Why I Think The Dualshock 4 Is The Best Controller Ever Made

The Dualshock 4 sets itself apart from other controllers by having some new features that aren't new but also aren't found on other controllers. The first addition is a touch pad above the analogue sticks. This touch pad can be pushed down like an normal button but also allows the user to perform swipes along it using your finger. This was used quite well in Infamous Second Son where you would swipe across the pad to open doors and lift certain objects. Touch controls are nothing new but this is the first time they have been implemented as a secondary means of control.

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[Yi-Long]

I really like the new PS4 controller, and it's a huge improvment over the DS3, but I do hope they fix the problem people are having with the analogue sticks 'deteriorating', plus personally I have a squeeky left trigger, which is a bit annoying.

Also, the light is a bit annoying when playing in a dark room, and the battery-life is straight-down POOR. Sadly.

Other than that, it's a fantastic controller. Feels great in the hand, buttons are good, weight is perfect.

Would like to see some official drivers being released for PC-support.

[NerdBurglars]

sony did acknowledge the dodgy material on the thumb sticks so id say they have it sorted by now. They are meant to be patching the ability to turn the light bar off aswell.

[medman]

I'm still wondering when we are going to get the multicolored controllers. I want the blue ds4. Hopefully Sony tells us they will be in stores in North America after E3.

[Geekman]

Huge improvement over the PS3 controller, but until they make more use of the screen in the middle so it's not just in the way, the Gamecube controllers keeping that award in my book. Won't be long though.

[Hicken]

... It's not a screen. And Killzone at least has used it meaningfully. I don't expect much out of third party multiplats in that respect, though.

For myself, I'm not fond of the analog sticks. The placement is fine, but the shape is not. I'd rather have the sticks from previous dualshock iterations.

[Geekman]

"Screen" is the best I can describe it. And I don't own Killzone anymore. It seems Watch Dogs could use it, though.

[medman]

It's called a touchpad, not a screen.