"PS4's DualShock 4 is Well Thought And Designed Input Device, Has Massive Potential": Grande Games

"We recently got it touch with Andre Noller of Grandé Games, developer behind upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive title "Commander Cherry’s Puzzled Journey", a hybrid motion game, using the PlayStation 4 Eye camera and the Dualshock 4 controller simultaneously."

[Kivespussi]

I recently bought it to use with PS3 and it's damn comfortable. I can't imagine going back to DS3... If there wouldn't be games that are not DS4 compatible. I can't wait to see what the little features can do when I'll get my PS4 (like the touch pad, speaker)

[GribbleGrunger]

If you want a list of PS3 games that are compatible with the Dualshock 4, try here:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[Yi-Long]

I really like the new PS4 controller. I just wish there would be some official drivers released to also use it for PC.

[GarrusVakarian]

The thing i always hear about the DS4 is how comfortable it is, it's so true. The bigger/longer handles make it so comfy. I have a much better grip on the DS3 compared to the DS3 It's the best controller ive ever used in my entire gaming life, slightly overtaking the 360 controller.

I actually stopped playing GTA5 because i couldn't go back to the DS3, it just feels too small and uncomfortable for my big hands. The DS4's handles, sticks, triggers and shoulder buttons are perfect.

@Gamersheaven

Same here, my pinky fingers weren't on the handles at all with the DS3, they just used to hang off so i only had my middle and ring fingers for grip,lol. It never felt like i had a sturdy grip.

[GamersHeaven]

That was my biggest grip about the DS3 the handles where too small on some games long gaming sessions my hands would get very uncomfortable.

@Chrischi Wii U gamepad is a gimmick DS4 touch pad is a gimmick but a additional feature on the controller unlike the gamepad it self.

[kreate]

I still Love the ds3. Wish I can keep using ds3 for future consoles.

Only problem is that the default design needs a trigger upgrade.

2nd controller I like the most is actually the x1's controller. Surprisingly MS did a good job with that new controller.

[ITPython]

The DS4 is a great controller, the sticks are a bit too short for me but some FPSFreeks (CQC) on them makes it the perfect height! And since the DS4 sticks are further away from one another (unlike the DS3 which were pretty close to eachother) a stick extender on both works just fine and my thumbs don't collide in the center.

And I never had a problem with the DS3, I think generally most people accustomed to the 360 controller were simply holding the DS3 wrong and judged it as such. The 360 controller was meant to be gripped with your palm, whereas the DS3 controller was meant to sit in the cradle of your fingers loosely, not be gripped. In fact correctly holding the DS3, it should only just barely touch the upper part of the palm of your hands.

DS4 is similar to the DS3 in that you can rest it in your fingers relatively loose if you want, but generally it is meant to be gripped just a bit more than the DS3 and a bit less than the 360 controller. Pretty much the best of both worlds and works for people accustomed to either setup.

[Chrischi1988]

Yeah right, but the Wii U Gamepad is a gimmick^^

Because both do not offer the same amount of buttons and sticks, only that the Gamepad offers a Touchscreen instead of a Touchpad... But I didnt expect anything else on here. The Gamepad is bad and a gimmick, but since this is a controller from sony, it is innovative and whatsoever^^

[GarrusVakarian]

You're acting like every Sony fan loves the touchpad. Im one of the biggest Sony fans on here and i think it's an unnecessary gimmick and i don't use it unless a game forces me too.

And the WiiU gamepad IS a gimmick, IMO. The first thing i would do if i bought a WiiU is buy the 360-style controller.

[dcj0524]

THe touchpad is more durable, doesn't get dirty ( unless you eat bbq alot) as much, is more fastly accsessed ( i can swipe/press it as fast as a D-pad). Plus it doesn't makevthe console/controller more exspensive.It's convient,the gamepad in a traditional sense (Splinter cell and Watch_Dogs actually use the gamepad) its useless.Sonic boom could have some serious benefits from it though.

[KakashiHotake]

Dude please, you can't possibly be comparing the Wii U game pad. Heck that same game pad that your trying to defend is the reason Nintendo is in the situation their in to begin with. I'm not about to bash Nintendo because they do what they do, but comparing it to DS4 aint even cool. I don't even think you can classify the Wii U game pad as a video game controller, it's more of a tablet.

[Chrischi1988]

No, actually not.

[whybag]

Because you totally didn't put the touchscreen and touchpad in the same sentence, that's definitely not a comparative statement.

[scott182]

Who said the game pad was a gimmick? You just automatically think people would think that before anyone says anything about it? Do you feel deep down that it is a gimmick or are you paranoid of what others think.

I personally like the DS4, including the touch pad, I think it will make games like RTS's and such more playable. And I never once thought anything about the WiiU's gamepad, more power to them.

