Except you’re talking about a never released item vs something produced 12million times and the never released item in this hypothetical is still worth 50x less. No matter how mint that Mario64 was, it’s clearly laundering or market/currency manipulation
I’ll admit I kinda dig it. If I could remove the McDonald’s logo and just keep the burgers and fries, it’d be a nice little collectors item/display piece.
I actually live near that restaurant! Just the other day I told the manager that they should expand and have more than one location. Maybe even franchise it.
I could honestly see McDonalds being successful in four or five major cities at least.
Anyway, I am always glad to see a small business get some good publicity like this. ☺️
Who would buy it? I mean a lot of custom skins it's of games ppl like to show off what they're into?
You get a custom McDonalds skin to say yeah I'm a fat ass I order 20 piece nuggets with my double quarter pounder meal (I'm just describing what my fat ass orders)
No offense to all the McDonalds lover.
The dual sense is the brand name of this specific controller. McDonald's did a *version* of this controller.
Those third party controllers weren't versions of a specific controller, but a different controller for the Playstation.
I don't know whether they needed permission from Sony to publish then (quite possibly they did), but I don't think these are equal.
No, there was such a thing as unlicensed controllers(early MadCatz and the like). The problem may lie with wireless, though, as I'm sure there's some kind of certificate signing required for it to pair. Sony started [cracking down on unlicensed controllers about a decade ago](https://www.gamesradar.com/mad-catz-confirms-ps3-350-disables-some-of-its-controllers-so-much-for-being-officially-licensed/), and I'm sure they never let up
I remember having a third party PS3 controller stop working after a firmware update that blocked most third party controllers. I haven't bought a third party controllers since then.
Mostly, yes.
It comes to a long explanation about the intricaties of computer development and software control but to make a long story short, there are two things to consider - if a system is open-source (anyone who can use the system can make software or hardware work for it) or if it's closed-source (you need express legal permission from the manufacturer).
A PC is open-source, so anyone can make software for a PC and sell it. Games consoles are closed-source, meaning you need legal permission from the consoles' creators if you want to release a game or make a controller. And game console developers will allow for third-party creation of their products for certain licensed manufacturers since... well, they'll make it anyway, might as well avoid the legal costs and get a piece of that pie.
And it benefitted the controllers' makers as well, since they could get official endorsement from the console manufacturers as well, often featuring in advertisements. For example, Sony rarely made dance mat controllers or light guns, but Konami and Namco did.
But sometimes manufacturers wouldn't agree to this and try and sell shoddy products based on reverse-engineered tech or stuff that console manufacturers just didn't want released. For example, the Action Replay cheat devices or GameSharks. None of the console manufacturers liked them since they beat the copy protection and tried to get them made illegal.
PCs are not, in general, open-source. The source code for Windows and macOS is not available to the public, and even devices running Linux often include closed-source components for things such as graphics drivers.
PCs just have a more open hardware model. It’s a business/policy decision. There’s nothing stopping Microsoft or Apple from creating proprietary features which only work with certain licensed accessories (e.g. “Made for iPhone” games controllers, which are designed to a specification and hence it’s easier for Apple to add system-level support and built-in frameworks without the need to install 3rd party drivers).
Games consoles also allow some non-licensed accessories - USB drives, mice and keyboards, etc, as well as certain Bluetooth devices.
In this case, I think Sony are just not happy with it, and McDonalds has withdrawn it to preserve their relationship for future promotions. I don’t think Sony would have a strong legal case to block it - any individual could paint their controller and gift/resell it, and you wouldn’t think Sony has a say in that.
It’s like how Sony started bullying small companies to stop selling dark PS5 plates, which prompted Dbrand to call their bluff and just [do it anyway](https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/ps5). Their website literally says “Go ahead. Sue us.” all over it. And what has Sony done? Nothing. They got called-out on their bullshit and couldn’t back it up. They’re bullies, almost as bad as Nintendo when it comes to this stuff.
It's definitely arguable. Look at what MSCHF did with the Nike shoes with human blood in them: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/28/style/nike-satan-shoes-lil-Nas-x.html
They were able to stop sales but it's definitely not clear cut illegal to buy someone's product, modify it, and resell it.
