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[Duffyside]

Why we still got Select?

I'll show you. Just... hold on a second... let me pull up my map...

 

[The One Who Knocks]

Looks ugly. Where are the start and select buttons?

I was wondering about that too and I think they're the buttons in the centre slightly to the right of the D-Pad and slightly to the left of the "X,[],O,Triangle" buttons. Here:

I'm more interested on whether that's a button on the front surface of the controller bellow the PS Button though. Perhaps it's the rumoured share button? Just saw the mention of it above and the possibility that it's a headphone jack. That would be excellent.

 

[def sim]

Do USB 3.0 ports look different from 2.0?

They are usually blue.

 

[whitehawk]

That was from more than a year before launch, this is around 6 months out, it's likely incredibly close to the final product except for any cosmetic changes such as the finish.

more like 9-10 months. Also, there's no date to this picture. It could have easily been taken sometime last year.

 

[StuBurns]

Vita d-pad, slick as hell.

 

[Cake Boss]

I think that button on the left is just a sync button.

 

[Router]

Any ideas on the blue light bar on the top is? Move functionality built in to the controller?

 

[Decado]

damn. I was hoping they would change the position of the left stick. My biggest issue with the DS controller.

 

[Batman]

Wow this looks great.

 

[CambriaRising]

I really like that. The final version will probably be more cleaned up edge wise.

 

[BruiserBear]

Any ideas on the blue light bar on the top is? Move functionality built in to the controller?

http://www.abload.de/img/headphonejackudk6s.jpg

Yes, most likely Move.

 

[Kinyou]

It's below the PS button.

Like others said, that looks more like a headphone jack

 

[AndyD]

Paint it matt black and sell it me as is.

Not sure about the pad though, looks a bit... off. Is that a speaker grille under the touchpad?

Microphone?

 

[params7]

Also I'm happy it doesn't look like those split in half design.

 

[Baconsammy]

This looks much closer to a 360 pad and since that is by far my favorite controller I am pretty stoked with this. It looks much more comfortable ergonomically

Yep. Something that might actually fit my hands. Improved dpad (please be the Vita's) is a huge plus. Wish they'd finally realize that the analog stick positioning is superior on the 360 controller and just copy it. From the pic though it kinda looks like it rivals Xbox's Duke controller in size. Probably just the pic.

 

[THE:MILKMAN]

I haven't seen the dev kits.

A shame. Thanks for answering.

 

[VanWinkle]

So hyped. If that's the final design, there will probably be some design flourishes. Touchpad could have the Vita rear touchpad design, speaker grill will probably be smaller and maybe circular, etc. If I see a refined version of what we are seeing now, I'll be VERY happy.

 

[Izick]

Any ideas on the blue light bar on the top is? Move functionality built in to the controller?

PSMove stuff I'm guessing.

 

[Wishmaster92]

Do not rike. Do not rike at all.

 

[ekim]

I like the bigger size. DS3 was too small &lightweight for me

 

[Jarmel]

I agree. Don't understand the people who think it's too big? I bet it will be really comfortable.

Well do we have an indicator about the width? I might be willing to deal with/like the controller if the controller is wider so my thumbs don't collide with each other.

 

[mattiewheels]

That looks a lot like the Vita's clicky dpad......which is a great thing. I hope it becomes a standard.

 

[Drencrom]

Bulkier, wider, superior vita d-pad

Looks a bit cheap though (prototype), otherwise i'm okay with this

Headphone jack of some sort?

Yes please

 

[EscoBlades]

It could be worse....it could look like this:

More here (i saw the link on Twitter)

 

[rdrr gnr]

Wait till enough peopleople bitch and the redesign it? I have no clue.

I can't be ofhe only one who thinks that looks uncomfortable as hell.

These truly are the worst type of posts. Were you one of those shitting on the Boomerang without holding it? If you start bitching now, we are going to get another DS. Calm down and wait for the final.

 

[Spinluck]

it looks thick

Which should be fine. Since 85% of Gaf seems to have gigantic, above average, mammoth size hands.

 

[params7]

Do not rike. Do not rike at all.

Its not the final thing though. I bet on 20th we'll be some changes but it won't look anything significantly different.

 

[gofreak]

Could lose the bulk. Also the screen seems kinda small...though I'm not sure what I was expecting.

It's not a screen. Touchpad.

 

[Cronq]

Can someone explain how having a touch sensor positioned there will increase my enjoyment of video games?

 

[Dr.Palutena]

PSMove stuff I'm guessing.

Nah, That's probably what the big glowing light area is all about.

 

[Wario64]

http://kotaku.com/5984353/this-is-a-real-prototype-ps4-controller

An industry source familiar with the new system tells us the photo is the real deal. But bear in mind, it may not represent the final form of the controller. Curiously, it seems to not include a "Share" button, despite that button being described in official Orbis documentation that was shared with us a few weeks ago. I've contacted Sony to see if this is real, and will update if I hear back.

 

[Izick]

Why's the Vita's d-pad better? Honestly curious

Nah, That's probably what the big glowing light area is all about.

Read what I quoted again.

 

[Midas]

Well do we have an indicator about the width? I might be willing to deal with/like the controller if the controller is wider so my thumbs don't collide with each other.

If we assume that the face buttons are the same size as on a DS3. You could use that as an indicator... But you never know.

 

[abunai]

Looks nice, for a prototype. The curve of the handles just looks comfy to hold.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

So is that a touchpad or a screen? I cant tell.

 

[SolidSnakex]

http://kotaku.com/5984353/this-is-a-real-prototype-ps4-controller

I've contacted Sony to see if this is real, and will update if I hear back.

Good luck with that.

 

[Kinyou]

It could be worse....it could look like this:

More here (i saw the link on Twitter)

Jesus christ...

 

[spwolf]

probably mic, not speakerphone?

those prototype's are always rough, and there are probably many different around. But I like it.

 

[Espada]

Wow, that is bulky and ugly. It has so much stuff crammed onto it, it looks a very unfocused. The touchpad looks especially useless, and that speaker seems pointless as well. In terms of aesthetics it is a big step back across the board. Those analog sticks are hideous.

Hopefully the final product we see on the 20th is more refined than this.

 

[Jarmel]

http://kotaku.com/5984353/this-is-a-real-prototype-ps4-controller

Why even bother contacting Sony? Like do they seriously expect a response at all?

 

[Krakatoa]

I think MadCatz might sue them It looks good though so far.

 

[Router]

damn. I was hoping they would change the position of the left stick. My biggest issue with the DS controller.

The sticks seem much further apart than on the DS which should make it better.

 

[Durante]

Why's the Vita's d-pad better? Honestly curious

It's more responsive, exact, and provides better tactile feedback.

It's honestly the best d-pad I've ever used.

 

[M.D]

Yes, most likely Move.

I don't understand. How could you use that controller in a way that resembles Move?

 

[Gorillaz]

Good luck with that.

I assume he meant a insider......hopefully.

 

[ironcreed]

Some people need to realize that prototypes are not meant to look all spiffy and clean. It is basically a concept of what the controller will be, but the final version will look nice and slick with some refinements.

 

[Loudninja]

I actually like that idea of the move stuff being build into one controller.

I have no idea how it would work for games like the Fight though.

 

[LiK]

So is that a touchpad or a screen? I cant tell.

Looks more like a pad to me and that would make sense.

 

[Drencrom]

So is that a touchpad or a screen? I cant tell.

Touchpad

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Looks more comfy overall. But after using the 360, I prefer that stick layout.