Should Sony Redesign the PlayStation Controller with "PS4"?

Since the release of the original PlayStation gaming console, Sony has used the DualShock in each of its following gaming systems, the PlayStation 2, and the PlayStation 3. With each release, the necessary improvements have been made to the controller in order to stay even with competition. Many gamers are more than happy with the DualShock controller up to this day because they are accustomed to the controller's feel and love the comfortable setup that it provides. However, others argue that the DualShock is outdated and needs to be completely redesigned the way that Nintendo and Microsoft (to some extent) have done to their respective game pads. Here we will take a look at the evolution of Sony's most popular controller over the years.

[mushroomwig]

Don't fix what's not broken, that's a great motto.

It's a shame N4G didn't see their website design like that. -__-

[toaster]

I think the new site looks rather nice.

As for the controller, Boomerang FTW!! I always thought that the prototype PS3 controller looks awesome. Sony should totally put it into production.

[Reibooi]

That boomerang would have been nearly impossible to use as a controller. It's shape would cause it to just slide out of your hands.

The DualShock is the best controller out there. Why do you think 90% of the PC controllers made by other companies try their best to copy it? It just works. The PS4 should keep using it there is nothing better they can produce.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

''Don't fix what's not broken''

Exactly, that's all people need to know.

Haters of the PS3 Controllers in... 3...2....1:

[FlipMode]

Dont change anything except for the triggers and I'll be happy.

[zootang]

Nintendo lead the way.

Nes/super nes controller. Sets the industry standard. PlayStation Control Pad
N64 Analogue controller. Sets the industry standard. Dual analogue controller
Wii remote. Sets the industry standard. PlayStation Move

What makes anyone think this trend won't continue?
Nintendo Create, PlayStation improve

Just my opinion on controllers

[Legosz]

All they need to do is curve the analogs like the 360 controllers. Other then that it's perfect.

[Genji919]

No, I fucking hate the 360 analog sticks. It takes too much to move them, and when you do you've moved them to far. Too much damn resistance.

[HolyOrangeCows]

If they want to change the shape a bit, I wouldn't mind. Oh, and change the L2/R2.

Otherwise, just keep it the same setup.

I have symmetrical hands, so no, I don't want one control stick an inch higher than the other. And I don't want a useless D-pad that never senses the correct direction. And I don't want a battery pack that comes loose and shuts off the controller ever so often.

[The_Count]

I'm unhappy about losing my 9 bubbles and I'm sure many others are too. Except for the 1 bubble trolls that is. And is 3 bubbles like the max now -_-

Ah ah ah

[Darrius Cole]

The reason Sony didn't change the controller for the PS3 is the that gamers demanded that the controller remain the same.

If anything Sony should move the design back towards the Dualshock 2. Microsoft changed their original Xbox controller to be more like the Dualshock 2. That is evidence that the design of the Dualshock is just fine. If anything, I wish the Dualshock 3 had Dualshock 2 styled R2 & L2 buttons instead of the trigger-buttons it has now.

P.S.

I miss my 8 bubbles as well. 3 bubbles is not enough to carry on a decent conversation. The new "reply to the reply" feature gives us a reason to use more bubbles and yet they have taken bubbles away.

[Zeevious]

Why punish us for the acts of others?

I was legitimately given those 9 bubbles over the course of years of comments. I had them for over a year and a half...

The site was redesigned for the users, and it was the users who gave me and everyone else our bubbles. Why make us pay for the poor quality of people abusing the system here?

We lose because the mods did not do their job, and apparently it's just easier to bump everyone down to 3, than do their job? That's a slap right in the face for the time and effort I have put into my comments here, and my time...Now Wasted.

I question whether I will bother with any other efforts after this very very lazy act by the site operators.

You don't punish your valid contributors to get at the bad ones!

I'm sure many people who legitimately contributed to this site, earned their bubbles and supported N4G would welcome the admins responsibly correcting this mistake.

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I agree with Darrius...other than the triggers, I like the DS3 as it is.

[Lich120]

I'd like more resistance in the thumbsticks. I know this will garner disagrees, but I much prefer the feel of the 360 controller for shooters. The dpad is way better on the ps3's controller though. Also, the buttons feel better.

[Government Cheese]

Personally I think they should. Well, maybe just make it slightly larger, about the same size as the 360's controller. I have really long fingers, and I really have a hard time playing on a PS3/PS2 controller for more than a few hours at a time because my hands start hurting. I don't get this problem with the 360 controller.

[Anon7349]

Normally I agree with you, but this time you're just being ignorant.

I doubt you've ever held a boomerang controller so maybe you should just shut your face. In no way does it "Slide out of your hands."

It's probably the best controller design ever, it had a perfect dpad, analog sticks, buttons, design, ect

The design makes it easy to rest both finger easily on both R1/L1 and R2/L2 which was one of the biggest disadvantages of the DS3.

[shadow2797]

Keep the triggers, make them concave (like those add on things they have now). The triggers are great for racing games, I just dislike the way they curve.

Put a light behind the PS button, just because it would look awesome.
Put more resistance and durability into the analogue sticks.
Give us Eight possible connections instead of Seven (For Move 2, mostly).
Improve force feedback strength.
Sell at a cheaper price :)

[Anon1974]

I came across someone once that claimed he was part of a testing group for the boomerang PS3 controllers and he said they were excellent. He particularly liked the rumble features. From what he told me there were multiple rumble motors throughout the boomerang controller, and depending on what was happening the rumble gave almost a 3d effect through your hands. Getting shot from behind? You could tell by the way the controller was rumbling.

That's what I heard anyway. Personally, I'm a fan of the dual shock. Didn't care for the original controllers that shipped with the PS3 - they just felt too light - but once the lawsuit was settled and Sony could put out the rumble controller again, I have to say - feeling the heft of the controller in my hand and feeling the familiar rumble was like coming home.

[TheRealWar]

Are you serious?, i just tested the PS3 and Xbox 360 controller after reading your comment and they are basically the same.Either your xbox 360 controller is broken or you are a very weak person.

[Hellas13]

The new L2 R2 are great for driving games

[fenix1300]

its not about being strong or weak its about precision. there was an article around the time the pS3 launched that measured the dead zones of each controller and the dead zone of the 360 was much larger than that of the ps3, meaning that you can get better aiming on the PS3. I don't think its possible to be weak enough to not be able to move a joystick LOL

[dabri5]

I would love for them to change the position and tension of the analog sticks. I guess my thumbs are big because I cant press the start or select button without moving the analog sticks out of the way. The analog sticks also feel kinda loose, thus greater tension. The L2 and R2 triggers are a nice addition with the DS3 however my fingers tend to want to slide off when they are fully pressed. Maybe a curve to them would help. Other than those things, the overall design is classic and has staid the same because it works. I like the horned grip and the 4 button, 4 shoulder placement. Just some little adjustments like what we've seen in the past would be nice.

[SeanRL]

Same with youtube lol. But yeah the current controller works fine. Maybe a couple additions, but an entirely new controller would be kinda stupid.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

I've heard this is the new PS Controller, probably will be at E3 Sony Conference:

http://www.hamovhotov.com/f...

[Downtown boogey]

"I've heard this is the new PS Controller, probably will be at E3 Sony Conference"

PlayStation Move? Yeah, I think we've all heard about it... Wait, what's this?..

[Trey_4_life]

Lmao why would they change the perfected design of the playstation dualshock 3?

Have you tried playing street fighter or tekken with other consoles controllers? turns into a noob-fest 101.

[dabri5]

I would think both controllers have perfectly capable analog stick designs (pretty similar), so I would assume your comment mainly deals with the d-pad, which in a lot of fighter gamers opinions is the noob-fest way of playing....

[Mo0eY]

The only thing I'd fix is the sensitivity on the L2/R2 buttons. Sometimes when I run to pee, I put the controller down, and in games like BFBC2 and Uncharted 2, I accidentally throw a grenade killing myself.

