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So yeah, the controller appears to have been leaked.


IGN wrote:Important Update: A trusted source has told IGN that this controller is real. However, our source notes that it's an early prototype. The controller, in other words, is likely to change between now and when the console launches.

Sony has responded to our inquiry to note that it "can't comment on rumors or speculation", its typical response. We'll almost certainly find out what the final controller looks like at the PlayStation event in NYC on February 20.

The original story is below.

We finally have an actual picture of what the PlayStation 4 controller looks like, at least in prototype form (see the above "Important Update" for more on that). The picture comes by way of Destructoid, which posted the picture taken from an unknown source.

There’s a lot of familiar stuff on the controller along with a litany of new and interesting features. For starters, the directional pad (d-pad) on the left seems to feature meatier, bulkier buttons that are put closer together than on DualShock 3. The face buttons on the right side of the controller seem standard.

The analog sticks look to be a bit further apart, though they remain level, unlike the Xbox 360 controller's unevenly placed sticks. However, the sticks themselves are concave, like the Xbox 360’s. PlayStation 3’s controller includes convex analog sticks.

The much-rumored touch pad – a la the back of PlayStation Vita – appears at the center of the controller. There’s a small, mystery button to the left of the pad, above and to the right of the d-pad. Is this the rumored share button? Or is it a start or select button, both conspicuously absent from this version of the controller?

Meanwhile, there’s a glowing “something” on the top of the controller – most likely PlayStation Move-related – as well as a PlayStation button seemingly identical to the one on the PS3 controller. Above the PlayStation button appears to be a speaker, and what looks to be an audio jack is underneath the controller, perhaps used to plug in a headset.

We've reached out to Sony for official comment and will update when we hear back.


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That directional pad is horrible.

And why has Sony not realized yet that a big reason the 360 controller is well received is the asymmetrical analog sticks?
   
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 Ahtman wrote:
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The internal hardware probably wont change to much (nor will the layout assuming this is true) but they will probably make a nicer looking case for it all as that is really ugly (not to mention the material looks cheap). We could expect a cut down in bulk and a more streamlined appearance come release.

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 LordofHats wrote:
 Ahtman wrote:
That is a chunky little fellow, ain't it?


The internal hardware probably wont change to much (nor will the layout assuming this is true) but they will probably make a nicer looking case for it all as that is really ugly (not to mention the material looks cheap). We could expect a cut down in bulk and a more streamlined appearance come release.


I have no doubt that the final will be different, it is a prototype after all (allegedly), but that doesn't make it not a chubby little prototype.

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I call BS.

Based on what? It was pictured with what appeared to be a ps4 dev kit, and the announcement regarding "the future of playstation" is only five days away.

   
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I'd be surprised if it's real, for a start; it's ugly. Sony don't do ugly, even the original PS3 was a decent piece of industrial design. I would expect this of Microsoft and maybe Nintendo.

Has anyone seen sony's latest blu-ray player? That thing is GORGEOUS (if a little (totally) redundant) i am thinking they're going for that kinda look with PS4.

link for curious:
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/blu-ray-disc-player/bdp-s5100

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 Perkustin wrote:
I'd be surprised if it's real, for a start; it's ugly. Sony don't do ugly, even the original PS3 was a decent piece of industrial design. I would expect this of Microsoft and maybe Nintendo.


Wait, that controller almost completely similar in visual design to the PS2 controller and your claiming that Sony would never make something that ugly?

   
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Erm... Are you aware of something called proportions? Calling the iconic dualshock ugly is pretty laughable pal.... Also the finish on that looks very cheap.

EDIT: Next you'll tell me the Gamecube is a nice looking machine

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 Perkustin wrote:
Erm... Are you aware of something called proportions? Calling the iconic dualshock ugly is pretty laughable pal.... Also the finish on that looks very cheap.


I didn't say it was ugly. I said its practically identical to the PS2 controller and it is.

As for the Gamecube... It's a box. It's bland by definition

   
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 Ahtman wrote:
That is a chunky little fellow, ain't it?


I've always felt that the ps3 controller was a bit too small.
   
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It doesn't look ugly to me - just a little basic, which is what you'd expect from a prototype. If it turns out to be genuine then I'm sure they'll improve the aesthetics.
   
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It looks pretty damn ugly to me, like they've tried to cram as much on it as possible.
   
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I still say Dreamcast had the bestest controllers.

 
   
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I think it looks pretty cool and I recon that the motion and touch pad would make the controller easier to use. For example there was this flying game (wings of prey?) which used motion control of ps3 pad and to me it was alot easier to use than extremely clunky analog sticks.


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Ohhhhh, I like it so far...but I agree, I'm sure the final model would probably look less "cheap". And I'm very interested on how they'll put the touch sensor into play.

*If this in-fact a prototype

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It's ugly.

   
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I'm thinking and hoping that they'll do what they always do, use almost the exact same controller,
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 Perkustin wrote:
I'd be surprised if it's real, for a start; it's ugly. Sony don't do ugly, even the original PS3 was a decent piece of industrial design. I would expect this of Microsoft and maybe Nintendo.

Has anyone seen sony's latest blu-ray player? That thing is GORGEOUS (if a little (totally) redundant) i am thinking they're going for that kinda look with PS4.

link for curious:
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/blu-ray-disc-player/bdp-s5100

If the PS4 looks anything like that, I will be a very happy bunny.

   
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I've never liked the PS controllers - they are far too small and annoying.

Not that I will be getting one, but a slightly beefier PS4 controller would be better for me. Still not going to be a patch on the confort of the 360's controller though.

   
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I still say Dreamcast had the bestest controllers.


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 Perkustin wrote:
Erm... Are you aware of something called proportions? Calling the iconic dualshock ugly is pretty laughable pal.... Also the finish on that looks very cheap.

EDIT: Next you'll tell me the Gamecube is a nice looking machine


I like the GameCube...I think it's cute...

Anyway, I'm glad they haven't switched the D-Pad and the left stick around. I hate the Xbox controller's stupid wonky stick layout.

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