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[The Technomancer]

So I'm still not clear: is that screen thing like a dot matrix display or what?

 

[Xplatformer]

It looks cobbled together...

Not in the least.

It's way fucking better than both the boomerang and the DS3 in design.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

So I'm still not clear: is that screen thing like a dot matrix display or what?

The touch pad? It's a touch pad.

The light on the front? Pretty sure it just displays different colors for player identification.

 

[rekameohs]

So I'm still not clear: is that screen thing like a dot matrix display or what?

It's just a trackpad, like on a laptop.

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

Yeah, people saying it's ugly - are you looking at the prototype leak or the real thing?

 

[Knoxcore]

Definitely like the controller. No radical changes and sticks to the traditional design. Now is that a mic or a speaker in the front?

 

[jett]

That's weird. How will they deal with PS1, 2, and 3 games or multiconsole games that use both Start and Select?

The touchpad. And the touchpad itself is another button that can be clicked. And I have little doubt the PS4 will recognize the DS3.

 

[Raistlin]

Looks pretty hot in the official pics. Me likey.

 

[alr1ght]

 

[Insane Metal]

Looks good and seems very functional. I approve.

 

[Lion Heart]

Sexxxyy shots ^

This is great.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I'm assuming the curved over bit of the trackpad is designed for your fingers while you're holding it conventionally? That would be pretty good as I've always wanted shoulder wheel/capacitive strip triggers.

 

[Rickenslacker]

If anything I'd want the PS4 controller to be PS3 compatible. Without any native BC support I'd still like to use that thing my PlayStation games, looks damn comfy.

 

[Phonomezer]

It really does look like a Mad Catz knockoff. I'd need to hold it in my hands to pass any judgement on it, though.

 

[Az]

Don't like the glossy parts at all.

 

[Loudninja]

On the front side of DualShock 4 is a light bar with LED that illuminate in various colours to match the colour of the character in a game as a simple way to identify players. The colours can also provide useful information to players, such as when their character has taken damage during a game.

DualShock 4 also has a touchpad at the front of the controller as a new input method, offering more ways to interact with games

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/02/21/dualshock-4-revealed-pushing-the-boundaries-of-play/

 

[Syphon Filter]

looks ugly in terms of looks but in terms of comfort it seems much better. i hope it's early and they change the look.

 

[Slayer-33]

Looks like a comfy functional controller compared to the old DS controllers.

Sony is getting it while sticking to its roots.

 

[Knoxcore]

It's just a trackpad, like on a laptop.

When I saw it I immediately thought of the back of Vita.

 

[hym]

Someone who is good with Photshop, please, remove the gloss so the world can see how much better it'd look. Thanks.

This should give an idea.

 

[Izick]

That's the illustrious Vita d-pad I've heard all about, right? I'm happy they kept the share button, and I hope the triggers are good.

 

[ibun]

so in fifa its not player 1 and 2 anymore.... player blue and purple, please choose sides

 

[Mindlog]

I don't care about how it looks, but I hope we can turn the color bar off. Overall I'm very disappointed with such timid design changes.

Such a modest upgrade and I reduce my hand gymnastics by a significant amount :\

 

[gutter_trash]

That's weird. How will they deal with PS1, 2, and 3 games or multiconsole games that use both Start and Select?

tap the touch screen

 

[Arondight]

Look like a cheap third-party turd.

edit: I recant my statement. After seeing the quoted pics, I like it. They should be in the OP.



This needs to be in the OP.

Yeah, I had the same opinion before the pictures. Looks so much more better. I'd still get rid of the gloss though since it just doesn't look good but everything else seems fine.

 

[Slurmer]

That's not a vita

 

[alr1ght]

It is pretty weird that there's so many different textures on the thing. They'll probably tweak it before launch.

 

[Xplatformer]

If anything I'd want the PS4 controller to be PS3 compatible. Without any native BC support I'd still like to use that thing my PlayStation games, looks damn comfy.

Me toooooooooooooooooo!!!! Sony finally making a controller worth $50.

If the sticks resistance are what I'm expecting i may finally have found a new favorite game controller (360 my current).

I haven't finished Uncharted 3, Infamous 2....would love to use this controller for those games.

 

[def sim]

Adding a dedicated button for streaming features is interesting. I think being able to broadcast your gaming will only become a bigger deal going forward and it's assuring that Sony suspects this too.

 

[weekend_warrior]

Unscientific size comparisons using the face button size and USB ports as markers.

 

[alr1ght]

 

[vg260]

I'm very pleased. It looks fantastic. I just hope the triggers feel comfortable like the 360's and not just like the DS3 with those trigger attachments I'm forced to use, but still feel crappy. If that's the case the DS4 could be my fave of all time.

 

[zashga]

Looks pretty clunky. Wouldn't be surprised if the design isn't entirely finalized.

 

[Jinfash]

NSFW

 

[Mashing]

Sony just phoning in the design of the controller now. It wouldn't hurt them to completely redesign the thing, but they seem afraid to do so.

 

[DBT85]

Only thing I'm surprised about is that it doesn't have the Vita d-pad like the prototype shots did.

Looks fine to me though, little larger at last

 

[jediyoshi]

Unscientific size comparisons using the face button size and USB ports as markers.

Ugh those old triggers

*hiss*

 

[MrGreencastle]

Oh wow it looks wayyyyyy more comfortable than the Dualshock of old. This was one thing I was worried about, and was one of the reasons why I held off so long on the PS3. Hell yes. LOOK at those thumbsticks...

 

[iNvid02]

updated op with pics from nibs post

looks comfy as hell

 

[plagiarize]

I am officially okay with this controller after these shots. Ergonomics! Fucking finally. I'd prefer different stick positions, but it's not the deal breaker the DS2/DS3 ergonomics would have been.

 

[weekend_warrior]

 

[zroid]

Ugly as sin. But will probably be comfortable and functional like previous DualShocks so I don't mind.

 

[TCRS]

so rubber grips? would be amazing. love the new controller.

 

[bedlamite]

Not sure if it's been posted before in this thread but: still no concave nubs for the sticks? Has Sony learned nothing?

 

[nordique]

It's pretty ugly to my eyes.

But damn it looks comfortable. I can't wait to try it...I've been hoping Sony updated their controller since the ps2 and finally they did.

Looks really comfy. For me, their controllers have always been behind the competition simply because the design was archaic.

I know people who felt their controllers were always the best. But those are usually PS only gamers lol.


Anyway, if launch price is reasonable, I hope to get me one of these right out the gate. Otherwise I might hold off a few years.

 

[vg260]

Hm, on second look I'm worried about the triggers. Hopefully the shell redesign makes it so as soon as you hold it, the triggers feel natural, but the way they seem share the same protrusion from the base, I'm not convinced. That was huge on the PS3 for me. So many trigger heavy games felt awful on the DS3. 360 felt way better by comparison. Maybe it all depends on the angle, and the DS4 accounts for that.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Ugly as sin. But will probably be comfortable and functional like previous DualShocks so I don't mind.

What's a good looking controller?

 

[lenovox1]

tap the touch screen

You can do one better than that. The touch pad is supposedly clicks in like a button.

 

[nordique]

Not sure if it's been posted before in this thread but: still no concave nubs for the sticks? Has Sony learned nothing?

It sort of is. Sticks already appear to be a significant upgrade in that ergonomic sense.


Besides, convex isn't bad, it depends how its done. Sony's previous sticks had bad grips on the sticks hence the slipperyness. For instance, gaming with a Wii U pad (not concave) was completely different and felt terrific just because they had the grip thing done right.

Don't hate till you try

 

[Peagles]

Looks like they've finally made something comfy for me