Sony Expands PlayStation Peripheral Program
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Playstation, official, license, product, logo | Themes: Digital Entertainment
Now you'll have more choice.
When it comes to console peripherals, few are really as good as the ones of the first party variety. Sure, third party controllers may add programmable features and other functions, but invariably the ones made by the platform holder are the ones people know best.
Part of the reason behind that is because the platform holder has full access to the entire system and its protocols. Whenever there's a change or upgrade to the system software, testing is done first and foremost with the first party accessories.
This may unfairly put third party manufacturers at a disadvantage, but this week Sony announced the expansion of the "Official License Program" to peripheral manufacturers in worldwide. This means that peripheral and accessory manufacturers will "gain access to technical documentations necessary for designing and creating variety of licensed products for PlayStation platforms" including PS3, PS2 and PSP.
Hopefully this will usher in a greater selection of peripherals that will behave (especially when it comes to wireless protocols, even if it is Bluetooth) the same as Sony-made products. This will become even more important once the PlayStation Motion Controller is released and the third party versions follow.
Companies who qualify for the program will be able to brand its products with an "Official Licensed Product" logo, which means that the peripheral should work flawlessly and that Sony will get a cut from its sale.
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Brilliant! It's about time.
Well it's about time! geeez
This only took... How long have consoles been around?
This isn't that big of a deal for consumers. The only thing gained by going 3rd party is a few dollars. How many peripherals does one really go through for it to matter?
That said, I use nothing but the official sony controllers and accessories for my ps3. A bit expensive, but i've never had one go bad on me. (Not counting the one I twisted in half during a fit of rage! ) Also, I rather like the quality & feel of official products. Knock-offs tend to be bulky, cheap feeling, and have always broken for me in the past (on my old ps1/ps2)
This isn't that big of a deal for consumers. The only thing gained by going 3rd party is a few dollars. How many peripherals does one really go through for it to matter?That said, I use nothing but the official sony controllers and accessories for my ps3. A bit expensive, but i've never had one go bad on me. (Not counting the one I twisted in half during a fit of rage! ) Also, I rather like the quality & feel of official products. Knock-offs tend to be bulky, cheap feeling, and have always broken for me in the past (on my old ps1/ps2)
I'd take a Logitech gamepad over Sony or Microsoft for the most part. Last generation the Logitech wireless XBox1 and PS2 controllers were hands down better than the 1st party controllers.
I like the 360 controller this time around, except for the fact that the d-pad is terrible. Unfortunately for the US as well, we didn't get the green 360 controller that Europe had access to with an improved d-pad.
I know this is about Sony, of which I've always found to have top-notch controllers. Sure, I'll take 1st party over MadCatz anyday of the week, but some 3rd party manufacturers can and probably will top the 1st party controllers. Logitech could, in my opinion, as I mentioned above.