The PlayStation 4 Is Getting a Very OldSchool Accessory
Gaming blogs are buzzing about the newest accessory for Sony's PlayStation 4 a keyboard and a mouse. At least the product has a cool name the Tactical Assault Commander 4. Made by the Japanese gaming hardware company Hori, the set is an update on the Tactical Assault Commander 3. And while the product is from a third-party seller, it's officially licensed by Sony and has, right on the keyboard, a PlayStation-logo button. Among its 18 buttons and D-pad, there are designated keys for functions like "walk," "quick," and even "snipe.", If the set reminds you of a PC, well, that's the point. According to Hori's product description, the set is "designed to replicate PC style gaming." The mouse features a scroll-wheel in the middle, plus two small buttons on top and four other buttons on the side. As sites like Polygon have noted, the Commander 4's October 9 release date appears timed to align with the release of Call of Duty Black Ops 3, the next in a wildly successful shooter series. The product is currently listed on Amazon UK, but not in the U.S. and has a pre-sale price of 86.35 pounds, or 135.04 USD. That may seem steep for a keyboard and a mouse that connects to the PS4 via USB cable, but if gamers determine the set enhances gameplay, expect it to be the new must-have item. It also works with PS3.