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[Keihart]

That's actually possible. The text on the PSBlog mentions the use of headset but doesn't really detail:

"DualSense also adds a built-in microphone array, which will enable players to easily chat with friends without a headset – ideal for jumping into a quick conversation. But of course, if you are planning to chat for a longer period, it’s good to have that headset handy. "

With the zoomed pic. So unless you they do have sort of open Bluetooth compatibility we are screwed. I remember asking a friend working for a sony studio about this, 2019, and said it was going to keep the jack. But as you said it might be that too. It's strange they didn't share the usual 4/5 photos of all angles of the controller.

I've said it multiple times, since some posters started the rumor of it having no jack, but the hole in the bottom make very little sense as a mic hole. What is it listening for? farts? erections? doritos falling to the ground?
The mic to be useful should be somehow pointing upwards and maybe it's directional, it probably also has an aggressive voice filter.

The speaker holes are in the exact same position as before, i bet the mic is there somewhere, those are pointing to the user as the mic should too.

 

[Panajev2001a]

As a 20 years veteran, yes im around.
Maybe thats also why, rumble is rumble to me.

I hope Sony dont overspend time and money on haptics. Maybe they try to make that back by 'ring-fencing' gamers to their ecosystem?

Im not sure if multiplatforms will design critical gameplays around advanced haptics?

It looks like your concern is about multiplatform XSX titles potentially suffering (DS will be compatible with PC’s most likely), would that be fair to say?
Of course Sony will try to drive as much usage in first party and third party titles to make them “feel” better on PS5 and ensure people pick it as their best platform, what would expect them to do?

I think they will spend the right amount to make sure the haptics is well implemented and not cheap and dirty, but great haptics is not THAT expensive nowadays IIRC. They are produced in extremely massive numbers.

 

[Shin]

LOL....

You can see it better on the image I posted before from the different angle.

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Do an FC Barcelona one, plox.

 

[waltyftmus Prime]

That looks amazing, really love the design.

 

[Shin]

How is Sony gonna sell this at $30?

Where do you get $30 from, DS4 cost $59,99.
I think it will be the same as all the R&D is factored into the price, DS3 was $54.99 IIRC.

 

[Deleted member 775630]

The X discord group initiating their "quick reaction force"

First of all, I'm not even in that group. Secondly, can I have my own opinion on what I think looks good or not? It's a ridiculous color scheme, makes it look like a boomerang due to this. A completely blue one (fanmade) was so much better for coloring. I never liked faux-futuristic looks, just not my thing, it feels childish.

Personal opinion of course, but don't give me this xbox fanboy bullshit purely because I think it doesn't look good. Sony designs just never suited me. It's too much out there for me, too much in your face. I like things to be minimal, and I don't want my console or controller to stand out in my living room, which Sony mostly goes for.

 

[longdi]

It looks like your concern is about multiplatform XSX titles potentially suffering (DS will be compatible with PC’s most likely), would that be fair to say?
Of course Sony will try to drive as much usage in first party and third party titles to make them “feel” better on PS5 and ensure people pick it as their best platform, what would expect them to do?

I think they will spend the right amount to make sure the haptics is well implemented and not cheap and dirty, but great haptics is not THAT expensive nowadays IIRC. They are produced in extremely massive numbers.

Yes you are right. I play games on my PC. I dont expect games like death stranding 2 PC will design gameplay around haptics and gyro?

Idk, as others noted. DS5 will take a chunk of the bom. It is a decision i dont have much to call out as a yes or no, yet. Until msrp is out...

 

[FranXico]

maybe you can argue instead of console warring?
What of the points I made are incorrect?

All of them, except the gimmicks one (which is basically the same as DS4).

 

[Ma-Yuan]

I like it. Looks comfy. Now some games please Sony ><

 

[FranXico]

dude the jack is there and also the mute button. really, ,have to mark that?

That hole is the mic, not the headphone jack.
Keep in mind, the controller is a bit thicker than the DS4, the jack could be just below but we can't see it from that angle.

