PS4: Sony admits early DualShock 4 designs were closer to Xbox 360

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PlayStation 4′s new DualShock 4 controller went through several revisions, but boss of the company’s product planning department Toshimasa Aoki has revealed that early designs were close to the current Xbox 360 pad layout.

Speaking with GamesBeat, Aoki recalled, “For the analog sticks, we did test having the analog sticks on top, since the Xbox has the left side on top [above the D-pad]. Especially from the shooter teams — we got feedback that that’s what they wanted. They knew that consumers liked the 360 for shooters.”

He added, “The feedback from the user test team said that we needed to test this version, the Xbox version, and this version. [But having the two sticks symmetrical on the left and right sides] is kind of in our DNA. The prototype team, myself, and also the management team really felt that having this look is the PlayStation look, and we had to keep that.”

Have you tried DualShock 4 yet? What do you think? Personally, I prefer the Xbox 360 stick layout, but admit that the DualShock 4 is – in my opinion – the better of the two next-gen devices.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/22/ps4-sony-admits-early-dualshock-4-designs-were-close-to-xbox-360-controller/

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RanoPosted:

Still don't like the positioning of the analog sticks, I like them better on Xbox's controller

LotPosted:

They look 100% like the xbox anolog sticks

PlusnetPosted:

Aggie Design wise:

Controller: PS4
Console: Xbox One

Thats my opinion.


Mine is the opposite way around. I like the PS4 controller too, but I've always enjoyed the Xbox controller.

PlusnetPosted:

Ortho Obviously they would, the 360 was the god controller. Just like they used the 360 features now


I did like the PS3 controller design, but the Xbox controller is superior.

OrthoPosted:

Obviously they would, the 360 was the god controller. Just like they used the 360 features now

PlusnetPosted:

I enjoy the 360 design so this will be great.

NDSUPosted:

That controller is beast. WB7St has a video about it.

LucozadePosted:

So many butt-hurt PlayStation Fans not admitting that Xbox 360 had far better Online features.

SwiftPosted:

Design wise:

Controller: PS4
Console: Xbox One

Thats my opinion.

sir_grecoPosted:

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Shen Xbox will always have the better controller.


I think PS4 have the better controller for the next generation...


Yeah, because of them copying Xbox, lol.
They admitted to it and now can't take props for it.
why do you fagbots say this? you copied our blu-ray and GPU so stfu with that copy stuff i played xbox one and ps4 and the ps4 controller feels better and has more grip the xbox one controller is skinny and feel really light compared to the 360 one.


Why personally attack me?
You do realize that your defending a company that openly stated they copied and you're acting like i'm making it up.

Sony isn't paying you, so don't act like it.


sony isnt paying but you sound stupid. microsoft copys sony all the time and you guys dont admit that. and you should feel attack after saying something that could spark a argument.
What is that top news article on the PS4 news? Something about party chat coming to PS4. Go home, your drunk.


lol exactly. ps4 definitely copied more than xbox did, and this is bc more ppl like the xbox 360 than ps3. i had a ps3 for a couple years and made the switch to xbox360. never once have i regretted that decision. and im a firm believer that this will be the same case with ps4 vs xboxone. there are similarities but for online play, which is all i do, xboxone will clearly be better.


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