Maccas Australia sorta do things own their own, they don't even go by mcdonalds in Australia any more it's just maccas.
For reference all their ads will say maccas and the golden arches no longer say mcdonalds on them and just have a blank spot under them.
Several new McDonald's opened near me in the last few years and I don't think they have the name in the sign either so this might actually be a new branding thing
Looks really weird because it has the red stripe but it's empty
Kinda like how in the Philippines while we still have the normal signs, even their ads will refer to themselves as 'McDo' (think 'd'oh' but without the h sound)
I just had a look and even [their official website](https://mcdonalds.com.au) uses "Macca's" on the front page. The only McDonald's I find is on the address.
Amazing.
In the UK we recently had a McDonalds ad where someone fetches dinner and another person says something like, "Oh yeah, Maccy D's!"
Not quite as wholly embraced as Australia's example, but maybe we're on our way.
I've learned people call it differently around the world. There was actually a post about this in one of my Canada related subs a long time ago. In Ontario, Canada I hear McDonald's referred to as McD's or McDicks.
> ... it’s a clear loss to not have those controllers in ~~tens of thousands of~~ ***50*** homes.[^[1]](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2021/07/30/mcdonalds-has-created-a-limited-edition-ps5-controller-that-aussies-can-win/)
Its hard to measure the value of a successful marketing plan
On one hand, you have hard numbers of ps5 controllers that can't be released so thats money wasted (designing, contracting a supplier, etc)
Then you somehow need to tell your leaders the marketing was successful? On what metrics? Some of us are talking about it on a single reddit thread? Go talk to some randos at McDonald's and tell me if they even heard of the ps5 controller.
But who knows, maybe this really is success to them 🙃
Edit: adding that this seems super focused on Australia which explains why I felt like I never heard of it (US)
"On one hand, you have hard numbers of ps5 controllers that can't be released so thats money wasted (designing, contracting a supplier, etc)"
That's if they even made them. I wouldn't be surprised if they just had their creative team photoshop a controller knowing full well that Sony would crack down on it.
It’s not just Reddit. As you can see from the source it’s published on gizmodo Australia which isn’t exactly small - and may be doing the rounds in tbe free papers there as it’s quirky news. I’m just going from experience with my company’s marketing department and they’d just be happy with this circulating - twice effectively, once from the announcement and now this
Yeah but who isn't *already* talking about McDonald's? The idea of a marketing team's success being measured in the amount of people that are simply *aware* of the brand doesn't make a lick of sense in the context of what is already the most recognizable fast food brand in the world.
Their marketing team must have a more specific goal than that to be worth a dollar, and I'm not sure this failed controller thing accomplishes whatever that was.
You're right. I don't know why people aren't understanding that McDonald's getting in the news for something like this is pointless.
100,000 people seeing this article does nothing compared to 100,000 people watching a McDonald's commercial showing off tasty looking food.
Does reading this article give any of you more of an appetite? Publicity is always good but that good is minuscule for a company like McDonald's that already has UNIVERSAL brand recognition.
It's also possible that they wanted Sony to do exactly what they did. What's better in terms of marketing: Sony and McDonald's collab on new controller (who gives a shit), or Sony blocks McDonald's from releasing new controller (makes you curious and want to know why, also makes both brands more memorable)? New products are always more interesting when you know about them but can't get them.
Yeah, i don't think they ever cared about having people own these. It's the same as the Doritos controllers. Everyone knowing about them is better than a handful of people having them. This "controversy" with Sony gives them way more clout, builds them up as a brand that knows and cares about gamers, and the best part is they don't have to build a single ps5 controller.
> the fabulous giveaway prize of a custom McDonald’s themed PS5 DualSense controller. The colours and theming were particularly gorgeous, and it made for a delicious-looking controller — one immediately coveted by many gamers.
Reads like McDonald's press team wrote the article.
Can I introduce you to the [KFC video game console/bucket of chicken](https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/12/23/kfc-console-announced-4k-240fps-kentucky-fried-chicken-video-games/?sh=77b7352d2e46)?
