Complete Control
The DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller features familiar controls while incorporating new ways to interact with games and other players. Improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons offer an even greater sense of control, while the capacitive touch pad opens up endless potential for new gameplay possibilities. Experience the evolution of play with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
Touch Pad
Located on the top of the controller, the TouchPad offers gamers completely new ways to play and interact with games.
Light Bar
Three 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 Button
Share triumphs and accomplishments by streaming live gameplay to Ustream or uploading recorded videos to Facebook.
Built-in Speaker and Stereo Headset Jack
Enjoy 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 Shape
Improved ergonomics means it's more comfortable to hold, while improved analog sticks and buttons mean more precise control.
Enhanced Vibration
Multiple vibration motors give games a greater degree of expression and heighten the sense of immersion for players. Shop Amazon - Find the Value of Your Video Games
FEATURES -
- Precision Control: The feel, shape, and sensitivity of the DualShock 4’s analog sticks and trigger buttons have been enhanced to offer players absolute control for all games on PlayStation 4.
- Charge Efficiently: The DualShock 4 Wireless Controller can easily be recharged by plugging it into your PlayStation 4 system, even when on standby, or with any standard charger with a micro-USB port.
- New ways to Play: Revolutionary features like the touch pad, integrated light bar, and built-in speaker offer exciting new ways to experience and interact with your games and its 3.5mm audio jack offers a practical personal audio solution for gamers who want to listen to their games in private.
- Sharing at your Fingertips: The addition of the Share button makes sharing your greatest gaming moments as easy as a push of a button. Upload gameplay videos and screenshots directly from your system or live-stream your gameplay, all without disturbing the game in progress.
SAMPLE CUSTOMER REVIEWS –
1) Best controller I have ever used - As a long time Microsoft supporter and someone who has never really liked the PS3, I felt it necessary to post this.
I picked up the new DS4 controller last night for the upcoming PS4, and I have to say I am blown away at how much better they made this controller.
Everything about this controller feels better than the old DS3 and prior units. The joysticks are farther apart and actually have resistance for more precise movements.
The grips are elongated and this makes the controller fit much better in my bigger hands.
It is not heavy in the hand, so while using it I forget I am holding it. The movements feel more like second nature rather than thinking about which button to press.
I knew awhile back I was not getting the Xbox One and I had hitched my wagon to the PS4 train. This just makes that decision all the more grand.
This DS4 is the best controller I have used on any system to date. Will it beat the new Xbox One? Not sure, but I would have to say maybe. Even if it didn't I would say it won't matter, Microsoft lost my money this time around.
By Joe Stacavich
2) PC Compatible if you can rebind! - I agree with what the others have said regarding feel so I will post what I've found regarding working with PC
Controller is working via generic Wireless Controller driver on Windows 8 while connected with micro USB cable OR through bluetooth! Have tried with several games and have found the following:
Doesn't follow the 360 bindings, you will have to rebind games, may not work for games that don't allow this.
Works wonderfully with Battlefield 3, GTA: San Andreas, Strike Suit Zero, ZSNES, Dolphin etc. after rebinding.
A Micro USB cable is NOT included in the box!!!
Have not found a way to make rumble work.
Touchpad input is NOT recognized so far, but clicks ARE.
Share, Options, and PS button all register.
The front lit section slowly fade blinks Yellow while charging, is solid white while connected wirelessly, and off while charged and on cable.
Opens with a 0x2-1/2" or other small Phillips head.
Hope this helps early purchasers, if you are buying this substantially after launch please keep in mind a driver may have been released by then!
EDIT: Android information!
On my ATT Note 3, This controller is working wonderfully via micro USB (by using a USB OTG cable) but NOT bluetooth nor using the sixaxis app (just tried to to be sure). The controller shows up as a pairable device, but when selected the phone believes it is paired, but the controller does not. Will keep trying.
By R&S
