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[HamPster PamPster]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:

Funny thing is, that controller pic doesn't reveal a pretty big addition. So there are still a couple of surprises with it

https://twitter.com/PS3Nation/status/302158031188291584

Tell us your secrets!

 

[Midnight Phoenix]

There are people who prefer convex sticks? What?

Every one have their own taste. Some prefer convex and symmetrical location.

 

[mrwilt]

So are we looking at $80-$90 controllers now?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Good observation but my guess is, instead of a microphone it could be speakers that have to do with the screen on the controller. Maybe like a wii controller?

Microphone can be used for specific audio and can also be used for multiplayer chat to be broadcasted on the controller instead of the TV, similar to that of Wii.

One request. I want "Codec" sound from the next Metal Gear to come from the controller, and you answer the call by sliding/tapping the touchpad. Do it, Kojima!

 

[Cake Boss]

So if it cant display any picture then why the fuck are there meltdowns about Sony copying Nintendo.

 

[KillGore]

Vita dpad?? Shieeeeeet. Best dpad on controller history

So if it cant display any picture then why the fuck are there meltdowns about Sony copying Nintendo.

Internet

 

[DBT85]

Hopefully now people with dem skillz can knock together some renders using that prototype as a basis.

Man, Sony is so brilliant with those ideas that Nintendo ripped them off with the Wii U Gamepad!

Am I ever sick of this shit.

 

[ekim]

Btw: am I the only one who thinks the DS3 is too small? If I grasp it the way I can comfortably reach RL1/2 my thumbs are bumping on each other using both sticks. If I want to avoid that I have to wrench my fingers to reach L/R1. It feels really awkward.

The 360 controller however fits perfectly for me. I also love that its more weighty.

 

[Zen]

Disagree.

My thumbs sometimes bump together when playing the Dualshock controller due to the analog placement.

I would prefer it to be like the Xbox controller.

Picture of your hands holding the controller. There's no way your thumbs should bump together, unless you're wrongly placing your thumb directly on the top of the stick and that's not how you use convex sticks.

 

[MisterHero]

the ProgramPad is back!

 

[Jonm1010]

Correct. The 360 pad is one of the worst controllers ever.

Oh STFU. Fanboyism at its most dramatic and idiotic.

 

[Loudninja]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:



Tell us your secrets!

Another analog stick.

Sounds good though.

 

[Bgamer90]

Seems like you shouldn't have that issue anymore given that the controller looks like it's a little bit wider this time around.

Yeah it does.

We'll see.

 

[MafiaMusic]

MadCatz just contacted sony, seems they want the design for their bargain bin PC gamepad back.

 

[Baconsammy]

Man, Sony is so brilliant with those ideas that Nintendo ripped them off with the Wii U Gamepad!

He said the Dual Shock had a good battery life.

 

[RooMHM]

Looks awful. Still dualshock with awful stick placement.

 

[chubigans]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:



Tell us your secrets!

Comfort Gel on the back. Heats and cools with different game scenarios.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Oh STFU. Fanboyism at its most dramatic and idiotic.

360 d-pad is bad. Why so aggresive? I believe you're suffering from what you blame him for. Its his opinion that a lot of people share, similar to how everyone agrees that PS3 triggers are bad and 360 triggers are the best.

 

[ekim]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:



Tell us your secrets!

I guess it's the patented 3D camera within the controller? I don't know why it is there but I'm willing to find out.

 

[Perkel]

Good observation but my guess is, instead of a microphone it could be speakers that have to do with the screen on the controller. Maybe like a wii controller?

Why would anyone put speaker in pad ? In Wii it was just there, gimmick.

 

[LiK]

Comfort Gel on the back. Heats and cools with different game scenarios.

It changes shapes and colors. THE FUTURE

 

[throwawayname]

But how can we be absolutely sure? There must be like 400 Kaz Hirai avatars here.

Standard play as well. It's fucking amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_wfXG_lHYc



It's a throwaway account. You must trust him!

pm me I'll send you free PS5's
Ops forget what I said.

 

[Baconsammy]

Only read first page and this page and it hasn't been brought up yet - Am I really the only one excited that they added speakers to the controller? This is a great feature on Wii and Wii U, does a lot for the immersion. Also perhaps it can also service as a mic? That way everyone has one.

Not excited whatsoever for it to be a Wii-esque speaker. No thank you. I want the speaker to be for in-game chat and in-game chat only. Mostly I want it to be a mic for in-game chat.

 

[Wishmaster92]

Ok, now you have to be kidding

yeah wtf?

 

[DaBuddaDa]

Nintendo needs to sue here, I take seriously the idea that a company should be encouraged to create their own ideas versus leeching off of other successful products. On this controller I see the heart and soul of the WiiU and Dreamcast. Positioned in the center where everyone can see it is everything wrong with the gaming industry today. End this Sony.

