The Official PS4 Thread - Part 3

[X Knight]

Actually 4! Just got clarified on another board that each corner has its own input

interesting........

 

[StrainedEyes]

Decided to pick up a DS4 myself. Feels really nice. The shoulder/trigger buttons are smaller than I thought they would be, but the triggers feel great.

I'm in the process of playing Borderlands 2 again, so I'm going to break this bad boy in with some of that. Tried it briefly and it feels great.

 

[Benstamania]

Naughty Dog stated on Reddit that "You will be in awe when you play our PS4 game."

 

[X Knight]

does the DS4 work with all PS3 games?

 

[StrainedEyes]

does the DS4 work with all PS3 games?

Nope, but people have been compiling lists of what does and doesn't work. The most glaring game that does not work, imo, is GTAV.

Here's one of the lists.

The PS Button doesn't work at all, it doesn't work wirelessly, and it also doesn't rumble.

 

[Solidus]

Naughty Dog stated on Reddit that "You will be in awe when you play our PS4 game."

I'm still in awe of their current gen games. We probably will pass out when we see their PS4 game.

 

[Benstamania]

Haha, truth.

 

[SpideyVille]

Decided to pick up a DS4 myself. Feels really nice. The shoulder/trigger buttons are smaller than I thought they would be, but the triggers feel great.

I'm in the process of playing Borderlands 2 again, so I'm going to break this bad boy in with some of that. Tried it briefly and it feels great.

That's one of the games I wanted to try out the DS4 with right away since I won't be getting the PS4 anytime soon. Personally, I've never had any issues with the DS3 and never touched an X-Box controller, so I don't know what I'm missing out on, but seeing some videos and photos of the changes to the trigger buttons, I'm really eager to test it out.

 

[X Knight]

Nope, but people have been compiling lists of what does and doesn't work. The most glaring game that does not work, imo, is GTAV.

Here's one of the lists.

The PS Button doesn't work at all, it doesn't work wirelessly, and it also doesn't rumble.

thanks.

 

[Havok83]

After messing around with the DS4, I can say this thing isn't built for fighting games. I tried it with Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. It works but feels off; like wasn't comfortable using that for the typical fighting game inputs. The spacing of the buttons and D-PAD is further apart and the analog sticks are pretty much ineffective. I much preferred the DS3 as it feels more responsive and being less bulky made it easier to hold for all those quick inputs and combos. I was planning on getting Injustice Ultimate Edition for the PS4, but now rethinking that. Im really hoping the game recognizes the DS3, if you plug it in. If not, if there's no significant improvement to visuals, I just may get it for the PS3

 

[Solidus]

After messing around with the DS4, I can say this thing isn't built for fighting games. I tried it with Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. It works but feels off; like wasn't comfortable using that for the typical fighting game inputs. The spacing of the buttons and D-PAD is further apart and the analog sticks are pretty much ineffective. I much preferred the DS3 as it feels more responsive and being less bulky made it easier to hold for all those quick inputs and combos. I was planning on getting Injustice Ultimate Edition for the PS4, but now rethinking that. Im really hoping the game recognizes the DS3, if you plug it in. If not, if there's no significant improvement to visuals, I just may get it for the PS3

Well there may be lag, or tweaking that playing an actual game on the PS4 that was designed for the DS4 and not the DS3 would be different. That's why I'm not really ever going to use my DS4 for the PS3 the games there were made for that, and tweaked for that alone.

 

[Havok83]

Well there may be lag, or tweaking that playing an actual game on the PS4 that was designed for the DS4 and not the DS3 would be different. That's why I'm not really ever going to use my DS4 for the PS3 the games there were made for that, and tweaked for that alone.

It's not just lag. It doesn't feel comfortable for a fighter and part of that, I tribute to the new size and spacing of buttons. Making the d-pad and face buttons further apart was subtle but makes a difference here. The controller is definitely an improvement for shooters and racers but I don't feel as if that will translate well to all other genres

 

[X Knight]

hmmm.....that's not good to hear about the DS4 and fighting games.

 

[TX85]

Well that worries me and especially how it'll handle with wrestling games

 

[Iceman]

There's always the fight stick option if someone's really into beat'em ups (although expensive). I feel these improvements were needed to make the controller better for more games, and more of the most popular types of games. It's closed the gap with the 360 controller but moving more towards that design could make it less ideal for some game types.

 

[Solidus]

Well we will have to wait and see. I don't care for fighting games much anymore so I dunno. But it may just take time for you to get used to it as well.

 

[Benstamania]

See I feel the Dpad feels more "vita" and I really enjoy Vita's Dpad with fighting games.

 

[Iceman]

I've got right back into fighting games but if I start actually doing well I'll get a stick. It would be ideal if you could use a PS3 controller on a PS4 and PS4 on a PS3 (and it working perfectly) as you'd have all gametypes covered very well then.

 

[X Knight]

I'd have to actually hold the DS4 and see how it feels in my hands before I can make any judgment.

it all comes down to personal preferences, too.

 

[Doc Ock]

My roommate just got the DS4, it feels great! I'm really excited!

 

[Iceman]

I've only used it on a few games but I definitely prefer it to its predecessor. The improvement was clear as soon as I held it in my hands, even before playing a game.

 

[X Knight]

the DS4 is a bit bigger and heavier than the DS3, right?

 

[Havok83]

the DS4 is a bit bigger and heavier than the DS3, right?

 

[X Knight]

it is bigger.

but does it feel heavier/sturdier in your hands.?

one thing I didn't really like with the DS3 was that it was too light.

 

[Iceman]

the DS4 is a bit bigger and heavier than the DS3, right?

it is bigger.

but does it feel heavier/sturdier in your hands.?

one thing I didn't really like with the DS3 was that it was too light.

Definitely feels bigger/wider straightaway, which for me was a big plus. As for heavier I think so but this is going off memory from about a month ago and it could just be in my head. Sturdier for sure.