DualShock 4 Has A Deceptively Large Size, Side-By-Side Comparison

According to an image, the PS4 controller's size seems to be pretty big.

[Cam977]

Wow! I saw people holding the DS4 in videos and it looked quite small, so it seems the Xbox has the smaller controller this time, not Playstation. I wonder how this will play out among those who complained about the PS having a "tiny" controller?

It is my personal opinion that the DS4 has the nicer aesthetics as I firmly believe that the ONE's controller resembles a brick (this is MY opinion, I know some people won't agree so apologize if I offended you).

From this it seems that the DS4 is superior to the ONE's controller, no? If this is the case, then a superior controller is yet another area that plays in Sony's benefit for this upcoming generation. The DS4 also doesn't require a battery pack and is more fit for those with larger hands, however, I have to credit Microsoft for making the XBOX ONE's controller look more mature and less like a child's toy as the XBOX 360's controller seemed to be with its bright colours. Moreover, I have to credit them for removing that stupid mound that was on the underside of the controller in which the battery lay, that was ridiculous and uncomfortable.. It seems that Sony have learned from their mistakes made on the PS3 and improved significantly by individually addressing them. For example:

- The sometimes slow XMB during games - they've tackled this by stepping up the RAM

- The controller that received lots of hate (the DS3) - they've blown the new controller out of the park in term of upgrades.

As well as more upgrades. Sony really are stepping up their game for the new generation, let's hope they return to the height of glory seen during the PS2 days.

[CRAIG667]

Both pretty ugly IMO, the DS4 looks like a MASSIVE step in the right direction though...

[justastranger10]

X1 for me. The dual shock controller looks ugly with that gimmicky touchpad and share button.

[SuperLupe]

I prefer the Xbox Ones controller design and feel. Looks less toyish too.

[InTheLab]

@just

gimmicky touch pad and share button...

gimmicky kinect and tv "features"...

You clearly have no issue with gimmicks...

[The_Con-Sept]

Dualshock 4 looks like a great improvement. The Xbone-80 controller looks like a bat man throw toy.

[Salooh]

@justastranger10
You really hate the ps do you . Why did you choose the share button instead of the option button ?. lol

Buuuuurn with your own hate muahahahahahaha . I apologize , I'm evil when i get excited >.< ..

[NewMonday]

the large footprint on the Xbox One controller makes it look bigger.

what I like most about the DS4 is that it has subtle curves that make it fit the hand grip more comfortbly

[pete007]

Sony fans keep your ds 1/2/3/4 even 5. It ll allways be better, for you.now Xbox and Pc only players prefer by miles the Xbox controller. I had both, xb and ds3 Wich i sold With the PS3 cause after 1 hour playing my fingers hurt real bad.
Now letz see, from a ergonomic pov Xbox has the edge. But i keep my reservations.

[kayoss]

@pete
"...Wich i sold With the PS3 cause after 1 hour playing..." I maybe taking this out of context but if it means what i think it means then I know you are lying.
How many people go out of thier way to buy a PS3 (or any game console) and a video game and plays it and sells it after and Hour? A person with common sense would at least beat the game first before selling it.

[Crazyglues]

All of that won't matter, (the fact that it's big compared to an XB1 controller) All that will matter is how does it feel.. http://bit.ly/11Y2AE5

-And from the reviews I've been reading the new DS4 is very comfortable... can't wait to start gaming on my PS4

What they really should be comparing it to is the DS3 and when you do that it's really about the same size as the old controller - http://bit.ly/1211R64

So really nice job Sony...

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[AlphaJunk]

@InTheLab - If you're an NFL addict and love fantasy football (like me and many of my friends that do a $1000+ championship pot every season), then XBone's "gimmicky" TV features with exclusive NFL license and doing instant fantasy highlights are as cool as it gets.

[HammadTheBeast]

^

More like a massive waste of money. I can do those same things on my phone.

[MoveTheGlow]

The enthusiast press pretty much sums it up this way regarding controllers:

"Everybody wins."

Giantbomb tends to side with PS4 on the controller, but both of them are great. I can't wait, the DualShock looks like it really went through an overhaul, even if the functionality's the same.

[komp]

Watch it morph from DS3 to DS4
http://ps4daily.com/wp-cont...

[FamilyGuy]

The X1s controller looks like a square box with winged tips at the bottom, it doesn't even look like a controller. It's got a lot of extra space for no reason at all. Visually, I think it's XYBA buttons are sexy and the glossy top with the X look good too.
On the DS4 the rubber grip handles make it look comfortable like a steering wheel cover. It looks durable, less like a plastic toy and more like something made to never slip from your hand.

Gaming wise, I've been with Sony forever and never understood why anyone would play with a controller that wasn't symmetrical. Some of you guys may like it but I just can't sand it.

[andibandit]

Holy sh.t, why is the ds so gigantic??

[abzdine]

microsoft need to hire designers

[Denethor_II]

pete007 "Sony fans keep your ds 1/2/3/4 even 5. It ll allways be better, for you.now Xbox and Pc only

I play PC with my DS3. Thank god for DS3 Tool.

