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[Hidden One]

http://youtu.be/2jk3LSV70QE

I need one!

 

[Courage]

Playing through my backlog will feel so much better.

 

[reKon]

Will probably not have rumble right?

 

[Immaculate]

why would you do this?

 

[shwimpy]

Odd... Why Shu confirm that DS4 will not work on PS3 when it clearly does?

why would you do this?

huh?

 

[RaikuHebi]

Odd... Why Shu confirm that DS4 will not work on PS3 when it clearly does?


huh?

You sure that wasn't the opposite?

Otherwise he might've meant it wouldn't work officially. Maybe it is recognised as a generic device.

Not that they can't easily patch it in.

 

[jaaz]

Odd... Why Shu confirm that DS4 will not work on PS3 when it clearly does?

Not officially supported on PS3?

 

[Shadownet]

Sony, you keep doing things right!

 

[kittens]

Does this only work when connected via USB?

 

[Cels]

You sure that wasn't the opposite?

Otherwise he might've meant it wouldn't work officially. Maybe it is recognised as a generic device.

Not that they can't easily patch it in.

likely just a generic USB device, so no sixaxis, rumble, bluetooth, etc. just the face buttons, dpad, shoulders, and analog sticks.

 

[Respawn]

Ok this is to much. Nov 15th where the heck are you?

 

[Immaculate]

huh?

i mean it will just function the same as a ds3 but without stuff like rumble probably

 

[Queen of Hunting]

i wonder if ps3 controllers will work on ps4 ?

 

[USC-fan]

Looks like only works over usb.

 

[PAULINK]

Looking forward to playing all of my ps3 games with a ps4 controller.

 

[javac]

i mean it will just function the same as a ds3 but without stuff like rumble probably

Guess it's nice to have one controller to rule them all!

Plus it might be more comfortable!

 

[Raonak]

So what happens to the select button? is it mapped to the share button?

 

[alr1ght]

You can plug in any generic HID USB controller and it will most likely work on PS3. PS4 controller is a generic HID device, so it makes sense it works.

 

[npa189]

Any way to flip the triggers? kinda weird the ps3 will take a HID input.

 

[Gadirok]

I finally get a cheap DS3 controller after all these years since I wasn't willing to spend over $20 for one, and now I hear DS4 are compatible with the PS3. Makes my Red DS3 even more worthless and I haven't even had it for 6 months.


Guaranteed my brother and me will probably be using our DS4s at ever opportunity over the DS3 if they work on PS3 with no issues.

 

[Fried Food]

it probably doesn't work as good on ps3 as the DS3. Controller setup is considered during development

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

kinda weird the ps3 will take a HID input.

Where have you been since 2006?

 

[zinder]

i wonder if ps3 controllers will work on ps4 ?

Of course not. That would make too much sense.

 

[SomeOneInaHat]

why would you do this?

Better triggers and analog sticks

 

[Loxley]

Am I imagining things or did the Home button not seem to work? Not a big deal, mind you, just something I noticed. If the DS4 ends up working just fine with the PS3 (at least while plugged in) then hell yes I'm going to pick one up.

 

[Bleep]

The PS3 accepts a lot of controllers, some Dual Shock 1/2 to USB converters even work on PS3.

 

[Orayn]

Am I imagining things or did the Home button not seem to work?

Nope. Not supported on generic HID USB controllers either, so it's not supported on the DS4.

 

[Cidd]

Wow, I can tell the accuracy is way better than the DS3 just watching that video.

 

[StreetDisciple]

Awww man the home button didn't work

 

[ButchCat]

This could make the transition to next gen a year or two post launch much more comforting.

 

[TheJLC]

Cool. I'll probably use the DS4 on the PS3 when I get the chance.

 

[Essel]

Not sure if this was posted anywhere, but here's another video of DS4 working on PS3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSZk18sVnq4

Here's what he said in the comments:

Option Works as Start, Select not on the PS4 Controller (share is there) but no Button on the PS4 Controller works as select

Clenio Lima wrote in a comment that we could try paring the ps4 controller in the menu for wireless. We havent done that yesterday and will try it today.

I will keep you guys updated

He also said this about the DS4:

Sticks are smaller, the space between the buttons (triangle, Square, circle, ect.) is also smaller.

But my Hands are still freakishly huge!

 

[Sajjaja]

It's not like it works wirelessly. Trade off isn't worth it imo.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Why does this look fake to me? I mean, there's no reason for it to be fake, DS4's are in the wild and they work with the PS3, but the guy seems to be hitting those buttons awkwardly. I can't really explain it, it just looks off.

 

[Silky]

Hope this is true. Buying THREE DS4's if this is true. Selling all of my DS3s if this is true.

EDIT: WOW IT IS TRUE. FUCK THIS, GOTTA HAVE A DS4 NOW SON http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSZk18sVnq4

 

[StoopKid]

Why does this look fake to me? I mean, there's no reason for it to be fake, DS4's are in the wild and they work with the PS3, but the guy seems to be hitting those buttons awkwardly. I can't really explain it, it just looks off.

Notice the blue light is not on either.

 

[falconbox]

Very nice. Glad that he is holding it with his full hands and it fits well, as opposed to having to cradle it in only half your hands like the DS2 and DS3 with the small handles they had.

 

[TheRealTalker]

yup like the prior video a few days ago.... acts like a 3rd party controller and has to be plugged in....

hope the make it official through a firmware

 

[Syphon Filter]

so it was not sony who made it work? it just happened to work? Also ps4 controllers can be bought right now?

 

[Altered Juice]

Notice the blue light is not on either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSZk18sVnq4#t=67

 

[Adam Blue]

Apparently some places have them. http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/22/4907394/ps4-dualshock-4-ebgames

 

[Gadirok]

so it was not sony who made it work? it just happened to work? Also ps4 controllers can be bought right now?

Some retailers have broken the street date. Or apparently, there wasn't a street date sent to some of them to begin with. Since retailers are recieving shipments I guess some are selling them? I don't know the full details as I have yet to see any at my local retail stores.

Not the first time thats happened. The collection releases of infamous, god of war, and ratchet and clank were released early at my local best buy and the release dates were all messed up last year.

 

[StoopKid]

He just plugged it into a PC !!!

http://youtu.be/tLD-dVHErzw

 

[Commanche Raisin Toast]

we should calm the fuck down because the lightbar and home button dont work

Spoiler

 

[klee123]

I might buy an extra one for PC then....

 

[jwk94]

He just plugged it into a PC !!!

http://youtu.be/tLD-dVHErzw

Well that's very disappointing.

 

[Spinluck]

He just plugged it into a PC !!!

http://youtu.be/tLD-dVHErzw

Wait, it's not micro usb?

 

[truestatic]

Wait, it's not micro usb?

He said it's not mini-usb. It works with his kindle cable. Is that a micro-usb? I don't have a kindle, but I suspect so.

 

[Orayn]

Wait, it's not micro usb?

It is micro, same connector used by most smartphones made after 2009 or so.

 

[Goodacre0081]

i wouldn't toss those DS3's yet. pressure sensitive buttons will never be supported and you might never get full functionality if Sony doesn't get behind this with a firmware update.

It is micro, same connector used by most smartphones made after 2009 or so.