Tencent controller patent looks like a mashup of Xbox and PlayStation
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Tencent controller patent looks like a mashup of Xbox and PlayStation

ByKyle

Chinese video game giant Tencent has developed its own controller. The patented design looks like a mashup of an Xbox wireless controller and the PlayStation DualShock 4 with its trackpad. According to Daniel Ahmad, Senior Analyst at Niko Partners: Tencent obtained a design patent for a new video game controller today (CN306433411S), originally submitted on…

Xbox controllers reportedly lack rechargeable batteries due to a Duracell deal
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Xbox controllers reportedly lack rechargeable batteries due to a Duracell deal

ByChris Green

There’s apparently a good reason why Xbox wireless controllers do not come with rechargeable batteries: a previously unknown deal with Duracell. GamesRadar reports: A representative of Duracell UK has recently hinted that the reason Xbox consoles haven’t made the switch to rechargeable batteries yet is due to “a constant agreement” between Duracell and Microsoft. Microsoft has…

Several DualShock 4 colors return in August
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Several DualShock 4 colors return in August

BySamantha Cruz

Sony announced on Monday that it is bringing back a number of DualShock 4 colors, including red camo and steel black. According to the PlayStation Blog: The DualShock 4 wireless controller family has continued to grow since its launch almost seven years ago. We’ve introduced more than 25 colors in total globally, ranging from the…

DualShock 4 works on PlayStation 5 for PS4 games but not PS5 games
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DualShock 4 works on PlayStation 5 for PS4 games but not PS5 games

ByJosh Lopez

Today, Sony announced PS4 accessory compatibility on PlayStation 5, including DualShock 4. First off, we learned that DualShock 4 is supported on PlayStation 5, but it will only support backward compatible PS4 games. You’ll need the new DualSense controller to play PS5 games. “We believe that PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities…

Back button attachment announced for PS4’s DualShock 4 controller
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Back button attachment announced for PS4’s DualShock 4 controller

ByKyle

Sony just announced the Back Button Attachment, a new peripheral that attaches to the bottom of a DualShock 4 controller. The Back Button Attachment allows you to remap up to 16 different actions, including face buttons like triangle and circle, as well as triggers like R1 and R2. The attachment also has an integrated OLED display…

PS4 will soon have four new DualShock 4 controller colors
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PS4 will soon have four new DualShock 4 controller colors

ByKyle

Sony has unveiled four new DualShock 4 controller colors for their PS4 console. The colors are Rose Gold, Titanium Blue, Electric Purple, and Red Camouflage. The new colors will be available this fall. They were unveiled on YouTube. DualShock 4 controllers retail for $59.99 – and these will retail for that price, at least at…