Other than that and a larger battery, the controller is fine. Miles better than the clunky, non-responsive 360 controller.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

Then pause the game.

[toaster]

I didn't know I could pause the game in multiplayer?!! I should try that next time.

[animboo]

Hahahahaha..that made me laugh..

[Mr Logic]

You can't so called "pause" a game in multiplayer, but usually pushing the start button will bring up some kind of menu that will prevent any triggers from being pressed.

[kneon]

I'd like a rubberized texture on the body of the controller. I think that's it.

[Epicor]

Buy gioteck real triggers for your Dualshock3. They really do work, trust me. I purchased those and never looked back. No more accidential R2/L2 pressing as you put the controller down. And they are concave so no more slippery triggers.

[Anarki]

The control is fine! The only problem is the really sensitive back buttons(L2/R2) which tend to do shit when I just gently tap them i.e fast forwarding in movies

[duplissi]

then get the bluetooth remote, its much better for watching stuff

[captain-obvious]

i think the dual shock is great as it is
just keep it as it as and name it dual shock 4

[zootang]

wrong reply

[zootang]

@LaChance Below

http://www.renchi.com/rench...

A 360 controller on a PS3 for $19.99

[ChozenWoan]

It has two extra buttons on top that would be perfect for fighting games and it would allow developers more options for player control.

This is what the DS4 should be like.

[Simon_Brezhnev]

not sure why you got disagrees but i agree with you i wouldnt mind the 2 face buttons den i wont have to worry about buying some cheap madcatz controller like i did for SF4.

[ChozenWoan]

I've used one for the Emulators on my PC and it's great.

Now that I think about it, I need to try to see if it will work with my PS3. ;)

[Sitdown]

so in your opinion, the DualShock is the perfect controller?

[winlonghorn]

You cannot get any innovation if companies never try to change what works. If that were true, we could say, "Why ever have a PS4? PS3 works just fine!" ;)

[xabmol]

The controller is extremely comfortable in the human hand. What more is there to ask of a perfectly functional game pad? You can't do mutch more than pressure sensitive buttons and anog sticks. And as far as those go, Sony is the leader. From the widened analog movement for increased precision to the best Dpad on the market.

You can't take the game pad any further. 3D motion controls are the next step.

[dtalon3]

really? perfect eh? tell that to my thumbs when they clash together from the sticks being too close together. What pressure sensitive mumbo jumbo are you talking about? no one likes the damn pressure sensitive crap, even most people who DO like the controller complain about those stupid pressure sensitive "triggers" if you can call that a trigger. Ergonomic huh? the controller doesn't even feel like it should be something in your hand. Sony has the worst controller IMO (bring on the disagrees fanboys).

I will give one feature to the ps3...D-pad, sony wins that battle hands down.

[baker_boi]

Dude, c'mon...Your thumbs crash together on the analog sticks? You must have some EXTREMELY long thumbs or Extremely big hands. Either way that sucks for you lol.

Why the hell would you be pressing the analog sticks towards each other anyway? I don't know a game that has you do that. And in most games you only usin one stick anyway.

So I think you just trollin or tryna show your fanboy draws.

And pressure sensitivity has been added in EVERY controller to date after the DS2 added it in. So who loves it? I guess everybody. Try playin any racing game, or any game where you have to drive some mobile and tell me pressure sensitivity aint the business.

The back "triggers", which I think shouldn't be triggers at all(Bring back my back border SONY)aren't sensitive because a "pressure" feature, they're just fricken hanging out there. They're like hair pins. Folly of the design. It was perfect the way it was with the DS1 and DS2.

And of course it has a nice D-Pad.

But anyway dtalon your logic kinda stinks. You don't redesign something unless it's broken or doesn't work. Which is why MS redisgn they're big bricks, and Nintendo just did redesigns just to be doing it. And all of em have sucked except the Class PRO(PRO = Playstation Rip Off).

MS, Idea was also to get their controller as close to the DS design without being sued. So they used Nintendo's button scheme and SONY's layout, switch the D-Pad with one Analog stick.

Meanwhile, SONY has only changed their original design by adding two analog sticks in the middle and ripping out the wired cord.

Besides that, yall 360 owners the ones who laughed the "Boomerang" out of the house. What the hell would you want a redesign for? It's not like you'd use it anyway. Jeez.

[dtalon3]

Don't want to burst your bubble but I do own a Ps3 as well as a 360 and the craptastic wii. I enjoy my 360 and my ps3 for what I use them for. that is neither here nor there.

I was simply commenting on how much I dislike the playstation design with their controller although lets be truly fair here the award for worst may have to go to the gamecube.

I should correct myself though, there is nothing wrong with the pressure sensitive buttons just sony's R2/L2 bu...whatever they are.
If all M$ did was redesign the dual shock without copyright infringement well then mission accomplished because that thing fits like a glove.

to be fair also you may have a point about my big hands because I kinda enjoyed the "BOAT" controller from the original xbox...though the redesign for the 360 feels much better all around to me.

"Dude, c'mon...Your thumbs crash together on the analog sticks?"

----->yes, playing shooters only though. not with other conventional games.

[mushroomwig]

Indeed it is.

@Winlonghorn, we're talking about the controller, not the system itself. There is a big difference.

[Killjoy3000]

I don't think a redesign is necessary, more of just some refinements and nice looking facelift.

[joemayo76]

but i'm thinking they should change the appearance of the face buttons (circle, X, square , triangle, d-pad) to appear more like sixaxis "boomerang" buttons as altho the controller design looked odd the buttons looked really sleek with that "bubble-like" appearance

[duplissi]

yeah, just make it a little more ergonomic (maybe fill out the handles a bit like the 360 pad), i wouldnt mind if the sticks were concave, and i know it doesnt bother me but some would like a curve to the l2/r2, but other than those keep the layout the exact same.

[K-Tuck]

That would be fine, except for the boomerang controller had angled buttons and an angled D-pad. I can say for sure that when up on the controller isn't precisely up, it leads to nothing but frustration.

If Sony had kept it that way, I would have been very upset.

[ShadowRyuX]

Sony should have a DualShock 4 that would come with the PS4 and would closely resemble the DS3, except it could probably be a little bigger and have triggers identical to the 360's controller.
Then they could have the DS4S or DualShock 4 Shooter. This would would much more closely resemble the 360 controller, but still have a bit of DS flavor.

That would be what I'd like anyways, because when I play God of War or 3D Dot Game Heroes I couldn't picture using the 360 controller, but when I play KZ2 I can't help but think how much more comfortable the 360 controller would be.

[Raf1k1]

I prefer the symmetrical layout of the DS3. It feels more natural compared to the 360s IMO what with symmetry being such an integral part of nature.

Anyway, being able to use the DS3 with the PS4 would be great.

[kaveti6616]

For some reason I prefer the asymmetrical nature of the analogs on the 360. It just feels more ergonomic.

[JL]

I'm with you Raf. For some reason, when I've played my friend's xbox before, I can NOT get past that asymmetry of the controller. I absolutely need that symmetry that the playstation controller provides. That 360 controller just feels....unnatural (like you said.

Also, I do NOT want them to make the playstation controller bigger like the 360 controller. The 360 controller is just too bulky for me. Maybe I have small hands or something, but the 360 controller just doesn't feel "comfortable" to me due to it's bulkiness.

To me, in overall design of the Playstation controller is fairly perfect. There should be some tweaks here and there though in details. They could change those "triggers" maybe something closer to back what the DS2 was like. Concave like the 360 would be nice. Though I'm not sure I'd like the same position as the 360 has, they just don't feel right to me there (or course that could also be due to the bulkiness of the controller throwing the positioning of the triggers a bit off in my hands).

All in all though they should do like they've always done: keep the same controller, just make a few tweaks here and there.

