The lightbar located at the top
of your DualShock 4 controller has been a source of irritation for plenty of gamers over the years.
The company managed to sell nearly 80,000 controllers, a haul that topped the number
of DualShock 4 controllers sold during the same time frame.
Yes, that means this dock is able to charge two
of your Dualshock controllers, two of your Move controllers and even your Aim controller while still having a spot in the back to hang your headphones!
While there are no fancy lights to let you know when everything is done charging there are ports for two
of your Dualshock controllers and one of your Move controllers.
Speaking of new first - party gaming peripherals, last week, Sony announced that it was adding two new color schemes to its line
of DualShock 4 controllers — Midnight Blue and Steel Black.
A quick tap
of the DualShock 4's Share button lets you record a clip, broadcast your gameplay or take a screenshot.
PlayStation still offers the better share experience using a quick tap
of the DualShock 4 Share button to cue up a menu to record or broadcast gameplay or take a screenshot.
At first glance it looks like a modestly evolved version
of the DualShock 3, with a goofy light bar where the four - LED player indicator used to be and a big ol' clickable two - point capacitive touchpad on top, pushing the PlayStation button down a few centimeters.
The current model
of the DualShock 4 is available in Jet Black, Glacier White, Green Camouflage, Wave Blue, Magma Red, Gold, Silver, Sunset Orange, Crystal, Red Crystal and Blue Crystal colour schemes.
This is the second - generation version
of the DualShock 4, released in late 2016 alongside the PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Pro.
If you're a PS4 owner who longs to use an Xbox controller instead
of a DualShock and can live with those inconveniences, then the Onyx might be for you.
The «light bar» at the back
of the Dualshock 4's controller has been giving Playstation 4 owners some trouble according to Senior Designer at Sony Entertainment Europe in a recent talk with Techradar;
The downside
of the Dualshock 4 is that teleporting long distances had me craning my neck back farther to create the longer travel arc.
The one major issue is that the DualShock 4's battery life is fairly poor, worse than
that of the DualShock 3 and Xbox One pads.
The fundamental experience was already great so the «definitive edition» has little to add beyond next - generation flairs such as sounds that come out
of the DualShock 4 speaker, and aesthetic improvements.
First, it could simply mean using the PS Vita instead
of a DualShock 3 controller, substituting the PS Vita's buttons and inputs for their equivalents on the DualShock, but also adding in the touch controls.
A new special edition
of the Dualshock 4 controller will shortly find its way into the dealers» shelves.
The team took great care in putting together a weapons selection configuration that took advantage
of the DualShock 4's features to keep the player in control and have all weapons at their disposal easily.
Third - party controllers often feel like lackluster imitations to the hands - but that wasn't the case with the Vice, with every button and stick demonstrating the throw and responsiveness
of a DualShock 3, Pro Controller, or Xbox One gamepad.
Unfold an incredible adventure and uncover the true power
of the Dualshock 4 to join forces with Atoi the Messenger in a daring quest to deliver a top - secret message in her magical papery world, save her pals in peril and battle the monsters trying to stop her delivery!
Used in most of the PlayStation ® Move games that require navigating an in - game character, it replicates the control features of the left side
of the DUALSHOCK ® 3 wireless controller into your PlayStation ® Move experience.
I still prefer the shape
of the DualShock 4's bulbous grips, but there's no way this controller is going to shift in my hands the slightest bit without my say - so.
The caveat here is that the player NEEDS to own the Navigational Subcontroller (think Nunchuk), unless he or she elects to use one - half
of a Dualshock 3 controller.
It has also been revealed via the PlayStation Blog that two of the games will have new features courtesy
of the DualShock 4.
This is the final version
of the DualShock 4, and though we played DC Universe Online on a dev version of the console, it operated just we'd want a premiere controller to as we knuckled up to the evil doers.
The PlayStation 4 version takes full advantage of the special features
of the DualShock 4 controller, comes with a Platinum Trophy, new sounds and special effects and all available DLC included as well.
Many of the core physics have been reworked to take advantage
of the DualShock 4 controller and deliver the action much more quickly and often compared to the PC release.
Already out in Japan where it is known as PS Vita TV, the gadget uses the PlayStation 3 variant
of the DualShock controller, and plugs straight into a television.
At the bottom
of the DualShock 4, between the two grips, you'll find a 3.5 mm headphone port you can use.
You'll guide Quill with the left analog stick, but it's the motion controls
of the DualShock 4 that do the heavy lifting.
The main trouble Tearaway gets into is the controls and implementations
of the DualShock controller's capabilities when fending off enemies.
After that, load the game you want to play, and tap the Share button on the right hand ride
of your DualShock 4.
On top of that, you'll find it «makes great use»
of the DualShock 4 and has a custom control scheme for PlayStation Vita Remote Play.
Last but not least (and not really price related) Sony announced it will offer a red and blue version
of its DualShock 4 controller.
Optional use
of the DualShock 4's touchpad brings the cursor interactions at least a little closer to the still - superior touchscreen input offered in the Vita versions, but other than that the controls feel identical to the PS3 version.
Beyond Touch is a free app available now for iOS and Android devices that allows you to play Beyond: Two Souls using either a smartphone or tablet, instead
of a DualShock controller.
Tricking was... tricky using the Move controllers, but overall just as accurate as using the motion controls
of the DualShock 3.
The game also makes use
of the DualShock 4's motion sensor to see how still you are.
Design Dualshock 4 adopts the familiar form factor
of the Dualshock 3 wireless controller with some key enhancements:
I'd like to give you a tour
of Dualshock 4 and the features that will provide game developers the freedom to create brand new experiences that previously were limited to their imaginations.
The default control setting for GT6 uses the face buttons for throttle and brake instead
of the DualShock 3's triggers.
On the front side
of Dualshock 4 is a light bar with LED that illuminate in various colours to match the colour of the character in a game as a simple way to identify players.
A new «Options» button combines the functions
of the DualShock 3's «Select» and «Start» buttons for operating in - game menus
At the end
of this DualShock 4 video (2:30), it states that: «PlayStation camera may be required and is sold separately.»
Media Molecule is touting Tearaway Unfolded as more than a regular remake, as it'll also include a completely reworked control scheme to take advantage
of the DualShock 4 when its released later this year.
Players can jump back into Atoi's papercraft world to solve puzzles using the unique features
of the DualShock 4 such as illuminating a dark room with the Light Bar or whipping up a windy storm with the controller's built - in motion sensor.
This is a great game to feature that support though, as it is really fun on the Vita, although, it may become difficult when you need precise and sturdy controls
of the DualShock 3.
The lack
of any DualShock 4 speaker implementation is surprising as it could have produced another layer of atmosphere from sound effects such as nearby walkers and ambient sounds, conversations or music.
Games that utilize
all of the DualShock 4's myriad of buttons and features often struggle to translate over to the Vita control scheme, but that's not the case with the Mega Man Legacy Collection.
It was the first thing we would come to associate with the PS4 and would blend the touchscreen aspects of the Vita along with the precise control
of the DUALSHOCK 3.