it would be interesting to see the left analog stick flip around to position on the D-pad.

@Major_Tom

It would be interesting to look at, but i wouldn't want it actually redesigned to be like that.

Yup, my thumbs ARE symetrical (lol, actually, they aren't, since I have a heavier hypermobility/double-jointedne ss on the right hand if compared to the left, but I just play it symetrically) and I also prefer they don't go the 360 way (an almost perfec controller if it wasn't for that feature).

Actually, Xbox/360 controller don't have unsymetrical thumbsticks for ergonometrics, they have it because the middle/upper face of the controler was always a place to put the main buttons, well, for some time now, the thumbstick is way more used than the d-pad (except for some genres). I think the idea was good, but they should have moved the other thumbstick or have leaved both alone.

On-topic now, it really need way more testing and finishing touch. The d-pad looks worse than the Dual Shock ones. Why those sharp corners near the shoulder buttons? Wouldn't be more hand fitting if those buttons actually were put just over that curved upper surface? And definetly, Sony should not be afraid of changing or copying, 360 has a great grip feel, it fills your hand, something in those lines (with some ventilation through) would be amizing. And, more important, twisting it would have some function? I don't necessarily mean an input (althrough it could be used someway) but there is any reason to twist a controller? (not trying to be a smart@ss, just asking)

And by the looks of it, I don't think it's just some twistable controller, maybe that is the breakable controller we heard so much about last year?

NeGcon and for Playstation.

Nice memory.

All he had to do was JFGI.

It could be used as a throttle for racing games.

Snap!

Actually twisting would be used for steering in racing games. Twisting is more precise than using a stick and quick precise correction maneuvers are easy to pull off. Granturismo 1 and 2 supported the NeGcon which was the best way to play them if you didn't have a steering wheel. The only drawback to twist steering is not everybody finds it intuitive ie they usually mix up turning left for turning right. The only addition I'd like to see to this prototype controller is a scroll wheel. Not exactly sure where they'd put it but I'm sure they could fit it somewhere.

Its a matter of getting used to something.

I'm really accustomed to the Dualshock it's awesome but change is a good thing.

No thanks.

that is a normal position for a PS controller...Oh i see what you were doing, crafty. /sarcasm

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

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

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.