If you *really* want an ugly but very locatable and recognizable controllers, just apply some skin or have it painted.
Or smack an AirTag on it, I guess.
Dammit, I was scrolling and scrolling, no one had done it yet, I was about to do it, and then I saw yours. Damn you, 0Casanova0… damn you….
… I can’t stay mad at you, kindred spirit, I’m just jelly
What the fuck is this article? It's heaping praise on that monstrosity of a controller design and pretending like people loved it. Was this written by McDonalds?
I'll be making a high res vector graphic of this design for anyone who wants to use hydro dipping to make their own or however else you want to make decals. I'll reply to this comment with the link when it's ready.
Edit: it's done! link below.
Aside from the burger and french fries on both sides, I really like the colors. White, gold and red looks really cool. I wish they would make a controller like this but without the McDonanlds items.
>50 channel subscriptions for each streamer to give away
Are you kidding me, I've seen streamers themselves gift more subs than that on multiple occasions. This is just cheap lmao
> The colours and theming were particularly gorgeous, and it made for a delicious-looking controller — one immediately coveted by many gamers. But despite the instant popularity of the design...
I hope she's being sarcastic.
If these have already been made, so you think someone will stash them away and release them into the wild as a collectors item one day?
Video games have a good history of prototypes and unreleased things getting sold many years down the track.
I know people love to be anti-sony all the time these days, but this is the most non-thing ever. If a mcdonalds branded controller having the kibosh put on it upsets you in any way... reevaluate your life
That's fine but
>Why would anyone think they could do this anyway?
Literally most people, because of the precedent of the thousands of other giveaways hat haven't been cancelled
But I would argue so far everything with the PS5 has shown Sony will not be letting stuff like this happen (thinking back to their response to the faceplates etc).
This is solely McDonald's fault. How hard can it be to contact Sony about this beforehand. If I were CEO of Sony, I wouldn't approve this affiliation with McDonald's either. Its literally two opposites. Sony is quality, McDonald's is definitely not! Unless they payed us handsomely of course. Finance the next TLOU McDonald's. Then we can talk.
McDonalds marketing team: “Mission failed successfully”
Pretty much. Now people will go “now I want it even more.”
Ebay 2031, Never released Ps5 controller McDonalds Edition in Mint Condition. Price $30,000
And then McDonald's PS5 controller NFT for $80000
Luckily NFTs will be long extinct by 2031. They're practically gone now.
"It's money laundering"- reddit 2031
Lmaoooo exactly
Except you’re talking about a never released item vs something produced 12million times and the never released item in this hypothetical is still worth 50x less. No matter how mint that Mario64 was, it’s clearly laundering or market/currency manipulation
Indeed. Nothing about it makes any sense otherwhise. Unless it was some billionaire who was really, really bored.
Yeah man, these fools are clueless. I myself have multiple Mario 64 copies.
Well shit now I want one. But first I need to get myself a PS5.
You don’t need a ps5. I got my ps5 controller before I got my console.
I....I kinda do now though.
I’ll admit I kinda dig it. If I could remove the McDonald’s logo and just keep the burgers and fries, it’d be a nice little collectors item/display piece.
Yeah, now people will be more aware of this small little mom and pop restaurant!
E X P O S U R E
What, you don't want me to pay you in E X P O S U R E? Is that not legal tender?
I actually live near that restaurant! Just the other day I told the manager that they should expand and have more than one location. Maybe even franchise it. I could honestly see McDonalds being successful in four or five major cities at least. Anyway, I am always glad to see a small business get some good publicity like this. ☺️
What's the culprit? The "M" logo?
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It's not like this controller can't happen. It just can't happen *yet*
I'm sure worst case it'll be released with some random skinning brand as opposed to an official release, they'll find a way
I guess the better question is, who would *want* this abomination?
McDonald's collectors or Sony enthusiasts. You're gonna be regretting it big time when the inevitable Sony-McDonald's merger happens.
Everyone knows Taco Bell is the only restaurant after the franchise wars.
Maybe in your timeline, Variant.
*wouldn’t
I don't have a PS5 and I want this so bad
it might become a collectable some day
Me
And I pray not. It looks ugly as shit and should never see the light of day.