[Chrischi1988]

It is basically all over this board, to act like it is not, just shows how ignorant you all are^^

Say one thing about the PS4, doesnt matter what, if its not a super good thing, the Sony Brotherhood storms in like a sect to bash you in a collective^^

Ok, so noone of you believe the Gamepad is a gimmick? I take your responses as a yes^^Otherwise I dont see, what you guys mean. Scott, please stop, please read the comments section of any "How can we save the Wii U" article or just the comment above you from Itachi, ok?

The Gamepads Touchscreen, if only used in a game, like the touchpad, is just as accessible, but if it actually uses the screen, then you get so much more.

So, and to act it doesnt increase the price is not true, every piece of tech cost mones and increases the price.

Itachi, the Gamepad is the reason for Nintendos situation? That there are some people, that actually still believe that^^ It is pretty clear, that the main problem is, that it is less powerful, than the others,, the Gamepad actually makes it worth something again.

Then again, all of you going so extremely nuts over my comment, which was basically ripped apart in the air by sony fans again, shows basically, that I hit a hurting spot, which basically means, I am more right, than you guys want it to be ;)

Sorry guys, like 10 people answered to my comment and I never heard so many false info, but as it were to expect from blind fanboys who attack in a collective, which makes them believe, they are right^^

The worst of your comments was the one from Heisenburger, he act like I dont know the meaning of gimmick, I believe he doesnt and I am not from an english speaking country, but nice how someone makes you a dog, because he disagrees with you. There is nothing to add anymore. Disagrees will basically just prove my point :)

[scott182]

^
I meant before the comment was made nobody said anything about it, it was only after. So basically the defensive, paranoid comment brought it on, it wasn't like anyone said it to begin with. I doubt anyone cares as much as you think.

[Heisenburger]

Look up the definition of the word "gimmick". This article isn't about WiiU, this is about how people(obviously not all) like the DS4's gimmicks.

I particularly love that I can plug in my Vita ear buds, with built in mic, and have instant surround sound.

That is a gimmick. Again, go look up what that word actually implies before barking little doggy.

[Master-H]

Waah Waah, Wii U gimmicky gamepad, teh sony fanboyz, Waah Waah

[chrissx]

The DS4 is the most balanced and comfortable controller I've ever used. Really well designed

[fattyuk]

The Dualshock 4 is the balls!

The sticks, the triggers ESP the l2/r2, the size of the controller, the share button, the textures of the controller, the touchpad thingy, the built in speaker, the fact you can plug in your headphones,

I also like the feature of not having to select each letter when you type manually, you can just waggle the controller about.

Oh and no battery packs! were not still stuck in 2006 you know. Although saying that playstations controllers have never had battery packs

[JMaine518]

Love what they did with the dual shock and even how developers are using the touch pad and the light bar. Tomb raider does a good job with this even using the speaker aspect too.

[Megaton]

It's pretty much the best controller I've ever used in the 20+ years I've been gaming. It's such a great improvement over the past PS controllers, which more or less all used the same model. It's the perfect size, with perfect triggers, analogs, D-pad, and subtle grip. Perfect.

[DivineAssault]

best controller ever made imo.. Not perfect but its the best to me..

Speaker sounds great, concave thumbsticks are great, triggers are great, touchpad is great (im sure will be used for puzzle solving in the future), everything else like the gyro control, 6 & 3 axis, light bar, rumble, etc is damn near perfect..

Only issues i have is feeling for the options button to pause.. Minor issue & ill gladly deal with it as a trade off for all the other perks.. The battery is str8 BS tho they might make longer lasting DS4s later on or replaceable batteries

[_LarZen_]

It's way better then the DS3, that's for sure. But it's still not as comfortable as the design on the Xbox controllers. The XBO is much more comfortable to use for my hands.

The DS4 is still to small and my thumbs keeps sliding of the thumb sticks.

It has to many sharp edges compared to the XBO controller.

A BIG improvement but the Xbox has still the best and most comfortable controller. My opinion anyways.. I guess the fanboys will hammer on the Disagree button but who cares..

[DanielGearSolid]

Too small? The x1 controller is smaller isnt it?

[GarrusVakarian]

Yeah, a lot smaller. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

"It has to many sharp edges compared to the XBO controller. "

Sharp edges, wtf are you talking about? It has curved handles, there aren't any sharp edges.....you must have accidentally bought a packet of razors and mistaken them for a DS4.

"The DS4 is still to small and my thumbs keeps sliding of the thumb sticks.
"

That's a DS3 you're thinking of. If you think the DS4 is too small, then how are giving praise to the X1 controller when it is way smaller?

[Megaton]

Too many sharp edges? wat

[ITPython]

@_LarZen_ - Just like the man in the park once said to you, your holding it wrong.

