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Hands on video of the PS4 Controller - Eurogamer Expo 2013

TeamVVV gets a hands on impressions of the PS4 controler from Eurogamer Expo 2013 (Video)

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ArchangelMike3895d ago

I loved the new controller. TBH, when I first picked it up to play Assassins Creed IV, I did not even realise that I was holding a DS4. I was when I wanted to call up the map, and went to push the 'select' button that I realised I was infact holding a DS4.

I had quite a good session with KZ:SF, at the Sony booth. I don't know what sensitivity the game was set to, bit it was very noticable that the dead zone on the DS4 was much smaller than the DS3. The R2 button work excellently, and it is surprising just how comfortable they are to use. Overall definately a much needed improvement over the DS3.

_LarZen_3895d ago

Sounds nice, but did you get some hands on with the XBO controller? If so what do you think about that compared to the PS4 controller?

And if you tested it, how was the rumble in the triggers?

Thx :)

TomShoe3895d ago

I want to molest this thing with my hands.

TechMech3895d ago

I didn't like the sixaxis. Concave analog sticks were needed for DS4. I don't know if I like it more than the Xb1 controller, but I do like it!

WeAreLegion3895d ago

They're using gyroscopes now, luckily.

PoSTedUP3895d ago

i like convex sticks bc i play with the tips (top) of my thumbs and it rolls perfectly around like a ball. this looks like it will accustom to both with the middle being convex but still kinda dips down in general for thoes who prefer concave, i hope it is how it seems...

wsoutlaw873895d ago

ya they went with convex because you can roll when moving all the way to one side so its more comfortable. People who came from the 360 or werent used to ds said their fingers slid off. I have never had that happen but they added that ridge around to help. Sounds like it is well liked.

PoSTedUP3895d ago

yeah, thumbs slipping off and thumb bumping are just myths. youd have to have lube on your thumbs and be placing them in a very unnatural spot for that to happen... actually, sounds about right for 360 fanboys...

Funantic13895d ago

This controller is MAYBE ALMOST as good as the 360 controller, but never the X1.

OrangePowerz3895d ago (Edited 3895d ago )

I tried both at Gamescon and they are very close together and for me the DS4 taking a slight edge over the X1 controller because of the small sticks the X1 controller has while my main problem with the DS4 is only how cheap the analogue sticks look visually.

I also like the gripy surface of the DS4 over the X1 controller slippery material.

Bigpappy3895d ago

I am sure you have no reason to be bias, lol.

Which controller is not going to be decided here. That's for sure. We will have to let the gaming press give the bragging rights to one of them, and the rest of us just support the one that comes with the system we bought.

OrangePowerz3895d ago (Edited 3895d ago )

Just talking from my experience and I`m not sure Funantic does :) I do have a PS4 pre order, but no plans to get an Xbone anytime soon if that helps for disclosure :)

I have 360 and PS3 at home and I also use the 360 controller for PC gaming and there are plenty of things the 360 controller does right and the PS3 controller does wrong although I prefer to have the sticks placed symmetrical.

Bob5703895d ago

My one worry about the grippy surface on the DS4 is that over time these type of surfaces tend to sustain more wear than regular plastic ones. Do you think that this would be the case with the DS4?

OrangePowerz3895d ago

Hard to say I was only using it for a short time. I suppose how much friction you create by moving the hand while using it. The grippy surface was only mainly on the back and not all over the controller.

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KonsoruMasuta3895d ago

The 360 controller was horrible. Especially for game like Street Fighter. That damn d-pad was annoying.

This is heels above the 360 controller.

Bob5703895d ago

It was bad for games like Street Fighter but that's really it. It's phenomenal for any other game.

DARK WITNESS3895d ago

i am one of those people who has never gotten to grips with the ps controllers in the past.

I owned a ps3 and xbox and I have always preferred the xbox controller. there is no special reason for this. everybody has different hands and for me personally the xbox always felt more natural in my hands.

the new ps4 controller is an amazing step up, especially for shooting games. I got the chance to try it out with warframe and there really is a big difference.

for those of you who are or use to be xbox fans and you are making the switch to a ps4 but maybe you were worried about the controller ( especially the thump stick placement) it really is much better.

it's hard to put a finger on exactly what they have done because looking at it, they are in the same position as past ps pads, but they really do feel a lot better and more comfortable for shooting games etc to the point that you almost would not notice.

thats just my feedback from having some hands on time with them. also the touch pad at the top works really really well.

GrandpaSnake3895d ago (Edited 3895d ago )

I just cant agree with people who like the 360 controller more than the ds3, the dead zones were worse on the 360 than ds3, also the sticks were stiffer so you needed more of an effort to move them even the bumpers just seemed too stiff for someone like me who plays very lightly with my hands.

i played both at comic con and the two controllers were pretty identical with the deadzones this time around, but the sticks on the x1 left an imprint on my thumbs like a happy face while the ps4's didnt. thats it, they were both good imo but my hands are still native to dualshock stick placement.

DARK WITNESS3895d ago

the key word in all you said is "someone like you"... the point is, NOT everyone IS YOU.

For you the 360 sticks are too stiff, for me the DS3 sticks were too light. There is no right or wrong in this, it's not something you need to agree with.

if you are use to the ds3 then thats great for you.

my issue was that I had to try real hard to get use to the ds3 pad, with the xbox bad I didn't have to try anything. That pad just felt totally natural to me, more like it was just an extension of my hand as opposed to something I am holding in my hand that I am trying to use to control.

