PS4 to be announced 'in a matter of weeks'
Sony is set to abandon the DualShock controller design for the PS4, according to a report.
A source working on an upcoming Sony game has told CVG that Sony is set to ditch the controller, with the new gamepad having gone through a number of iterations that look little like the old design.
As well as potentially making a new controller, various redesigns of the new gamepad are also said to include biometric sensors and an LCD touchscreen.
A separate source claimed that Sony was “trying to emulate the same user interface philosophies as the PS Vita”.
It was also suggested that the new PS4 will be revealed within the next few weeks, a claim similar to previous rumours that Sony is set to reveal its next-gen console on February 25th at its Destination PlayStation event.
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Sony has used its DualShock joypad design since the first ever PlayStation, and was introduced back in 1997.
Even if there is a significant redesign of the controller, it is not clear if the PS4 will also incorporate the DualShock pad, similar to how the Wii U still takes advantage of Wii remotes.
If I was Sony, I would hold on to the last. The Ps3 controller is one of the best designs I've ever used. It's comfortable and efficient.
I love the dualshock. Getting rid of it is a mistake. Doesn't matter though, I'll be buying the PS4 on day 1
I will personally be glad if they redesign the controller. Especially if they include the fantastically responsive analogue sticks of the Vita. There's quite a bit of travel on the Dualshock which lets it down a bit. So yes please, new controller.
I think they should redo the whole controller but leave the dual shock sticks.a controller like the wii u's would be awesome.
