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[JJD]

Four hours is being too generous.

Not for me. My controller (thankfully) last up to 7, 8 hours, people complaining about battery life should just grab a charging station.

The peeling of the thumb sticks is the real issue with the DS4.

I'm really interested in the Hori controller. Gonna order one on Amazon, hopefully it's good for BF4.

 

[NeOak]

Not for me. My controller (thankfully) last up to 7, 8 hours, people complaining about battery life should just grab a charging station.

The peeling of the thumb sticks is the real issue with the DS4.

I'm really interested in the Hori controller. Gonna order one on Amazon, hopefully it's good for BF4.

Please tell me how can I use a charging station while I'm playing a game and the battery dies.

If you are suggesting a second DS4, I can PM you my address if you are willing to kindly donate one.

Otherwise, your solution just works for you. Not only the fact that I still would need to buy a charging station to deal with the awful battery life.

 

[Valnen]

Not for me. My controller (thankfully) last up to 7, 8 hours, people complaining about battery life should just grab a charging station.

The peeling of the thumb sticks is the real issue with the DS4.

I'm really interested in the Hori controller. Gonna order one on Amazon, hopefully it's good for BF4.

My Dualshock 3 lasted 20+ hours. Even if my controller lasted 7 (which it doesn't, not even close) I wouldn't be happy.

 

[thechristoph]

What mouse pad?

I guess he means the touchpad?

Er, yeah, that's what I meant. The touchpad.

 

[NeOak]

Er, yeah, that's what I meant. The touchpad.

Oh sorry. I haven't tried it on the PC.

On the PS4 it is like the regular touchpad like the DS4. So depends on the driver, but i'll let you know if i try it.

 

[thatJohann]

no vibration and no headset jack? pass

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

I heard it's just a button and not touch-sensitive.

Touch works exactly like the official DS4 for me, use it to type.

 

[ERMint13]

Are the sticks the same diameter as the DS4? I have some sets of Kontrol Freeks that I have grown used to but I keep killing DS4's with all the FPS time I log.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

Are the sticks the same diameter as the DS4? I have some sets of Kontrol Freeks that I have grown used to but I keep killing DS4's with all the FPS time I log.

Haven't compared them to DS4 sticks but my 360-sized Kontrol Freeks fit just fine.

 

[NeOak]

Are the sticks the same diameter as the DS4? I have some sets of Kontrol Freeks that I have grown used to but I keep killing DS4's with all the FPS time I log.

I've used the Geltabz for PS4 on them just fine.

 

[ERMint13]

Haven't compared them to DS4 sticks but my 360-sized Kontrol Freeks fit just fine.

I've used the Geltabz for PS4 on them just fine.

Thanks guys! Gonna order one and I'll post my impressions if this thread is still active.

 

[Jamix012]

How's the input lag? A bit better?

 

[KORNdoggy]

nothing like pushing a hard angled shape over and over!

...seriously,. didn't they think about comfort at all beyond the shape of the main body? those shoulder buttons look like they could cut you they're so sharp edged.

 

[The Lamonster]

nothing like pushing a hard angled shape over and over!

...seriously,. didn't they think about comfort at all beyond the shape of the main body? those shoulder buttons look like they could cut you they're so sharp edged.

I've had mine for a couple days. I agree the shoulder buttons aren't great, but I'm happily putting up with them because of how great the triggers are compared to the DS4 triggers.

 

[KORNdoggy]

Not for me. My controller (thankfully) last up to 7, 8 hours, people complaining about battery life should just grab a charging station.

The peeling of the thumb sticks is the real issue with the DS4.

I'm really interested in the Hori controller. Gonna order one on Amazon, hopefully it's good for BF4.

same. i get 8 hours or so out of mine. and if on that rare occasion I'm gaming for more then 8 hours straight, i have a second pad on charge. but i could honestly make do with just the one.

 

[Mejilan]

Ordered this from NCSX a few weeks ago and it sounds like they're finally going to be able to fulfill my order this week. Should make returning to Destiny in a few weeks that much better...

Destiny has already destroyed 2.5 DS4s...

 

[Mass One]

Are the sticks the same diameter as the DS4? I have some sets of Kontrol Freeks that I have grown used to but I keep killing DS4's with all the FPS time I log.

I put my ps4 fps freaks on it and it fits.

Impressions:
I got mine and it's very surprising. It feels nice in hand and the buttons are responsive. The controller is longer than the 360 and very light. I tested it with the ps4 battlefields and MGS: Ground Zeros and it works nicely on them. Tap firing works amazing (1 press = 1 shot) and there's less travel in the triggers so it has a quicker ADS time. I did lower my sensitivity because I felt the thumbsticks were a little more responsive than the DS4. I'll probably play most games with it unless it has a six-axis/Lightbar requirement like Until Dawn.

I ordered from Play-Asia and it arrived in 4 days. And I used the Google Translate App to read the instructions.

 

[Mejilan]

Speak of the devil. NCSX just shipped out my 7/25 order.

 

[moris]

I ordered mine from Play-Asia yesterday at midnight and it's already getting delivered today. Fastest shipment I've ever experienced for an item from HK to Canada. But I got charged for duty and taxes ofc. It's still worth it for me since I needed a new controller and it costs just as much to buying a new DS4 here anyway.