[CarlosX360]

So what if the controller is bigger? Actually, those with big hands won't complain anymore. :)

[MoveTheGlow]

Also, I think this may be the end of the "Video games are toys for kids / Video Games are mostly played by Japanese people" preconceptions in Japan. There's a reason the Nintendo 3DS XL's controls are still cramped together on that big system - they design it for kids.

Sony's obviously looking west (bringing Cerny along to develop the architecture, for instance), and having a bigger controller suits the global audience far better than the "Wait, what if 6-year-olds think this is too small? Eh, who cares? *We* don't have gigantic hands, so whatever!" kind of design ignorance we'd seen in the past. It's something Xbox360 got right, and it's the reason I have that controller... for my PC.

On a side note, someone had better make good use of that touchpad. It's ugly. There needs to be a really good reason for that to exist.

[starchild]

They both look great,

[dale_denton]

SERVED

[PurpHerbison]

Aesthetically, the Xbox One controller has a better flow to it.

[Syntax-Error]

You complain about X1 having the ability to keep track of fantasy football equivalent to what you can do on your phone? I can easily compare the sh!t you do on your phone can be done with a tablet or laptop, so what's your point? If inventors thought in a box like you obviously do, the iPHONE would never have been invented. Cellphones were made for wireless talking, but we can access music, web, video recordings, still pictures, texting, and games from them. WHY? What's the damn point? The point is INNOVATION. Everything at your fingertips. MS created a console that does more than games, so whether you like the features or not...ITS STILL INCLUDED. Grow up!

[Heartnet]

Agreed... Dislking the X1 controller for some reason but the Ds4 looks way worse... it does look like a toy.. touchpad is coming out of the controller not nicely embedded, speakers below that... to much going on to look nice just a mess of thrown together features imho

[THEMIGHTYDOOVDE]

@InTheLab

You're comparing apples and oranges there fella!

[hollabox]

I was never a fan of the DS controllers, analog stick placement is horrible for FPS games. I think the X360 is the best controller I've played. With that said I'm not a fan of the XB1 controller design or the PS4 DS4, but time will tell when I hold both for the first time.

I do wonder how the Japanese are going to respond to the DS4 since they complained about Xbox (original)controller size. But yet the Japanese love the Wii U tablet/controller which is the largest controller since the Atari Jaguar and N64 so it will probably be neutral.

[superkidcupid13]

i prefer neither ds4 still looks like ds3 but bigger and so does the x1c...no major changes..guess i still wont b playing fps on ps4 and im stuck with this annoying bigger lookin piece of stupid...both controllers lost IMO

[Fez]

The DS4 in this pic looks absolutely hideous and deformed! Could just be the lens used but the Xbox controller looks a lot more stylish and sleek to me. In the marketing pic from the behind angle I like the DS4 but the front is not my cup of tea.

Just on looks, I would say the Xbox has nicer thumsticks, dpad, start/select buttons and is overall a nicer shape. The DS4 handles and share/options buttons are eyesores imo.

It all comes down to comfort really though, and I'll probably be more comfortable with the DS4 after so much use of DS1-3.

[shivvy24]

my only complaint was that the DS3 was small and the triggers were slippery ! both fixed :)

[G20WLY]

Would you really put 'form' before 'function' for something as important to gaming as a controller??

It has to be tactile, it has to feel right and be easy/intuitive to use. 'Looks' are way down the priority pecking order, and rightly so.

With that said, I like it - but I haven't seen or held one for long enough to know how right they've got it anymore than you have, so let's be patient and fair... ;)

[omi25p]

Yep i agree, 360 controller is easily the best this generation and the X1 controller will be the best next generation

[brave27heart]

From the article:

"As you can see the controller feels very comfortable to hold..."

Erm...

[Heartnet]

not taking into account personal experiece, Logically the X1 is more ergonomic in terms of shape and analog placement so that will be more comfortable naturally... and yeh the ds4 looks gimmicky and horrible... more like a 3rd party controller than an offical and that light thing on the back could make it awkward to hold, like with the battery pack on x360

[RE_L_MAYER]

How do you know if xboxe one controller is not simply smaller than 360 thus making ps4 look bigger

[titletownrelo]

PS4 controller looks so huge in comparison

Hows the little sackboy supposed to reach and grab both joysticks? D:

lol, LBP FTW

[ceed911]

I can never get used to the thumbsticks for FPS games. Anything like that I can't play on the playstation its too uncomfortable.

[pkb79]

yeah its a real grind having your thumbs symmetrically placed...

[Kurt Russell]

I think the slightly larger controller will improve the thumbsticks (especially for us with man sized hands)

[RedHawkX]

i agree xbox fanboys really have no excuse or really anything to say about the ps4 or the ds4 because both are just superior to anything on the xbox one. there are some people that work at microsoft though that are on forums trolling and spreading bs though. thats how they opperate. they are scum bags. just dont be fooled by them.

[strifeblade]

and then there are fanboys that spread just as much if not more bs. "ds4 and ps4 is superior to anything on the xbox one", spreading stuff like this makes you look like a scumbag, and im not going to bother telling you the redeeming points on xbox one or the negative points on ps4- trolls like you are better left in the dark.

