DualShock Being Replaced for PlayStation 4 Says Latest Rumor

[Shawn Zipay]

What the...? Didn't we just have a news post about PlayStation 4 rumors? We sure did. This one, however, is slightly different.

It seems as though a "senior game studio source" working on an upcoming PlayStation title says that the controller for the PlayStation 4 (Orbis) is not a DualShock. Gasp!

Experiments within Sony's R&D department are thought to have been extensive. Versions of the new PS4 pad include biometric sensors on the grips and an LCD touch screen, the development source claimed.

A second source, working in a separate part of the industry but still connected to Sony, said PlayStation engineers are "trying to emulate the same user interface philosophies as the PS Vita".

Worried you won't be able to use a DualShock again? Don't worry, because it's ALSO speculated that you will be able to use your PlayStation 3 controllers with the PlayStation 4, sort of like what the Wii U does.

This latest batch of rumors has been brought to you by CVG. Next week, TGN starts its own next-generation console rumor! Hint, both consoles are going to include blackjack and... and hookers!

[SgtMattBaker]

The LCD and that stuff seems ... out of place.

Although I agree the Dualshock needs to be replaced (feels stupid in my hands) I think this is waaaaay to much...

[cikame]

Because that won't make the controllers expensive with a low battery life, will it.

I agree they need a change but only because of the spongey L2 and R2 triggers which spring the controller out of my hands.
Here's hoping the next Xbox controller is an Xbox controller... maybe with a good d-pad by default and a better battery.