[user858621]

@zootang

more like nintendo create, sony perfect xD

[IrishAssa]

Steel the 360's triggers and it just might be the greatest controller ever

[BrianC6234]

I agree. Sony's controller is great. Don't mess with it. Of course Microsoft had to redesign their controller. The Xbox controller was terrible. I haven't used the 360 controller but I doubt it's better than the PS3's controller. Leave what works alone. The only reason to mess with it would be if the PS4 has a system like Natal where you don't need a controller. I find it hard to believe a console in the next ten years will be good enough to completely dump the old controllers.

[Elimin8]

Don't fix it if it isn't broken. I would say the only alteration needed is to make it a bit bigger. not too big but people like me who got big hands get serious cramps playing with the current DS...

[mindedone]

the size. I don't think anyone wants a huge revision, just mold improvements. The 3rd party controllers fix this problwm, but screw up everything else. The duel shock it just too well crafted in almost every other sense

[mantisimo]

I totally agree but I think there should be 3 sizes, one for kids a little smaller than the present one (watching my little dude play by using the ball of his thumb on the left anologue stick makes me laugh) keep the present size for everyone happy with it now and a large one for dudes like us with big hands. But please don't change the layout or make it dil*o shaped.

[JL]

@mantismo
That's actually a brilliant idea. Sizes. Cause I for one love the size of the playstation controller as it is (and the ergonomics and everything). Of course I do have smaller hands, so I can at least understand people with bigger hands wanting a bigger controller. Selling multiple sizes would be absolutely brilliant. Though it would be interesting going in to buy a PS4 at the store and the clerk has to ask your size lol or you can't get it cause they don't have your size in. I do like that idea though cause I don't want the size of the controller changed.

[DigitalHorror81]

Change the R2 L2 buttons into triggers like the ones you can clip on. Change nothing else.

[Downtown boogey]

Move, anyone?
That's the next thing right there!

[secksi-killer]

the dualshock is good for footie and fighting games. but for shooting, driving and action games, i personally think that the 360 is better.

[Darkstorn]

I think the PS3 controller needs concave L2/R2 buttons to more closely resemble triggers.

The only other thing I can think of is to make it possible to switch the D-pad and left thumbstick on the fly, like a click-out, click-in sort of deal. More customization options are always the right way to go.

[f789790]

Like this gen they made the R2 and L2 buttons squeeze in differently. Now all they need to do is make them curve outward so there's no finger slipping.

[Comet]

That boomerang controller "prototype" was a PLAYSTATION ONE controller!

I have one that looks exactly like it.. except it's PS1 only, wired, and doesn't have 2 analog sticks...!!! Oh, and it's hideous.

[Legosz]

I said nothing about resistance of anaologs. I mean they should curve them so our thumbs stay on better.

[BattleAxe]

Hell no, do not do anything to the PS controller!!! Its been the best controller for the past 15 years.

[Raf1k1]

After having used a 360 controller for my PC I loved it and then used a DS3 when I got a PS3. I have to admit the 360 controller is great and the ergonomic design is just the best but the DS3s button layout can't be beaten for all round gaming. I also like the fact that I can have a finger resting over L1, L2, R1 and R2 whereas with the 360 controller that's hard to do and not very comfortable.

The only thing I think they need to improve is the shape of the controller to make it more ergonomic and change the material used for the R2 and L2 buttons as fingers do slip a bit. Oh yeh, bundle trigger attachments with each controller.

edit: I think the D-Pad could also be improved as it's much better than the 360 but still not good enough for me to want to use when playing a fighting game.

edit2: A friend of mine was telling me that Sony had once tried inverted analogue sticks and also mentioned that the American market didn't like them.

[Theonik]

Only thing i would like with DS4 is triggers similar to the Gamecube.
Also yeah i hate it now that you can't get more than 3 bubbles. All that wor gone now >.>

[ReservoirDog316]

I kinda like the DS3 design. Been working perfectly for me for what like 10 years? I hope they don't.

[silvacrest]

i couldn't agree more

the new bubble system....just sucks and the dualshock 3 is fine as his, what really needs a redesign is the 360s D pad

[mastiffchild]

God, I hope they don't change it! If they DO then, at least, allow a DS4 as well as any new controller. People are so used to the design that, as in my case, other controllers just don;'t feel as comfy or natural to use. I often put my problems with the 360 pad down to the fact it's not symmetrical and feel it could be laid out in a way that suits right handed gamers but realise that a lot of people really love the design too.

A bit of choice won't hurt though and as long as they don't shut the door on the Dualshock design it's all good-the new one could prove just as good, better even , and more long lasting. Who knows, but again, choice would be great.

[likedamaster]

Everyone seems to be in agreement that the L/R buttons and triggers need to go. Here's to hoping they do just that.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

This comes down to 99% preference!

The only thing I would add is, the PS3 controller needs their triggers fixed as my fingers keep sliding down it accidentally pressing it and more ergonomically designed. My hands tend to cramp more on the PS3 controller.

The former can somewhat be fixed with RealTriggers though.

[SaberEdge]

I think the DS3 is great. I do think, however, that there might be some ergonomic improvements that could be made, and I think the L2 and R2 could be improved as well. The analogue sticks feel great to me and I actually prefer their convex design over the concave of other controllers. The buttons all feel great as well. So, improve the "triggers" and the overall ergonomic design and I think it will be even better.

[Commander TK]

no, don't do it. It would make a lot of gamers upset. Although I think the arms should be longer, it have a nice bench at the back, give the triggers a little curve (whatever the heck it's called) so that your fingers won't slide off of it and maybe make something that would put an analog stick where the d-pad is, kinda like the Atari 7200. When I hold the PS3 controller, it feels that I'm balancing it and it also feels that my hand is gonna get destroyed. That's just me, maybe because I play plenty of shooters?

If SCE would do that, I think a lot more Xbox owners would switch to Playstaion. For those of you who want a PS3 controller with the same layout as the 360 one, I'd recommend the Shadow controller, it's great!

[Heisenberg]

Yeah just the triggers, maybe make the handles slightly longer, but not a redesign, there's no call for one.

[Bubble Buddy]

As everyone says, the only flaw in the DS3 is the L2 and R2 buttons.

[Steve_0]

I think the dualshock is pretty perfect, maybe tweak the shape, the triggers and the resistance of the analogue sticks. Then again, I thought the SNES controller was the height of technological achievement back in the day... a d pad, 4 face buttons! AND shoulder buttons! with smooth curves so much better than the boxy NES pad that cut into palms... to be young again...

[SPACEBALL 1]

the ps3 controller is basically fine. i just wish it was a little bigger or maybe a different shape. the other day my hands and knuckles were aching while i was playing uncharted.

[Kurt Russell]

PS3 controller is too small for my hands. Xbox one sits nicer out of the two. 360 for shooting PS3 for Racing/Sports sims.

[avengers1978]

First let me say there will not be a PS4 for awhile; both Nintendo, and Xbox will have new systems before sony. Now the controller hasn't changed since they came out with a playstation, and really It's perfect it fits comfortably in hand, and all the buttons are nice and easy to hit. I've owned Playstation products since the very first day, and I would hate if they changed the controller.

[amigaman]

I do agree with the article, some improvements are needed to the controller. I do believe that the analog stick should be made concave. This would improve grip while playing dual analog games, in my case, when I play Super Stardust HD for a while, my fingers slip and I need to readjust. Also, they need to do something to prevent hand cramping, and I know that most of us got cramps in our hand using the controller. Everything else seems right for me.

[mrv321]

No, I haven't found my PS3 controller to be a problem. It's a reason why it's stayed the same for this long, because it works.

[striped94]

I definitely agree. I don't think the layout could get any better.

[mrv321]

It could get better, ever controller can. But for the foreseeable future I don't think Sony could do much.

You could a PSone ONLY player a PS3 dualshock 3 and they'll know what to do. The R2/L2 can be modified I suppose but that's not really a redesign now.