 

[Troy]

same. i get 8 hours or so out of mine. and if on that rare occasion I'm gaming for more then 8 hours straight, i have a second pad on charge. but i could honestly make do with just the one.

That 8 hours becomes about 4 if you use headphones plugged into the controller. It's ridiculous how awful the battery life is.

 

[Mass Appeal]

Just ordered mine from NCSX! Stoked to get this for Destiny!

 

[Kojirospath]

Anyone know how to program it? Searching internet came up with nothing. Loving it btw

 

[katsubento]

Ordered from a seller on Amazon. Counting on that long cable to reach the couch.

 

[The Lamonster]

Anyone know how to program it? Searching internet came up with nothing.

Here's most of the manual. Figure it out!

assgin

And then there's some kind of correction notice:

All kidding aside, can anyone read Japanese and explain it to us? I tried using Google Translate but it didn't quite make sense.

 

[katsubento]

https://youtu.be/wCvJwZVqyTc

 

[The Lamonster]

https://youtu.be/wCvJwZVqyTc

Awesome, thank you

 

[Kojirospath]

https://youtu.be/wCvJwZVqyTc

Thanks! Just the thing I needed!

 

[Kalamari]

Yes, the gold wireless headset will work out you can get a cheap USB soundcard and use that too.

Has it been confirmed that usb sound card/adapters work with the PS4?

Would something like this work?

 

[AzureSkies]

My creative soundblaster USB soundcard doesn't work with my PS4.

A shame too, really.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

Does anyone know if this controller works for Android devices and PC?

 

[BLKTMNT]

I will take this

 

[OdysseusVA]

Has it been confirmed that usb sound card/adapters work with the PS4?

Would something like this work?

This is the one I briefly used with a PS4, but yes it should work.

 

[Piggus]

Definitely going to keep an eye out for one of these when I go to Japan in 10 days.

 

[NeOak]

Has it been confirmed that usb sound card/adapters work with the PS4?

Would something like this work?

It should work. I use a Sabrent one with buttons that don't do anything when I use it with the PS4 lol.

 

[MixedBeverage]

Is there any way at all to try one of these controllers in the USA before buying? I'm intrigued, but I always found the 360 controller, and to some extend, the Wii U Pro, to feel GIGANTIC in my hands. I'm concerned that this would have the same feel. Although, with the amount of interest in this controller, I could probably sell it if I didn't like it.

 

[NeOak]

Is there any way at all to try one of these controllers in the USA before buying? I'm intrigued, but I always found the 360 controller, and to some extend, the Wii U Pro, to feel GIGANTIC in my hands. I'm concerned that this would have the same feel. Although, with the amount of interest in this controller, I could probably sell it if I didn't like it.

Since it is an import, unless you know someone that has it, no. You'll have to buy one.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Yeah, hands are naturally symmetrical, so I like to put both my thumbs in the same spot, relatively, for most of the game, and in the most comfortable spot at that:

Wait, since 99% of games use dual stick, that doesn't really work for you either.

 

[Coda]

Really digging MGS V with this pad.

 

[Deku Tree]

How can you buy the hori pad in the USA? All the links in the OP took me to pages where I needed to pay in yen? How long is the wire connecting it to the PS4?

 

[excaliburps]

Anyone has a video of how the "target" thing work? Considering getting this for that, but isn't using it "cheating?" Or it doesn't feel that way?

It's like those modded controllers that let Call of Duty players dropshot and do crazy moves. But this doesn't sound that extreme...

 

[zewone]

How can you buy the hori pad in the USA? All the links in the OP took me to pages where I needed to pay in yen? How long is the wire connecting it to the PS4?

Someone poster earlier that the cable is 20-25 ft which sounds super long.

 

[Deku Tree]

Someone poster earlier that the cable is 20-25 ft which sounds super long.

Coloniel said its 10ft in the Destiny OT.

 

[Kojirospath]

How can you buy the hori pad in the USA? All the links in the OP took me to pages where I needed to pay in yen? How long is the wire connecting it to the PS4?

Play-asia had it on discount a week ago. They should charge in dollars.

 

[NeOak]

How can you buy the hori pad in the USA? All the links in the OP took me to pages where I needed to pay in yen? How long is the wire connecting it to the PS4?

Here

All the people asking for an NA release could buy it from NCSX. They are in NYC.

I paid ~$6.50 for USPS Priority.

Coloniel said its 10ft in the Destiny OT.

Sounds about right.

 

[katsubento]

Coloniel said its 10ft in the Destiny OT.

That sounds more realistic.

 

[C-Sword]

New colors, sexy.

Might pick up the red one.

 

[LeeRoyBrown]

My god those Shoulder and Trigger buttons look like shit!

They look fucking hideous

 

[Sanjuro]

They look fucking hideous

Don't look at the stock controller then!

 

[TheYanger]

Wait, since 99% of games use dual stick, that doesn't really work for you either.

No, they don't. FPS is one of the few genres where you're naturally using both sticks a lot, almost nothing else do you use the right stick for anything but occasional camera control.

The only reason the PS controller has stayed the same for 25 years is "because reasons" - the Dpad hasn't been the primary input for modern gaming in a looooong time. It doesn't need to be in the position it's in. symmetry looks nice but functionality is sure nicer.

 

[Gaogaogao]

interesting it works with ps3 too. this would be a bigger upgrade to the ds3 than ds4.