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[MagnesG]

I need to them to have at least the same battery capacity with switch pro controller, because DS4 has some real shitty battery.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

 

[Vawn]

I just find it interesting that Sony is in damage control mode and the last time that happened there was also a boomerang controller as if they predicted this would all happen again. Ps3 did fine so will the Ps5.

It's a bit of a departure, but it isn't that abomination that was the boomerang. That was one of the biggest "wtf were they thinking" moments I can recall for PlayStation.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

nvm

 

[MetalAlien]

People hated the boomerang controller so much that they brought back the DualShock without any rumble due to a legal dispute. Then later on they released the DualShock again but with rumble.

Not to mention the PS3 was a pain to develop for due to Cell and the Split ram configuration.

I honestly don't see the PS5 as a repeat of the PS3 because its not repeating those mistakes.

Well not literally thank god. Ps5 is so close to the new xbox if they were both animals they could breed. But they are coming in this gen with a bad rap. Hopefully the price isn't also reminiscent of the Ps3!

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

 

[MasterCornholio]

Well not literally thank god. Ps5 is so close to the new xbox if they were both animals they could breed. But they are coming in this gen with a bad rap. Hopefully the price isn't also reminiscent of the Ps3!

It would be fine at 499$. As for the bad rap it's nowhere the disaster the PS3/Xbox One was.

As long as they show the games they will be fine.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

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[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Love this so much

 

[Wunray]

Guys less thoughtful discussions more memes plox.

 

[vdopey]

how about this, someone asked for it earlier:

 

[Hobbygaming]

I was not ready for this

 

[Hobbygaming]

I think I'm gonna be sick lol

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Top KEK!

 

[MetalAlien]

 

[thismeinteil]

I just find it interesting that Sony is in damage control mode and the last time that happened there was also a boomerang controller as if they predicted this would all happen again. Ps3 did fine so will the Ps5.

Lol, damage control? Sony has barely said anything about the PS5. This isn't like the XBO reveal when MS was scrambling to justify their DRM and TV focus. Sony is slowly revealing info about the PS5 and still sucking up most of the attention when it comes to next gen news.

Just look at the likes and retweets for this controller. Sony has 2.1x the consoles out there and only around 1.3x more followers on Twitter, yet the DS5 has 6.6x the amount of likes and 13.6x the amount of retweets that the XSX controller has. Hell, it has more than the actual XSX console reveal does, too.

 

[MetalAlien]

Lol, damage control? Sony has barely said anything about the PS5. This isn't like the XBO reveal when MS was scrambling to justify their DRM and TV focus. Sony is slowly revealing info about the PS5 and still sucking up most of the attention when it comes to next gen news.

Just look at the likes and retweets for this controller. Sony has 2.1x the consoles out there and only around 1.3x more followers on Twitter, yet the DS5 has 6.6x the amount of likes and 13.6x the amount of retweets that the XSX controller has. Hell, it has more than the actual XSX console reveal does, too.

Being silent is a form of damage control. You can't believe the specs reveal was anything but a disaster.

 

[thismeinteil]

Being silent is a form of damage control. You can't believe the specs reveal was anything but a disaster.

Only if you're an Xbot was it a total disaster. May not have been your cup of tea, but nearly 75% of the people who watched it liked it, going by the like/dislike ratio. And in the end, it won't affect anything, as people have already forgotten about it and are looking forward to the actual console reveal. As this controller reveal has shown.

But, if dreaming of Sony sweating behind the scenes makes you feel better, go right ahead and believe it.

 

[MetalAlien]

Only if you're an Xbot was it a total disaster. May not have been your cup of tea, but nearly 75% of the people who watched it liked it, going by the like/dislike ratio. And in the end, it won't affect anything, as people have already forgotten about it and are looking forward to the actual console reveal. As this controller reveal has shown.

But, if dreaming of Sony sweating behind the scenes makes you feel better, go right ahead and believe it.

 

[dano1]

They chose the ugly 2-tone to force you to buy a single colored one. I wonder if the box is going for a similar aesthetic.

