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Third Party PlayStation 4 Elite Controller Revealed At Target

A recent listing on Target leads PlayStation fans to believe that there is a new controller in the works.

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3548d ago Replies(15)
Majin-vegeta3548d ago

$80??Looks like it might be from some other company and not Sony

Thatguy-3103548d ago

Yup seems third party since you're able to use xbox's elite controller parts

bouzebbal3547d ago

terrible looking d-pad.
PS4 has a great dpad for fighting games,

NewMonday3547d ago

would love a classic size DS controller for my kids

hells_supernova3548d ago

I have to agree. Sony would never copy the D-pad from Microsoft. Secondly there is no branding on the box.

It would have a massive Sony logo or PlayStation logo if it were from Sony.

Third party cashing in on the Xbox Elite success

Angeljuice3548d ago

Xbox Elite is an inferior scuff rip-off!

VforVideogames3548d ago

Remember Playstation its not part of Sony anymore but the controller its ugly.

SoulMikeY3548d ago

VforVideogames?

yes, Playstation is, and will always be a part of Sony.

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Dasteru3548d ago

@Angeljuice:

ROFL Fanboy who has clearly never used the Elite.

It has all the same features as a fully optioned Scuff, plus a ton more, and is of vastly superior build quality with much better materials. Scuff just buys standard Xbox controllers and mods them with about $5 worth of cheap radio shack actuators. They are infamous for falling apart after a few months use. Even Razer is better quality.

Yetter3548d ago

@Angeljuice MS made that controller with scuff. I've got both and prefer the elite

GamingIVfun3548d ago (Edited 3548d ago )

Microsoft announce their partnerdhip with Scuff after they released the Elite controller, probably was a deal to keep Scuff from suing Microsoft for Patent infringement or Scuff actually designed the controller in the first place.

GrmpyolGamer 3547d ago

That D-pad Is superior to all the others for fighting games. If u have never used the 8 sised D-pad u r missing out

donthate3547d ago

LMAO when this thing sells like hotcakes!

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DarXyde3548d ago

Definitely not Sony. Nothing about that box art screams PlayStation, for one thing. We'd have seen the PlayStation logo on the box.

I hope it's good. $80 for an elite controller is an easier pill to swallow than $150. But then again, I don't really have a need for this since I only play Uncharted 4 competitively.

Never did like the disco ball d-pad on these elite controllers though.

hells_supernova3548d ago

That cost saving will probably reflect in a poor build quality though. Third party controllers are never the best

SonyStyled3548d ago

I was given a phishing scam alert when I clicked on the link, so I question the reliability of the subject of an elite controller

game4funz3548d ago

You can change it up on the xbox elite. No need for disco ball.

nitus103548d ago

@SonyStyled

I assume you are using Chrome so you can try the following link: http://mammothgamers.com/20...

Basically, this controller is third party and contrary to what some people think the "D" pad that the genuine and something none genuine controllers have can actually double as four separate buttons as well as the ability to be used as a cruder form of navigation control. As an example, Bloodborne and Neverwinter utilize the button capability of the "D" pad and in addition both games also make use of the touchpad.

Personally, I prefer the genuine controllers since I have been burnt once on a cheap Dual Shock 3 Sony knock off that surprisingly did look genuine. It did work but had plenty of intermittent faults that actually made the controller unusable except for watching Netflix.

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peewee110163547d ago

scuf just always felt werid i think this one would be perfect where my fingers rest

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DARK_WOLF3548d ago

Definitely 3rd party. It looks like cheap af build quality as well.

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Sonyslave33548d ago

O.o sony on a roll with their copying self.

Nitrowolf23548d ago

this is a third party controller, not an official one by Sony. At least judging from the box and no mention of anything sony

MasterCornholio3548d ago (Edited 3548d ago )

Yep it's not Sony.

3rd parties was the demand for a PS4 elite controller so they made something similar to it.

iTechHeads3548d ago

Wow you really are something...,,,

Kryptix3548d ago (Edited 3547d ago )

When you revolve your life around trolling a brand you don't like cause your parents didn't buy you what you wanted.

