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Sony shows off PS4 controller, Eye camera at GDC (pictures)

Developers get a look at mock-up designs for the PlayStation 4 Eye camera and wireless controllers.

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PS4 controller

The mock-up design for Sony's new wireless controller for PlayStation 4 (DualShock 4) on display today at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.
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Sony's new wireless controller

Another view of the mock-up design for Sony's new wireless controller for PlayStation 4 on display at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.
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PlayStation 4 Eye camera

The PlayStation 4 Eye camera on display at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.
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On display

Conference attendees check out the mock-up designs on display.
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Eye camera

The mock-up design for Sony's new wireless controller Eye camera for PlayStation 4 (DualShock 4) on display at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.
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Built-in touch pad

Key among the new features in Sony's new DualShock 4 controller is a built-in touch pad that can be used to interact with games and on-screen menus.
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Share button

There's also a built-in microphone jack, and a share button nestled next to the trigger buttons that lets gamers stream their gameplay live to friends in real time.
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DualShock 4

Another close-up look at the mock-up design for Sony's new DualShock 4 wireless controller for PlayStation 4.

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