[hellvaguy]

Both have some great features aside from personel comfort preference with the stick layout. Xbone has wifi direct and tactile triggers. Ds4 I like that share button and larger size.

Other changes like improved d-pad and touchpad, don't add anything for me.

[Ace Killa 08]

LOL xbox employees trolling ... funny. This whole comment section belittles xbox one controller and anyone who defends gets a massive disagree bomb.

"i agree xbox fanboys really have no excuse or really anything to say about the ps4 or the ds4 because both are just superior to anything on the xbox one." this is completely stubborn as you have no validity to this claim. Just your fanboyism.

[Zhipp]

I'm not a fan of Sony or M$, but the most comfortable controllers for me are the 360's and Gamecubes. I think the One's controller is aesthetically gorgeous, and the slight adjustments they've made to the size and shape sound almost as though they were tailored specifically for my hands. Honestly, I'm eagerly looking forward to the day I can use it with PC games.

The fact of the matter is, though, that controller preference is the very height of subjectivity. To pretend that anyone's opinion on the matter can be absolute is delusional.

[BitbyDeath]

@hellvaguy,

Will you still be saying you don't like the touchpad if RTS and Sim games start taking advantage of it?

[tuglu_pati]

This is a good thing IMO, I always thought the PS controller was to small.

[OcelotRigz]

"It is my personal opinion that the DS4 has the nicer aesthetics as I firmly believe that the ONE's controller resembles a brick (this is MY opinion, I know some people won't agree so apologize if I offended you)."

If people actually get offended by something like that then they need to take a good long hard look at themselves in the mirror. Then headbutt that mirror.

[Cam977]

I've been temporarily banned for posting things like that (believe it or not!), so to reduce the chances of it being marked as "trolling" I added that.

[Polysix]

I agree - the DS4 looks great, can't wait to hold it. The xb1 pad doesn't look as good at all, same crap plastic, same hard buttons.

[Gardenia]

This is just like the famous magic trick. Put 2 half moon shapes of the same size, one above the other, and the one on top will look bigger than the other

[boldstarr]

@just

u dont need it, because u r the controller lol

[SniperControl]

@AlphaTauri

Whoopy do!!!

It's called "da internet".

I can do all that with my T.V and laptop/tablet.

[Garbanjo001]

Size matters MS! Go home!

[ZBlacktt]

This is what it looks like in a users hands. Note, not that big at all.

http://images.gizmag.com/ga...

http://images.gizmag.com/ga...

[OCEANGROWNKUSH]

LOL it looks tiny in that pic, cant wait to get my hands on the DS4 and see for myself.

[overrated44]

@SuperLupe Have you actually held the controller/controllers? Just curious.

[Doctor_Freeman]

I still like the joystick layout and triggers on the Xbox controllers better.

[kickerz]

So with your Sony fanboy eyes PS4 controller looks better LOL who woulda thought. How about you read what lensoftruth says about each controller rather then just looking at pictures.

http://www.lensoftruth.com/...

Oh would u look at that, Xbox one is better

[Dark_Overlord]

Yeah the totally unbiased LOT :/

I'm not even gonna list how many times they've been called out for their blatant fanboyism. I'll take the opinion of far less biased sites.

[kickerz]

Well personally I like the look of Xbox one controller better BUT I do think pS4 looks awesome too, and will get the job done

[showtimefolks]

i am fine with bigger design but i for one didn't have a problem with dual shock 3 either

but i know many complained so now its bigger and better, in a way sony listened to all its critics and improved everything they could from system,price and controller

yet keeping up with ps3's tradition of being more powerful, now ps4 is more powerful

[Krew_92]

@pete007

Yes because you speak for the whole community. I myself use MotionJoy and connect my PlayStation 3 controller to my PC. I have no issues with it, and it's better than buying attachments or a whole new wired 360 controller just to play it on the PC. All you need is a USB cable or if you want a Bluetooth dongle and of course the (free) software.

I also don't understand how people get pain when they play on controllers, I only get pain when I play on portables for a long time. My hands get numb on those after an hour or so.

[RenegadeRocks]

I like DS 4 over th eXBone one. Xbone controller looks a like chinese product or something

[VR-4nic]

The offset analogs are pretty stupid if you think about what a controller is meant to do when playing games. Its meant to be an extension of the body that one doesn't even think about when use, its just natural and like my body needs to be symmetrical just like my arms, eyes, legs, ect..... Maybe there's a lot of inbreeding in the Xbot community and that why they all like asymmetrical lopsided retarded sh**? Lol! PS4 > xboner 180

[Lwhit6]

I used to be one of those people complaining about the size of the controller! (Thats actually what swayed me to buy the xbox 360 over the ps3) This time NUH-UH! not making that same mistake again. Definitely going with the PS4!!

[The Meerkat]

Mmmm, Chunky.

[Fil101]

That's what she said.

[Hellsvacancy]

I wanted a slightly bigger controller, I havnt got 16 year old hands anymore, theyre bigger

[SjaakHaas]

U guys never heard of a wide angle lens? Closer looks bigger and further away looks smaller trough a wide angle lens. Not newsworty... but hey... it's N4G!

[despair]

lol, people believe anything on the internet or haven't you heard.

