New PS4 Controller vs original DualShock 4: what’s the difference?

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LivingMetal on 13 September 2016

Check out the specs of the new PS4 controller and see how it differs from the original DualShock 4. Find out the release date, and more.

By Simon Sayers on 12 September 2016

Sony’s new PS4 Controller launches alongside the PS4 Slim on September 15, and will also be bundled with PS4 Pro in November, but how does it differ from the original DualShock 4?

Well, in terms of the way it looks it’s practically identical to the original controller.

Here’s the original DualShock 4.

Here’s the new DualShock 4, model number CUH-ZCT2

The one, new defining aesthetic change is the shift of the blue light-bar from the top of the controller on the older model, to just above the touch-pad on the new DS4.

The only other change is that the new PS4 controller features USB communication. Unlike the original DS4, it means you’ll be able to play games either wirelessly or via a USB cable.

Other features, such as battery, motion-sensing functionality and Bluetooth support remain the same.

Full DualShock 4 specs

The new PS4 controller will retail at $59/€59/£54 separately, and will come bundled with the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim.

http://www.psu.com/feature/31122/New-PS4-Controller-vs-original-DualShock-4--what%E2%80%99s-the-difference

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Mbolibombo on 13 September 2016

LivingMetal said:

Check out the specs of the new PS4 controller and see how it differs from the original DualShock 4. Find out the release date, and more.

By Simon Sayers on 12 September 2016

Sony’s new PS4 Controller launches alongside the PS4 Slim on September 15, and will also be bundled with PS4 Pro in November, but how does it differ from the original DualShock 4?

Well, in terms of the way it looks it’s practically identical to the original controller.

Here’s the original DualShock 4.

Here’s the new DualShock 4, model number CUH-ZCT2

The one, new defining aesthetic change is the shift of the blue light-bar from the top of the controller on the older model, to just above the touch-pad on the new DS4.

The only other change is that the new PS4 controller features USB communication. Unlike the original DS4, it means you’ll be able to play games either wirelessly or via a USB cable.

Other features, such as battery, motion-sensing functionality and Bluetooth support remain the same.

Full DualShock 4 specs

The new PS4 controller will retail at $59/€59/£54 separately, and will come bundled with the PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim.

http://www.psu.com/feature/31122/New-PS4-Controller-vs-original-DualShock-4--what%E2%80%99s-the-difference

How is that any different?

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JRPGfan on 13 September 2016

So Less input lag, if you hook it up via usb.... and that transparent light bar stripe.
Didnt they also change the buttons abit? its minor changes but its probably a slight upgrade.

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GaoGaiGarV on 13 September 2016

LivingMetal said:

The only other change is that the new PS4 controller features USB communication. Unlike the original DS4, it means you’ll be able to play games either wirelessly or via a USB cable.

Huh? I was able to use the original Dualshock 4 on my PC via USB connection since day 1.

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theprof00 on 13 September 2016

^Yeah same, I've been using USB connection without a problem

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LivingMetal on 13 September 2016

GaoGaiGarV said:

LivingMetal said:

The only other change is that the new PS4 controller features USB communication. Unlike the original DS4, it means you’ll be able to play games either wirelessly or via a USB cable.

Huh? I was able to use the original Dualshock 4 on my PC via USB connection since day 1.

That's what I sort of figured.

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