PS4 prototype controller revealed?

By:  Eddie Makuch [UPDATE] A “trusted source” has confirmed to IGN that the leaked PlayStation 4 controller image is indeed real, but is only a prototype. The final design could change. The original story follows below Sony will reveal the future of the PlayStation brand at a New York City event next Wednesday, but one of the company’s surprises may have just leaked. Destructoid has obtained an image of what is … Continue reading PS4 prototype controller revealed?

PS4 controller has front touchpad?

By: Eddie Makuch The PlayStation 4’s controller will feature a front-facing touchpad, a source has told VG247. To accommodate this new feature, the controller’s Start and Select buttons have reportedly been shifted. A previous report suggested the PS4 controller would feature a rear touchpad based on the PlayStation Vita‘s existing technology. Concerning the PS4 controller’s form factor, the source said it will be “more or less” the same as the current … Continue reading PS4 controller has front touchpad?

Sony Releasing Red, Blue PS3 Super Slims

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that they will shortly be releasing coloured versions of the PlayStation 3 Super Slim. Available for a limited time only, the Garnet Red and Azurite Blue PS3s will feature a 500GB HDD. They will also be coupled with a pair of like-coloured controllers for the ultimate coloured PS3 experience. There’s no price point announced for the consoles … Continue reading Sony Releasing Red, Blue PS3 Super Slims

PS4 controller to include LCD touch-screen, biometric sensors?

By:  Eddie Makuch The PlayStation 4 could introduce a new controller, pushing the longstanding and iconic DualShock input to the background. A “senior games studio” source speaking to CVG claims Sony‘s research and development department has been busy testing numerous controller designs for the still-unannounced next-generation machine. One such design includes an LCD touch-screen and biometric sensors on its grips. Biometrics technology is capable of reading data from … Continue reading PS4 controller to include LCD touch-screen, biometric sensors?

Final Fantasy XIV’s “Cross Hot Bar” is reminiscent of the PS3′s own XMB menu

By: Erren Van Duine The PlayStation 3 version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will feature an all-new menu set up specifically tailored for consoles. While the name and brief details of what is known as the “Cross Hot Bar” were revealed several weeks ago, Famitsu now has even more information on the PS3 version of the upcoming MMORPG. The PlayStation 3 version of … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV’s “Cross Hot Bar” is reminiscent of the PS3′s own XMB menu