I prefer the convex analogue stick by far I must say, I also prefer the layout with it almost being a mirror image on both sides.

I think the PS3 controller is best controller on the market, with rechargable batteries and all that built it. Sure some might prefer the 360 on for FPS but even then the PS3 may only be lacking SLIGHTLY behind... while if it's a fighter the PS3 one is superior by a noticeable amount.

Build in the PSeye noise cancelling MIC into the controller and add some buttons to control it like the headset, that would be great and fairly easy. It'd add weight but most of all MICS! It'd be a great project. Imagine on the base of the controller you have 2 mics (for noise cancelling) and on the top, left to the USB you have a mute button and a mic sensitivity up an down button.

[Steve_0]

I have to say, theres something in that idea of integrating mics... but I think bundled headsets are the way to go, no mechanical moving parts (remember them controllers be vibrating! you dont wanna have a small buzz in the background of all your games do you?), and you also get the benefit of a speaker in your ear. Have team radio on the headset and dedicate environmentals and music to the surround sound.

[ELite_Ghost]

just have a glowing PS button and it'll be perfect :D

[xYLeinen]

Don't even try to change the controller Sony.

[ELite_Ghost]

u know about the triggers add on thing for the DS3??
They should have that they feel really nice

[JonnyBigBoss]

No. My Father always used to say if it isn't broken don't fix it. The DS2/DS3 controllers are still the best controllers I've ever used.

[Downtown boogey]

How about... "Improving" or "evolving"? What did your father say about those kinds of maneuvers?

[Morbid Bulldozer]

"Don't"?

[Official General]

I totally agree, do not fix what is not broken. Too many times people don't understand this and they ruin things in the end. I think the PS2 and PS3 controller is near perfect, it works totally fine, there is no need to change anything.

[hennessey86]

i have big hands and the ps3 controler is uncomfortable for me to hold for long periods of time the 360 control feels more natural to hold they need to make the ps3 control slightly bigger and change the layout of the analogue sticks and improve the triggers it already has the best d pad

[BasilMarceaux]

I agree, dont fix what isnt broken. But personally I'd like 2 changes:
1. Add a little weight and make it feel a little more solid and
2. Please invert those triggers!

[washingmachine]

why,the controller is fine,unless you got big sasuage fingers lol

[hennessey86]

if u have male hands its uncomfortable if u have little girl hands maybe not

[BannedForNineYears]

Indented analog.
Keep the D-pad the same
Up the size of the controller a tad.
L2 and R2 should be curved outward. (Although the way it is now isn't that bad).
Change the design a tad. Just to keep the 360 fanboys from saying
"LOOOOOL DEY DIDN'T CHANGE TEH CONTROLLARZZ".

Although if they kept it the way it is now, I honestly wouldn't mind. xD

[CimmerianDrake]

1. Why? Do you have sweaty hands?
2. Agreed.
3. Why? The design it has now isn't clunky and bulky.
4. Again, sweaty hands?
5. Who cares what the 360 fanboys have to say about it. Look at their controller, it's horrendous.

But it's good to see you'd like it either way.

[mindedone]

1. Yes, sweaty hands.
2. Also agreed.
3. I think it needs to be bulkier. When I play my palms can't touch the controller. My hands cramp afte a long session.
4. Yes, my hands slip.
5. Agreed.

[mrv321]

convex analogue are better in my opinion the are more comfortable for me atleast.

Concave R2/L2 buttons are better because when your watching a DVD/BLU-RAY you don't accidentally fast forward when you put the controller down.

[Gamehead36]

please sony do not concave the analogs...

[mastiffchild]

Why not just include a pair of extenders(I use one on R2 for shooters that have R2, or allow you to map it there, already)and convex AND indented caps for the analog sticks? I've also got an extension for the aiming stick which is supposed to make fine adjustments for things like sniping easier/better-wouldn't a little customisation kit be a great addition so we can outline the controller we like best and still have the option to change it a little to suit certain genres of game?

Do that and you cover the sweaty/dry and big/little finger issues and would be free to work on a new controller alongside the existing DS template. Why does there have to be just one way even if Sony are trying to find something completely new? Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater and you shouldn't be able to mess it up, no? Whatever, I've found the little bits and bobs pretty effective and see no reason why future customisation options shouldn't be even easier and more effective-choice is ke here and this allows the core construction to stay the same reducing costs.

[Dannehkins]

Well I think I agree with everything above, don't fix what isn't broken.

It's satisfied people for years upon years so why change and risk upsetting people?

[Sevir04]

And personally I can't wait for the next addition to the family. The PS MOVE. Can't wait.

[madpuppy]

maybe make the triggers a little better contoured, I picked up a set of those Gioteck Real Triggers and they work great.
http://gear.ign.com/article...

There is one other thing that would be nice though, I would love them to make a version of the DS3 controller just a little larger. To me the DS3 controller seems to be just a little to small for me.

[Darkstorn]

Yeah, I got some Realtriggers as well off Amazon. Now I can't look back :P

[Hotel_Moscow]

controller is fine just add an r4 and l4 button im feeling kind of limited with just 14 buttons

[xabmol]

Just ship the PS4 with the DS4 and/or the Move. Move is the only other contriller for the PS. No need to change a perfect controller design around just for the sake of making it different if it still has to preform the same exact functions. Move is the next direction of controllers, much like analog was.

[redDevil87]

They're not bad but my finger can slip sometimes and they're not the best for fighting games. Apart from that i like the controller.

[madpuppy]

www.amazon.com/PS3-Dual-Trigge rs-Playstation-3/dp/B001IAOEXU/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videog ames&qid=1274037624&sr= 8-1

well worth it.

[mastiffchild]

Exactly, and you can change them back out if another game suits that, and you, better. Seriously, customisation and tailoring your controller for your tastes and whatever game type you're palying should be the future, imo. Make a new controller alongside by all means but don't throw away something which is basically a great controller and easily made even better for certain gamers and different games with relative ease-and isn't irreversible.

[My_Outer_Heaven]

Just make it lighter and improve the r2 and l2 trigger buttons to make them look more like an actual gun trigger..

[CimmerianDrake]

And I keep saying... you do know that there are other games out besides shooters right? R2 and L2 are BUTTONS, not TRIGGERS.

Just sayin'

[Darkstorn]

@Cimmerian-
The point is not to make the L2/R2 buttons LOOK like a gun's trigger, it is to prevent finger slippage. I say make the buttons concave.

[Skynetone]

so maybe they could chance a Redesign

actually id just move the left analogue to where the d-pad is, d-pad isnt used much any more,

[striped94]

I think the only problem could be that the trigger buttons are never actually used to shoot in shooters.

[Croaker]

Personally the only thing I think that the controller needs is to be a bit 'fatter'
I have large hands so they tend to cramp up because the PS3 controller is slim.
Other than that it doesn't need to be changed. Well, actually I think Sony should have L2 and R2 as actual triggers instead of having to buy those trigger attachments. That's it.

[rekof]

make it fucking cheaper ! They are still so fuckn expensive in my country ,.. Other than that dualshock 3 is perfect ,.. except for the triggers,..fore some people,.. I personally never hat any problems with them,..

[hoops]

Nope. Keep the controller the same. Nothing is wrong with it.

[Barbapapa]

anyone else wanted to tryout the boomerang controller???

[TheOrion]

I'm joining the consensus here, its well designed for its purpose and it is so familiar through their consoles its not something that needs to be changed. Besides, its not like Sony are not experimenting with other control types, the PS Move is proof enough of that.

[Ace_Man_6]

Simply no, the controller works perfectly, u can hold it easy, it just works :)

[Hellsvacancy]

My hands are alot bigger now then what they where when i 1st started usin the PS Controller (nearly 15 years ago), i dont mind the boomerang concept http://ui28.gamespot.com/20... ) i bet its far more comfortable to use

[Vip3r]

Controller is perfect. Just make the L2 and R2 into concave triggers and it's all good.