[Smurf1]

Both controllers are placed together, the wide angle lens would affect them both.

[MASTER_RAIDEN]

explain to me what advantage a wide angle lens would provide one controller and not the other? THEYRE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER.

[SjaakHaas]

Well, the lens is taking the picture right on top of the PS4 controller. So it will look bigger than when the PS4 controller would be on the X1 position. Try searching teh googles for wide angle lens and even fisheye lenses. Like this: http://bizzara.deviantart.c... ...

OMG that cat looks soooooo fat. And those trees OMFG i can't believe they are so crooked!

[bub16]

i hope it still feels the same as ds3, i dont think i could handle a different xbox like controller :(

[sAVAge_bEaST]

naw,, don't think you have to worry there, the sticks are asymmetrical(:
It seems that it just fits in the hands better while using the triggers, more ergonomic for shooters and such.

[ybadr]

In the image, DS4 buttons are near the edge, wich makes them easy to access, and if you swap the two controllers positions you will have the impression that Xbone controller looks bigger. The image is a little tricky.

And damn i hate the D-pad of the Xbone controllers, just a nightmare in combat games such as: the King of fighters or street fighters.

And it is not a reason to buy an arcade pad because splitting a D-pad like the DS4, makes it more accessible for combat games.

[Ace Killa 08]

so you tried the newly improved D pad on the xbox one controller?? You surely haven't tried it in KoF as only killer instinct has been announced for a fighting game.

[ybadr]

Read the description off the D-pad from microsoft, does it look like improved to you ?

Once the D-pas is not splitted to 4 distinct buttons, it just does not do it for fighting games. I'm not the only one to tell this,
i own a 360, so no fanboyism here

[fardan85]

Let me give a credit first to the D-pad improvement, I didn't try the controllers yet but It looks way better than the crappy d-pad on 360 controllers.

somehow this d-pad doesn't look like it will help in making insane combos in games like KOF, SF, Tekken..etc If you're a fighting games fan who likes to make bloody combos then you will likely suffer with XB1 controller.
DS4 d-pad looks good, might be better than the one on DS3. I hope it's improved or at least on par with DS3 d-pad.

[MASTER_RAIDEN]

ive actually heard a few negative things about the xbones dpad pretty early on. supposedly the dpad has awkward clickiness to it.

i for one have never been down for clicky buttons on controllers..aside from maybe the home button on controllers.

[fardan85]

@MASTER_RAIDEN
The best thing we can do now is wait until we can check the d-pad thoroughly.

[Zhipp]

The DS D-pad isn't 4 seperate buttons, though. It's one mold with the center underneath the face of the controller. When I first saw it I thought it'd be brilliant, but now that I've used it I don't much care for that system, it makes diagonals too difficult.

I much prefer Nintendo's D-pads, to be honest. The One's looks a bit like Nintendo's, but M$ isn't the most reliable company when it comes to designing good D-pads, so I'll wait till it's in my hands before i get my hopes up.

[imahustla19]

Glad the hand grips on bottom are bigger, after 2 or 3 hrs of COD I start to squeeze the control and makes my hands hurt.(the FPS ELIET thumb things r great but don't help the hand situation much either)

[esemce]

I have no problems using the DS3 or the 360 controller and I'm sure it will be the same with these updates. They both look very well designed and built.

[r21]

Woah, i expected it to be bigger but not that big 0_0

[geekspodcast]

Somehow the Xbox controller looks more refined. I'm sure the PS4 will be plenty comfy though!

[boing1]

It is. Much more comfortable than DS3.

[B-radical]

Xbox one controller is so pretty :D

[True_Samurai]

disagrees for your opinion that's sad

[B-radical]

I'll live lol

[GiggMan]

And he didn't even say anything bad about the PS4 one lol.

[Pro_TactX]

I will never understand why people get so hung up on disagrees. You act like it is an affront or something. A disagree vote doesn't mean B-radical is necessarily wrong. It means that people have a different opinion. Some people don't think the controller is pretty.

The disagree votes are no more or no less valid than the agree votes, and you seem ok with those.

[rezzah]

Anyone can agree or disagree with an opinion.

[Salooh]

i have to agree with them , it's ok to disagree with opinions. hell, you even can disagree with facts in this website. The system doesn't work since it doesn't have a rule on how you should see it. That's why i think they should remove it since people here think of the system the way they want.

[Jayjayff]

"wut the thought of someone not agreeing with me is asinine. FANBOYS! FANBOYS EHBWHERE"

[darren_poolies]

Are people not allowed to disagree with his opinion?

[True_Samurai]

Aw get over it people next time I'll put a /s for ya at the end

[b3ast]

I hope you are kidding that thing is ugly both are really.

[Garbanjo001]

Meh, I like the way that they did the textures of it, but I don't like what they did with the bumpers. The DS4 is way cooler looking in my opinion.

[ZBlacktt]

Looks like a normal controller with nothing special about it. This is next gen...

[tarbis]

Well, that's good. That's a big welcome for me. (no pun intended).

[SDS Gamerfiend]

I've always preferred the Xbox 360 controller for fps and the DS3 for fighting games. This time around, BOTH companies have made improvements in the right direction with their controllers! What's all the fuss about?!