Not my style of colors but certainly not ugly

 

[ShadowWolf712]

Being silent is a form of damage control. You can't believe the specs reveal was anything but a disaster.

Weird memes, bros.

I feel like we should stop derailing the thread, no?

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

 

[ShadowWolf712]

God help me, I love the petty ones tossed together in Paint.

 

[its_Ditz]

.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

2019

2020

 

[GiJoint]

Maybe it's a terrifying omen that this will be the PS3 all over again.

Doubt it. The reveal-launch-first few years of the PS3 was a mess. Cocky executives, high price, hard to develop for, really badly run 3rd party games, heck, even a controller without rumble, poor online etc etc

 

[FranXico]

God help me, I love the petty ones tossed together in Paint.

Where the hell did that come from? 4chan?

 

[aclar00]

This would be the absolute worst skin for any controller LOL!

Actually seems really great for young kidz

 

[TLZ]

I just find it interesting that Sony is in damage control mode

What makes you think that?

 

[Stiflers Mom]

The day I feel the need to report people here, is the day I will take a long happy break from this forum.

 

[Bogroll]

Now this is what you call scraping the barrel.

 

[-Arcadia-]

I would genuinely be uncomfortable to even put my hands on this thing.

 

[Throttle]

This made me imagine an alternate reality in which all game consoles are lille kid's toys, and that is the new PS5 controller, the most advanced one to date, but still shit. That would be a horrible place to live

 

[MORJDK]

Came in here expecting good memes, not seen any so far

 

[Hobbygaming]

Best one so far lol

 

[Mokus]

You forgot to add this.

 

[Burrito Bandito]

so it added some features the xb1 controller has had for a entire generation already, kept the lightbar, added a mic that is entirely pointless, and managed to make it uglier....

 

[Burrito Bandito]

Ignore that user spreading lies .
Link
Quote:
"The company confirmed on the PlayStation Blog that the PS5's DualSense will, in fact, use rechargeable batteries just as prior DualShock controllers did."

even worse. adding AA's would have been a step in the right direction. I hope they at least considerably improved battery life,m because my ps4 controller has essentially been a wired controller for this entire gen

 

[Mokus]

so it added some features the xb1 controller has had for a entire generation already, kept the lightbar, added a mic that is entirely pointless, and managed to make it uglier....

What features had the Xbox one controller and were added to DualSens?

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

omg

ROFL

 

[FranXico]

so it added some features the xb1 controller has had for a entire generation already, kept the lightbar, added a mic that is entirely pointless, and managed to make it uglier....

You mean the share button that the DS4 had an entire generation already?
Oh....

even worse. adding AA's would have been a step in the right direction. I hope they at least considerably improved battery life,m because my ps4 controller has essentially been a wired controller for this entire gen

According to you, the newest Xbox Elite Controller must be a massive downgrade then.

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | Xbox

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features over 30 ways to play like a pro, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, and interchangeable components.

www.xbox.com

 

[ZywyPL]

What features had the Xbox one controller and were added to DualSens?

Ergonomic shape?

 

[sircaw]

so it added some features the xb1 controller has had for a entire generation already, kept the lightbar, added a mic that is entirely pointless, and managed to make it uglier....

I know we are not allowed outside atm but you sir really need some fresh air.

 

[alabtrosMyster]

True dat but that was in spite of the price and hardware.

Maybe it's a terrifying omen that this will be the PS3 all over again.

How about the Saturn that killed a gaming juggernaut? (I love the Saturn BTW)
Or the Atari jaguar?
Or the atgames?
Or the color neo-geo?
Maybe the Dreamcast, not because it's bad, but because bad security made piracy so easy that it killed software sales?
Or the Wii U (I thought Nintendo was done for after this one)?

And there may be many many more candidates before the PS3 enters the discussion, even the xb1.