[Quadrix]

The only change they could make that would be an improvement is a redesign of the trigger buttons.

[despair]

the ps3 controller is fine how it is i have big hands and it works well for me. Why change it when its worked so well for 3 generations so far.

[KOOLWIIP]

i wish they would make the analog sticks shorter,probably about half the height. other than that i like the controller

[A change in the wind]

I always laugh when 360 brats think the same design over and over is somehow a valid form of PS3 bashing.
Dualshock
-Internal rechargeable lithium ion batteries
-Motion detection
-FAR MORE responsive analog sticks
-BEST D-PAD ever created. Period.
-Pressure sensitive buttons
-L2 & R2 could be designed a tad better, but it`s very minor
360
-TONS of dead space on the controller
-The buttons are extremely bulbous, giving a sluggish feeling
-WORST D-PAD ever made. Period.
-Analog sticks, while placed nicely, become loose very easily
-AA batteries. (Lol)
-Excellent triggers though (thanks dreamcast)

[jaymacx]

The best D-PAD ever is the japanese Sega Saturn pad (ask any fighting game fan). Why do you think MadCatz revived it for Street Fighter IV? Dual shock would be perfect if it had 6 face buttons and a floating d pad & Dreamcast/360 triggers.

[thehitman]

Has better dpad then sega saturn. Sega Saturn DPAD harder to do directionals sometime because its like a huge button for all directions istead of using up/down/left/right so can miss-press a lot. I think the DS3 is the perfect controller and even though ppl compain about the "trigger" buttons and I quote trigger buttons because thats not their sole purpose I like them better for like racing games etc.

Also to add the DS3 is much better than the sixaxis they made the DS3 bigger so fits the hand better, really dont know what Sony was thinking with no rumble/smaller controller.

[OgTheClever]

Change L2 and R2 back to the way they were with the DS2. That is all.

[A change in the wind]

I dunno, I found they got jammed a lot.

Off topic: 2 bubbles? wow, guess I hurt someone`s tender little feelings.

[Hotel_Moscow]

ds2 l2 and r2 were the same on the ds3 difference is ds3 they have pressure sensitivity

[saint_john_paul_ii]

no, L2/R2 triggers should of just been concave. thats the only problem with the DS 3 controller, the R2/L2 buttons arent concave and they break easily.

[xXRight3yeXx]

My R2/L2 triggers on my DS3 broke. The fucking spring was not strong enough. I have to get a pen spring and shape it up like the DS3 which took me 4 hours based on my experience. Gladly, my SIXAXIS is still ok although i'm starting to feel the triggers getting lose. Do you gys have problems like me? I haven't changed the spring yet and it's been 3 months. I feel like just buying a new controller but i don't want to waste money.

[ElementX]

L2/R2 buttons need to be redesigned. I can set my controller down on the floor and they get bumped and do whatever.

[DeltaZ3R05]

Just make it a little more fat thats all........i have big hands LOL

[Gen0ne]

1st: put the digital pad where the left analog is and vice versa ( where it is now, ergonomically, doesn't make sense )

2nd: although WAY better than the 360's, upgrade the actual d-pad ( I mean, it's better, but it still kinda sucks )

3rd: extend those damn L and R triggers

That's all.

[FF]

YES...

[kanetheking]

i been useing to con form the age of 4 i do not want a new one.and did u know other companys make con for ps3 like fat one and.do u even look for it or say if i say this i get hits.

[LevDog]

No

[yogaflame]

let us stop talking about next gen, ps3 still has a lot of power and a lot of games to come,

[LaChance]

Same here, dont need a new gen anytime soon.

[xtremeimport]

the design and layout is fine. if they do update it, maybe "modernize" it they best keep the same button layout. maybe make it sit a bit better in your hands? I think its perfect the way it is. it is designed for R1/L1 to be the maine buttons your index finger sit on though, so if they want the triggers to be used more..maybe adjust that.

[LaChance]

I'm tired of the look, damn it hasnt had an update in more than ten years.

[saint_john_paul_ii]

because no one wants it changed. thats why the controller hasnt changed for 10 years. it is to many still, the most comfortable controller to hold.

[I_Luv_2_Game]

the only thing Sony should do for the DS is change the L2 and R2 button

[iamgoatman]

It's proven itself to be a tried and tested design, so I don't think a complete redesign is needed. Although I wouldn't mind seeing the design tweaked, more so than what see saw from the DS2 to DS3.

I'd like to see it made larger, mainly because using the DS2 for long periods of time would give me cramps (big hands), which is probably why I now prefer using the 360's controller. Maybe increasing the "arms" length would provide a better grip, whilst keeping the layout usable for children and others with small hands.

Also I'd like to see the L-Stick and D-pad switched, but that may be because I'm more used to the 360's controller now.

Other than that it's fine, but that's not to say I wouldn't like to see any new innovations in the future that would add to it's usability.

[KillerPwned]

Keep how it is now just reconfigure the L2 and R2 buttons.

[REDHULKSMASH]

But if u must change: indented/ analogs but I still prefer as is. Some things are best staying the same. Xbox can't get it right; all their controllers suck, and I prefer the old n4g.

[Fragger2k8]

Yes, they do need to change the controller, at least a little.

The design of the controller, as well as the analog stick placement, really needs to be changed. The controllers have never been all that comfortable to use, except for maybe those who have never used anything BUT a PS controller.

At the very least, the R2 and L2 triggers definitely need some kind of change. They just don't feel right, and just plain suck to use. Most games don't even use them as main buttons for shooting and such because of it. Those that do use them just feel like crap and make the game an extreme annoyance, and literally a pain, to play.

The most comfortable controllers, to me, are (in order):
-360
-Game Cube
-Xbox (controller S, not that gigantic piece of crap)
-N64 (weird, I know, but they feel pretty good to me)

The only thing I hate about the GC controller is how the analogs have set areas to "lock" into.. grr.

I'm thinking that if maybe the PS controller was a little bit smaller it would feel somewhat better, but it still wouldn't be enough of a change for me.

One thing that can stay, though, is the D-pad. I've never had an issue with them on a PS controller.

[xtremeimport]

games dont use the R2/L2 buttons as main triggers because the actual design of the controller has your main fingers sitting on R1/L1...or atleast thats how i play with the controller. I have zero problem when it comes to comfort with the dualshock, and i have an 360 as well. I dont even notice a huge difference in how they feel in my hands when i switch between. the xbox controller is designed for your index fingers to use the triggers, where the dualshock just isnt. and the analog layout is fine. there is a reason this controller has stayed the same for so long...or maybe because when they tried to redesign it(may not have been the best design, but still a redesign and no one even really played with it) everyone got all pissed and wanted the old one back. I never understood how MS can change things and no one cares, yet when sony does something different everyone complains and talks shit.

I just think its personal preference. some people will love it, some will hate it.

[skyfire2261]

I don't think the PS controller needs to be redesigned per se but to just continue to evolve.

I don't care for the handles of the DS3, they feel too stubby to me. I liked the longer/angled out handles like back on the PSone.

I guess interchangeble battery packs would be nice too and 6 face buttons.

Is that too much to ask? :P

[SlaughterMeister]

They just need to fix up the problem with the convex design of the top of the sticks, and make the R2 and L2 buttons more like triggers. Otherwise, I think the design is perfect.

[SG-17]

No. The Dualshock has worked since it was created and it will continue to work for the foreseeable future. If Sony does anything to the controller they should keep the shape and the placement of the analog sticks, D-Pad, Face Buttons, and Shoulder Buttons the same. The most I could see them doing is adding a button or two to the underside of the controller so you don't have to remove your thumbs from the sticks to complete an action.

[KingItachi]

The only thing that need changing is L2 and R2 that's it.