[Sarobi]

I got hands on with the controller at Day 1 of E3. It did feel a little bigger compared to the previous dualshocks, but nothing too drastic really.

[weirdo]

DS4 all day.

[Geezus]

i think that picture makes the dS4 look bigger than it actually is.... look good tho i actually like that its bigger than the ds3 and that they made the triggers concave (not shown in the pic)

the one is relatively the same size as the 360 so thats good (continuity and what not) but i need to test out the Ones new dpad i hope its better than the 360 dpad cuz that one sucked big time ima need to put it through its paces on Killer Instinct and see its up to par.

[ooquis]

No No your wrong....the Xone dpad is smaller than DS4. Does that mean Xbox owners has small hands?? I don't know that but....there is one advantage having small hands,when taking a piss your penis might look "deceptively" larger than it really is.

[CRASHBASHUK]

now we need a other pic comparing DualShock 3 & 4

[sAVAge_bEaST]

side by side/s
http://cdn0.mos.techradar.f...
http://cdn3.mos.techradar.f...
http://i.imgur.com/IfchwpO....

:edit-after scrolling down, I noticed others have posted pics..

[TH3KARMACHARGER]

The DS4 looks SUPER comfy!

[Number-Nine]

ps4 controller looks more like a prototype still

[Thomaticus]

I don't care how they improve the Dualshock controller.. just don't EVER move the D-pad to where the left analog stick is right now. I know people like the xbox controller, but I prefer the DS3 / 4 controller because of the placement of the d-pad. I like being able to use the controller with fighting games, the DS3 and 4 is better for fighting games. A lot of people use sticks, but I prefer the D-pad. If you move the d-pad to where the left analog stick is, you make the d-pad unusable, and then it because just a menu select button.

To each his own...

[ybadr]

Think exactly the same bro.

[BattleTorn]

I'll respectfully disagree, cause i don't ever play fighting games. So the position of the d-pad, being where I prefer the left-analog, serves me no benefit.

[ybadr]

I'm just imagining the possibilities offered by the touch pad on the DS4! that's huge ! and it also have motion sensors like DS3. And i don't understand why the Xbox one controllers costs 60$ when they lack those features ....

[SpinalRemains138]

Photo I think is a little misleading.

I love the new look, but I have seen other photos which clearly show the ds4 is not bigger or wider than the Xbox stick.

[310dodo]

Both look gorgeous.

I cannot wait too get my paws on my DualShock 4

:D

[mushroomwig]

Comparing it with a PS3 controller now;

http://cdn0.mos.techradar.f...

[Angeljuice]

Bubble up for being helpful!

[mushroomwig]

Also;

http://i.imgur.com/ErsBggw....

[a_squirrel]

Here's the Xbox One with the Xbox 360 controller
http://globalfinance.zenfs....

But the funny thing is, the Xbox One controller looks quite a lot like like the Xbox One controller.
http://upload.wikimedia.org...

[KrisButtar]

very helpful indeed +

you got a showing XB1's and the 360s controller side by side to?

[G20WLY]

Thanks! Well in that case either this image (in the article) is fake, or the new Xbox controller is tiny! :O

I hope it's the former, as nobody wants a smaller controller compared to last gen.

[b3ast]

Thx very nice to see that pic, DS4 looks perfect then.

[Thomper]

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez!!!

Can't you guys find something better to argue about??.

The xbox controller has been universally applauded. It's a great piece of kit.

If Sony can fix the problems with the ds3, then more power to them. The controller issue and the lacklustre on-line functionality drove me to xbox this gen. Lets hope the playing field is more equal this gen...then I can have double the fun ;0)

[Angeljuice]

If it were *universally applauded* there wouldn't be this debate. The Xbox d-pad however was universally maligned even by Xbox lovers, so it's good to see that both have improved. Still comes down to subjective preference though.

[Thomper]

Of course it is subjective. I agree.

The above was just my personal view. I have big hands and the DS3 didn't cut it for me. If the DS4 is bigger, then ...awesome!

[omi25p]

You can go out and buy a copy of the 360 controller for the PS3, The Wii U controller is a copy of the 360 controller.

Everyone wants to copy the best.

[Petro]

@omi25p You don't even want to know how many copies there are of the PlayStation controller.

[a_squirrel]

It's like they mashed a Xbox controller with the Xbox 360 controller; not that it's necessarily bad. I loved the feel of the original Xbox controller, but even so, it seems to me like it's just moving backwards.

[Thomper]

Lol... 17 disagrees for my preference... Wow!
Sony fan-boy central

[ooquis]

Nah....i Got huge hands,hopefully a perfect fit!

[HexxedAvenger]

I always been a fan of the Xbox controller since the Xbox controller s. Still am. But I can't deny that the ds3/4 have the best dpad ever! Lol
Both controllers look awesome this gen. Can't wait to get my hands on them hehehehe

[-Gespenst-]

The xbox controller looks so cheaply made. The DS4 looks really robust and firm. You can really tell a lot more consideration and thought went into the DS4.

[DCplaymaker]

lol look at the condom bottom of DS4. Dude at least admit the analog positions of the Xbone are way better. They were better on 360 also.