 

[Bryank75]

I like it. Looks comfy. Now some games please Sony ><

Yup, I can't wait to see something from the first party...designed exclusively for PS5. Should be super exciting.

 

[Shin]

Someone do a mock-up of the controller with black thumb and trigger buttons, the rest should remain intact.
Fully white, just those buttons being black might have looked better I think.

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Reason why I called this colourway Vikings

 

[Sosokrates]

Love it.

Lol u made it your avatar.

 

[B_Boss]

We will see if gamers will use it lol
also, interesting, a Mic inside the controller. Will be interesting how people around the world will react to it!
I remember when Kinect had a mic integrated and people were getting crazy.

After all the features MS mentioned about the XB1, the Kinect freaked some (or many?) out probably because it is/was primarily a camera, the DualSense is not.

 

[Shin]

Some mock-ups:

The PS5 Controller "DualSense" Looks Even Greater in Other Colors

Not digging the official color scheme for the PS5 controller called the "DualSense"? Well, you're in luck as many mock-up images have already surfaced.

mp1st.com

 

[June]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

 

[darkinstinct]

I like the design, but white controllers get absolutely filthy. I don’t really see the point in making it two tone, but I suppose it hides the fact that they copied the Xbox One controller's shape. Hate that they still use light bars that are now even directed at the user. Please let me turn that off.

 

[Monkeygourmet]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

Eh?

DualShock 4 was a huge improvement over the 3 and this looks like another jump.

 

[Bryank75]

I like the design, but white controllers get absolutely filthy. I don’t really see the point in making it two tone, but I suppose it hides the fact that they copied the Xbox One controller's shape. Hate that they still use light bars that are now even directed at the user. Please let me turn that off.

It's quite subtle, I like it. I like the angles and lines that the two tones create... Much like the BMW i8 someone posted earlier, cars also look great in white with black borders and tinted glass / panoramic sunroof.

 

[Deeper Underground]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

 

[June]

Eh?

DualShock 4 was a huge improvement over the 3 and this looks like another jump.

Ds4 is miles better than the abomination that was the Ds3, but Ds4 is still not a good controller in it's own right.

Another jump? It's form factor is almost exactly the same as the DS4. And form is the most important thing for a controller - how it feels in your hand, how natural it feels so you dont get cramp or hurt wrists or no support for your palms etc.

I care much less about bells and whistlers and feature lists than I do about the form and comfort. And in that respect, this controller looks almost identical to the DS4. The handles have been made a bit thicker, that's it...

 

[mcjmetroid]

Other than the white not meshing well, it looks like a fine controller.
Let's see if the haptic feedback really is all that.

By haptic feedback are they just talking about the same HD rumble on the Switch?

 

[Aceofspades]

Where do you get $30 from, DS4 cost $59,99.
I think it will be the same as all the R&D is factored into the price, DS3 was $54.99 IIRC.

What!! I remember buying 4 controllers for $120 . It must have been on discount then

 

[Monkeygourmet]

Ds4 is miles better than the abomination that was the Ds3, but Ds4 is still not a good controller in it's own right.

Another jump? It's form factor is almost exactly the same as the DS4. And form is the most important thing for a controller - how it feels in your hand, how natural it feels so you dont get cramp or hurt wrists or no support for your palms etc.

I care much less about bells and whistlers and feature lists than I do about the form and comfort. And in that respect, this controller looks almost identical to the DS4. The handles have been made a bit thicker, that's it...

Why don’t you wait till you actually hold one?

I thought the Xbox One controller looked nice but didn’t like that sticks or bumper buttons when I actually got one in my hands.

I ended up preferring the PS4 pad by a long margin.

 

[Damigos]

I clicked the thread not expecting much. Just the same DS4 controller.
But now that i saw it i like so much i want one now

 

[June]

Tell me which two grips look most similar.

Uhh the DS5 & DS4 obviously ??

The xbone grips angle outward - to the sides - and properly dig into your palms

The DS4 & DS5 grips angle backward behind the controller and thus (I'm presuming for the DS5) provide no support for your the underside of your thumb part of your palm

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

Uhhhhhh what about how similar the Xbone controller is to the series x one?

