Forbes - I know I’ve said we should abandon all this next-gen rumor-mongering, but I simply must comment on this latest bit of possible information on the redesigned PS4 “SplitShock” controller, even if it is all rumor and speculation stemming from questionable leaks.
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Dude, I would have groped the hell out of my controller!
When the 20th rolls around, people will just shrug off most of the wildest of N4G rumors about next gen.
keep in mind that the original PS controller didnt originate with the dual thumbstick design in the first place.
it may be hard for the newer users to imagine that but those who have played it both ways know that the controller was comfortable to use either way.
If they removed the physical analog with touch sensitive pads capable of reproducing the accuracy then it opens the possibility of more uses for the pads that the sticks could not provide.
How is that hardcore?
Stick to a gamepad - requires skill, not to mention provides better immersion, which is what hardcore gamers want.
First off that gives me a disadvantage in FPS games.
Secondly Most games don't have proper support and usually support is for the xbox controller which I don't have.
and lastly most games have more buttons than are available on a controller for example day z etc
Edit *If the ps4 has as much ram as is rumored as well as dual display output could it be feasible for an internet browser to be open on a monitor whilst a game is playing on the TV? I don't know im just hypothesizing*
Here me out why (if you had a PS4 and it did as I say) would the average person need a computer? and why couldn't the ps4 have support for keyboard and mouse alongside traditionally Pc only games such as MMORPG's and strategy games.
A lot of developers have expressed a desire for their PC titles to be on console so if sony could provide a PC-like cheap platform they could be on to a very successful product indeed.
Fans will speak and Sony will change the controller to the proper one with analog sticks. If anything, I hope they keep the PS3 controller compatible with the next PlayStation. I know it was rumored, but I want a conformation.
I can't wait.
To play fps games on the ipad, I can say with 100 percent certainty the controller will suck without analogue sticks. Touch screens, pads are not accurate enough for competitive FPS games like cod, halo, killzone etc.
Someone give this guy more bubbles, that was funny.
Haha...I about died when I read you absolutely crazy post. Lol I'm still laughing!
anyway, no thanks if true.
BYW theres another article which appears to have a legit picture of the PS4 controller hooked up to the dev kit. As you can imagine the PS4 controller will have analog sticks.
Zero chance, I'm telling you.
I'm surprised that people think this will be a mandatory PS4 control scheme. If anything, SplitShock will be a PS Move replacement for this upcoming gen, and be available to buy alongside DualShock 4 for PS4.
SplitShock, whilst a weird concept, is intriguing.