The DS4 felt much closer to that feeling i get with the xbox controller. I don't need to think about where my thumbs are or fingers. I don't get cramp in my thumb reminding me that my thumb is in a position that it should not be in. Sony have done really well to find a good balance with it.

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This Is My Joystick Podcast: Eurogamer Expo 2013

One of the biggest events in pretty much every gamer’s calendar is the yearly Eurogamer Expo. Once again it has blown us out of the water with the sheer scale and beauty that only the Eurogamer team seem to be able to provide us all.

Neil Hickton and Andy Buick chat with Matt Parker and Mike Smith about the things that impressed us, the massive games that wowed us and those not so little things, queues, as well as everything in-between.

In this Episode the team talk about:

Eurogamer Expo 2013

Queuing The show floor
Indie Arcade
Rezzed Area
AAA games
Developer sessions
Favourite games of the show

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Titanfall - Hands on Preview

In this hands on preview, Dave lets us know whether the most anticipated game of 2014, Titanfall, is really worth all the hype.

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colt-of-tipton3861d ago

Has this game received any bad press ? really looking forward to this one .

Naga3861d ago

Going by the previews and hands-on impressions, one would think this game is made of magic - as if it's actually what you would find at the end of the rainbow.

I hope it's all true.

dantesparda3861d ago

"the most anticipated game of 2014", What!? no, its not! its just another generic FPS being talked up by the MS fanboys because its a exclusive, that is all it is. And the game is probably going to only run at 720p, its COD with mech's running on a old source engine with so-so graphics. You fanboys gotta get out more

QuickdrawMcgraw3861d ago

Careful dantesparda one is not suppose to say anything negative about the all mighty Titanfall here on N4Xbox.

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ATi_Elite3861d ago (Edited 3861d ago )

A very Solid game with New gameplay! People are lookign forward to this game including myself.

No PS4 version (Yippie) because the Game has CLoud support, some of the enemies are Enemy A.I. controlled by the server along side 64 players.

Makes for some unique gaming. gonna buy it myself for PC.

ABeastNamedTariq3861d ago

"No PS4 version (Yippie)"

You just had to fanboy it up, didn't you? Lol.

I'm excited for it too, but all you're doing is baiting people. Tisk tisk.

OT:

I likes it. I'm going to buy the disc version though (as opposed to downloading it).

joab7773861d ago

Yeah...this is xbone's saving grace. If it can combat all the negative press at launch with a stable release, the tables may turn early next yr. This is a game that sells consoles...period. Especially to all those CoD lovers...and Sony has captured millions of CoD players despite the deal MS has with activision. But this game is gonna demand fps fans purchase an xbone.

Rimeskeem3861d ago

looks good hopefully will be able to get it later in the gen

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Funantic13861d ago

Titanfall is coming up fast on the preorders too. Almost past knack with 20 weeks to go. Imagine if it was available a over a year ago for preorder like Destiny has been.

Clarence3861d ago

It's a FPS vs a platform game. What do you expect.

NateCole3861d ago

The fact that it is behind Knack in pre orders is funny.

dantesparda3861d ago

It shows what fanboys, the MS fanboys on this site are. I dont hear Sony fanboys talking up Knack like its the greatest thing just cuz its a exclusive

Rimeskeem3861d ago

knack looks promising if you ask me

NateCole3860d ago

ggj

Titan is a game that is so hyped that it is considered the next cod against Knack which no obe is really talking about much. Heck xbots laugh at it and yet it is ahead of their overhyped titanfall still.

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Snackle3861d ago

This will be the first game to truly show us what the next gen can do!

Clarence3861d ago

Just wondering. How a game running at 720p will be the first game to truly show us what next can do? Gameplay looks fun but the graphics are not that impressive.

Bigc323861d ago

Sir u are moron! U think every xb1 is 720 u moron '

dantesparda3861d ago (Edited 3861d ago )

um, no sir, you are the moron, for the rumors are that this game is going to be 720p to and so far most of the rumors have been coming through and the developers themselves would not confirm that the game runs at 1080, only that it will run at 60fps

Clarence3860d ago

@big c
Ur a buffoon. Ur statement doesn't even make sense.
"U think ever xb1 is 720." What does that even mean?
What a buffoon.

It's a reason why you have to make multiple accounts.

joab7773861d ago (Edited 3861d ago )

Great statement. And what I love most is that it will b native 720p also...simply scaled up to 1080p. But no one will b talking about whether its actually next gen material b/c it will be obvious by..its gameplay!! No one will care if its blacks r too black or whether it doesn't look as good from 12 inches.

Don't get me wrong...I love what Sony has done...and I am getting an xbone b/c I can't get a ps4 anywhere. Otherwise I would choose ps4 day 1 and buy an xbone next March. But I wonder...while the ps4 is the must own console at launch...when titanfall releases...the xbone will become a must buy for millions. Does Sony have anything to combat that when ppl realize that a slight graphical difference isn't that big of a deal. Yeah...a new Uncharted may be a console seller but is Infamous? Killzone? I think that MS will get bailed out by Titanfall and they knew it all along. Thats why their emphasis is on everything else the machine can do.

NavydAd3861d ago

For the only next gen console the 1

PsylentKiller3861d ago

About 5 months until Titanfall. I hope the day one games will stop me from thinking about Titanfall.

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Eurogamer Expo 2013: Show Review (or how to deal with queue-jumpers)

Leet reviews this year's Eurogamer Expo and explains how to deal with queue-jumpers

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