[jdktech2010]

Personally, I like the 360 controller the best of the two...it jsut feels the most comfortable in my hands. I don't mind hte PS3 controller...it's certainly not broken to me but I wouldn't be opposed to a slight redesign either

[Gun_Senshi]

1) Playstation Controller have a Grammy Award for best Controller Ever

2) All companies try to copy PS Controller

Its the perfect gaming controller.

[mookins]

No.

The controller is nice the way it is.

[waleed_wael]

i think it's just fine ...
just make it a litttle bigger :)

[ForROME]

Fix the triggers, make the plastic a little more durable feeling, and maybe even increase the size a tiny bit, but over all its a great controller, tweak it, dont redesign.

[jemarval]

I love the dualshock controller. I think it has an excellent design, and unless the way games are played changes too, I think the dualshock sould remain virtually unchanged. To me, It is the BEST gaming controller ever, and Ive had most. The only thing that could be slightly modified are the R2/L2 triggers. I have "PS3 Dual Triggers" in my dualshock, and improves L2/R2 buttons greatly.

[gamingisnotacrime]

3 gens with the same controller, yes it stands today as one if not the best controller in the gaming industry, but i expect that by the PS4 gaming needs will be different than what they are now and hnce why the controller should evolve along with the consoles. I love my DS, nothing wrong with it, but that is no reason to stop innovation and setling for what is available

[BlackCountryBob]

The shape, size and button placement is perfect IMO. Don't really mind either way about the shape of the triggers or the thumbsticks.

Potential additions could be some sort of headset space (a cheap wired headset in the box would make online more interesting). The question is what will be the big gimmick of the next gen (surely at least 3-4 years away), will the screen of the dreamcast pad make a come back? Maybe a small slide screen with the start button and Home button only revealed when the screen is opened.

[macalatus]

My fellow Sony gamers, the continued use of the classic Dual Shock design after almost a decade and a half of use is a testament to Sony's high-quality engineering. Unfortunately (but not surprisingly), PS3 haters still continue to point out the magnificent design of this controller as a "weapon" to bash the PS3. Sony knows that its classy, mature, and intelligent fanbase appreciate the Dual Shock 3 design, so there is no need to drastically redesign the controller for PS4.

Sony Gamers Lead the Way!

[R_aVe_N]

The controller is fine the way it is.

[gumgum99]

They did "try" to redesign the controller back in 2005... http://mfugett.files.wordpr...

and we all know how that turned out.

[vTuro24]

I never had a problem with a DualShock controller, it's great. Hope Sony sticks with it.

[maniacf40]

while the 360 has the garbage D-pad???

[Jac5al]

. Make it a little bit more bulkier
. Change the l2 and r2 triggers
. led ps button

[SephireX]

I'd be happy if they kept it the way it is. I'm indifferent between the 360 and PS3 controllers. Though I do slightly prefer the 360's upper left analog stick but the battery pack sucks big time. I want to know about the cpu, gpu and ram. They should be Sony's priority. I hope the cpu is an upgraded Cell chip with at least 4 cores and more SPUs but the gpu and ram are also very important. I hope it releases 21/12/12 when the power of the PS4 is too much for the Earth to handle.

[ULTIMATE_REVENGE]

I really like the DS3 but even I want a new and improved DS4 when the PS4 launches. I don't want the design to change too much but I do want something new and fresh.

If it's not broke upgrade it (^_^)

[ian72]

The DS3/Sixaxis is perfect as it is for me. The biggest problem for most people seem to be the R2/L2 buttons. Easy fix for that is get some click on triggers, most game shops sell them. I got some free with a magazine and they work well.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Ya I have them, they're very helpful. They pop off really easily though. Well one of them does, some games I find myself quickly tapping them and it will snap off.

[34543534798]

by that time the controller as we know it doesn't exist

[darkdoom3000]

Just change the triggers and you've got a perfect controller.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Sensitivity of L2/R2 and I'd like them to also sit a little lower more like the 360. The triggers are much better on 360 controller, the sticks are much better on PS controller.

[Jdoki]

I bought some of these (can get em cheaper if you hunt around). Totally transforms the PS3 triggers for the better. Never had them pop off during gaming.

http://www.game.co.uk/Acces...

[PS360PCROCKS]

I have those exact ones. I bought them at Gamestop, I swear one of mine likes to pop off, not making it up. I just looked at it and it looks slightly cracked so I am going to contact that company. If I remember they have a lifetime warranty.

[rekof]

Would not be bad if they add l4 r4 ,.. I ruined(ofcentered),. two of my controllers because some dumb arse hole thought running should be on l3 in shooters,..

[Jdoki]

When I first picked up the 360 controller I thought it was great, and Sony should update the DualShock. But I soon came to my senses and realised that the DualShock controller works for a reason... it's versatile and a design classic.

The D pad works great, the sticks are perfectly sprung, the overall weight is good, internal rechargeable battery is handy too. The only problem is the horrible L/R2 triggers - they are seriously bad.

Both controllers have their merits, and I prefer the 360's pad for some games, and the PS3's for others.

One thing I would like to see on the next gen controllers is proper haptic feedback on the sticks.

[bigman2u08]

Im quite sure that people who own playstations including myself know were each button is with there eye's close. so why make it harder for playstations gamer's.

for games like streetfighter the playstation pad is best no one can argue, have you tried using the D-Pad on xbox for that game its really difficult...

just my opinion.

5...4...3...2...1...

[Razasharpz]

Reason: L2 R2 triggers? What the fuck were they thinking?

*Facepalm*

[DarkSpawnClone]

whats this talk about the ps4 all of a sudden, there better not be any ps4 announced at E3,im happy with my ps3 atm couldn't afford a ps4

[jalen247]

Only fix the shape of the triggers. The Dual Shock 3 is perfect otherwise.

[gypsygib]

The R2 and L2 buttons should be more like triggers and the analog sticks need to be concave, my finger always slips off when playing NHL10. Also, a bit more tension in the analogs would be better. So yes, Sony should 'upgrade' the existing design - they should do it now and not wait for PS4.

[PotNoodle]

I think all they really need to do is change the shape of the triggers, that is my only complaint. But even then, i'm not too fussed. I love everything else about the controller.

Keep it how it is, maybe with some status LED screens on the front of it - other than that - nope.

[Ripyealip]

i say keep the d- pad, L1,R1, face buttons how it is. change the L2 and R2 to actual triggers, make the anologe sticks so your thumbs dont slip off.all of these will make the perfect controller. to really blow peoples minds they could put a mic in the controller =D

[Dogswithguns]

Change it to the PS2's style. right now I dont really like the triggers buttons.

[Figboy]

but the boomerang controller wasn't as bad as people thought.

i got to see it in person at the E3 that the PS3 was revealed at, and it really wasn't too bad. it seemed a little smaller and thinner than the current dual shock.

i didn't get to hold it though.

i think if they WERE to redesign the controller, they should leave the basic shape the same, but add two more buttons.

keep the L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons, but add some REAL triggers this time below those four. return the L2 and R2 buttons back to their original button use. i HATE the current L2/R2 "trigger/buttons."

[EverydayGuy]

They could release a new controller along side the DS4. I would like to try out that boomerang controller though.

[Revvin]

Sony haven't needed to change it because as the article shows the DualShock controller has been carefully improved upon with each new version. I don't think Microsoft need to change the 360 controller much now either though the d-pad certainly needs improving as do the precision of the analogue sticks but they had to bring in changes after the original XBOX controller because it was soo bulky. One thing I would perhaps alter is the triggers on the DualShock 3 but apart from that I like it a lot and I'm glad Sony didn't use the boomerang design just because it was different because it looked awkward to use and was more about style over function.

[stickyfiddle]

I have a couple of sets of Gioteck (no affiliation!) clip-on triggers that make L2/R2 concave instead of convex. It's MILES better- makes life really really easy for shooters, not to mention brake/accelerate on the triggers for racers. They're great!

http://www.gioteck.com/prod...