Xbone controller looks legit. http://www.wired.com/gadget...

[orakle44]

Oh first world problems, so funny, everyone bitching over what controller "looks" nicer.

[dragonyght]

let hope this put an end the the excuse Dualshocks are too small my big hand troupe that have been plaguing any controller conversation......-_- Hell who am i kidding this n4g

[cleft5]

Glad the controller is bigger now, the ps3 controller was too small. Love the size and feel of the 360 controller.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

I'm never going to be able to unsee the PS4's dildo legs, am I?

[sandman224]

That looks like us dualshock gamers are going to love our soon to come ps4 controller. I can't wait to get my hands on experiance with killzone shadow fall.

[RevXM]

I never had much to complain about the DS3, but it felt a bit light like i could break it just like that.

As I am acustomed to the DS design, the layout and size never bothered as they lay resting on my fingers rather than me gripping around the handles like some seem to do it but that wouldnt work for me. Big hands. nor Im I slipping the analogs or triggers, dunno how others hold it, but never slipped for me.

Still nice to see a bigger controller with more much improved grip, tighter feel and appearantly a much more solid build. The Share button is cool I suppose and the Touch pad is very welcome witht he light bar as it is more flexible in use as it works as a Move tracker and player indicator that also speaks to the PS eye switching up split screens so the players will have their screen on their side among a few other nifty things it allows for.
Built in headphone jack this + a tiny speaker is good to see too.

No complaints at all atm.

The One controller looks fine to me too. Improved on the 360's D pad, removed the bulging battery housing and tightened up the sticks, tighter sticks with smaller deadzone is a plus.

But does it use Bluetooth or is it still IR? BT is awesome as it makes connecting to a pc easier, obviously a PC wont do much with all the fancy DS4 bells and whistles unless you have got some fancy software. So a Microsoft controller with BT would be optimal IMO because it would be a tight, slick, intuitive, plug and play device as MS controllers are supported pretty much by default in most games on windows nowadays.

[mochachino]

I'm happy for the bigger size, can't wait to test them both out in my hands.

This gen I like 360s pad better but it's seriously looking like the DS4 will take the crown this year.

[windblowsagain]

I like the book by the fire.

Seriously.

For me DS4.

I Enjoyed using DS3, but i don't think it was solid enough build quality. DS4 looks better and other improvements, buttons and sticks look good as well. But like anything. You have to get used to new things.

[KingKevo]

I'd like to see a comparison between the DS3 and the DS4.

[OhReginald]

anyone notice the changes on the handles?

[thatsBangin]

The ds4 can do some great things along with the ps4 eye.
Can't paste as im using ps3 browser, but check out the vid on youtube by engadget taking a look at what ds4 and eye can do.

[brettyd]

I don't really care for the look of either controller, but I've heard they both feel great to hold and thats really all that matters.

[RevXM]

Edit: Removed my reply.

[sync90]

Not a huge fan of the DS3, im over 6ft and have big hands. the DS4 looks perfect imo.

[kupomogli]

Those bashing the Dualshock 4 because it's bigger, you do realize that the reason it's bigger is because the length in the center right?

http://media.psu.com/media/...

Here's a comparison of the Dualshock 3 and Dualshock 4. DS3 the PS button is centered but above the analog sticks because the distance between the analog sticks. DS4 has a longer middle section because of the touch pad, with a lot more room in the center of the analog sticks to place the PS button.

The buttons on the DS4 and analog sticks are actually slightly closer to the outside of the controller than on the DS3.

The grips are almost the same, but longer on the DS4. I actually like how the DS3 is built and not sure how I would like the longer grips, but from everyone who has used the controller, they all say it's much better than the DS3.

[SITH]

It is the stick location that has always been the problem I had with play station controllers. It looks like that is mildly remedied by increasing the space. But still to me, the D-pad should be where the left stick is.

[0pie]

from what i rememeber the people was once crying because the ds3 was too small and now they cry because its too big?

[swerve121]

The better controller will be decided my gamers who support both systems not fan boys

[aleFH]

Are we gonna be able to connect a headphone to the controller? Wow, that's cool.

[Heavenly King]

Dualshock 4 is awesome :)

[wishingW3L]

poor of the people with small hands. And man, the PS4's controller is really ugly.... ;(

[Monkeysmarts]

Why the hell do people even care which controller is better? It's entirely subjective. Objectively they both have pros and cons... but it only matters how it feels to you to use it.

Gaming sites are seriously becoming unbearable with all the console fanboy pissing contests.

[colony]

Whats with the giant block on top of the xbo controller (charging cable?)

[RememberThe357]

Made for man hands. My hands... Cuz I'm a man.

*I catch a leopard in mid air without looking and hold up some Old Spice for a joint Playstation promotion.*

lol callin it!

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

Lets not forget that the Xbox one controller still takes batteries

So once again it's gonna be a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS

[NoobJobz]

IMo, they both look worse than their previous versions. They might end up feeling better but PS3 controller looks better than PS4 and the 360 controller looks better than the One.

