Will Sony update thier controller next gen?

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

We're getting the boomerang next gen.

gbpackers94

If this is the next gen controller I'm giving up gaming.

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

They should. PS3 controller design is now 16 years old!!!

finalfantasy94

Is that really a problem? I mean just cause something is old doesint mean it has to change if it works.

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

They should. PS3 controller design is now 16 years old!!!

HoolaHoopMan

Is that really a problem? I mean just cause something is old doesint mean it has to change if it works.

True... if they just switched the analogs the PS controller would be fine. You only need the d-pad in that spot for fighters. I really dislike the first gen PS3 controllers though, they were way too light without the rumble.

True... if they just switched the analogs the PS controller would be fine. You only need the d-pad in that spot for fighters. I really dislike the first gen PS3 controllers though, they were way too light without the rumble. CPM_basic

Also it seems like the Dualshock 3 is for people with smaller hands. If I play for more than a few hours my hands start to cramp up. I had the same problem with PSP too.

So far, Sony is the only company which does not update thier controller every gen. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have been updating thier controllers every gen, mostly improving ergenomics, Microsoft now has I think made the most comfortable controller, just infront of the GC pad last gen.

However, with motion controls comming to the forground, and Sony attempting to create it's own wiimote/nunchuck, do you think they might embrace motion controls next gen and make these controllers standard? If so, it'll be the first real controller change for Sony... ever.

DriftRS

Personally, I think the Playstation 1, 2 & 3 controller has been excellent. Especially, the Dualshock 3 which is similar to the Sixaxis but has bit more heft or weight, makes it MORE of a controller. A good comparison would be is to a Car Door that is "American" & a Car Door that is "European." You can feel & tell the discernible thunk with the European version over the American version. Those who know what I'm talking about rejoice but those who are..... well..... being ignorant can suck it or are probably Red Necks :P (The smiley face with the tongue out is a joke......).

nope, they will keep the dual shock controller.. and they should, since its the best out right now

why should they change the design cept from some ergonomic tweaks which some complain about thats all that sshould really change as its become an iconic design piece and does its job well so why change it all together that is just stupid.

Its like most well designed things those tend to stand the test of time i mean look at how the Les Paul has been revised over the years in diffrent ways to make it a better guitar all sony needs to do is update it every gen to make it feel good aswell as keeping the userbase content and ache free.

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

They should. PS3 controller design is now 16 years old!!!

finalfantasy94

Is that really a problem? I mean just cause something is old doesint mean it has to change if it works.

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

They should. PS3 controller design is now 16 years old!!!

HoolaHoopMan

Is that really a problem? I mean just cause something is old doesint mean it has to change if it works.

wow thats just BS. Iv been switching from yakuza 3 and alan wake everyday. Yakuza3=day time AW=night and I have no problem.

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="PAL360"]

They should. PS3 controller design is now 16 years old!!!

toxicmog

Is that really a problem? I mean just cause something is old doesint mean it has to change if it works.

You see heres the thing. Thats not fact. Its just perfence/opinion. I just dont get why people cant get that.

Though the PS3 controller is pretty decent, it really needs a change in ergonomics. I mean:

PS1

PS2

PS3

You then have this:

Xbox Original 'Duke'

Xbox Original 'S'

Xbox 360

the design isok as it is, not perfect, but not bad either.

i just wish they changed it a litle, something inbetween a xbox360 and GCN controler

So far, Sony is the only company which does not update thier controller every gen. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have been updating thier controllers every gen, mostly improving ergenomics, Microsoft now has I think made the most comfortable controller, just infront of the GC pad last gen.

However, with motion controls comming to the forground, and Sony attempting to create it's own wiimote/nunchuck, do you think they might embrace motion controls next gen and make these controllers standard? If so, it'll be the first real controller change for Sony... ever.

DriftRS

^ The Dualshock was a good design from the beginning. The original Xbox controllers just sucked, so they needed to change them.Cherokee_Jack

The dual shock is mostly fine.I'm not to keen on playing FPS games with it though.

And the way the industry is headed,it doesn't look like there are going to be many totally new and innovative types of games that'll render it obsolete any time soon.

So far, Sony is the only company which does not update thier controller every gen. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have been updating thier controllers every gen, mostly improving ergenomics, Microsoft now has I think made the most comfortable controller, just infront of the GC pad last gen.

However, with motion controls comming to the forground, and Sony attempting to create it's own wiimote/nunchuck, do you think they might embrace motion controls next gen and make these controllers standard? If so, it'll be the first real controller change for Sony... ever.

DriftRS

THE D shock is a great controller!!! the controller has change just not in shape.

The only thing Sony needs to fix with the Dualshock design is:

1) The triggers (make them more like the Xbox 360 triggers).

2) Make the controller more egronomic, you don't have to totally redesign it but the grips could fit in your hand a bit better.

I'm now using an unofficial Madcatz one. The triggers are WAY better and the controller is slightly wider for a better fit.

So far, Sony is the only company which does not update thier controller every gen. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have been updating thier controllers every gen, mostly improving ergenomics, Microsoft now has I think made the most comfortable controller, just infront of the GC pad last gen.

However, with motion controls comming to the forground, and Sony attempting to create it's own wiimote/nunchuck, do you think they might embrace motion controls next gen and make these controllers standard? If so, it'll be the first real controller change for Sony... ever.

DriftRS

The controller needs to be a tad larger and the analog sticks need to be tightened up a bit. Otherwise it's just fine.

I would love the next Ps3 controller to be like the 360 controller i like the way the 360 controller feels so much better. Its not even close.

I think it's funny that everyone keeps calling R2/L2 'triggers' they aren't triggers for crying out loud.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]^ The Dualshock was a good design from the beginning. The original Xbox controllers just sucked, so they needed to change them.Mark36111

I think it's funny that everyone keeps calling R2/L2 'triggers' they aren't triggers for crying out loud.

Kiljoy66

^ Why do people seem to think that they are triggers?dkjestrup

if it aint broke dont fix it.... the dualshock is and has been the best controller for a decade now IMO

I hope they DONT

I dont see anything wrong with it.

Its so comfortable, the Dpad is awesome, the sticks are symmetrical and my hands rest perfectly in that position, the TOX[] bbuttons are big and flat..perfect. And I dont know WTF all this talk about your finger slipping of the R/L2 buttons are because that is absolutely retarded.

Im not even gonna talk with other designs..

The controller needs to be a tad larger and the analog sticks need to be tightened up a bit. Otherwise it's just fine.

caseystryker

Thats exactly what the controller i'm using is :-)

this always annoys me L1 and R1 are the triggers NOT l2 and r2 i hate every developer who messes this up thats why i didnt ger RDR or Modnation racers because i heard they made the same mistake. If u got MW2 for ps3 u should know this even infinity ward knws it coltgames

What does you mean?