The simple fact that the center of the ds4 analogs are basically bubbled out ruin the controller as a whole. I personally think the 360 Controller analogs on the xb1 control would be the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I don't get this thread, why is it so long?

No but they do use software to run them .The xb1 routinely has controller updates through the USB chord.

I'm similar to you, i've been gaming since PS1 and i've played every console thats released since and i've never hated one, i didn't like the N64 controller though :D

It is funny how his original post included "DRM" in the title to try and make Sony and the PS4 look as bad as possible.  

What is even more hilarious is his constant bashing of the DS4 alongside the utmost praise of the XB360/XB1 controller, which has NOTHING to do with the original topic.

This isn't about a console manufacturer not supporting other controllers, none of them do that natively ovbviously. As far as I can tell sony is the only one that has gone above and beyond to actively prevent the use of adapters that I very much enjoyed last gen. 

And the xbox 360 controllers are more compatible with pc's than any other controller.

I am talking about the Xbox 1 and the DS4 compatiblity with the PC. DS4 is more compatible with PC than the XBox 1's controller. Maybe until an update.

You can use the PS3 controller & the 360-PC & any PC controller via bluetooth.

I simply cannot believe a thread made by someone who cannot figure out:
a) how to use a particular controller
b) what DRM is

...managed to get so many responses.

OT: I have come to learn that my Toyota has DRM. It refuses to work when I pour Diesel in it, it only works with unleaded gasoline. Damn anti-consumer practices...

Well yeah but software authentication is tied to the hardware not the software itself. Thats like saying "okay the software is authenticated: success" and then your controller disintegrates. Sure your software is authenticated but if you dont have the hardware its pointless. The thread should be titled "So it turns out the PS4 doesnt allow unlicensed controller" because thats all it is. Software authentication tied to hardware is synonymous with the hardware not the software its running. They arent mutually exclusive. The process of authentication requires software because it in fact is a code but the hardware is what is being authenticated using the code, not the software required to authenticate.

If you truly don't see the underlying subtle point of this thread you're purposefully being obtuse. You construct many complete sentences and argue your point well even if it is not agreed upon by 95% of rational members of this community so I know you understand how to read between the lines of "so it turns out the ps4 does have software authentication"

So please stop ruining the reputation of one of my favorite bands, go buy a Xbox One and stop with this ridiculous ranting about using unlicensed peripherals on the PS4.