I think you've been playing too many JRPGs.

 

[BadAss2961]

The appearance needs work, but it's just a prototype.

I'm glad that it looks like they're keeping the basic layout.

 

[Jarmel]

Disagree.

My thumbs sometimes bump together when playing the Dualshock controller due to the analog placement.

I would prefer it to be like the Xbox controller.

You have no idea how much I hate when that happens.

 

[Certinty]

SIXAXIS 2!!!

 

[LastNac]

Every one have their own taste. Some prefer convex and symmetrical location.

Prefer implies that I want something to be universal, which I don't. Honestly, I like my xbox controller for my Xbox games and my DS3 for my PS3 titles.

But honestly, the new sticks are hideous. It is like they wanted to appease everyone, the end result looking like some kind of "pigs-in-a-blanket" or an uncircumcised penis.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Gone are the days where honor was a concept that pervaded the Japanese gaming industry.

Motherfuckers should commit seppuku over this disgrace.

 

[gamethriller]

That controller looks like poo......lol

 

[Dragon]

He said the Dual Shock had a good battery life.

Ether.

 

[The_Monk]

The appearance needs work, but it's just a prototype.

I'm glad that it looks like they're keeping the basic layout.

I agree with this fellow GAFfer. Good news indeed.

 

[KalBalboa]

Man, Sony is so brilliant with those ideas that Nintendo ripped them off with the Wii U Gamepad!

A built-in speaker/mic on a PlayStation controller will get better online multiplayer/social use than on any Nintendo console, at least.

 

[Baconsammy]

Vita dpad?? Shieeeeeet. Best dpad on controller history

Unfortunately it's also the best kept secret in history as well.

 

[AgentP]

Got some long thumbs then.

He probably holds the controller wrong.

 

[patrickthehedgehog]

I'm sorry but what is the point of such a small touchpad? I just can't imagine use for it that's not secondary or irritating.

 

[TheGreyHulk]

Picture of your hands holding the controller. There's no way your thumbs should bump together, unless you're wrongly placing your thumb directly on the top of the stick and that's not how you use convex sticks.

its very much possible by resting your thumbs on top of the analog head and pressing the left stick to the right, and the right stick to the left.
Basically, it can happen when strafing right and aiming left in shooters.

 

[neuroned]

There's another controller... on the OTHER SIDE!

 

[spats]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:



Tell us your secrets!

My guess: Sony didn't have time to cram the biometric sensor hardware into the controller, so the development controller has to be fitted with a sensor condom type deal, which is absent from the picture we have.

 

[Spongebob]

The touch pad looks a lot different than I would have expected, it almost looks like a screen in that picture.

 

[Uno Venova]

the end result looking like some kind of "pigs-in-a-blanket" or an uncircumcised penis.

Why

The touch pad looks a lot different than I would have expected.

Hope the final design has the same XO's the vita has.

 

[lowrider007]

Torgo from the PSNation podcast on twitter:



Tell us your secrets!

What on earth could that be?

 

[artist]

Oh STFU. Fanboyism at its most dramatic and idiotic.

Fuck off since the point went over your head.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I guess it's the patented 3D camera within the controller? I don't know why it is there but I'm willing to find out.

Nah, those would be dotted around the touch pad and I'm not seeing it, but standard under-tv 3D camera sounds likely. Clickable touchpad is one pretty much confirmed feature that's not 'shown'. 2nd Triggers could also be hiding something.

 

[The Outsider]

A streamlined version of this would be pretty awesome.

 

[Liamario]

Are the triggers on the Move controller any good? I'm pretty sure they will use those for this controller.

Can't be worse than the ones on the DS3 lol

The trigger is quite nice and would suit a new dual shock nicely. They may need to be modified slightly, but they are perfect for move controller.

 

[Perkel]

360 d-pad is bad. Why so aggresive? I believe you're suffering from what you blame him for. Its his opinion that a lot of people share, similar to how everyone agrees that PS3 triggers are bad and 360 triggers are the best.

Because they are not triggers. Those are GAS PEDALS. Every racing game on PS3 used R2/L2 for gas/brake and it was wayyyy better than X360 controller triggers with click near end

 

[jett]

Welp.

I can only hope that isn't final because that monstrosity is sum ugly. And what have they done to the sticks? That looks like a downgrade.

edit: yeah that can't be final, it looks fat as fuck. But those sticks maynes. :/ It has a mic at least. Seems like a cheap alternative to including a headset. Good enough for me.

 

[IonicSnake]

Nintendo needs to sue here, I take seriously the idea that a company should be encouraged to create their own ideas versus leeching off of other successful products. On this controller I see the heart and soul of the WiiU and Dreamcast. Positioned in the center where everyone can see it is everything wrong with the gaming industry today. End this Sony.

Reminds me of that Japanese honor post a while back.