PS4 controller to include LCD touch-screen, bio-metric sensors?

[ferofax]

Ah, that's it then. Still, I don't think Nintendo's gone that way. Closest you can call that would be the WiiU I guess :o

Nintendo hasn't done anything like that on the WiiU yet, but Capcom plans to with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the WiiU and 3DS. If you have both, you can freely swap/transfer saves from one to the other, depending on what you want (online or portability).

So I'd say the infrastructure is there, it's up to the devs to use it. Plus it's not the first crossplay title Nintendo did. IIRC, there's a Crystal Chronicles title that works on Wii and DS, but I don't know if saves were transferable between the two platforms.

 

[beta4attack]

It may be true, it may not. Either way I'm glad to see Sony trying something new but I do hate that the Wii U is called a "gimmick" and if Sony makes a similar controller somehow it is innovative for them but not Nintendo.

THAT^

People that said the Wii U is gimmicky and kiddish and went all "The Wii U's second screen is stupid derp derp" will now go all "WOW! Greatest controller eve. ALL HAIL SONY FOR CREATING THIS MASTERPIECE!"

 

[chartube12]

There is a pic of a red and white ps4 flouting around. Has the ps4 dual shock that splits into a navi and move controllers.

 

[EZ-Megaman]

Sony was working on PSMove long before Nintendo even got the idea of motion controls, they even showcased it in PS2 times. At the time it was called a wand, I believe. Google it.

I see your wand and raise you a Power Glove. Sure, it may have been absolutely horrible and use different technology, but the fact remains that Nintendo had the idea of motion controls before Sony even entered the market. Whether or not it was popular or good is is irrelevant. [/Nit-picking]
But yeah, it's kinda annoying when people claim that something's copying, so I'd have to agree with the rest of your argument. :/

 

[MegaAce™]

Nintendo hasn't done anything like that on the WiiU yet, but Capcom plans to with Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the WiiU and 3DS. If you have both, you can freely swap/transfer saves from one to the other, depending on what you want (online or portability).

So I'd say the infrastructure is there, it's up to the devs to use it. Plus it's not the first crossplay title Nintendo did. IIRC, there's a Crystal Chronicles title that works on Wii and DS, but I don't know if saves were transferable between the two platforms.

Saves weren't transferable, but if I'm remembering correctly, you could play with Wii and DS simultaneosly.

 

[ReBirFh]

I see your wand and raise you a Power Glove. Sure, it may have been absolutely horrible and use different technology, but the fact remains that Nintendo had the idea of motion controls before Sony even entered the market. Whether or not it was popular or good is is irrelevant. [/Nit-picking]
But yeah, it's kinda annoying when people claim that something's copying, so I'd have to agree with the rest of your argument. :/

I see your link and raise you a quote from said link:

"Though it was an officially licensed product, Nintendo was not involved in the design or release of this accessory. Rather, it was designed by Grant Goddard and Samuel Cooper Davis for Abrams Gentile Entertainment (AGE), made by Mattel in the United States[1] and PAX in Japan"

 

[Foxi4]

I see your wand and raise you a Power Glove. Sure, it may have been absolutely horrible and use different technology, but the fact remains that Nintendo had the idea of motion controls before Sony even entered the market. Whether or not it was popular or good is is irrelevant. [/Nit-picking]
But yeah, it's kinda annoying when people claim that something's copying, so I'd have to agree with the rest of your argument. :/

I was talking strictly about the WiiMote, but yeah, I forgot about the glove. Oddly enough, I still find the Power Glove concept to be pretty cool, it could work if done correctly... But I digress.

 

[EZ-Megaman]

I was talking strictly about the WiiMote, but yeah, I forgot about the glove. Oddly enough, I still find the Power Glove concept to be pretty cool, it could work if done correctly... But I digress.

Yeah, I understood that, but couldn't resist poking a hole since your statement was broad. ;p
Kinda have a tendency to nitpick on minor things like that., so sorry. >_<
Anyway, the article mentions Valve experimenting with the technology. I'd be curious to see what they'd do with it.

 

[PolloDiablo]

THAT^

People that said the Wii U is gimmicky and kiddish and went all "The Wii U's second screen is stupid derp derp" will now go all "WOW! Greatest controller eve. ALL HAIL SONY FOR CREATING THIS MASTERPIECE!"

suddenly... a touch screen on the controller is hardcore and mature

 

[Rockym]

I see your link and raise you a quote from said link:

"Though it was an officially licensed product, Nintendo was not involved in the design or release of this accessory. Rather, it was designed by Grant Goddard and Samuel Cooper Davis for Abrams Gentile Entertainment (AGE), made by Mattel in the United States[1] and PAX in Japan"

Its too bad Nintendo fanboys will continue to ignore this and keep insisting Nintendo invented everything related to video games and everyone else rips them off.

 

[KingVamp]

Why are people actually treating this as if it is real?