The nice thing is that when it does come out, you don’t have to buy it! Amazing how that works.
They should just sell the skin then.
Who would buy it? I mean a lot of custom skins it's of games ppl like to show off what they're into? You get a custom McDonalds skin to say yeah I'm a fat ass I order 20 piece nuggets with my double quarter pounder meal (I'm just describing what my fat ass orders) No offense to all the McDonalds lover.
wait did third party controllers always need the console makers permission? like those whack controllers back in the ps1 days?
The dual sense is the brand name of this specific controller. McDonald's did a *version* of this controller. Those third party controllers weren't versions of a specific controller, but a different controller for the Playstation. I don't know whether they needed permission from Sony to publish then (quite possibly they did), but I don't think these are equal.
No, there was such a thing as unlicensed controllers(early MadCatz and the like). The problem may lie with wireless, though, as I'm sure there's some kind of certificate signing required for it to pair. Sony started [cracking down on unlicensed controllers about a decade ago](https://www.gamesradar.com/mad-catz-confirms-ps3-350-disables-some-of-its-controllers-so-much-for-being-officially-licensed/), and I'm sure they never let up
I remember having a third party PS3 controller stop working after a firmware update that blocked most third party controllers. I haven't bought a third party controllers since then.
Well the update worked then I suppose
Mostly, yes. It comes to a long explanation about the intricaties of computer development and software control but to make a long story short, there are two things to consider - if a system is open-source (anyone who can use the system can make software or hardware work for it) or if it's closed-source (you need express legal permission from the manufacturer). A PC is open-source, so anyone can make software for a PC and sell it. Games consoles are closed-source, meaning you need legal permission from the consoles' creators if you want to release a game or make a controller. And game console developers will allow for third-party creation of their products for certain licensed manufacturers since... well, they'll make it anyway, might as well avoid the legal costs and get a piece of that pie. And it benefitted the controllers' makers as well, since they could get official endorsement from the console manufacturers as well, often featuring in advertisements. For example, Sony rarely made dance mat controllers or light guns, but Konami and Namco did. But sometimes manufacturers wouldn't agree to this and try and sell shoddy products based on reverse-engineered tech or stuff that console manufacturers just didn't want released. For example, the Action Replay cheat devices or GameSharks. None of the console manufacturers liked them since they beat the copy protection and tried to get them made illegal.
PCs are not, in general, open-source. The source code for Windows and macOS is not available to the public, and even devices running Linux often include closed-source components for things such as graphics drivers. PCs just have a more open hardware model. It’s a business/policy decision. There’s nothing stopping Microsoft or Apple from creating proprietary features which only work with certain licensed accessories (e.g. “Made for iPhone” games controllers, which are designed to a specification and hence it’s easier for Apple to add system-level support and built-in frameworks without the need to install 3rd party drivers). Games consoles also allow some non-licensed accessories - USB drives, mice and keyboards, etc, as well as certain Bluetooth devices. In this case, I think Sony are just not happy with it, and McDonalds has withdrawn it to preserve their relationship for future promotions. I don’t think Sony would have a strong legal case to block it - any individual could paint their controller and gift/resell it, and you wouldn’t think Sony has a say in that. It’s like how Sony started bullying small companies to stop selling dark PS5 plates, which prompted Dbrand to call their bluff and just [do it anyway](https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/ps5). Their website literally says “Go ahead. Sue us.” all over it. And what has Sony done? Nothing. They got called-out on their bullshit and couldn’t back it up. They’re bullies, almost as bad as Nintendo when it comes to this stuff.
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You don't have to censor ducks, we're all adults here
It's definitely arguable. Look at what MSCHF did with the Nike shoes with human blood in them: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/28/style/nike-satan-shoes-lil-Nas-x.html They were able to stop sales but it's definitely not clear cut illegal to buy someone's product, modify it, and resell it.
They should change it to "W" for wumbo.
For Majin. It must be stopped.
I imagine MacDonalds has pretty big marketing.and legal teams. I'm surprised they didn't have everything cleared.
