Features:

  • The feel, shape, and sensitivity of the dual analog sticks and trigger buttons have been improved to provide a greater sense of control, no matter what you play
  • The new multi touch and clickable touch pad on the face of the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller opens up worlds of new gameplay possibilities for both newcomers and veteran gamers
  • The DualShock 4 Wireless Controller features a built in speaker and stereo headset jack, putting several new audio options in the player's hands
  • The DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller can be easily recharged by plugging it into your PlayStation 4 system, even when in rest mode, or with any standard charger using a USB cable (type A to Micro B Sold Separately)
A must controller for PC gamers!

I first encountered the DualShock 4 controller when I was playing on my PS4 and it was great. Lightweight, great response time, love the LEDs that change colors , touchpad is also good and triggers are responsive enough for feedback. Now I switched back to PC gaming and this is great. I'm running it with "DS4Windows" which is a 3rd party app to make the DS4 controller work on Windows. It's great! you can use it either wired or wireless and charge from PC with the micro-usb cable it comes with. I played WWE 2k18, NBA2k18, COD: WWII, and South Park with it. So far- great! Highly recommend if you use controllers for PC gaming.

Good controller

I like the gold color which is why I originally bought this. It also holds the charge longer than the controller that came with the system!

the thumb sticks are more rugged and have better grip on them

I have definitely seen multiple improvements with these new PS4 controllers over the older ones. The battery lasts a lot longer, the thumbsticks are more rugged and have a better grip on them, L2 and R2 buttons are more springy (a good thing), and the thumbsticks also feel way smoother when moving them around. Other things I have noticed is that the buttons are now grey like the throwback controller and there is now a light on the touchpad. Although the last gen controllers are still pretty good, I would definitely recommend the new gen controllers for only $10 more. Update: 12/4/17 This controller still functions as if it were new, even with heavy use which includes me dropping it on multiple occasions. It has outlasted three gen 1 controllers. Bravo Sony! Update 7/11/2018 controller still functions great!

With my Steam controller I had to jump through hoops to get it set up to something I was comfortable with and it did not always respond as I ...

Oh my goodness....If I knew what I know now I would of never invested in Steams controller for my computer! Thank goodness for grandson's input because I would of never know any different. I originally purchased the Steam controller and I will admit it does do what it claims to do...unfortunately PS controllers rule. With my Steam controller I had to jump through hoops to get it set up to something I was comfortable with and it did not always respond as I had set it up to do. When I first started using the PS4 controller I found the buttons to be a bit much however with a bit of endurance it is like second nature now. The easy of the control of things is exceptionally well designed and I don't have to put batteries in constantly as I did on the Steam controller. I will state that even though I find this controller far exceeds my Steam controller that on extremely rare occasion the controller will divert back to what Steam believes are the best setting yet this is easily resolved by rebooting the controller.

Is it a real Sony and not a knockoff...?

This IS a real Sony PS4 controller.. I put almost 4 years of usage on my controller in only one year, then I started to have an issue with my games turning or moving to the left every few seconds.. this was due to how much I've played with and used my original controller. Now I have my new one.. and I'm proud to be able to say that it works just as you'd expect it to.. don't feel any doubt that you will get some aftermarket knockoff. This is the real deal I was sent, and the price left me with a reason to smile. I'm very happy with my purchase. Edit of my last review.. Giving 4 instead of 5 stars. Now i think i can understand why so many people were being so critical of this controller. Only a few days after i left my review, i am now having the same issue with my NEW controller.. Only instead of my games moving or walking to the LEFT ( old controller ), now it ( the new controller ) moves FORWARD without me touching the joystick. I've had my new controller for ONLY 1 month, but now I'm starting to question if this controller is in fact, a reconditioned or ( rebuilt ) unit being sold as NEW. Not having problems with any of the other buttons or the life of the battery ( holds a charge well ). Think its sad that i'm being forced to change my original review. But i can only give it a total of 4 stars now.

Best PC gaming controller, seriously

This is the best PC game controller ever made, and it isn't even a PC game controller. It is basically useless on it's own, out of the box, but in conjunction with Steam, is unfreakingbelievable. Hook it up to your computer, pair it, open Steam, go Settings > Controller > General controller settings, check "PS4 Configuration Support", profit. You can set up unique profiles for different games by clicking a game in your library and then clicking "Controller Settings" on the far right of the window. You can add non-Steam games (or any application) to Steam and set up profiles for them, also. This also works for XBOX One controllers, and provides the same AND FAR MORE functionality that you get when you spend $150 on one of those Elite hunksa junks. That said, get a PS4 controller. The mousepad is actually ridiculously usable for some things (like being a mouse), and the gyro sensors make flying and driving like..... extremely much more enjoyable. If you haven't heard about it, give it a whack. I'm spreading the gospel.

the best, as long as you don't make my dumb choices

Authentic is the best way to go! Just be careful with the joysticks. I would let mine fall on the floor and think nothing of it and leave it there, and being so careless is why I needed a new controller. In all my games the character or whatever would move on its own because the joysticks were bent / damaged in the direction of when they were sitting on the ground lifted up / down and there's no way to fix it. Now I'm much more aware and careful and it's been a perfect experience. Hopefully others can learn from my user error, you think I would have known that!

Darker then the blue one but colors still jump out.

When reviewing this controller in all comes down to the look. As an official Sony product it connected, felt and preformed the same as the one that came with my PlayStation. So how does it look? Fairly cool. It's not as bright as the blue camo one but it's also not so dark that it looks like a solid color from a few feet away. The colors on the controller jump out at you and when the kids friends are over they quickly notice it. The reactions range from what's that to this thing is (insert word the kids are using for cool these days). If your only debating purchasing this controller based on the color, I would suggest you go for it. It's an official Sony product so you don't have to worry about it not working or getting a cheapo knock off and it does really look cool. Plus the resale value will be higher then the solid color black one. Good luck on your search. If you found this helpful please click the link below. Thank you.

BUY ONE

First time using these second generation controllers. They definitely don't disappoint! The matte texture definitely gives you a better grip! I like the little added light bar. Gives it a nice little touch without bothering you during games.

Connecting the controller

Received this controller today and i was a bit disheartened when i tried connecting the controller using the normal usb method. It was charging just not connecting.However, i do know the ps4 can connect bluetooth devices and i know how to set the ps4 controllers in discovery mode (pc gaming), so i tried that way. When i put it into discovery mode the ps4 picked it up as Duelshock 4 and when i connected it it worked perfectly fine after connecting it that way. Turns on the ps4 no problem, handles like a controller should. So if you want to purchase this controller and have the same issue i did, just press and hold the Share button and the PS button to put it in discovery mode. It will rapidly flash, then on the Ps4 go to settings > devices> bluetooth devices and the ps4 will search for bluetooth device. you should be able to connect right away

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