Entertainment / Gaming Sony announces DualShock 4 controller with touchpad and 3D camera tracking by Adi Robertson Feb 20, 2013, 3:18 PM PST via d35lb3dl296zwu.cloudfront.net ...

The touchpad, however, feels anything but natural. The Steam Controller -- Valve's first consumer hardware, planned for release in 2014 -- feels both alien and right at home, all at once.

The controller also sports a more balanced color scheme, with black face buttons and touchpad replacing the original’s white inputs. Of course, some of these cosmetic changes transcend simple ...

The controller, pictured above, sports a large, circular touch pad in the middle -- something Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii controllers don't have.

If the rumored Xbox controller with haptics and touchpad features arrives, DualSense will definitely have a big competitor. Aside from this controller, Microsoft is also working on other Xbox ...

This dual touchpad design, more than the unique haptics, are the Steam Controller's biggest strength and weakness. Valve claims this controller can replace the mouse and keyboard for shooters ...

You’ll notice that the touch pad on the DualShock 4 is nowhere to be found on the Mini Wired Gamepad, but you scan still mimic some of the functions of the touchpad by using other buttons.

Today a lovely new look at the PlayStation 4 from a controller perspective – a prototype of what very much appears to be the real deal for the upcoming next-gen console.

If you’re serious about gaming on the Apple TV, take the plunge on a controller: many games are better with buttons and analog sticks as opposed to the Siri Remote’s tiny touchpad.