 

[PocoJoe]

I need to them to have at least the same battery capacity with switch pro controller, because DS4 has some real shitty battery.

even worse. adding AA's would have been a step in the right direction. I hope they at least considerably improved battery life,m because my ps4 controller has essentially been a wired controller for this entire gen

Where does this AA-battery fetish come from?

How this is somehow better:

Have at least 4 rechargeable AA batteries on hand. (to switch them if they end in the middle of session)

Or using batteries = if gaming lets say 1000h / year, and pair of batteries last only 10h (assuming playstation controller would use more energy) = 100x battery change = around 0.5€ for one AA, 200x 0.5€ means 100€ / year. or 800€ / gen

"The average lifespan of AA batteries in an Xbox controller is roughly 40 hours. The average lifespan of the most common rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox Play and Charge Kit, is only 30 hours. The Play and Charge kit's battery life decreases over time too. "

So lets use 40h = 1000/40 = 25 x 2 x 0.5€ = 25€ into batteries/ year. 8 years of gaming = 200€ into batteries with 1000h/ year gaming.

Or good charger + 4x AA rechargeable = maybe 40€ initial purchase and maybe have to replace them once in gen = add 10-20€ = total of 50-60€ / gen.

Or when having 2x controllers = 8x AA rechargeable + 20-40€ if replacing them once/gen. = 50-60€ initial investment + 20-40€ to replace 8x rechargeable = 70-100€/gen


vs.


Charge controller from usb = free

Charge controller from official cradle = 20-25€ / gen

with 2 controllers, no need to stop gaming to charge (if playing alone) because one is always full on the cradle = 20-25€

DS4 battery lasts around 7-10h (in my experience, with light on dim), that is plenty enough when using cradle + 2 controllers, just place the controller on the cradle every time = always 1-2 fully charged controllers ready.



Or when battery/AA is emptied while gaming:

Find full AA batteries or recharged ones (I know I dont have them hanging always around, when you have cable = no need to buy more later, like AA)
vs
just stick usb cable into the controller / take one from cradle and continue.



I have 4 x DS4, two are from 2013 november, still working perfectly, battery lasts hours (havent counted but probably 4-7h, long enough not to be drained in long sessions), and these 2 have maybe 4000-7000h of game play on them at least.

Then 1 that came with ps4 pro + one orange that I bought because it looks cool + cradle = always full controller even if I forget to charge one or two as I just rotate them now into the cradle and take fully charged to the table

Many of my friends have just 1-2 controllers + cradle and I don't remember that anybody have said that it sucks or is inconvenience.

Just weird to worship AA, imagine a cellphone with AA batteries, doesnt make any more sense than gaming controller.

To burrito bandito:

There is clearly something wrong with your controller(s) or you are exaggerating, if you have to used it on wired all the time. Please explain why hours of game play would mean that you have to keep it on cable all the time?

Like even if it lasts only 4-5h, then there should not be a reason to keep it on cable all the time. And charging lithium batteries 24/7 fucks them up anyway

I agree that it could last longer, like switch/wiiu pro controller does, but IMO it is not really a big deal at all when using cradle/cable.


My conclusion is:

That if internal battery lasts for 20-80h = nobody complains, so AA isnt in any way superior vs internal battery, it is just about the amount of hours between charges

PS5 controller have usb C so it is possible that they have much better battery life and faster charge

Like Sony wh1000xm3 headphones, their battery last 25-30h with max ANC + best quality, and with usb-c 10minutes of charging gives 5 hours of usage.

So if (speculating) PS5 controller lasts 10-30h + charges really fast = zero reason to use AA

 

[Radical Dreamer]

It's not like i want you to press me, b-baka...

 

[CJY]

You forgot to add this.

Man, I was seriously under the impression the elite was one of the best-built controllers ever. I always wanted to get one along with a chronusmax, but after seeing that I'm super glad I didn't.

 

[FeiRR]

Ergonomic shape?

Tell me, why DS4 is not ergonomic? I'd like to hear that story.

 

[MagnesG]

Where does this AA-battery fetish come from?