[NewZealander]

OMG who cares its just controllers, ill wait till they are both in my hands, then ill say what one is better lol :-)

[NewZealander]

I do have to say tho, looking at the pics ps4 controller looks more this gen and ps3 one looks more next gen, just saying, but I'm sure it wont be a bad controller just saying what it looks like.

[AngryEnglish]

i couldnt care less how they look, and neither should you, it could look like a super models tits but feel like shit.... its your hands that tell you how good the controller is... not your eyes...

SMH @ these silly arguments

[Rimfro]

I think that they both look a little too plastic-y. All three of the new consoles have ginormous controllers. Fortunately, I don't ever have to look at them. I prefer the sticks and triggers on the xbox controllers, but prefer the face buttons and shoulder buttons on the Playstation controller. If they could have a baby and merge the best of both...Nirvana. I'll have plenty of time to see which is preferable after some hands on time at launch. I'm a sucker for new tech, so I've pre-ordered both. Why pick a side of you can afford not too?

[huntingking17]

I thought the "one" controller looked kinda familiar "Rocketfish Rapid Fire Bluetooth Wireless Controller for Sony PlayStation 3"

[AngryEnglish]

which is a straight ripoff of a 360 controller, wish i knew about that before to be honest as prolonged use of the ds3 hurts my hands.

im actually happy that the ds4 is bigger, ds3 was to small for me

[project_pat36]

AWESOME! Bigger = Comfort. My hands are tired of trying to hold onto little bitty ass controllers.

[Soldierone]

I used both, the Dualshock was way more comfortable. It has rounded handles and it fits into your hand perfectly. Of course people will still nit pick it to death, like "omg! I can't push my thumbs together! I never do it, but what if I want to?!"

The Xbox controller was rather nice. A lot of its new features were not readily available though. Like the better vibration feedback. Both have new comfortable trigger buttons, Xbox is a bit more hidden which is handy for setting it down, but the DS4 fits your fingers perfectly.

my only complaints was the fact both controllers got rid of start and select, that takes getting used to. also the controller i had for Xbox, the shoulder buttons (not the triggers) were rather hard to press. probably because it was new, who knows.

[Popoffboy187718]

Ps4 built in speaker touchpad that's going work wonders. New handles rubber grip share button.Light bar that's a game changer , This pad looks to be best joystick ever made going fill like having two different devices! Xbox one pad has more rumble try again ! Lol more rumble . Xbox been done 4 years , Microsoft not good 4 gaming.!!!

[AKS]

That looks like an improvement. In general, I found the PS3 controllers to be comfortable, but the handles weren't quite long enough. The PS4 controllers look more hefty and solid. They shape of the sticks also looks improved.

The 360 controllers were pretty good for the majority of games, but they caused terrible cramps in my hands if they required extensive use of the bumper buttons. Long sessions of Dark Souls in particular cramped my poor hands.

[Popoffboy187718]

The Xbox one pad is ugly looks more like the original s 4 the first box. Batteries still gotta be a joke they got nothing we should want. Xbox little better than wii u real talk . We should compare Xbox one to wii u I'm not kidding !!!

[Foxgod]

DS4 also uses batteries, only they cannot be replaced easily as you have to screw the thing open.
But once you do, youl see two happily taped in battery's inside it.

I preordered a rechargable kit for the XB1, will do fine, and can be replaced if it breaks down.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

what are you talking about screw it open?? and the battery's are totally different than AA's. this isn't the 90's... surprised they finally got rid of the "bulge" ,.. how lazy&uninspired can you get?.

[IBleedXbox]

the dualshock 3 was horrible. that is why i dont own a PS3. but i will say that controller looks 10x better. i just want to see for games will use the touch pad and stuff.

[Popoffboy187718]

Foxgod not being funny when last time u playd a real good game not being multi play on Xbox. I don't want 2 buy batterie packs in 2014. Xbox held back gaming last gen tried this one but failed.gaming is epic thing when Sony in the lead FACT!!!

[JodyCones]

The Dualshock 4 has had more postive reviews than the xbox one's controller.

[SilentGuard]

I have to give Sony kudos for all the improvements they made with the DS4, even though they couldn't do anything but improve the rubbish that is the DS3. I got to use a DS3 over the weekend and it was far worse than I remembered. You almost have to be a fanboy to say its a better controller than the Xbox 360. Sony should have made the improvements years ago and introduced them on the PS3. The fact that they stuck you PS3 fans all these years with that cheap POS is a shame.

[Dogswithguns]

I liked The WiiU touch screen controller.. so shut up people.

[CoryHG]

I played with both at E3. The DS4 handles are a bit longer and the xbone controller is thinner than the current.

[SancLunatic]

I held both controllers at E3 and I can tell you all they are both actually light and not too big or small. But I will say the XBOX One's controller I think is a little bit more comfortable. The one thing that gets me is the DualShock 4 still kinda feels a wee bit awkward when hitting the trigger buttons(L2/R2) although an improvement from the Dualshock 3/Sixaxis where pulling the triggers felt so terrible, developers just opted to use L1/R1 for shooting than the actual triggers(L2/R2). The XBOX controllers where your fingers just fall naturally on the triggers when you hold them. Probably the only thing I really liked about the XBOX One. While everything else about it either disappointed or bored me.

