wraggster
February 16th, 2013, 01:58
The last time CVG met with its sources to discuss the PS4 pad (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/387287/cvg-sources-sony-to-abandon-dualshock-design-for-ps4/), our insiders indicated that Sony was determined to experiment with its next controller.
http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_2976/image_297622_thumb_wide300.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?mode=article&id=297622)Yesterday a photo of the prototype controller (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391440/alleged-ps4-controller-photo-leaks-online/) (yes it's real) suggested that's exactly what it's done. [UPDATE: Another alleged leaked PS4 controller picture (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391667/ps4-controller-new-leaked-image-appears-online/) has appeared online]A combination of motion control, touch and traditional analogue buttons promise to make Sony's latest joypad a very special prospect indeed. Move-like pointer tracking flirts with a touch pad (not a touch screen, dev sources tell us) to both compliment and replace traditional inputs, while a rumoured 'share' button could potentially transform the social aspects of PSN overnight.
However, Sony traditionally considers a range of controllers before opting on the final one, meaning that the picture that has leaked may not be of the final design. Matching our own analysis with new info from developers with access to PlayStation development kits, below are what we believe are the key features of Sony's new PlayStation controller...
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391617/features/ps4-a-deeper-analysis-of-the-controller-prototype/
http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_2976/image_297622_thumb_wide300.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?mode=article&id=297622)Yesterday a photo of the prototype controller (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391440/alleged-ps4-controller-photo-leaks-online/) (yes it's real) suggested that's exactly what it's done. [UPDATE: Another alleged leaked PS4 controller picture (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391667/ps4-controller-new-leaked-image-appears-online/) has appeared online]A combination of motion control, touch and traditional analogue buttons promise to make Sony's latest joypad a very special prospect indeed. Move-like pointer tracking flirts with a touch pad (not a touch screen, dev sources tell us) to both compliment and replace traditional inputs, while a rumoured 'share' button could potentially transform the social aspects of PSN overnight.
However, Sony traditionally considers a range of controllers before opting on the final one, meaning that the picture that has leaked may not be of the final design. Matching our own analysis with new info from developers with access to PlayStation development kits, below are what we believe are the key features of Sony's new PlayStation controller...
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/391617/features/ps4-a-deeper-analysis-of-the-controller-prototype/