New DualShock 4 With Possible Different Battery and Wireless Certified by the FCC: Label Discovered

DualShockers recently reported about the new PS4 model CUH-11xxA, and apparently there’s also a revised DualShock 4 controller incoming, as made apparent by a new Federal Communications Commission certification published recently.

[XiSasukeUchiha]

Sweet a new dualshock controller too, Sony is really bringing their A game this year:)

[1nsomniac]

You seem to be missing the reason why the majority of revisions are produced... Especially in this instance...

[crxss]

If Sony released a DUALSHOCK 4 PRO version sometime with better triggers that'd be nice. Mine are squeaky as sh!t

[agame914]

Why especially in this instance? Because the light bar? What's so,bad about the light bar anyway? I never can understand that. When I am playing a game I am not looking down at the controller I am looking at my tv

[1nsomniac]

There's nothing wrong with the light bar in my opinion either. I was hinting at the thumbsticks & shoulder buttons.

I'm on my 3rd replacement in 6 months of owning the console. Luckily this 3rd pad seems pretty solid though & sticks are still looking new.

[MRMagoo123]

Maybe Its because I am in Australia and we got the PS4 a couple weeks later but my 2 controllers that I got at launch are both in mint condition still , I guess the sticks may be slightly smoother but thats to be expected with all the gaming done on it and the fact rubber wears.

[system22]

They didn't bring all of their "a game" if they are already issuing a new controller with a better battery. That means they recognize the battery sucks in the current controller. So we will have to pay an additional $60 to have an "a game" controller 6 months later.

[redknight80]

Not like it will be coming out anytime soon, mate...could be years even.

[Copen]

That's exactly NOT what this means. System and spec revisions happen all the time if you wanted a better product you shouldn't have bought a launch console. Since you did you did so knowing that better stuff is on the way so you don't get to complain about it now. You know launch consoles aren't flawless there are hiccups and that's all part of being an early adopter.

[Randostar]

Or you could buy a battery that last 50% longer off Amazon for 6 dollars.

[maniacmayhem]

@Randostar

Don't Sony controllers have internal batteries? How would buying a battery for the controller solve that problem?

[ifistbrowni]

not so happy about this news. I bought a 2nd controller a couple weeks ago and still haven't really used it.

Recently the left analog stick on my primary controller is getting roached from playing Trials Fusion (it's like deteriorating). I'm afraid to use my second one, because it's still pretty much "right out of the box" new and do not want the same thing to happen.

So, im kinda torn. I want Sony to make a controller with a long lasting battery and more durable analog sticks, but i dont wanna pay for another $65 controller.

[sic_chops]

I got some grip-it analog covers. They work good and give more grip.

[Copen]

Then sell your spare for 40 and you only pay 25 for a newer controller. It's really not that big of a deal.

[jidery]

I wasn't aware that as soon as the new one comes out yours would break.

[Randostar]

On Amazon you can buy X1 analog sticks for $10.
A battery that will double the life of you controller is 6-7 dollars.

[ifistbrowni]

@jidery, im confused by your comment. Are you implying that im lying about my left-analog stick?

@Copen, that is an option, but it's kind of annoying that I already spent $65 on a new controller, just for a better one to come out (probably at the same price). I should've had the hindsight.

@Randostar, I have an XB1, and while the analog sticks feel "tougher" they're just not as comfortable as the DS4's (or 360's for that matter). Plus, im not opening my controller and replacing them.

I was just watching a trials stream on Live from Playstation and 3 people were already talking about how Trials ruined their left stick. The one guy said that you can get your DS4 replace under the PS4 warranty and all you have to do is pay for shipping. Maybe i'll wait and send my controller in to be replaced after this "new controller" is confirmed/released.

[ratchet426]

All DS4 controllers are still under 1-year Sony warranty. So if your left stick is showing "unusual" wear and tear 6 months in, just send it back to Sony for a replacement.

I'm pretty sure this was a bad batch of launch controllers and that Sony has since (quietly) corrected the problem, but anyone with a controller experiencing this problem can get a free replacement.

[Sloth-Eater]

I think the controller will just be a change of analogue sticks. Can't see it being anything else.

[supes_24]

Why would they change that? I prefer it the way they are over my X1 controller.

[IcicleTrepan]

probably because a lot of people complain that the rubber comes off of them

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

I agree. When I first unboxed my XB1 and felt the analog sticks I didn't like them. I love the DS4 analog sticks. They are perfect for me, never had a problem with my DS4.

[Sloth-Eater]

I was meaning they will make them more robust. A lot of people have had replacement controllers because of the rubber wearing away.

[Liefx]

The rubber falls off and they bruise my thumb.

They may be better than X1, but they still aren't as good as the DualShock 3

[ramiuk1]

the rubbber is crap

[WilDRangeRrfc]

Really??? Each to their own my X1 controller is still miles ahead of my DS4,battery life and thumbsticks position and durability,thumbs still slip off them they are not concaved enough and material is slippy,infact I ordered some thumbgrips off Amazon they make the DS4 way better for me but X1 controller is BEAST

[ratchet426]

I thought I read that the issue with the analog stick's rubber coating coming off was a bad batch of units from the initial launch production run and that Sony has since corrected it. (?) Wasn't it mostly the packed-in controller that comes with the PS4, not individual retail units?