[TheOneEyedHound]

I use to like small controllers but now that the DS4 is bigger I like big controllers.

Haha XB1 controller, I can't hold that controller with these man hands.

I hate the XB1 controller I need something that fits my hands.

That was the conversation last gen but switched around, now Sony fanboys are going to have to switch roles with Xbox fanboys.

#NeverEnding

[TheOneEyedHound]

On topic

DS4 looks more sexy and more interesting than the XB1 controller IMO.

[wishingW3L]

interesting? Yes.

Sexier? Are you insane?

[TheOneEyedHound]

Compare to the XB1 yes.

The light bar is gorgeous and grip on it looks like the bottom of the Jordan 11's.

I love the design so much more than the XB1's controller(looks like a black and grey Xbox 360 controller with no home,select,start button)

[Khronikos]

Agreed. Let's be grateful some of these people do not design quality products. The DS4 looks amazing.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

now here's a funny side thought... I wonder what Japan thinks of the new DS4 controller? Typically they have liked the smaller form factors.

[Smoey]

I like the DS3 controller as I have small hands if DS4 is too big I'll try the XB1 and if that's too big i'll stick with PC gaming

[Drainage]

i have small human hands not ape hands so i enjoyed using the DS3

[kewlkat007]

I knew the dual shock was Rounder and fatter but never seen it compared to the new xbox controller...

Dualshock def got chunky..probably better for bigger hands..I think fighting games will suffer a little, which I think, dualshock is great for.

[jairusmonillas]

Dualshock 4 looks very comfortable compared to Xbox One stupid looking controller.

[TheOneEyedHound]

Yes no more Little Kids!!!

[Khronikos]

Agreed.

[Miraak82]

I could never get into any xbox controller simply because of the non symmetrical joysticks layout, the spread out buttons and the crappy directional pad among it just being a big controller .

I like having my thumbs low in preference with the DS as most 3d games joystick function are movement and camera, I simply just want to hold the controller evenly and not have my thumbs in different places . As for the DS face buttons and D-Pad , their so nice and together that I barely gotta shift my thumb it hit any button on it's respective side,great for games that use quick comboing mechanisms.

One thing I do give the xbox credit for which Sony is finally updating it's controllers with are the curved triggers . I once bought those clippable triggers for the ds3 and gotta say it made a world of a difference.

[RickHiggity]

I like it :D

[snipab8t]

PS4 controller looks like something for a new GameCube and the xbox 1 controller looks like a shitty imitation controller from china.

[Sayai jin]

The both look great and should do the job, but it is funny hoe people are now saying bigger is better.

[fullmetal297]

That's great that the PS4 controller is getting bigger. My hands would get cramped over time due to the size and that was one of my complaints. I'm also glad they've added some kind of rubbing gripping which adds more to comfort and it looks they made the triggers resemble more like gun triggers.

[Jagsrock]

I'm sure the DS4 feels great but be honest it's not sexier than the xbox one controller.

[RealtorMDandDC]

Have big hands. Never had an issue with the PS3 controllers. I actually prefer it...

[LKHGFDSA]

Everyone said the dualshock is too small, they wanted it "gripier" like the xbox controller.
So I guess it's not bad that it's big.
but I'll have to wait til I use it before I'm convinced it'll be any better.

[Khronikos]

Seriously the DS4 looks better in every way and is a MASSIVE improvement over the DS3. The Xbone controllers looks like a Fisher Price toy and a bad gimmick. Honestly, the 360 controller has this beat hands down if it had a better dpad. Microsoft design teams are fucking seriously defunct cuz that system and this controller are fucking hideous. You can tell Sony is so far ahead in this angle. Their system looks MILES better AND it's more powerful. The pad looks much better as well. Sure, the DS3 was pretty okay and nothing more. This looks perfect.

[ElementX]

People can and will find something to complain about with each one.

[mastershredder]

? After playing many PS4 games at E3 I did not notice anything deceptive. I only noticed familiarity.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

The picture itself has been morphed.

Look at DS3 and the new DS4 side by side.

http://www.techradar.com/us...

The Xbox One controller isn't much, if any smaller the 360's.

[overlord23]

yes

[tubers]

Awesome! Been waiting for an "SBS" comparison.. this'll do well.

[bumsick]

Tbh I think they are both ugly as sin, DS4 seems to have gone the route of "aging woman gets silicone enhancements, the whole thing goes horribly wrong and she ends up looking like Jackie Stallone". The X One looks like they bred a 360 controller with Quasimodo. Its like Downey JR says in tropic thunder...."You NEVER go full retard!".

[Dynasty2021]

"The dual shock controller looks ugly with that gimmicky touchpad and share button."

Oh the irony that you're an X180 fan.

EVERYTHING about the 180 is gimmicky. Kinect alone is the shitest, most gimmeicky, most useless thing since the Genesis Light Gun.

[Psychonaut]

I don't mind if the controller is bigger, I just hope the PS4 controller does not feel cheap thats all I ask for. I'm not saying the PS3 Dual shock controller felt cheap.

[Max-Zorin]

All this soap opera over a controller smh. They both look nice. I thought religion was bad, these comments.....

[Supermax]

Get both