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.

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DankruptPosted:

AR15 The PS controllers are so small and I feel like I'm going to brake them.


yeah they are tiny and it doesn't feel right the xbox controller fits perfect i think for everyone

CentPosted:

Did that*

CentPosted:

SovietRussia I hope they offer both versions. Due to the fact that one controller will probably cost 100 or so dollars. It will be expensive to have multiple controllers.


Yeah i agree with you. I think it would be cool if they

AR15Posted:

The PS controllers are so small and I feel like I'm going to brake them.

TxNMqz08Posted:

Afghani Never really liked the PS3 controller. A new design wouldn't be bad.


The ps3 controller is the same as the ps1 and ps2 but with a PS button in the middle.

PMLPosted:

noo i like dualshock

SovietRussiaPosted:

I hope they offer both versions. Due to the fact that one controller will probably cost 100 or so dollars. It will be expensive to have multiple controllers.

PlusnetPosted:

Never really liked the PS3 controller. A new design wouldn't be bad.

iPlayDirtyPosted:

i wasnt to keen on the controller anyway ,


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