More Knack gameplay!=p
Sword Of Doom
Member
I know. I'm getting the system regardless but someone off the street trying out the system needs something eye catching. Like resogun at least or even drive club if they can get a demo out somehow
Isn't there a Sony Style store at the Dallas Galleria mall? I was thinking about hitting it on my way home from work sometime this week.
Surely they would have one right?
Well, DriveClub obviously isn't ready for public hands-on but Resogun would have been a nice idea. Too bad they couldn't work with 2K to get an NBA demo out there because that probably would have melted faces.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Perhaps.
But I tend to work on the edge of the thumbstick rather than having the thumb sit flat on it and I am ecstatic both Sony and MS have finally acknowledged this mode with their new stick designs.
Specially MS with that textured edge.
Seriously, how can people play like this?
There is no way that is really how he plays. Might as well play with your wrist.
Its not how he plays, he explains in the video that he did it to show a slight change in the stick placement/size.
Sword Of Doom
Member
Gran Turismo 5 prologue demo was out around launch of ps3 but the game didn't come out for another year at least. I think it would help playstation a lot if they had a driving game on demo at least. Of course the game isn't ready but if it's doable then I hope they do it
Edit: even Motorstorm demos were on the kiosks for the ps3 launch and that game didn't come out until a couple of months later.
anexanhume
Member
Seriously, how can people play like this?
Ha. I really like the spacing of the sticks now. My hands don't feel uncomfortably close together, nor do I feel like I'm over rotating my wrist to reach them. I actually liked the gritty feel of the DS3 sticks, but the shape of the DS4 is clearly better for grip and precision. I really like the trigger resistance and the bumpers are well sized. Rest of the pad feels the same, except for the trackpad. The textures grid on the back is so subtle I didn't even really notice it.
BoboBrazil
Member
Yeah there is, but they aren't listed on the site as one having the PS4.
Maybe, but I hold the controller how I feel it is comfortable. I'd much rather hold it in my entire palms to get a good grip, like I do with the Xbox controller, than to cradle it in the inside of my knuckles as I've had to do with the DS2 and DS3. I always felt like it would slip out. That said, I'm so glad the handles are larger on the DS4. Can't wait to try it out.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
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I use the tips on the DS3, joints on the 360. Have no preference either way and naturally adapt to either controller without thinking. Ive always found these controller debates rather stupid. The only issue ive ever had with the two was with a 360 dpad, but there are plenty of aftermarket soultions available.
Basing your console preference on the controller has always been foolish practise in my eyes.
SolidSnakex
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VG247 did a similar comparison to show how the stick placement has changed
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/12/dualshock-4-and-xbox-one-pad-first-impressions/
Sword Of Doom
Member
VG247 did a similar comparison to show how the stick placement has changed
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/12/dualshock-4-and-xbox-one-pad-first-impressions/
The most important change is how u hold the controller. With a more ergonomic grip you're thumbs should rest comfortable on the sticks and your fingers on the triggers. When I hold the 360 controller my index fingers naturally rest on the triggers.
The first thing i noticed was the fact that i had to move my fingers down a bit, like holding the DS3 triggers but slightly raised.
Not a big complaint but i did notice it.
Syphon Filter
Member
You ended up going to the long island one?
Ya was only a 30 minute drive in the morning, not a soul in the place, ended up just sitting there for 2 hours straight just playing.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
The Knack one looks super old, as in the same as the very first playable demo that was ever shown. Someone noted that the demo even has frame rate stuttering at the same spots too.
I think they just put whatever was easily available onto these units to hurry and get them into stores. They'll likely update them as soon as they receive final builds of launch game demos later this month.
Sword Of Doom
Member
As long as it's comfortable after a few hours it shouldn't be an issue. For me, the biggest distraction in playing games with the DS3 is that once I'm really into a game and I'm playing for a few hours, my hands start hurting so I'm constantly distracted by that. Hope the DS4 is better in that regard. It helps that it doesn't have edges
It amazes me how often this happens. If I were you i'd try to change the settings lol
mercenar1e
Member
a friend of mine told me that the Bestbuy he works at might get the kiosk sometime this week... cant wait to try it
The grips feel very similar to the 360 grips when it comes to long play sessions, i played for 2 hours straight, on the ds3 after 1 hour my hands would either sweat a bit because of the texture or just get uncomfortable because my big monster hands didnt fit well with the controller, with the ds4 i had not a hint of these issues, just like the 360 pad where i could play for basically an entire day and feel fine, i feel the ds4 is either just as good in that regard, if not it feels better.
I actually changed the settings, and everyone playing the kiosk could tell the difference, but the Sony guys were pissed cause they have to change it back.
My impression was that it's in between the ds3 and vita. Definitely not exactly the same as the ds3 dpad.
Anticitizen One
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I kinda hope the new PS4 controller feels similar to the original PS1 controller. I never liked the Dual Shocks they felt heavy/clunky to me.
Mr. PlayStation
Member
So I asked the folks at the Sony store here in LA why aren't they demo-ing hardcore games like KZ:S, ACIV etc. Due to age restrictions they are asked to strictly show E+ content. Apparently parents of young children had made a lot complaints after seeing violent fps games in public places.
Mr. PlayStation
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I managed to record Knack+Fifa14 & Contrast gameplay at the Sony store earlier today. Check it out people, plus some more snaps I took comparing the size of DS4 and DS3. Many thanks to David Rodriguez of 'StuffWeLike' who happened to be there with a DS3 controller for making a comparison video.
SwiftDeath
Member
Yep at mine one of the reps told how difficult it was to demo modern warfare 2 back in the day
Had to have a special curtained off section and check ages