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The new Dualshock PS4 controller; Touch PAD, not screen


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#1 Audioboxer

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 02:00

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Ergonomically pleasing, aesthetically boring. It's how it feels in my hands that counts though.

I also have seen people on the front page talking about controller costs due to a touch screen, it is not a screen, simply a pad. A clickable one as well at that.

I will try to find a youtube video of the share button being demoed.


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Posted 21 February 2013 - 02:06

Yeah, certainly looks boring, but that is the least of my concerns.

Where exactly is that share button?

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 02:06

View Postcompl3x, on 21 February 2013 - 02:06, said:

Yeah, certainly looks boring, but that is the least of my concerns.

Where exactly is that share button?

Added new pictures that show it

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 02:10

Cool. Thanks.

So the start/select buttons have been abandoned in favour of the options/share button?

Those higher res images actually make it look pretty comfy to hold.


Random question:do we know if current PS3 controllers will be compatible with a PS4. I imagine they would be?

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 03:21

Obviously fan made, but possibly a fairly good comparison

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 03:32

I don't know about anyone else, but i kinda like the new controller.

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 04:43

Find it odd they flipped the lettering on the triggers.

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 04:49

View PostDPyro, on 21 February 2013 - 04:43, said:

Find it odd they flipped the lettering on the triggers.
odd but makes sense, since if you're gonna look at the triggers you're gonna tilt the controller towards you as you're holding it

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 05:00

How are you suppose to use the touchpad? It seems awkward to try to get your thumbs to it. I'd like to hold it.

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 05:26

View PostAudioboxer, on 21 February 2013 - 02:00, said:

I will try to find a youtube video of the share button being demoed.

https://www.facebook...&type=2

That's the vid from Killzone that was "shared" right after it was shown (supposedly).

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 05:34

Hopefully it won't hurt to hold it anymore

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 09:01

It looks sexy....

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 09:06

Not sure about this one, I'll probably love it, but in my case, the DS3 was fine. I also understand that there are users that have difficulty using it because it is a large controller and isn't assymmetrical, (by this I mean like the xbox controller that many consider superior) also unsure about the placement of the share button, could be panic for nothing...

Question, have they done away with 'start' and 'select'?

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 09:16

View PostSnake89, on 21 February 2013 - 03:32, said:

I don't know about anyone else, but i kinda like the new controller.

Agreed. Actually looks sexy and more designed around the hands than the PS3 controller. I've long considered the 360 controller to be superior, but I'll have to see how this holds up hands on with the controller.

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Posted 21 February 2013 - 09:22

The Current PS3 controller is fine,
and as I said on the main page, I hate it when companies feel compelled to make change for the sake of change.


And this feels exactly like that, it wont have any practical use but sure as hell will raise the price and maybe make it more awkward to use...

I cant see how your mean to use this along with the analog sticks with your thumb constantly hitting them..