Sony explains why DualShock 4 dropped touchscreen

[Veknoid_Outcast]

This was probably the right call for Sony, especially if its teams and partners could envision no worthwhile ways to use a touchscreen. Or at least no worthwhile ways that would justify the cost.

Although clearly Sony sees some future in touchscreen features, or it wouldn't advertise the PS4-Vita combo as such.

Let me just add lastly that a touchscreen controller, like the one Nintendo manufactures, can be used in more ways than just looking down at a map or inventory and "distracting" the player. It allows for asymmetrical multiplayer, five-player local multiplayer, easy Internet browsing, etc.