Sony to abandon DualShock design for PS4?

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New controller to break the mould; Touch-screen and biometric sensors being tested.

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.

Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:13 am
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Comments

MoanPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

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.

AR15Posted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

Touch screen + sweaty hands = bad idea
Come on Sony, think before you produce.

SynybunPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

Feet I bet these controllers will be like $80 each... It will be expensive.

I wouldn't doubt it.

ZyphrPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

I bet these controllers will be like $80 each... It will be expensive.

ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

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: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

if theres going to be a touch screen controller im not going to buy the ps4 nuff said

ChugJugPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

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: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

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

OrigamoPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

A touchscreen controller? Sounds like a bad idea to me.

MortarPosted: Mon. Jan 21, 2013

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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