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Playstation Dualshock Vortex Concept

A concept for a twisting controller.

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Somnus5535d ago

I actually like it. The current DualShock is great but it's nice to see a concept that I think could potentially rival it. It obviously needs some finishing touches though.

Major_Tom5535d ago

it would be interesting to see the left analog stick flip around to position on the D-pad.

PotNoodle5535d ago

@Major_Tom

It would be interesting to look at, but i wouldn't want it actually redesigned to be like that.

BISHOP-BRASIL5535d ago

Yup, my thumbs ARE symetrical (lol, actually, they aren't, since I have a heavier hypermobility/double-jointedne ss on the right hand if compared to the left, but I just play it symetrically) and I also prefer they don't go the 360 way (an almost perfec controller if it wasn't for that feature).

Actually, Xbox/360 controller don't have unsymetrical thumbsticks for ergonometrics, they have it because the middle/upper face of the controler was always a place to put the main buttons, well, for some time now, the thumbstick is way more used than the d-pad (except for some genres). I think the idea was good, but they should have moved the other thumbstick or have leaved both alone.

On-topic now, it really need way more testing and finishing touch. The d-pad looks worse than the Dual Shock ones. Why those sharp corners near the shoulder buttons? Wouldn't be more hand fitting if those buttons actually were put just over that curved upper surface? And definetly, Sony should not be afraid of changing or copying, 360 has a great grip feel, it fills your hand, something in those lines (with some ventilation through) would be amizing. And, more important, twisting it would have some function? I don't necessarily mean an input (althrough it could be used someway) but there is any reason to twist a controller? (not trying to be a smart@ss, just asking)

And by the looks of it, I don't think it's just some twistable controller, maybe that is the breakable controller we heard so much about last year?

DARK WITNESS5535d ago

its down to personal preference i would say...

the same thing you are complaining about in the 360 is the same reason i love the 360 pad and don't like the ps3 pad.

The only thing i don't like about the ps3 pad is the thumb stick layout. its the only thing i would change about it if i had the choice.

at the same time i would change the dpad on the 360 controller, but i would not change its location on the pad. still at the same time i accept that some people like the positions of the ps3 sticks more.

best thing really is to have something like this that gives players the option to have both.

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OGharryjoysticks5535d ago

And what system was that controller for?

Somnus5535d ago

NeGcon and for Playstation.

RememberThe3575535d ago (Edited 5535d ago )

Nice memory.

Bnet3435535d ago

All he had to do was JFGI.

DelbertGrady5535d ago

NegCon is a last last gen controller :P

CrazyJ5535d ago

Only way to play Wipeout IMO. I loved it so much I tried to plug my NeGcon into my PS3 when the new Wipeout HD came out but no joy. I would love to see this controller make a comeback.

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RememberThe3575535d ago

Because a controller that twists doesn't seems to have much use.

krouse935535d ago

It could be used as a throttle for racing games.

CrazyJ5535d ago

Actually twisting would be used for steering in racing games. Twisting is more precise than using a stick and quick precise correction maneuvers are easy to pull off. Granturismo 1 and 2 supported the NeGcon which was the best way to play them if you didn't have a steering wheel. The only drawback to twist steering is not everybody finds it intuitive ie they usually mix up turning left for turning right. The only addition I'd like to see to this prototype controller is a scroll wheel. Not exactly sure where they'd put it but I'm sure they could fit it somewhere.

Major_Tom5535d ago

A PS3 controller shaped something like the Xbox 360 would be great, or at least the position of the analog sticks would be.

Can't wait for this.

Dimitri5535d ago

Its a matter of getting used to something.

Major_Tom5535d ago

I'm really accustomed to the Dualshock it's awesome but change is a good thing.

PimplePopperMD5535d ago

move the analog stick to a normal position.

Max Power5535d ago

that is a normal position for a PS controller...Oh i see what you were doing, crafty. /sarcasm

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard25m ago(Edited 24m ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

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EKWB reportedly plagued with financial disarray many gaming pc's left without parts

EK Cooling allegedly has slipped itself into a hot soup of seemingly endless financial woes, where it has not paid its staff, suppliers, and contractors for many months as the company is facing liquidity problems and a surplus of inventory left unsold, stuck in the warehouse for a more extended period. Gamers Nexus investigated these claims made by former and current personnel, where he found trails of unpaid bills lasting as long as three to four months and unpaid raises that accumulated for almost a year.

EK Water Blocks has two entities—a Slovenian-based headquarters and a US-based subsidiary, EK Cooling Solutions. Steve narrated the series of events in detail, stating that the company was reportedly irresponsible and negligent regarding payment. Consequently, partners and employees are forced to share the burden of alleged mismanagement. It all begins with its extensive range of products, leading to a surplus of goods. EK has over 230 water blocks, 40 liquid cooling kits, 85 reservoirs, 40 pumps, 73 radiators, and 212 miscellaneous accessories.

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just_looken2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Yes this is not about video games directly but indirectly this will impact the pc gaming/workstation space hard.

This company is massive one of two in the water cool space so if it goes poof then thousands out there have no spare parts or half built computers.

SO yeah i know not about a video game but think of it as amd leaving the pc space but this is ekwb that could be leaving water cooling in the pc space

Jayz2cents a supporter of there products also has issues
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Giblet_Head5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

As someone that has built a watercooling rig. EK is big, but there's so many numerous watercooling part companies out there. EK's stuff isn't exactly amazing quality for the price compared to others either, it's just ok. Much like Corsair. The impact would be negligible long term. For perspective the majority of my parts are XSPC, at most I use EK for my gpu waterblocks and fittings. Both easily replaceable.

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg18h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv7218h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.