That's dangerous for your mental health.

It's a third party controller. Sony doesn't need to copy the competition, they're leading with their own consistent plans since 2013.

Edit: I don't know about the rest of the additions, but I clearly remember a Playstation VR very early prototype before Oculus Rift was released DK1.

Found an article dating back to 2012:

http://www.playstationlifes...

So Sony has been at this thing for a while. They weren't copying no one, just was intelligent to understand things were headed into this direction with virtual reality.

GrubsterBeater3548d ago

*Sony doesn't need to copy the competition, they're leading with their own consistent plans since 1994.*

There, I fixed it for you.

N4Flamers3548d ago

All companies copy each other. It's a business strategy and just logical. Sony has done it with many things. Integrated hdd, putting multi-player behind a pay wall, play station move, playstation vr, trophies. Other companies do it too. Like games with gold. I would like to see an official ps elite controller. Third party stuff is usually garbage.

Mr_Writer853547d ago

@N4flames

I'm sorry what was Move a copy of?

You do know Move was shown off as an under development project before the Wii was released.

IamTylerDurden13547d ago

PlayStation VR was in development before Oculus. Sony did not simply jump on the VR bandwagon.

Goldby3547d ago

@N4Flamers

Sony has been working on Vr since ps3 days, the Projection headset they released started it all.
Look at the HMZ-T3W. was avaialble as retail release in 2013. at that point wasn't Rift still DK1 or 2?

DigitalRaptor3547d ago

Sony had Move prototypes flying around their R&D department before the Wii was publicly showcased.

Sony has been working on HMD tech since the mid-90s, and PSVR was in development before Oculus Rift's Kickstarter campaign was even a known entity.

Stay losing with your ignorance.

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Nathan_Hale533547d ago

Man, the late gen 360 really loved to copy the PS3.

DigitalRaptor3547d ago

Xboys have been failing so hard as of late.

Thanks for joining the club.

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thejigisup3548d ago (Edited 3548d ago )

that dpad is suspect, in fact i really don't like the look of it at all
, thanks but no thanks

_LarZen_3548d ago

Am I the only one getting allot of unsesure browser warnings on articles on N4G lately? This one included.

SoulWarrior3548d ago

You're not alone same with me.

Also this looks like a 3rd party controller, title is misleading clickbait.

LexHazard793548d ago

Whenever i got N4G, it says not a safe site. And when i google it it says N4G is a hacked site.

nitus103548d ago

It appears the N4G "click outs" get flagged as containing malware. You can get to the site by the following URL: http://mammothgamers.com/20...

Note: I don't run Microsoft anything on my desktop so I can be pretty certain that malware does not have much of a chance of infecting my operating system although I am very careful and don't allow any programs to run without my express permission.

Goldby3547d ago

if your running windows, you can get hit with malware even without your permission. unfortunetly MS or apple still don't notify you why anything on the pc is changed or added or deleted

alfcrippinjr3548d ago

yep getting the same as you

The site ahead contains malware

Attackers currently on n4g.com might attempt to install dangerous programs on your computer that steal or delete your information (for example, photos, passwords, messages, and credit cards).
Automatically report details of possible security incidents to Google. Privacy policy

they need to fix it once again

WeAreLegion3548d ago

If that's the worst problem you have with the new N4G, consider yourself lucky.

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coolbeans3548d ago

You're not alone. HAVA team's looking into it right now. Sorry about this inconvenience everyone.

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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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FPSRUSSIA25d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY25d ago

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

Eonjay25d ago

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

Profchaos25d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7225d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY25d ago

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

TheColbertinator25d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum25d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z25d 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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SimpleDad26d ago

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

Cacabunga26d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot25d 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…

HectixRose26d 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.

JEECE26d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername25d 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.

Soy26d ago

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

DarXyde25d 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.

Ashunderfire8625d 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.

Ashunderfire8625d ago (Edited 25d 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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InUrFoxHole26d ago

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

pwnmaster300026d 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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-Foxtrot26d 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.

solideagle25d 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

Relientk7725d ago

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