I believe there is some tutorials out there on the net to help you overcome your handicap. And don't worry, it's not that difficult to wrap your head around. :-P

I'll give you the short version, don't grip the controller like you would a 360 controller. Let it loosely sit in the curvature of your fingers and upper part of your palm, and watch as all your problems magically disappear.

[MrBrookwood09]

I love the new controller....But why does my R1 button freakin stick on both of them??

[truefan1]

It seems for all the technological advances the d4 made, it took a giant step back in quality. The left analog wears really fast and the triggers stick. Sony definitely needs to make some adjustments to the quality. I will say it's an upgrade over the d's though.

[GarrusVakarian]

The left analogue doesn't wear down for everyone (although it has for me) and the triggers are completely fine on my DS4. Apart from those 2 small things that happen to SOME people, the build quality is very good. Nice materials for the controller, great feel to the buttons/triggers/shoulder buttons. It's near perfect.

It definitely didn't take a step BACK in quality, the DS3 was much, much worse than the DS4 quality wise, cheap plastic feel, downward sloped triggers, loose sticks, the DS4 improved on each of those areas.

If you wanna talk about lack of quality then press down those X1 bumpers, they feel so cheap. The X1 is a step backwards compared to the also near perfect 360 controller IMO. The X1 is smaller (bad for people with large hands like me), has tiny, almost Vita-sized analogue sticks, horrible shoulder buttons, bad d-pad, sticks are loose like the DS3 were and it STILL....USES....BATTERIES.

[DigitalRaptor]

It's bad that we have to be the ones to tell truefan1 the facts.

DS4 is an upgrade in almost every regard. They asked developers what they wanted in a controller and they built around that specification as well as touches that gamers have also requested. It has some material wear on the sticks for some people, but that is it. The battery life is a bit disappointing because of the additional features like the lightbar and touchpad (which are cool but non-essential), but other than that it's near perfection and super comfy.

And I've noticed, the built in speaker is fantastic quality and in games like Resogun, Killzone and Tomb Raider really emphasises key sounds closer to you than your TV/surround speakers. Nice touch, adds to immersion.

For the $100 million MS invested into the new XB1 controller, and the supposed "40+ innovations", it's alarming that it can be a step back in any regard, yet it is, for the reasons you gave.

[SaffronCurse]

My one gripe is the piss poor battery life.

[ITPython]

Agreed. I am replaying some PS3 games while I wait for Infamous SS, and it is amazing how long the DS3 lasts in comparison to the DS4. I can play nightly for 4-6 hours and the controller easily lasts a week. However when I was playing my PS4 games, I would need to plug in the cable to charge at least once a night, often twice.

I really would like to see Sony give us 100% control over what resources our DS4 controller is using. Would be awesome to be able to turn off any or all of the following features in case we have no need for them:

- Lightbar
- Mic, speaker and headphone amplifier (might be the culprit for most of the battery drain).
- Touchpad
- Motion sensors

Granted the touchpad is pretty much required for some games (such as AC:BF to bring up the map by clicking on it), but still would be nice to have the option to turn it off if we felt like it. And heck, clicking on it should still work even if the pad was disabled.

[strigoi814]

last night was playing ang analog stick on the right is sticking down and stay down if not moved..weird

[GarrusVakarian]

That's weird. Have you got any deodorant? Try spraying some down into the analogues while moving it around. I used to do that all the time with the 360 controller when they started to feel sticky. Works wonders.

Make sure the deodorant has alcohol in it.

[SaffronCurse]

Neat trick, I'll try that next time it happens with mine.

[Reaper29r]

I like the DS4, though the screen feels like it could have been done better. But I still feel MS nailed it with the controller. Just feels better in almost every way to me.

[Masterh0ppa]

It's better then ds3 that's for sure.. but not even close to the xbox controllers in general.

[Hicken]

I haven't liked an Xbox controller since The Duke.

[UnceasingElias]

Doesn't feel like ds4 will be used in creative ways because the developers aren't creative. I am sure the touch pad will be used but because developers know that gamers don't care. They don't dare to spend to mush money. If you want creative games. Their is pretty mush only one campany that focus on new creative gameplay experiences. Nintendo. It is sad. Look at cod, kill zone and fifa. It's all about graphics.

[fluke8]

I may be the only one, but the dualshock 4 kind of hurts my hands. I have stubby fingers and so I tend to grip the controller too tight in order to reach the top buttons. My palms hurt after a while from the handles pushing into me. Don't get me wrong, I think the controller is great. It's just a personal problem.

[MightyNoX]

I'm alternating between both consoles and I've began to resent the Triggers on the DS3. Still one 'odd' contention for me would be the twin sticks. I'm not sure if I prefer the no resistance feel of the DS3's sticks or the resistant nature of the DS4's sticks. Wierd.

[Npugz7]

Best controller ever!

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Ok now when can we get the Blue and Red DS4's in the US ? Everywhere else has it except us.