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Is This What The PlayStation 4 Controller Looks Like?

Posted on Sunday, February 3 @ 10:36:00 Eastern by Jonathan_Leack


What you see above isn't the official PlayStation 4 controller, but it very well could be what it ends up looking like.

Supposed leaks from those who have received PlayStation 4 development kits have resulted in some interesting details about Sony's next controller. If the rumors are true, it's the first Sony controller to make any radical changes to its original formula in 1994. A user on Reddit decided to compile the information and draw a mock-up including all the realistic possibilities. Voilà, the image seen above.

The controller is said to have a share button on the front face which works in tandem with the console's progressive video and screenshot capturing features. As such, the above concept image has a share button so you can hop straight into the share section with a touch of a button.

Additionally, a small touch pad similar to the one on the back of the Vita has been thrown into the empty space between the d-pad and face buttons. If it's as seen in the image it's on the small side and raises question as to how useful it would be for gaming experiences.

The concave analog sticks are a departure from the convex-shape of the traditional DualShock. Many Xbox gamers argue that this design allows for better control of the analog sticks, presenting an even higher level of precision in shooters. If Sony really makes the switch then you're sure to hear plenty of opinions from those who want them changed back.

Lastly, the d-pad is very similar to the one found on the Vita, which is a good thing. The Vita's d-pad has great tactile feedback and rolls between directions with little resistance. Fighting game fans would be joyful.

The PlayStation 4 is expected to be announced on February 20th, and there's a good chance we'll see the new controller during the presentation. In the meantime, what do you think of the concept above?
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  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 10:40 am
    Looks like a cross breed of the PS controller and the Wii U gamepad
    0 3
  • BigTruckSeries
    BigTruckSeries
    Joined: May 2006
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 3:46 pm
    Looks like a cross between the PS3 gamepad and a whole can of FAIL.
    1 2
  • wallyvonrai
    wallyvonrai
    Joined: Oct 2006
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 10:44 am
    No, just no. Dear Sony, please don't do something so aweful to my controller. Dont touch the buttons, i love my buttons.
    0 4
  • Jobin_Wendy
    Jobin_Wendy
    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 10:50 am
    I LOVE RUMORS!
    0 4
  • TheMindlessType
    TheMindlessType
    Joined: Sep 2009
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 10:55 am
    "expected to be announced on November 20th"

    Pretty sure you guys mean February 20th...
    0 2
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:07 am
    My favorite typo ever!
    0 5
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:13 am
    Maybe the PS4 will release on Nov 20th and your typo has just predicted the future...

    Ill give you some time to pick up your blown minds off the floor.(5 second rule applies)
    0 6
  • tinymhg
    tinymhg
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 12:41 pm
    Mmmmm brains.
    0 2
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow
    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:20 am
    Looks like an improvent to me.
    0 3
  • Ivory_Soul
    Ivory_Soul
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:43 am
    Looks pretty slick to me. Don't know why people are so hung up about controller innovations. As long as the CORE of the controller isn't touched...why not? All the face buttons are there, the two sticks, the shoulder buttons, no big deal to me.
    0 2
  • Alex_Osborn
    Alex_Osborn
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:46 am
    Not a fan... at all.
    0 4
  • reiandcoke
    reiandcoke
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 11:51 am
    Add asymmetrical analog sticks and a small touch screen (for typing and item-select type of crap)
    0 2
  • Jobin_Wendy
    Jobin_Wendy
    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 1:04 pm
    It looks like a cheap PC controller.
    0 1
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 1:16 pm
    I still think its alright look, better than a ****en boomerang
    0 0
  • wildmario
    wildmario
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 4:45 pm
    Hey now, the boomerang controller was cool at the time
    0 0
  • elmoreoocyte
    elmoreoocyte
    Joined: Apr 2012
    Posted: Feb 3rd, 2013 at 8:57 pm
    I would not complain about having that in my hands. It's not a huge departure from the past to burn me, and it implements enough changes to bring it towards today's tech.

    Agree though that a touch-pad that small seems sort of useless.
    0 0
  • Ananymous
    Ananymous
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Feb 4th, 2013 at 2:39 am
    Replace touch pad with a small screen possibly?
    0 0
  • WingRider
    WingRider
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Feb 5th, 2013 at 8:48 am
    Now we have a dreamcast controller?
    0 1
  • Ananymous
    Ananymous
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Feb 10th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
    What would be the point of a track pad in the middle of the controller?
    0 0
  • madster111
    madster111
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Feb 4th, 2013 at 3:02 am
    Now just swap the dpad and the left analogue stick and it'd be perfect.

    ...Wait, i think someone might've done that before.
    0 1
  • oblivion437
    oblivion437
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Feb 4th, 2013 at 4:32 am
    I'm with E.D. Kain. Don't trust a word not from Sony.
    0 0

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