About half the WiiU Pro controller and still double the XB1 and 5~8 times the DS4 controller.
Wondering if the controller communicates through the USB cable when wired to the console or if it's still using Bluetooth.
Is there a particular reason why the DS4's battery life is so garbage?About half the WiiU Pro controller and still 1.6~2 times the XB1 and 5~8 times the DS4 controller.
The wording used for the instructions seems to indicate that the USB cable is only used to charge the device and synchronize/pair it to the console.It'd probably communicate through the cable and turn off the Bluetooth.
Actually, maybe not because we need to see what would happen if you were gaming and you pulled the USB cable out during gameplay.
I'm sure the light bar doesn't help.Is there a particular reason why the DS4's battery life is so garbage?
It's mentioned on the box that the package includes a USB charging cable. Should be a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.I think a cable is also included.
I think a cable is also included.
Good to hear. Regular controller battery is the one technical area where Nintendo completely out-classes the (major) competition.
HD Rumble and motion controls/accelerometers.Guessing that its HD Rumble or some other feature keeping the controller from having a similar battery life like the Wii U Controller's 80 hours?
Seriously.With all the built-in technology, this controller is a beast.
I mean... it'll last longer because it's not drawing any power from the battery.Totally unrelated, would the DS4 battery last longer when plugged in, because it would then turn off the bluetooth?
Great question.How long is the USB cable?
I mean... it'll last longer because it's not drawing any power from the battery.
What.
I'm sure the light bar doesn't help.
That's not true at all.The real question is, "Is it as comfortable and effective as the competition?".
Wii U Pro Controller was fine on its own, but it just didn't compare to the other system controllers in terms of responsiveness and build quality.
That's not true at all.
When I refer to "build quality" I'm not referring to durability, but how premium it feels. DS4's had a defect, but outside of that they feel a lot better by comparison.In what world has the DS4 a better build quality than the Wii U Pro Controller?
At first, I thought that the 70 bucks price point was excesive.
After knowing the tech inside and the battery length compared to a DS4 or al Xbox Cone Controller I find it fair.
The real question is, "Is it as comfortable and effective as the competition?".
Wii U Pro Controller was fine on its own, but it just didn't compare to the other system controllers in terms of responsiveness and build quality.
I had a go on Zelda with it this past weekend and it's a great controller. Very comfy, feels good in the hand and the buttons all have a satisfying click to them when depressed.
I'm sure the light bar doesn't help.
I know people don't like the price but I would gladly pay $70 for a 40 hour DS4.At first, I thought that the 70 bucks price point was excesive.
After knowing the tech inside and the battery length compared to a DS4 or al Xbox Cone Controller I find it fair.
Very nice, do we also know if that cable is USB 3.1? I need a Type-C to Type-A cable if I want to charge the Switch with my powerbank, so that would be nice to know.It's mentioned on the box that the package includes a USB charging cable. Should be a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
Interesting. How much of a step up would you say it is from the Wii U Pro Controller?
I had a go on Zelda with it this past weekend and it's a great controller. Very comfy, feels good in the hand and the buttons all have a satisfying click to them when depressed.
It feels, for want of a better word, chunkier.
For me the WiiU Pro Pad always felt a bit flimsy however this feels more akin to the Xbone pad - the 2nd GOAT behind the Wavebird IMO. The sticks are good and offer good resistance and as I mentioned the buttons offer a satisfying click when depressed (on a side note too the 4 main buttons are larger than those on the Xbone and PS4. I wonder if this is to placate the fighter crowd).