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PS4 Controller Continuing a Tradition of Innovation

Gi - PS4 Controller is a revolutionary evolution of Sony’s famous DualShock technology. The core design of the PS4 controller is similar to prior Sony DualShock controllers hailing all the way back to the original PlayStation. Originally, the PlayStation featured a basic controller with a D-Pad, four buttons split between the left and right shoulders, a select/start button and the iconic Sony button set (Square, Triangle, Circle and X). Eventually, Sony released the Dual Analog controller for the PS1, which added two analog joy sticks to the set up, but the Dual Analog soon phased out of existence as Sony introduced the first DualShock controller. The DualShock featured two vibrating motors that responded with vibrations to the action taking place on screen. This DualShock technology has become the signature feature of Sony systems ever since.

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LeRise4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

There's a petition already:
http://www.change.org/en-GB...

It's called "Microsoft: To listen and to take notice of what their consumers want from them"

(upd: sorry, I missed a browser tab)

xHeavYx4739d ago

Dualshock is the best controller ever

LeRise4739d ago

You think I don't agree? I adore the new Dualshock.
And my 1st message was intended for another topic, sorry.

BeZdaBest4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

they have to fix that cheap plastic they had on the ds3...those things break to fast...come sony heavy duty plastic (like the wiimote that shit is indestructible and can break somebodys jaw)..

and for those saying this/that is better.. thats a opinion not FACT..

GameCents4739d ago

Nope. As much as I hate Microsoft at the moment, the 360 controller and now possibly the One controller take that title.
DualShock is far from the best controller ever.
It has a very antiquated design and is small and crampy.

DivineAssault 4739d ago

I think this new version is the ultimate controller.. The dual shock 3s are good but the R2/L2 were too damn sensitive to me.. The analogs being rounded out were annoying too because my thumbs would occasionally slide off.. Great controller (minus previous) but this is what was critically needed..
The design hadnt changed since PS1 & it was time to evolve.. The end result seems to be P E R F E C T!!! I cant think of a better design choice than the above.. The triggers are great! The analogs are a god send! & the touchpad will add sooooooo much to games.. From basic controls on indie titles to complex puzzles & problem solving in god of war or uncharted.. I cant wait for it & sony has nx gen NAILED!

BullyMangler4739d ago

aint it? ha ha haaa . . im lovin the diff colored LED lights about it though .

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-Mezzo-4739d ago

Dying to get my hands on it.

Belking4739d ago

I see they finally added triggers like the xbox controller. Smart move. Now just fix the analogs and everything will be great.

thereapersson4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

Some people are fully capable of utilizing the DS design and are quite comfortable with it. Personally I find both designs (XBOX, PlayStation) to have their strengths and weaknesses.

Edit:

MS has revised their controller more than Sony has. Remember the size of the original fat XBOX controller vs. the new one they re-designed to be more along the size of the PlayStation pad?

Edit 2:

I do think that Sony took a cue from MS in one area of the controller, and that is giving the handles a more ergonomically rounded shape on the ends, to better contour to the palms. I think this iteration of the DS will be the best one Sony's ever put out.

Skips4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

Agreed, my left thumb isn't longer than my right... And I'm sure many others thumbs aren't that way either. (Just a hunch) lol. So there's no need.

As for the Xbox controller, just THANK THE HEAVENS MS fixed that HORRID D-PAD!

...But still using batteries in 2013, is just down right EMBARRASSING! lol

@Below

I just got the impression from IGN that they made it more sturdier or something. They said it had a mechanical click/ 4 way unlike the 360 controller.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

So I'm not entirely sure if it IS actually "better". Just from the impression, it seemed like it...

@ EDIT 2 above.

Now that I agree on...

thereapersson4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

But I don't think they (MS) really "fixed" the D-Pad, as the segmented design of the PS Pad's is still the pinnacle of D-Pad design. Slightly rounded edges and individual directional inputs vs one solid piece ALA the Dreamcast's D-Pad. That thing shredded the hell out of my thumb, notably during long MvsC2 sessions.

Granted, the One's controller D-Pad looks much better than the 360's, as the pad is now at least locked in place instead of being on a "rotating" axis like the 360's D-Pad.

sparta764739d ago

NO!!! They need to leave the analog stick just they way it is..

Brazz4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

if you mean to make it concave, yeah they did a good thing... if you mean change it's place to be like Xbox controller i say NO! Analog position is great!

BISHOP-BRASIL4739d ago

I don't think he meant position, but shape/resistance, which are indeed a bit better on 360's pad than on DS3.

But if he indeed meant position then... Eew...

thechosenone4739d ago (Edited 4739d ago )

That glowing bar in the front is so cool looking! Futuristic as fook.

Sarobi4739d ago

I wonder how heavy it feels compared to PS3 Dualshock

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA16d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay16d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos16d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7216d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY16d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator16d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum16d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z16d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad17d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga17d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot15d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose17d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE17d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername16d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy17d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde16d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8616d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8616d ago (Edited 16d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole17d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300017d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot17d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle16d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7716d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments