Post: Report: Sony Retiring DualShock With PS4
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01-18-2013, 04:26 PM
#1
Black-Ops-
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Report: Sony Retiring DualShock With PS4
To be replaced by a touch screen or biometrics.
A new report is suggesting that Sony will ditch the DualShock controller for the PS4 and instead create a new one possibly containing a LCD touch screen or even biometrics.
An unnamed source spoke to CVG and claimed that many of the controllers currently being tested by Sony's R&
department mark a rapid departure from the loyal DualShock, which has served PlayStation consoles for 16 years.
These versions apparently include new additions ranging from an integrated LCD touch screen to biometric sensors on the grips. A second source explained that Sony was supposedly trying to emulate the UI philosophies behind the Vita, and this is what inspired the whole touch screen thing.
We've also heard previously about a version that incorporates the PlayStation move into the traditional DualShock design, which it seems could still be a possibility given the claims of multiple prototypes.
Until Sony announces anything, it's best to take all of this with a huge pinch of salt. Having said that, even if the above does turn out to be true, it seems unlikely that the company would write-off the DualShock completely. It's much more likely that they'd still be able to be used as bog-standard controllers in a similar manner to how Wii Remotes still work with Nintendo's Wii U, with suped-up versions featuring some of the additions mentioned also available.
This is the latest rumour in what's been a busy couple of months for leaks linked to the next-gen consoles. Former AMD execs have been in trouble for allegedly sharing highly-sensitive details about them, dev kits have surfaced all over the place and Sony is meant to be taking steps to prevent you playing second hand games on it's next box.
With so many leaks coming thick and fast, surely it won't be long until Sony and Microsoft step out of the shadows to set the record straight once and for all?
To be replaced by a touch screen or biometrics.
A new report is suggesting that Sony will ditch the DualShock controller for the PS4 and instead create a new one possibly containing a LCD touch screen or even biometrics.
An unnamed source spoke to CVG and claimed that many of the controllers currently being tested by Sony's R&
department mark a rapid departure from the loyal DualShock, which has served PlayStation consoles for 16 years.These versions apparently include new additions ranging from an integrated LCD touch screen to biometric sensors on the grips. A second source explained that Sony was supposedly trying to emulate the UI philosophies behind the Vita, and this is what inspired the whole touch screen thing.
We've also heard previously about a version that incorporates the PlayStation move into the traditional DualShock design, which it seems could still be a possibility given the claims of multiple prototypes.
Until Sony announces anything, it's best to take all of this with a huge pinch of salt. Having said that, even if the above does turn out to be true, it seems unlikely that the company would write-off the DualShock completely. It's much more likely that they'd still be able to be used as bog-standard controllers in a similar manner to how Wii Remotes still work with Nintendo's Wii U, with suped-up versions featuring some of the additions mentioned also available.
This is the latest rumour in what's been a busy couple of months for leaks linked to the next-gen consoles. Former AMD execs have been in trouble for allegedly sharing highly-sensitive details about them, dev kits have surfaced all over the place and Sony is meant to be taking steps to prevent you playing second hand games on it's next box.
With so many leaks coming thick and fast, surely it won't be long until Sony and Microsoft step out of the shadows to set the record straight once and for all?
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What's your own thoughts about this reported rumor, and whether you think it's a good move to finally retire Dual Shock controllers. Share your thoughts below if you care to
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P.S This is the first time I posted something playstation related in over a year. lol
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01-21-2013, 09:14 PM
#11
Black-Ops-
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01-21-2013, 11:13 PM
#12
thorn
Gym leader
wouldent that be distracting looking at the controler then the tv back and forth also battery life.............its too expensive to bother with why dont people consider this this would drain the fuckoutta the controller and the price for one of these things could potentialy cost as much as a fucking vita maybe even more
01-22-2013, 04:58 AM
#14
Budz
Former Staff
No.no.no keep the dualshock controllers. I'm getting tired of the biometrics and touch screens on controllers these days. Money hungry companies do that so you buy more controllers that are going to be expensive. They could modify the controller into making it bigger but keep the rechargeable battery.
01-22-2013, 06:55 AM
#15
panzernacker
Do a barrel roll!
01-22-2013, 03:37 PM
#16
xoxo-paige-oxox
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i love the controller and i got 6 Copyright © 2026, NextGenUpdate.
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