Anyway, I don't see why they wouldn't try to put in a higher mAh rated battery in newer models if it doesn't increase their manufacturing costs. I think the current battery is a 1000mAh 3.7V but 1800mAh parts are readily available. In fact, if you want to get improved battery life from your DS4 right now you can replace the battery with one from a DS3 (same size and voltage, higher mAh)

[Copen]

The stick placement will never change so if you're hoping for that it's not coming. Sony debated and consulted with developers on this very subject and after all the feedback they decided to keep the sticks where they are so that change won't happen.

[uth11]

Different colors maybe?
Special editions for certain games?

[supes_24]

My goodness, and you'd go along with that? A new controller for different games? Talk about a money grab. I know it wouldn't be required, but seems a bit ridiculous don't you think? Colors maybe but really, whats the point of that?

[SuperBlur]

what is the matter? dont buy if you dont want ? i'm still using the controller that came with my ps4 and im just awaiting for a redesign of the rubber thumbsticks and battery life to come along and if it also come in a special edition for a specific game , why not? they usually cost the same as the normal controllers anyway

[Spotie]

The point is to have different colors genius. It wasn't a problem last gen, or the generation before that. But now it's an issue?

[uth11]

No i meant like how Nintendo does special "mario" edition red controllers. They still work the same.

Its not inconceivable that sony could produce special editions.

Personally i dont need that stuff

[Tetsujin]

The DS4 controller to me doesn't feel the same as the DS3 does; and I hope this revised DS4 is more fighter-friendly. I do like how the DS4 is much better in the sticks and triggers, however the DS3 I can play fighters and certain racers way better. I also hope there's some sort of universal patch to allow PS3 arcade sticks on the PS4 so when I start preparing for Evo I don't have to worry about spending $ on something I don't need.

[weirdo]

sony, i love u

[ShAkKa]

Weirdo

[bobsmith]

dam me for getting lanuch ps4..

[Sitdown]

The changes for now don't appear to be anything major to warrant disappointment for getting a launch console.... But should they be major, it's our own fault.... We didn't learn from the ps3 launch.

[I_AM_ CANADIAN_1989]

What are you talking about the launch 60gb ps3 was the best ps3. Had way more cooling vents, high quality plastic, ps1/ps2 backwards compatible, 2 more USB ports, only negative was the six axis controller fiasco but that was due to people that patented the rumble technology sueing Sony hence why the dual shock 3 controller was delayed, but even with that buying the launch 60gb ps3 was by far the best choice. Every revision after that just cut build quality and features to lower the price I compared my launch 60gb to my buddies 80 gb and it had cheaper plastic less cooling vents, no b/c. 2 less USB ports. Then the slim ps3 got super cheap lost high quality shiny plastic lost vents. Then the super slim lost slot loading BD drive.

[Sitdown]

I_am_Canadian
Slow down and follow the thread. Bobsmith showed despair because he purchased a launch console... Which given the article, we can assume is because of an updated controller. I followed up by saying he should not have despair, and if he does, we should have learned from the ps3 launch that Sony has no problem updating/upgrading the controller shortly after. You then ask what I'm talking about, go on a rant about the ps3 specs that was not even the issue, simply to come back full circle of my point concerning an updated/upgraded controller.

[EverydayGuy]

Maybe improve rubber analog sticks and battery life

[player002]

battery life sucks on both my controllers .XB1 has far better battery life with batteries i change once a month just bought plug and play lets see how good they r.XB1 has a far better controller than Ps4 but Ps4 controller is huge improvement over ps3.Sigh early adopters fucked again..Don't understand the ass kissing to sony lets b honest battery life sucks and the should have had option to add batteries don't let me get started on anolog sticks.

[weirdo]

batteries hell no! keep the lithium controller the same, just give it a bigger battery pls

[troylazlow]

How about fixing the rubber on the analog sticks.

[Lucas22]

hopefully they added a stronger rubber which wont peel off and added a better battery

[Relientk77]

I'm all for increased battery life

[sk8ofmnd]

Am I the only one who games sitting near a electrical outlet? When my battery starts to die I just plug my wall charger from my cell phone into my ds4. It charges while I play.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Hopefully they got rid of the flashlight and improved the battery and the poor build quality.

But yeah, if you're an early adopter you just got screwed hard.

Sony has updated their controllers for three out of their four consoles.

[MegaRay]

Hey, Sony, where are the pc DS4 driver? XP

The unofficial one sucks :/

[Lucas22]

when do you think this will come out? will it come out with the new PS4 Model Certified by the FCC.

[OutcastMosquito]

I so called this. After two DS4 controllers breaking In the exact same spot (R2 hinge) Sony needs a new design that's not so cheap and poorly made.