# Touch Panel Motion Controllers The PS4 Controller is Loaded with Ideas to Change the Way We Game By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps4-controller References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5985768/heres-sonys-new-ps4-controller?tag=playstation) & [firstpost](http://www.firstpost.com/tech/sonys-new-playstation-4-controller-has-touchpad-motion-sensor-633720.html) Anyone with an affinty for the PlayStation brand or even gaming as a whole should be really excited about the new ideas that [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-gaming-controller) is putting into the [PS4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-n5) Controller. Despite the fact that Sony didn't actually unveil the actual [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-leonardo), a release date, or pricing during the February 20, 2013 PS4 press conference, the controller made an appearance and one heck of a first impression. For the first time since the original PlayStation's controller was designed in mid '90s, Sony went back to the drawing board for the PS4 controller. The familiar analog sticks and branded buttons are accounted for, but a slew of exciting features make this a unique beast all its own. The controller features front and rear touch panels that can be used as a mouse or smartphone like gestures in conjunction with the physical buttons. The controller will also interact with an included camera to allow for more accurate motion controls than ever seen in a game yet. For the social media inclined, the PS4 controller will also have a share button for instant social media sharing of high scores and gameplay videos. Finally, Sony is packing a headphone jack into the controller as well. None of these things have appeared in a console game controller before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Front and Rear Touch Panels:** The addition of front and rear touch panels on the PS4 controller opens up opportunities for innovative gesture-based gameplay and more immersive user experiences. - **Motion Controls with Camera Interaction:** The integration of motion controls and camera interaction in the PS4 controller allows for more precise and realistic gaming experiences, creating opportunities for developers to create innovative motion-based games. - **Social Media Integration:** The inclusion of a share button on the PS4 controller enables instant social media sharing of high scores and gameplay videos, presenting opportunities for businesses to promote their games and engage with gamers on social platforms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from the innovative features of the PS4 controller by developing games that utilize touch panels, motion controls, and social media integration to enhance gameplay and user engagement. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the incorporation of touch panels and motion controls similar to the PS4 controller into their own products, creating new interactive and intuitive user interfaces. - **Social Media Industry:** The social media industry can leverage the share button on the PS4 controller to integrate gaming content and attract gaming enthusiasts to their platforms, opening up new avenues for user-generated content and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-gaming-controller.md) - [Adaptive VR Controller Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-control-gaming-controller.md) - [Modular Accessibility Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-access-controller.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-flight-stick.md) - [Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-game-controller.md) - [Accessible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-leonardo.md) - [Customizable Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualsense-edge.md) - [VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-start-gaming-controller.md) - [Accessibility Controller Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation.md)