 

[Shin]

It must have been on discount then

Yes - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/accessories/gaming-controllers/dualshock-4/

 

[ZywyPL]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

WUT? It's looks anything like DS4, are we looking at the same pics??

Tell me which two grips look most similar.

This comparison clearly shows that DS5>XB>Amiga joystick> DS4.

 

[June]

Uhhhhhh what about how similar the Xbone controller is to the series x one?

Xbone controller has near perfect form so they don't have much to improve

 

[June]

WUT? It's looks anything like DS4, are we looking at the same pics??

I don't know, are we?

 

[Xtib81]

Very dissapointed. It's far too similar to the DS4 so I'm guessing it'll have the exact same problems as the DS4.

Fuck, man. They should've been braver in making this more different than what came before.

Sony just suck at controllers, sadly.

Lmao, terrible post.

 

[martino]

maybe you can argue instead of console warring?
What of the points I made are incorrect?

You're critical or sceptic ? you can only be a hater or part of the conspiracy

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Xbone controller has near perfect form so they don't have much to improve

Its not that great

 

[Airbus Jr]

 

[Shin]

Xbone controller has near perfect form so they don't have much to improve

If it had the Vita D-Pad or what DS now has it would have been IMO, love the uniformity.

 

[June]

If it had the Vita D-Pad or what DS now has it would have been IMO, love the uniformity.

Youre talking about features when I;m talking about form and shape.

Xbone controller has close to perfect shape, it just rests in your hand so nicely.

It absolutely has issues with d-pad, loose sticks etc. But it's shape is prime.

 

[Varny]

Any information on the battery life?

 

[Shin]

Youre talking about features when I;m talking about form and shape.

Xbone controller has close to perfect shape, it just rests in your hand so nicely.

It absolutely has issues with d-pad, loose sticks etc. But it's shape is prime.

I'm talking about both actually, the overall aesthetics is perfect, which is why it hasn't changed much over 3 generations.
Though same can be said about PlayStation and to some extent DS4 as well, 1-4 generations practically unchanged.
But and without console warring I think it's a testament to Xbox's controller's ergonomics that DualSense's grips look like it.
I forgot the saying, something something form of flattery...you get the idea.

 

[Radical Dreamer]

Reason why I called this colourway Vikings

Do Real madrid one

 

[June]

I'm talking about both actually, the overall aesthetics is perfect, which is why it hasn't changed much over 3 generations.
Though same can be said about PlayStation and to some extent DS4 as well, 1-4 generations practically unchanged.
But and without console warring I think it's a testament to Xbox's controller's ergonomics that DualSense's grips look like it.
I forgot the saying, something something form of flattery...you get the idea.

DS5 grips are more similar to DS4 than the Xbone though......

 

[Airbus Jr]

 

[ZywyPL]

I don't know, are we?

The buttons and analogs layout is (obviously?) the same, but it's the shape that's the crucial change, that's the change that was needed long time ago, all the way back to PS3 actually.

 

[Shin]

DS5 grips are more similar to DS4 than the Xbone though......

I disagree, it resembles Xbox's controller more IMO and that's a good thing as it's more spaced out and suitable for larger hands.

 

[longdi]

Any information on the battery life?

Only their usual half full disclosure as below.
What do they mean 'strong' battery life? Recharge cycles or time before discharge?

We also took thoughtful consideration into ways to maintain a strong battery life for DualSense’s rechargeable battery, and to lessen the weight of the controller as much as possible as new features were added.

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Do Real madrid one

 

[Varny]

Only their usual half full disclosure as below.
What do they mean 'strong' battery life? Recharge cycles or time before discharge?

So, the Capacity of the DualShock 4 battery 1000 mAh. Would be interesting to know what the capacity is now and how long it lasts.

This was the biggest issue that I had with mine, I actually had to buy two DS Controllers, because I hate playing with a long ass cable. It's weird that they don't give us at least a typical amount of hours or something. Wonder why?!

 

[Airbus Jr]