Sony to abandon DualShock design for PS4?
A senior games studio working on an upcoming Sony game says the new system's controller has undergone numerous alterations, few of which resemble the DualShock controller that has become famous with PlayStation consoles.
Experiments within Sony's Research & Development department are thought to have been extensive. Versions of the new PS4 pad include biometric sensors on the grips and an LCD touch screen, the development source claimed.
A second source, working in a separate part of the industry but still connected to Sony, said PlayStation engineers are "trying to emulate the same user interface philosophies as the PS Vita"
"The new console - code-named Orbis - will be revealed in a matter of weeks, not months."
Sony has declined to comment about this.
While the DualShock design will not be a primary controller for the next PlayStation, it is expected that PS3 Dualshock controllers will be compatible with the next-gen system.
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MoanPosted:
AR15 Touch screen + sweaty hands = bad idea
Come on Sony, think before you produce.
Some of the things they are bringing out are just stupid.
SynybunPosted:
Feet I bet these controllers will be like $80 each... It will be expensive.
I wouldn't doubt it.
ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:
FrenzyRG if theres going to be a touch screen controller im not going to buy the ps4 nuff said
Agreed, they should learn from the sales of the WiiU. I'm still debating whether to get the new xbox or PS3, but if there is a damn touchscreen on the PS3 controller, I'm going with xbox definitely.
FrenzyRGPosted:
if theres going to be a touch screen controller im not going to buy the ps4 nuff said
ChugJugPosted:
Vlif about time they get a new design... but touch screen? it will probably 150 for a controller that will break as easy as a smart phone, horrible idea
I think a controlor would cost like $125
PoonPosted:
about time they get a new design... but touch screen? it will probably 150 for a controller that will break as easy as a smart phone, horrible idea
MortarPosted:
Because of this, it will be rather interesting to see the new controller for the PS4, and hopefully PS3 controllers will be compatible, if not, then there will be a lot of unhappy campers.
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