[bviperz]

For me. BFBC2 has shown me that running by pushing down on the left analog makes my thumb sore. A little more comfort, that's all. Everything else is fine.

[theonlylolking]

they just need to make the rectangle part thats in the middle of the controller an inch longer and make the R2 button like the Rt button on 360

[Sir_Ken_Kutaragi__]

...if SONY change it everyone on the internet will moan like little old ladies!!! ;-D
That is all people on the internet seem to do is MOAN!!! ;-D

[Run_bare]

Funny but true.. huahaha. That make me smile.

[Seferoth75]

DS will be a thing of the past one day. It is too limited. Gaming is moving away from limited control schemes that limited to 8 buttons.

I am sure their next controller will be an evolved version of Move. As those types of controllers will most likely be where the industry is headed.

Book fanboys didnt stop radio, Radio fanboys didnt stop TV, controller fanboys will not stop the evolution of gaming.

[jesuisankit]

I think the only thing that needs to be fixed are the triggers, though I like the placement of analogs on the 360 better... the analogs themselves are more responsive and good on the DS3.. a fact I realized after playing Super street fighter IV on xbox and Ps3.. I was able to pull off moves more easily on a DS3 analog. Xbox needs to fix its D pad, the XY,AB buttons (too hard) RB LB buttons (too hard again) analogs as soft and responsive as the DS3.. And yes plz allow us to charge with USB.. I love both the controllers just some things they can fix if the makers dont want to add anything new on the controller itself.

[Epicor]

I'd just want concave triggers (like gioteck real triggers) and slightly bigger controller. Just slightly. Not as bulky as 360 controller but something in the middle as I have manly palms. ;)

Other than those things, I really love my controller.

[Scary69]

This article should have never been approved. Like many said Don't fix what is not broken and Sony has said that the PS4 in many years away.

[jhorner13]

I have loved the design of the playstation controler since the PSOne. I like having a constant knowledge of where the buttons are no matter what generation console i am on. So please do not change it.

[Dorwrath]

Prefer my 360 controller to my Ps3's controller but thats just personal preference.

As when my PS3 controller battery died I had to replace the whole controller, when my 360's battery dies I just have to replace the rechargeable battery.

Secondly the trigger buttons on the PS3 controller are lame. You have to fight to keep them on there, they tend to want to slip off.

Oh wait, Sony fanboys will jump down my throat because i said something negative about a PS3 product. Sony already acknowledge the issue and release the attachments for the controllers trigger buttons.

[Raoh]

the only thing i like about the 360 controller is the size and the triggers. although, see below i prefer the logitech ps2/ps3 controller and trigger set up.

the 360 is excellent for racing games over the ps3 controller... but i prefer the playstation controller for everything else.

[saint_john_paul_ii]

you dont have to replace the contoller. just open it and buy a new battery. its actually really easy to replace the battery. its plugged in, not soldered to the main board. just pull plug and replug with the new battery.

[fullmetal297]

IMO, I'd say keep the the classic button layout but change the feel of the controller and also make the trigger buttons much less "plasticey".

[Raoh]

the trigger need to be more curved.. or just go with the logitech design that i love so much

http://lh3.googleuserconten...

that is my favorite ps3/ps2 controller

also the size of the grip could be larger

thats about it

[gamerzBEreal17]

"it's hard to believe that everyone is going to trade a classic game pad with a magic wand" lol move is doing that now sony has said MOVE will be another controller for ps3 u can pick the daul shock are the move some people prefer the daul shock and some prefer the accuracy and percion of the move Lol this is funny

*EDIT*
sorry for the miss spelling and bad grammar

[Dark_king]

just need the analog sticks to have at least another half inch between them.Improved sixaxis would always be nice.But most important thing I want is a aluminium case on the controller would still be light but would be so much stronger.I actually broke my DS3's in half gripping to tight.(this was probably only because the sixaxis because I broke one playing Lair the other warhawk don't ask I do feel ashamed)but also get rid of the cheesy spring thats provides the resistance for R2 and L2 it breaks down to quick.The mic should also connect to the controller both wireless and wired.A decrease in the analog dead zone is always welcomed.A clear plastic coating that prevents liquid or dead skin cells from building up on the face buttons.and of course the obvious like better battery like and rubber coating on the triggers for that non slip grip.

[subzero-08]

I like the current state of the DualShock 3, however I would make some changes. For one, change the trigger buttons a bit. Secondly, I would like them to make some parts of it a bit more reliable, in particular the triggers. This is because I notice a springy sound when I click my right trigger, along with a "sticky" button, even though I never eat with my controller. It's like it is getting caught on something on the way up after being pressed down. Just give the controllers a bit better build quality and they'll be great.

[spektical]

the trigers R2/L2 are the only problems for the dualshock 3. However there is a quick and cheap fix, go to gamestop and buy the R2/L2 trigger button add-ons they cost like $4, and they are amazing.!!

[DaT1Guy]

My Ps3 controller is as much a Nice black woman as my ps3, and that woman demands to be handled with care, 360 controller is a woman with too much periods, and stress problems, thats why the control has a snap to it, I like the 360 control for the grip and that is all that sony needs to add to their control and it will be the best.

[phinch]

It should stay the way it is, maybe put the clip on triggers as standard

[DigitalAnalog]

Remember the "boomerang controller" prototype they had back then?

-End statement

[unworthyBOZO]

No keep it the same

[earbus]

Same un erganomic shape ps1 to small needs off set sticks ps3 fans killed boomerang as change scares them and would be upset if they were teased about the funny controller ps3 fans just want ps2 in high def .

[utendoof]

Why not make the PS4 compatible with our current controllers, I sunk about 100 bucks into controllers so please let me use them in the next generation.

[ufo8mycat]

Article makes no sense what so ever.

Our hands have not changed, so why should the PS3 controller?

Everyones hands are symmetrical, so moving the left analog stick an inch or so higher and a bit to the left is actually bad ergonomics, considering our hands are symmetrical. So the analog sticks are perfectly placed.

Though, there are 3 areas I think the PS3 controller can improve.

1) Make the handles (those bottom things) a bit longer.

2) Better triggers (though getting those 3rd party addons fixes this)

3) Move the Start & select button a bit higher up. I find it is a little to low.

Those improvements would be good, other then that, its the best controller out there at the moment, so asking for a total redesign is just stupid.

You have all heard the saying - "Don't fix what isn't broken"

[bjornbear]

ergonomics is not welcome here, only personal preference.

[FadeToBlack]

The triggers definatly need to be improved. 360 controller still has a small advantage IMO.

[bjornbear]

maybe add some extra iterations, but over all design is perfect.

those who disagree, go play a 360

[SpinalRemains138]

The NES Advantage was my all time favorite controller.

Do any of you guys know if there is an aftermarket controller similar to the Advantage for the PS3?

I do very much like the PS3 controller, but I grew up in the 80s and a standard size joystick just feels more natural to me.

-Perhaps they could make a bluetooth one with 8 buttons for triangle through R2, all having seperate turbo feature, select, start, PS Logo button, a main joy stick for left analog which can be pressed in for L3, and a smaller analog stick just to the left and under the main buttons so that you can press the main buttons with your right fingers and use the right analog to turn cams with your right thumb. You can put it on your lap or the floor or a table. It would be larger, but I really think it would rule.

[SpinalRemains138]

It exists!
http://www.extreme-mods.com...

Guess al I had to do was get my lazy ass to look for one. It doesn't seem to have a right analog or a D pad though. I wonder if you can use it with all games because of that handicap?

[ivant]

I'd like to see proper trigger buttons & make it a bit bigger with more curves so it feels more comfy in your hands

[bobdog626]

The controllers are Outdated.Now look at your right hand middle finger do any of you have a sore on it form the controller Now tell the Truth this is your chance.bjornbear you have to use the top right button just to shoot b/c the Trigger button are so crappy its a Shame.And why oh why do you have to charge the controller when you first get your PS3 with that short cord.The PS3 controller should be Outlawed.The Main Reason i have a 360.