How this is somehow better:

Have at least 4 rechargeable AA batteries on hand. (to switch them if they end in the middle of session)

Or using batteries = if gaming lets say 1000h / year, and pair of batteries last only 10h (assuming playstation controller would use more energy) = 100x battery change = around 0.5€ for one AA, 200x 0.5€ means 100€ / year. or 800€ / gen

"The average lifespan of AA batteries in an Xbox controller is roughly 40 hours. The average lifespan of the most common rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox Play and Charge Kit, is only 30 hours. The Play and Charge kit's battery life decreases over time too. "

So lets use 40h = 1000/40 = 25 x 2 x 0.5€ = 25€ into batteries/ year. 8 years of gaming = 200€ into batteries with 1000h/ year gaming.

Or good charger + 4x AA rechargeable = maybe 40€ initial purchase and maybe have to replace them once in gen = add 10-20€ = total of 50-60€ / gen.

Or when having 2x controllers = 8x AA rechargeable + 20-40€ if replacing them once/gen. = 50-60€ initial investment + 20-40€ to replace 8x rechargeable = 70-100€/gen


vs.


Charge controller from usb = free

Charge controller from official cradle = 20-25€ / gen

with 2 controllers, no need to stop gaming to charge (if playing alone) because one is always full on the cradle = 20-25€

DS4 battery lasts around 7-10h (in my experience, with light on dim), that is plenty enough when using cradle + 2 controllers, just place the controller on the cradle every time = always 1-2 fully charged controllers ready.



Or when battery/AA is emptied while gaming:

Find full AA batteries or recharged ones (I know I dont have them hanging always around, when you have cable = no need to buy more later, like AA)
vs
just stick usb cable into the controller / take one from cradle and continue.



I have 4 x DS4, two are from 2013 november, still working perfectly, battery lasts hours (havent counted but probably 4-7h, long enough not to be drained in long sessions), and these 2 have maybe 4000-7000h of game play on them at least.

Then 1 that came with ps4 pro + one orange that I bought because it looks cool + cradle = always full controller even if I forget to charge one or two as I just rotate them now into the cradle and take fully charged to the table

Many of my friends have just 1-2 controllers + cradle and I don't remember that anybody have said that it sucks or is inconvenience.

Just weird to worship AA, imagine a cellphone with AA batteries, doesnt make any more sense than gaming controller.

To burrito bandito:

There is clearly something wrong with your controller(s) or you are exaggerating, if you have to used it on wired all the time. Please explain why hours of game play would mean that you have to keep it on cable all the time?

Like even if it lasts only 4-5h, then there should not be a reason to keep it on cable all the time. And charging lithium batteries 24/7 fucks them up anyway

I agree that it could last longer, like switch/wiiu pro controller does, but IMO it is not really a big deal at all when using cradle/cable.


My conclusion is:

That if internal battery lasts for 20-80h = nobody complains, so AA isnt in any way superior vs internal battery, it is just about the amount of hours between charges

PS5 controller have usb C so it is possible that they have much better battery life and faster charge

Like Sony wh1000xm3 headphones, their battery last 25-30h with max ANC + best quality, and with usb-c 10minutes of charging gives 5 hours of usage.

So if (speculating) PS5 controller lasts 10-30h + charges really fast = zero reason to use AA

Switch pro controller last around 40h while wii pro is double than that, all using internal battery.

Idk if it because they are using analog/led or other things, having a controller 5-10h battery is not feasible at all especially for long sessions. Also, rotating between two controller (buying another one) is not a good solution.

 

[ZywyPL]

Tell me, why DS4 is not ergonomic? I'd like to hear that story.

There are many people like the DS4, granted, but there are also a lot who don't, it's a hit or miss, a 50/50 basically. But there's a reason every 3rd party producer makes all their controller for either XB, PS or PC with more or less the same shape as XB360 controller, it's simply the best, even Sony copies the shape with DS5 now, that's not a coincidence. And they wouldn't make such move it it was worse then previous DS. Mark my words, when PS5 finally hit the stores, the web will be flood with comments how great the new DS feels, guaranteed.