Boredom

I'd be curious to see what they'd do with it.

A Steam tablet that works for the steam box as a controller aimed at pc gamers.

Anyway, probably look like this, but without the bottom piece and looking more like a ds controller.

 

[dickfour]

Sony's motto should be "Me Too"

 

[DSGamer64]

If true, Sony would prove that they can't innovate a fucking thing. They never have though, just copied everyone else.

 

[weavile001]

Why are people actually treating this as if it is real?

please, this is GBAtemp, they don't know how to talk politely about video-games
sony used me first!
but it failed!

 

[Deleted_171835]

I doubt this is true, it's too terrible a business move by Sony. Can they really afford to create this controller? Does the estimated profit outweigh the cost? Sony should make a relatively cheap to produce, well priced console if they want to stay afloat. A tablet controller is too much risk for them in my eyes.

Considering the myriad of stupid decisions they've been making lately, this wouldn't be surprising at all.

 

[Qtis]

If true, Sony would prove that they can't innovate a fucking thing. They never have though, just copied everyone else.

Have you actually looked at what copying actually has made possible?

Hate Apple all you want, but without their iPhone and iPad, the touch screen interface wouldn't have been revolutionized as we know it. Sure someone may have got it right at some point, but that just isn't the fact as we stand. If you think touch screens on a huge tablet are Nintendo's invention for gaming, look at the iPhone popularity for games and the tons of games already available for it. Sure the DS did have a touch screen, but the iPad/iPhone has loads more possibilities due to better hardware. Making games for the WiiU is pretty straight forward in some parts, since proven concepts with a touchscreen interface exist.

Looking at the controllers of made for different consoles, I'd say pretty much everyone has copied Sony's original DualShock concept with the analogs. Sure people did have analogs, but the best usability was with the PSS controller released in '97? (probably till the 360 controller? Many favor it over the PS3 controller).

There is always someone who does it first, but the tech behind future solutions is usually widely different. If you think that Sony's position in the handheld/console market it easy, congratulations, you've just about missed the last 20-25 years in the console/handheld market. Regardless of how bad/good Nintendo has done in home consoles, the handheld market has been dominated by Nintendo for pretty much ever. Sony is probably one of the first real contestants here, so I'm glad I can use another option instead of the 3DS. Not that it's bad, but just because all consoles have their shortcomings.

If people really think that copying a working concept and perhaps making it better is bad, then I hope you like driving your coal powered cars. Or perhaps writing your replies to this thread via pen & paper and sending the stuff to Costello to post in a board somewhere.

As for the controller itself, I kind like the WiiU controller. It's huge and very cumbersome in some situations, but works pretty nice in others (Animal Crossing/Luigi's Mansion/Pikmin in NintendoLand for example). An inventory of some sorts would be cool for most games, but I'd hate to actually have to use that for longer gaming sessions. The WiiU Classic Controller Pro on the other hand.. One of the best controllers ever, but still possibly lacking a bit behind the 360.

ps. I'm a bit tired ATM, but thought I'd put a little wall of text here. Not everyone is a Nintendo/Sony/MS/whatever fanboy, but laughing at the other side for making valid points and possibly making your points moot is not what I'd look for. I know I have a bad habit of doing the wrong thing on occasions, but lets try being civil to each other. Otherwise someone will some day hurt another persons feelings and we may loose good members.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

boohoo sony is copying nintendo boo hoo.

cry more.

 

[Psionic Roshambo]

boohoo sony is copying nintendo boo hoo.

cry more.

I wonder what group is crying the most? Nintendo fans for Sony's lack of innovation or Sony fans for Sony's lack of innovation?

(Mostly kidding)

 

[Guild McCommunist]

I wonder what group is crying the most? Nintendo fans for Sony's lack of innovation or Sony fans for Sony's lack of innovation?

(Mostly kidding)

Well Sony fans are fine with the same controller for like fifteen years. Hell I have no issues with their next controller's "originality factor" as long as it doesn't suck ass.

People just enjoy complaining more about who-stole-what than the actual quality of the product. They could make a great controller with a screen and all these little gizmos and gadgets and people would still complain that it's "stolen", irregardless if it could possibly be the best controller in years.

 

[Psionic Roshambo]

Well Sony fans are fine with the same controller for like fifteen years. Hell I have no issues with their next controller's "originality factor" as long as it doesn't suck ass.

People just enjoy complaining more about who-stole-what than the actual quality of the product. They could make a great controller with a screen and all these little gizmos and gadgets and people would still complain that it's "stolen", irregardless if it could possibly be the best controller in years.

Nintendo stole it first!!!! lol

I think a lot of people get confused between invention and making something standard. Nintendo rarely invents but when it comes to making odd features standard equipment Nintendo are #1.

This is one of those damned if you do and damned if you don't situations that Sony seems to get into a lot these days.