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[Guymelef]

He is using the prototype.

Hope it works with retail version.
Nedd @yosp with this.

 

[calder]

Man I hope it works day 1 with the retail controllers, and that the touchpad works. I'll buy an extra controller just to use on my PC, then I don't have to wait for the XBO controller to get PC support (which last I read wasn't going to happen until next year).

 

[jet1911]

We need someone at Sony to confirm this. Fingers crossed!

 

[Stimpack]

We need someone at Sony to confirm this. Fingers crossed!

Someone phone Adam Boyes, quick!

 

[3rdamention]

Uh fuck yes. This is excellent news.

Basically my exact words. This could be huge, especially for touch games..

 

[jsrv]

..So does that mean it'll just be plug and play and won't need 3rd party programs like the PS3 dualshock?

 

[sixteen-bit]

good to hear

 

[Dead Prince]

We need someone at Sony to confirm this. Fingers crossed!

tweet shu

 

[alr1ght]

..So does that mean it'll just be plug and play and won't need 3rd party programs like the PS3 dualshock?

If the retail version works like this, yes. Some games only support Xinput (what the 360 controller uses to send button presses to the PC), though. They have emulators to fix that.

 

[Skyfireblaze]

Well since I currently use a DS3 with my PC if the DS4 will work over bluetooth too I will happily upgrade, thanks Sony!

 

[Wario64]

Boyes confirmed the controller working on Ouya earlier this year

 

[Vic]

No way...

 

[Lijik]

omfg please be true for the retail version.

 

[nib95]

Boyes confirmed the controller working on Ouya earlier this year

What the hell lol. Surely most Ouya players will eventually just use a DS4 instead of the awful Ouya pad?

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Oh so then I may have to change from the 360 to PS4 controller on my PC.

 

[Boogalogist]

EXCELLENT news!

PC just got its best controller!

p/s Galak-Z is mighty awesome too!

 

[Bunta]

tweet shu

I did, shall see if he responds.

 

[Zombie James]

Excellent. Hope they release a wireless adapter.

 

[alr1ght]

Boyes confirmed the controller working on Ouya earlier this year

Well that pretty much confirms (at least) generic PC support.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Boyes confirmed the controller working on Ouya earlier this year

He also seems to be using the retail controller

 

[TheRealTalker]

the feels if this is true..

 

[Azull]

Boyes confirmed the controller working on Ouya earlier this year

I think most really wanna know if the touchpad works. That would be the icing on the cake for me if it does.

 

[Iacobellis]

What the hell lol. Surely most Ouya players will eventually just use a DS4 instead of the awful Ouya pad?

You really think people will still use the Ouya come November?

 

[Amagon]

 

[BigPapaGlueHands]

He also seems to be using the retail controller

definitely looks like a dev unit, look at the hard wiring.

 

[Cels]

that's pretty cool, touchpad is pretty big advantage

 

[nib95]

He also seems to be using the retail controller

The reflection of the guy sort of looks like Boyes lol.

 

[BadAss2961]

That Dual Shock 4 bundle I pre-ordered from Amazon is looking really good right now. Dual Shock is generally better for action games and fighting games.

If true, hopefully developers start providing DS4 prompts.

 

[Biker19]

I will buy a 2nd PS4 controller just for this if this is true.

No longer will I need the Xbox 360 controller!

 

[Shanlei91]

He is using the prototype.

Hope it works with retail version.

It may just be the prototypes / "dev" controller that does this. I recall DC Universe Online being demonstrated at NY Comic Con...on PCs...with Dual Shocks connected. The devs there told me there were native drivers that just worked when they plugged it in. As we all know, there are no official drivers to the Dual Shock 3.

 

[Dead Man]

Looks like I will be getting a PS4 controller before I get a PS4.

 

[tensuke]

Yeah I saw that reddit thread, thought it had already been posted here. Ah well.

Still, if it works out of the box on PC and Android, with the touchpad as a mouse, gat damn Sony. I could see this becoming the standard for PC controllers.

 

[Paches]

This is basically too good to be true.

 

[The Cowboy]

Hmm, PS4 pad - touchpad for mouse control/laptop gestures, buttons for mouse clicks and a new version of the PS chat pad (if the make one) and that's a nice sofa surfer.

 

[jsrv]

If the retail version works like this, yes. Some games only support Xinput (what the 360 controller uses to send button presses to the PC), though. They have emulators to fix that.

If it works with Dark Souls II without fooling around with 3rd party programs that'd be good enough for me, guess I'll wait until the release to see how it works out instead of getting a 360 controller now

 

[BleachAndPepsi]

Hmm, PS4 pad - touchpad for mouse control/laptop gestures, buttons for mouse clicks and a new version of the PS chat pad (if the make one) and that's a nice sofa surfer.

The DS4 touchpad clicks like a button, so it could be used as a single mouse button.

 

[tch]

FUCK YOU MOTIONINJOY!!!!

Can't wait to be rid of that.

 

[Relativ9]

God I hope this is true, I have to use the DS3 360 converter mod right now, and while it works fine it's a bit odd to press Square and have it be X ect.

 

[dragonflys545]

Awesome if true!

 

[vg260]

Xbox One controller pre-order canceled.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Awwwwwww Yissssssss

 

[Atomski]

Cool news if true. While as a PC gamer I prefer kb/m for most games there are still a handful that I do prefer a controller (racing, platformers and such).

More options is a great part of playing on PC.

 

[Retro_]

He also seems to be using the retail controller

what game is this?

 

[Aizu_Itsuko]

A great PC controller with a good dpad for free? Fantastic news.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Could be very cool if the controller is up to par. The PS2/PS3 controllers took a dip in quality after the PS1 dual shock (cheaper plastics, lighter weight, spongy face buttons), so I've stuck with a PS1 controller for my PC gaming needs.

 

[Amir0x]

Don't you get my hopes up like this Galak-Z Devs

 

[SolidSnakex]

what game is this?

Towerfall. The one Ouya game that everyone seems to want. It already has a PC upgrade confirmed, but Ouya has it exclusive for 6 months.

 

[Ricerocket]

This is too hard to believe considering the state of DS3 on PC and nothing is being done for it one bit and the fact all games on PC use Xbox gamepad visuals.

If true, DS4 will be the ultimate PC controller just due to the touchpad alone.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

With touchpad keyed in as mouse cursor, won't it become the ultimate PC controller? That was Sony's plan all along!! D: D: D:

lol.

 

[BronsonLee]

Oh let's fucking go. If the controller is better than the 360 pad this will easily be my new go-to.

Especially with that damn touchpad. I won't have to sneak up my mouse/remote mouse my phone for stuff? SOLD