New PS4 Controller vs original DualShock 4: what’s the difference?

From PlayStation Universe: "Sony’s new PS4 Controller launches alongside the PS4 Slim on September 15, and will also be bundled with PS4 Pro in November, but how does it differ from the original DualShock 4?

Well, in terms of the way it looks it’s practically identical to the original controller."

[gazgriff2k12]

ist for the pc players

[TorpeAlex]

In what way?

[gazgriff2k12]

You can know connect it using usb. Before it was always bluetooth with usb charging. I remember a whole load of pc owners being pissed because the original pad was bluetooth only

[Aenea]

Already worked wired on Osx and Windows

[Yi-Long]

Players: We don't really like the light on the PS4 and wish it could be turned off.
Sony: Hey, let's add another light. (I know it's just a window to the same light, but still... :P )

Anyway, love my PS4 controller, but the only thing that really needed fixing was the battery life, as far as I'm concerned. Well, and maybe bring down the price a bit. It's 60 euro here in Holland. Which is ridiculous.

[LexHazard79]

Yeah battery is the only concern I had...no way a controller like that shoulda had a 800mah battery with all its functions.

[ThePope]

Easy fix, switch to batteries. I have 4 rechargeable batteries for my X1 controller and when the power gets low I spend 30 sec switching them. Plus for some reason the life per charge is like 8-10 days. When I play a PS4 game I have to keep my controller plugged in at all times when not in use so I don't run into a problem.

[dumahim]

A good AA rechargeable is 2850 mha while the battery of the DS4 is only 800, so that's why the Xbox controller lasts so much longer.

[ThePope]

@dumahim

I did not know that. That explains a lot.

Even more reasons to switch to batteries.

[LexHazard79]

Wth? You can't just pop in rechargeables, Lol. Its like mini Lipo battery. Its really an easy fix, but one that you shouldn't have to do.

@dumahim, yeah I use 2500mahs on my Xbox controller.

[ThePope]

@Bakpain

What? I'm saying Sony should switch to batteries.

[zeuanimals]

What you mean is they should move to cell batteries (the AA, Duracell, energizer, etc. type). I personally don't think they should since they could just use a battery with much higher mAh (most phones have 2000+ mAh, the DS4 has around half that).

[medman]

@thepope

Your statement makes zero sense to me, but nevertheless......I have multiple ps4 controllers, so I always have some charged, but that misses the point. Even me, with multiple controllers, notices how often I have to charge them, or swap one out that I'm using because shock of shocks, it's going dead again.

The fact Sony updated the controller, and updated the console, but didn't change what was a primary complaint of the ds4 controller while they were tinkering.....I don't know what the heck they were thinking on this.

[ThePope]

@Madmen

I am saying they should switch from a crappy internal battery to using external batteries.

[kparks]

I would rather spend my money on another controller and rotate them in and out than have to buy a shit ton of batteries to throw away!

[No Way]

I don't know why so many people are disagreeing with you. If Sony can't figure out how to put a larger capacity battery in the controller, then they should allow the user to use their own AA batteries.

[medman]

@yi-long
Yeah, I agree. The battery life is atrocious, but also the rubber on the sticks could be much better. I always have to use grip-it stick covers, which are fantastic, but it would be nice if the ds4 didn't need them.

[Gamer0685]

I wonder if this will have less Bluetooth interference.

[DragonDDark]

I think so? The pro will have a different Bluetooth ver. Dunno what they changed though. So The controllers' Bluetooth could have been changed

[jmac53]

I hope the fixed the build quality, especially the triggers and the thumbstick rubber.

[BrianOBlivion]

I agree. Two of the thumbsticks on my controllers are already bald. Shitty quality rubber just tore right open.

[OB1Biker]

Try thumb grips. I couldn't do without them as I found the sticks uncomfortable but so much better with grips.

[kparks]

I've had the system since launch and have played a crap ton and never had a problem with the rubber.. my joysticks spaz out on 2 controllers and my left trigger on another broke the other week tho. I definitely had better luck with the DS3 durability although the layout is better with the new one

[AnubisG]

I would have taken a larger battery over that useless light on the touch pad. That is absolutely worthless as much as the light on the front or back (depends on which way you look at the controller). Also I wish they fixed the thumb sticks. These two things were the once that every single gamer complained about universally. Yet they choose to ignore this with the new version. That's not good.

[thejigisup]

I am a gamer and have not complained about the thumb sticks.

[Gamesgbkiller]

Can't wait to hear the impressions about this and the slim.

[DefenderOfDoom2]

I wish more developers would take advantage of the big rectangle touchpad . I worked great for KILLZONE SHADOWFALL.

[medman]

I enjoyed how in The Last of Us it was an easy way to access your backpack. It's the little things like that you notice...it's not a major thing, but when it doesn't happen in other games, you kind of wonder why not.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Would have liked to see stronger triggers. But I've heard the newer controllers do have slightly stronger triggers anyway but never seen any confirmation.

I still use my launch controller and I've replaced the R2 3 or 4 times. I also have a red controller, never broke one on that though so may be they are stronger..

[Silly gameAr]

What do you guys do to your controllers? I still have my launch controllers and haven't had a problem with the triggers or the sticks.

[kparks]

I have 3 bad controllers the launch one the left stick would send me sprinting forward when I was trying to go backwards.. 2nd one my right stick would constantly aim at the ground.. and my 3rd one the L2 just went out on it guess the spring snapped or something.. overall the DS4 has been trash.. never had a problem with any of my DS3 controllers tho..

[Clown_Syndr0me]

When playing FPS my hands naturall tense up and i put alot of pressure on the controls.
This is the first one thats ever had a trigger snap though.

[solid_snake3656]

I just want my domed sticks back.

[DivineAssault]

I have 2 controllers just in case the battery dies but still, they couldve put a better one in there