The Playstation 4 is not backward compatible
First, it is said that the old Controller models (PS3 and older) are not on the Playstation 4. The new Controller is worth it but definitely.
The PS4 Controller is grippy and quality than the PS3 Controller
- The Controller of the Playstation 4 is like a cast and is much better in the Hand than the Playstation 3 Controller.
- By the coated underside of your fingers to have better Grip. All the buttons are easily reachable and also the pressure point of the keys is well done.
Headphones now directly on the Controller can be connected
You can find the connection between the left and right Joystick below the Playstation logo.
- You can start now voice chat while you listen to game sounds and music.
- The supplied Mono headphones disappointed, however. Therefore, you should resort to a better model.
The speaker in the PS4 Controller
He is above the Playstation logo.
- It is a small Mono speaker.
- The Sounds from the Games can be partly reproduced, as it is for years, Nintendo's Wii Standard.
The PS4 Controller is heavier and bigger than the PS3 Controller
In comparison to the Playstation 3, the new Controller is slightly heavier and larger, and in contrast to the old model is no Start and Select button anymore.
- For this you get a button to different options (e.g. in-game settings). The "Options"Button located to the left of the 4 Main control Buttons.
- In addition, there is a Share Button, with which you can make Screenshots or recorded video sequences to share with others (in the PSN Network, Facebook, etc). You will find this Button to the right of the control pad.
The Touchpad on the PS4 Controller
In the top center of the controller's touch pad is now attached:
- It is also a key. It is intended to serve as a kind of mouse as you know it from the PC.
- New control options in the game. Unfortunately, there are currently no Games that support the Touchpad.
Light field to support the PS4 camera
On the back of the PS4 controller have a white light field.
- It can be the camera of the console (PlayStation Eye) support. This recognizes the better, as you move the Controller. So moving games to gamble.
From the PS4 to the PC
The PS4 Controller you can use on a Windows PC:
- The Controller is recognized by Windows 8 via USB-cable immediately. Additional drivers are not needed.
- The only drawback: so Far, only the digital keys for PC Games. The two analog Joysticks and the Touchpad are not supported yet.
The Blue Light of Death (BLoD) makes many PS4 users need to be made. What you can do about it, we can tell you in this practical tip.
