Diddy Kong
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It's purpose is to piss people off
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Revised DS4 Included with PS4 Slim
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It's purpose is to piss people off
I'm not even certain this is a second light, or if it's just designed in a way that the one light illuminates both the front and back.
Also wonder if this is to provide more accurate tracking for VR, so when the controller back is turned away from the camera it picks up the front light.
Also wonder if this is to provide more accurate tracking for VR, so when the controller back is turned away from the camera it picks up the front light.
No. That light LED on the console was purely for cosmetic reasons. These are not linked.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I wish more games made good use of the touchpad. It hasn't really proved its worth so far.
They're just letting you see the light so that it makes sense to use it as an indicator in games. Previously you couldn't see it, it's a cool improvement.
And if it's just a transparent slice on the touch pad it's the same light, no added battery consumption (which might also be improved, who knows).
Some people are trying so HARD to have excuses to overreact to things without even knowing
And if it's just a transparent slice on the touch pad it's the same light, no added battery consumption (which might also be improved, who knows).
Some people are trying so HARD to have excuses to overreact to things without even knowing
MissCauthon
Member
It's probably for the VR crap.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
What's up with the overreaction to this ?
Dirk Benedict
Member
Really? Hahahaha!!! Yeah fucking right. I'm having to buy 2 sets of sticks because I have my 2nd set coming apart. Keep in mind, the 2nd set are from a controller I got this year, back in Feb.
Salty Rice
Member
Lights are cool. Really dont get why people hate it. Its the same light so its not like its needs more battery power.
Is it me or are people really hyperbole anything regarding Sony in the last 24 hours?
Is it me or are people really hyperbole anything regarding Sony in the last 24 hours?
didn't you hear? arrogant sony is back
freefornow
Member
Sony: "We have a solution for those who dont like the light strip on the touch pad. Wear the PSVR Headset. For $399US, the PSVR Headset stops the user from viewing that light".
All part of the plan
All part of the plan
Internet. Let's hate everything by default.
Seems that way. But why would I want that light shining through the touchpad under my face?
Cosmetic? lol
Bro you're on GAF. This is par for the course. It's the same light. Only thing the controller really needs is better battery life.
But some people are going way beyond right now lol.
This is more than likely what it is
Dirk Benedict
Member
I almost overreacted too. If it's the same light, then it's cool. I just don't want the light glaring in my face. So it's still a downside to me.
You aren't allowed to share copy protection keys...
What?
Yea. I have 2 controllers from last year. None of that is an issue.
Huh... interesting. It makes sense as games do make use of the bar but it's all for nothing as you actually can't see the thing.
People suggesting it's the same light makes sense to me also since it acts in the same way when he turns it on (video isn't clear enough to show it is this tho).
People suggesting it's the same light makes sense to me also since it acts in the same way when he turns it on (video isn't clear enough to show it is this tho).
Fancy Clown
Member
Yes now the annoying light can shine directly in my face
Salty Rice
Member
More like arrogant Gaf.
Wrestlemania
Banned
Still has those gross gummy sticks.
It had no real function except to display the state of the console, ie. standby etc.
They removed it and added two small LEDs on top the power/eject buttons instead.
web_slinger_62
Member
I wanted paddles
It looks there are some at the bottom at the beginning of the video.
People already hated the light reflecting off their TV screen, now in addition to that there's a light shining in your face.
stargateheaven
Member
the other changes are the sticks, triggers and shoulder buttons, and main face buttons and dpad are now grey.
SolidChamp
Banned
Rubber on the analog sticks look to be quite different in that video. Looks like it could be a definite improvement.
I bought my PS4 last fall and the controller fell apart pretty quickly. Aren't those bundles you're referring to from around the same timeframe?
Audioboxer
Member
Every button is slightly lighter/grayish, and the plastic around the face buttons and dpad is matte, unlike the old DS4.
No one even notices the light and hasn't for a long time. People are just bringing up old bs talking points about it now.
I doubt the light will shine in your face any more than the Xb1 controller logo shines in your face.
Come on GAF. I know we're one for hyperbole but this shit is getting borderline crazy.
It's way too small of a target and I don't think the headset has an external camera (isn't the tracking done from the PS Camera on the TV?)
Regardless, it'd be yet another thing for people to buy on top of the $399 entry price.