[DarkSpawnClone]

i love the ds3 only thing i really want from it is rubber grips and it to be more ergonomic, i don't think it needs to be outlawed thats just(to put it nicely)silly LOL.its really a great controller actually i have 4 ds3's(2 ps3's) and 1 normal ps3 controller so i know what I'm talking about.and i have played on a 360 i actually prefer the ds3 i like the feel of the 360 controller but i like the button set up of the ps3 controller.but thats imo

[JackBNimble]

I would truely be pissed off if sony changed the controller.

[GigaGaia]

PS3 controller > 360 controller.

Why the hell does the 360 uses controller with AA battery. Not only it doesn't have blu-ray, but the controller is another old and lame technology.

[earthbounding]

The controller's great. It's comfortable, perfect button positioning, perfect size, internal rechargeable batteries, motion sensors. I just think it's a little bland. Maybe a little more shine, color, or button redesign won't hurt. Eh, who knows, I like it anyway.

[TheObserver]

How about... turn the DS4 into a Move transformer. Snap it in half and you got two Move. However, you have to play with 2 glowing balls all the time when it is in DS4 mode. The plus side is that you got 2 analog stick!

[CrIpPeN]

back triggers only need fixing. Only works good in racing games and throwing a grenade or so.

Not if you reverse in Smackdown Vs Raw 2010 for example.

[Captain Tuttle]

dear god yes

[DarkSpawnClone]

not really i wouldn't mind tho if it was a little more ergonomic and maybe had some grips and better triggers thats all i love the DS3 even have motion joy for my pc gaming lol

[BBAM]

No.

[nOvashin]

like someone probably already mentioned change the r2 and l2 to xbox 360 like triggers

[commander]

Why PS shooters games are scope l1 and fire r1. R2 is usually grenade(which isnt used as often). No need for trigger imo

My only complaint is the texture on the ds3. The 360 is like anti stick. I solved this problem through a controller glove, but it would be nice to see sony take the initiative.

[KratosGod3]

DS3 is the best controler out ther. ther's no need of redesing it

[Shendow]

Notthing wrong with the controller, heck I like using it more then a 360 controller do to the anlongs are right next to one another an the triggers are bigger. D-Pad is alot easy to use Vs 360's.

Plus why change something that has been around from the first Playstation? If you change it, then it feel weird playing PSOne or PS2 games with a new controller.

[Meryl]

just use ps move:):) no redesign is needed

[dizzleK]

just change the triggers, maybe use the ds2 molding. something about the ds2 molding or plastic they used just feels sturdier.

[roguewarrior]

but update it with The usual improvements. more precise analog sticks,ect. and make L3 button more durable, it goes on me after playing COD4 for about a month ingame. i pound on it, chasing people with the shottie.

[nepeon]

They should redesign it and in the first place the control was not even original to begin with. that copied Nintendos way of thinking on their controller. look up the NES max controller, SNES shoulder buttons, and how they added to joysticks to their controller after hearing Nintendo 64 set one on it and rumble and all those all in one to make up the ps controller you see now. Now they are going after Nintendo Wii and saying they had motion first! Power glove had that, Nes light gun had light motion. Nintendo has been on motion since the Nes days and also did internet downloads for games with their Zelda but in japan. So yes I say Sony has to redesign their own controller for PS4 but as all of people that were around when the video game world started will know Sony can't do their own thinking and the new gamers of today think Sony invented every think. Sony will always eat Nintendos dust till the end of time! Thank you and sorry I just pull these facts from the internet, Power to the internet!

[Run_bare]

i am happy and used to it already, i am too old now to change new ways of doing things.. hahahaha

[kraze07]

The analog sticks could use some work but other than that I think the controllers should stay the same.

[BYE]

They HAVE to come up with the new design. For guys with really short fingers they could still let them use the DS3, but there needs to be an alternative for normal / longer fingered people.

There's a reason people rarely complain about 360 controllers...

[RumbleFish]

I won't mind if they change the design. I think the reason why the (imo great) boomerang desingn was refused by many gamers is not because they like the old one so much, but because most of the people have difficulties to get used to new things. This is also the main reason for not being divorced. People like what they are used to like more than try something new.
Please excuse any wrong spelling or grammar, i'm not a native speaker.

[Kladd]

I have always like the ds3, but what about a controller where u can use more/all your fingers? I have imagined something like X Cirlce square and triangle below the controller (or the back whatever you say)

[Unbornkirkster19]

he Duelshock 3 is 10 times better than the 360 or Wii controllers imo. The DS3 is ridiculously accurate, comfortable,light and just plain awesome another reason why going from PS3 to 360 feels like a downgrade.

[f1ipmode]

Make it slightly larger all around.

[maxcer]

the thing needs to be bigger, at least outside of Japan.

[edgeofblade]

I know lots of people will disagree, but my request is to make it more like the 360 controller...

And to meet you, the disagreer, half-way, only change the following:

* Concave triggers with the same tension and range as the 360.
* Concave stick caps
* Tighten up the sticks... way too loose

As for stick arrangement... I would love the OPTION of picking up an official PS4 controller with the alternative FPS-focused stick arrangement. But I certainly won't force it on anyone who doesn't want it.

Better yet, engineer an official controller that has the same features as this one: http://www.saitek.com/uk/pr...

[devilhunterx]

Boomerang Controller please. I can alway use it when an Xbaby comes around.

[SuperStrokey1123]

Needs more boomerang

[Kev2077]

fix the triggers and anlouge sticks as my fingers seem to slide off

[Tdmd]

"Many gamers are more than happy with the DualShock controller up to this day"

Yes we are, my good sir! Thank you and so long!

[Finch]

I will be happy if there is still a Basic controler next Gen. I dont care if they change it or not as long as there is one!

[iliimaster]

i love my ps controllers hell my ps1 and ps2 analog sticks are still working like they should.... i love the design fits my big hands easy... lets talk about xbox they stole their whole controller design from dreamcast compare pictures its a total rip off of sega just like they copied sega with online dreamcast introduced online gaming on consoles...

[Kick-Ass]

I played with the ps1, ps2, and then I moved to the 360. The 360 controller is so comfortable. Then I got a PS3. Whenever I play with my ps3 my hands get cramped up. Its just too small. I have big hands.

[Apone]

Love the controller as it is. Maybe a small display to monitor my emails? ;)

[bobdog626]

Then i returned it b/c of the Controllers too small for my hands .The PS3 needs a New Interface system w/o Glitter all over it and the Updates which makes you wait so long.The PS3 will be Perfect then and i will buy it first day.Sony if you fix those 3 things i will Gladly Buy your system again.

[Tsar4ever01]

And sony should strike some kinda deal with Logitech and inherit it's "Cordeless Action controller" for the ps2/ps3 shell design. It is a fact that this pad shape feels more natural to the hand than the dualshock 3, and It's be critically acclaimed by many game reviewers to be superior to the PS dualshock design. In fact it was so liked they even made the same kind for the ps3! So you wouldn't really be losing it's CORE design, just reshaping it's shell. read more about it hear, http://gear.ign.com/article...

While using the the Logitech shell design, sony should also borrow "Saitek's" (Cyborg Module) method so player could switch d/pad & analog parts whenever they want to, read about hear, http://gear.ign.com/article...

And last I have a thing about clear GEL coated buttons, liked them on the SF4 gamepad, psp 3000/pspGo and I would like them on the dpad/and button layout on this design too' but of coarse the PS icons would be colored when the psp's aren't.

I let sony figure the best NEW design for the controllers triggers, I'm sure they taking alot of heat for that crappy design flaw they done on the sixaxis/Dualshock 3, I'm sure they'll correct it the next time around.