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As always, gamers are passionate in their opinions but make no mistake: objectively speaking the DS4 controller is a huge step up from the DS3. Sony has, at the very least, closed the gap in the controller discussion. Whereas the DS3 was almost universally considered inferior to the Xbox 360 controller, the DS4 is so good it makes any controller debates going forward one of subjectivity and individual preference.
I've seen and heard some rather interesting opposing viewpoints on the DS3/DS4. Too often, the controller debate gets caught up in the symmetrical vs. asymmetrical stick placement, which is largely a red herring argument. In the end, the problem with the DS3 was ergonomics which has largely been fixed on the DS4. Symmetrical stick placement has nothing to do with the DS3's problems. Rather, for most American gamers' hands the DS3 is simply not ergonomic & is considered too small by most of the male gamers out there (that said, my girlfriend prefers the DS3 to the 360 controller simply because of her small hand size). The DS3's sticks feel too tall, too "loose", and too close together with a slick convex surface & a "squishy" down click. The triggers are also squishy & curved downward which doesn't give a satisfying, natural "trigger feel". The DS3's overall build quality is often described as cheap, with the DS3 offering far more structural flex than the 360 controller.
In short, the DS4 fixes all of these issues and then some. The sticks are placed further apart, a shorter/stiffer throw with at least 50% more tension, a nice convex/"sticky" surface. The triggers are shaped like triggers. The size of the hand grips is just enough bigger that it fits comfortably in both my girlfriend's small hands and my much larger hands. The overall build quality is a huge step up and feels solid with absolutely zero flex even under hard/wrenching use.
To be sure, there are always going to be naysayers. But, the general consensus among the gaming press - as well as about 75% of the gamers I've personally talked to who have experience with both controllers - is that the DS4 is a huge step up from the DS3 and overall a much improved, highly comfortable controller. In particular, using the DS4 with FPS (first person shooters) is a joy and a welcome surprise given how much of a chore it was to play this genre with the DS3. I almost always purchase multiplat FPS games on the 360 simply because the DS3 is really that bad in this genre. This is no longer a problem, and in fact I'm looking forward to playing all multiplats on the PS4 now, especially FPS games (in no small part due to the PS4's significantly better shader power/memory bandwidth which will make multiplats look and perform better on PS4).
With all that said, I still slightly prefer the Xbox 360 controller and believe that overall it's the closest thing to perfection we have seen in a controller *for my hands* (bad d-pad notwithstanding). However, there is no question the DS4 is a huge improvement on the DS3 and it's a *very* close 2nd for me. I would place the Xbox One controller as a distant 3rd place because they changed up the bumpers and stick tension (it's actually looser than the DS4 and 360 controller now...bad move MS)... plus a slightly smaller size than the 360 controller are actually downgrades (for my hands). It's amazing MS spent $150 million redesigning the almost perfect 360 controller only to make it not quite as good for most gamers.
Sony needs to get it in gear and release a PS3 firmware patch to allow the DS4 to work wirelessly as an official DS3 replacement. As it stands right now, it will work via USB cable b/c the PS4 detects it as a standard HID device. But this thing is so good the PS3 really deserves to be fully usable with it. One thing is for sure: I have a huge backlog of PS3 games I will definitely spend a lot more time with simply because of the DS4. I can't think of any higher praise than that. If Sony does enable full PS3/DS4 compatibility they'd move these things to PS3 owners like hotcakes...even for people who don't intend to upgrade to the PS4 right away.
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Revolutionary. Intuitive. Precise.
A revolutionary controller for a new era of gaming, the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features familiar PlayStation controls and innovative new additions, such as a touch pad, light bar, and more.
Greatness Awaits.
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Touch PadLocated on the top of the controller, the TouchPad offers gamers completely new ways to play and interact with games. |
Light BarThree LEDs offer a simpler way to easily identify players and quickly see useful game information, like when a character is low on health or has taken major damage. |
Share ButtonShare triumphs and accomplishments by streaming live gameplay to Ustream or uploading recorded videos to Facebook. |
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Built-in Speaker and Stereo Headset JackEnjoy high-fidelity sound effects of games from both the TV and also from the controller. Chat with friends playing online with the bundled headset. |
New ShapeImproved ergonomics means it's more comfortable to hold, while improved analog sticks and buttons mean more precise control. |
Enhanced VibrationMultiple vibration motors give games a greater degree of expression and heighten the sense of immersion for players. |
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I was having a dilemma on selecting which gaming controller to use for my gaming laptop, I needed a controller with bluetooth connectivity cause I don't want to use up my USB ports connecting dongles or cables, and I wanted something reliable and good to hold. So I decided to go for the PS4 controller, risking it all just for the bluetooth wireless connectivity. But all in all it was 100% worth getting it and works so well with the DS4Windows App on my ASUS G751JY laptop to make it work.The PROS are I can use the track pad to control my mouse when connected, I can adjust the LED color on the controller to match my laptop theme, I can even adjust the brightness. I'm an XBOX user so I feel the XBOX controllers are actually the best at comfort but these Dual Shock 4 controllers aren't bad at all. They feel great to use compared to the previous Dual Shock 3s, and have way better trigger buttons than the previous models. Bluetooth connectivity is a plus and very quick to connect with in 5 secs or less when switched on, it's connected to the PC. Better hand placement with longer grip handles and grippy feel to the controller makes it better to game and also good with long periods of gaming. Well even the six-axis sensor works and it just feels so much more worth getting this PS4 controller over the XBOX One controller for PC gaming. And as always built-in batteries are the best, can charge them while gaming which is a huge plus for me and the charging speed is good just about 2hrs and it's fully charged.CONS for me are the battery life lasts kinda short, lasts about 12 hrs of constant gaming or something like that...which I wish at least it could be twice but battery upgrades are possible making twice the charge (2000mah). The Start (Option) and select (share) buttons are placed somewhat difficult to press so as the tracking pad to fit on the controller. Other than that the PROS outweigh the CONS by far.Thanks to the DS4Windows application making Dual Shock 4 controller work on PC by both wireless and wired connections and tons of settings and button configurations profiles with indiviual game auto-profile capabilities, and vibrations works wonders just like how it does, just flawless. I'm so happy making this purchase, I feel like this controller will last me for a very long period of time too.
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