Zoe
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Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.
Gyro is a standard feature in devices all across the board. Get used to it.
Ehhhhhhh what? Did Sony not learn from the Sixaxis? Motion control in a gamepad is dumb.
Just pointing at the camers which are mentioned in the Eyepad Patent thing.
Unless those camera can be swivelled I don't see that as a good idea. A lot of people don't have their console in the prefect position to benefit. Perhaps they clip off?
Doesn't Microsoft have their analog stick placement patented? I remember reading that on here a long time ago.
OUYA's controller has the same stick placement.Doesn't Microsoft have their analog stick placement patented? I remember reading that on here a long time ago.
Our sources confirm that what you're actually looking at is a complete Orbis dev kit - our first look at what we believe is advanced development hardware. The Dual Shock 4 prototype itself is a significant leap beyond its predecessor, featuring a two-point touchpad interface and, in addition, a built-in loudspeaker and what we understand to be integrated PlayStation Move functionality.
I think that possible share button right there might be a camera?
by looking at onq123's post in the other thread regarding the Sony patent from Feb 5, 2013 (sorry, I keep mixing up the threads)
It's "select". The one on the right is "start".
There's no camera on the controller, AFAIK.
New Digital Foundry Article confirms that the picture is genuine.
The two black "bumpers" on each end of the casing are interesting - initially we thought they may be elements of the much-rumoured dual camera system, but the reality is probably more mundane - we reckon they form part of the WiFi and Bluetooth antenna assembly.
There are two major headline features here. First up, there's the touchpad integrated into the face of the controller (there's no corresponding touch interface on the back). It's a two-point multi-touch interface similar to the rear pad on PlayStation Vita, and should allow for finer, more granular control than the less sensitive analogue sticks - think of the minute movements required for lining up a head-shot, for example.
Not a damn thing.So realistically...what's going to happen to the studio that leaked this?
Not a damn thing.
Bearing in mind that we're just five days away from the official Orbis reveal, we can imagine that Sony isn't very happy about this at all and will clearly be looking to track down the source of the photo.
Yeah I cant imagine they would be happy having the controller leak 5 days before the reveal.The article mentions that Sony might not be happy about the leak.
On the other hand, it might get more people tuning in to see what the controller really looks like, it's got them more inches on websites around the world.
You think so? Just wondering after reading this:
I'm of the opinion that most of the leaks have been tolerated just fine by Sony, if not even officially sanctioned.
Yeah I cant imagine they would be happy having the controller leak 5 days before the reveal.
I really doubt they are ok with a controller they wanted to debut to the world being leaked a few days before on the net.
Complete speculation.
Realistically, what are sony going to do? Take the dev kits away? Fine the developers in some way?
At most if it's a big studio we see the guy who took the picture getting fired, but even that's not likely.
If they can figure out who took the picture and leaked it he'll be fired for sure.
Their commentary on the two black rectangles is noteworthy too. They reckon they're not the dual cameras:
Also, I'm glad they recognise the touchpad potential for aiming:
Not sure why the touchpad has challenged some so much in thinking of game applications. I think it could be great if it mapped properly.
So realistically...what's going to happen to the studio that leaked this?
Also, I'm glad they recognise the touchpad potential for aiming:
Not sure why the touchpad has challenged some so much in thinking of game applications. I think it could be great if it mapped properly.
I just don't think the touch pad looks like it's in a good place for constant game use like an FPS. I mean I could cope having played them with a stylus on the Nintendo DS, but it's not ideal.
Anyone concerned with possible battery life, especially if the Move sensor cannot be switched on/off.
Anyone concerned with possible battery life, especially if the Move sensor cannot be switched on/off.
When I place my hands on a controller, that touchpad is in the perfect spot for my right thumb.
We all love leaks, but honestly, whoever took and distributed this picture is a real asshole. Corporate espionage and distribution of trade secrets is no laughing matter.
No higher-up at a company with access to a dev kit would leak this. It most certainly came from a low level employee trying to become e-famous on the web... That person will obviously be tracked down and fired and Sony would certainly have the ability to take legal action (though it would gain them nothing).
Anyone with access to a Dev kid would have obviously signed a Non-disclosure agreement. I suppose the source of the leak doesn't quite take his/her contract seriously.
He sure is a dick... but I love those dicks.
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The leak is better for Sony because it definitely is getting more people excited and now there are no doubts about there being the PS4 reveal next week.
The tiny LED bulbs in that don't use anything.
So realistically...what's going to happen to the studio that leaked this?
We all love leaks, but honestly, whoever took and distributed this picture is a real asshole. Corporate espionage and distribution of trade secrets is no laughing matter..............
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So this new controller has a touchpad, motion control and a speaker on it? Surely the hardcore crowd can't be pleased with all these gimmicks on their controller.New Digital Foundry Article confirms that the picture is genuine.
I really can't see myself or many others taking their hands of the sticks and adjusting their aim with the touch pad.
I'm curious as to how someone is going to hold the controller so that they can aim and be doing other stuff at the same time. Seems like this would only help in a situation where aiming is all you are doing.
So this new controller has a touchpad, motion control and a speaker on it? Surely the hardcore crowd can't be pleased with all these gimmicks on their controller.
The stylus sucked for that. And I don't know, maybe I just have large hands. When I place my hands on a controller, that touchpad is in the perfect spot for my right thumb.
He sure is a dick... but I love those dicks.
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