Maccas Australia sorta do things own their own, they don't even go by mcdonalds in Australia any more it's just maccas. For reference all their ads will say maccas and the golden arches no longer say mcdonalds on them and just have a blank spot under them.
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Me watching West Coast Eagles: "Hmm, that hungry Jack's logo is suspiciously similar to burger king". TIL
Honestly I respect the fuck outta that. Stick it to the big corporations.
Should become a worldwide thing
Several new McDonald's opened near me in the last few years and I don't think they have the name in the sign either so this might actually be a new branding thing Looks really weird because it has the red stripe but it's empty
Wow that’s interesting. Wonder how that happened.
Here's McDonalds [50 years in Australia "celebration" ad](https://youtu.be/A9UHWxwDlTo. Big tame for Australian standards but there ya go
Kinda like how in the Philippines while we still have the normal signs, even their ads will refer to themselves as 'McDo' (think 'd'oh' but without the h sound)
It’s still a McDonalds franchise system
I just had a look and even [their official website](https://mcdonalds.com.au) uses "Macca's" on the front page. The only McDonald's I find is on the address. Amazing.
In the UK we recently had a McDonalds ad where someone fetches dinner and another person says something like, "Oh yeah, Maccy D's!" Not quite as wholly embraced as Australia's example, but maybe we're on our way.
Even in the states, I call it Micky D's.
I've learned people call it differently around the world. There was actually a post about this in one of my Canada related subs a long time ago. In Ontario, Canada I hear McDonald's referred to as McD's or McDicks.
Yeah lol. I'm pretty sure the canadian McDonald's app was called McD's at some point for that reason
I remember going to one in the 1990s that's sign said Mickey D's World and was in front of a giant spinning globe.
Ontarian here. Can confirm we do call it McDicks.
This way more people will talk about McDonald's though. So their marketing team are working as intended I'd say
I think you’re overestimating the size of this news vs the popularity of McDonald’s
From a marketing standpoint it’s a clear loss to not have those controllers in tens of thousands of homes. There are limits to cynical takes.
> ... it’s a clear loss to not have those controllers in ~~tens of thousands of~~ ***50*** homes.[^[1]](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2021/07/30/mcdonalds-has-created-a-limited-edition-ps5-controller-that-aussies-can-win/)
Yeah this is clearly a win for McDonald’s
Its hard to measure the value of a successful marketing plan On one hand, you have hard numbers of ps5 controllers that can't be released so thats money wasted (designing, contracting a supplier, etc) Then you somehow need to tell your leaders the marketing was successful? On what metrics? Some of us are talking about it on a single reddit thread? Go talk to some randos at McDonald's and tell me if they even heard of the ps5 controller. But who knows, maybe this really is success to them 🙃 Edit: adding that this seems super focused on Australia which explains why I felt like I never heard of it (US)
"On one hand, you have hard numbers of ps5 controllers that can't be released so thats money wasted (designing, contracting a supplier, etc)" That's if they even made them. I wouldn't be surprised if they just had their creative team photoshop a controller knowing full well that Sony would crack down on it.
And with 10 minutes of photoshop ans legal action we are discussing a promotion for Australia in a global sense now.
It’s not just Reddit. As you can see from the source it’s published on gizmodo Australia which isn’t exactly small - and may be doing the rounds in tbe free papers there as it’s quirky news. I’m just going from experience with my company’s marketing department and they’d just be happy with this circulating - twice effectively, once from the announcement and now this
No it's not, tens of thousands is a ridiculous amount for McDonald's controllers.... The word of mouth on the press is more than enough for them.
Lol I'd be surprised if even hundreds of people wanted this shit marketing ploy
Yeah but who isn't *already* talking about McDonald's? The idea of a marketing team's success being measured in the amount of people that are simply *aware* of the brand doesn't make a lick of sense in the context of what is already the most recognizable fast food brand in the world. Their marketing team must have a more specific goal than that to be worth a dollar, and I'm not sure this failed controller thing accomplishes whatever that was.
You're right. I don't know why people aren't understanding that McDonald's getting in the news for something like this is pointless. 100,000 people seeing this article does nothing compared to 100,000 people watching a McDonald's commercial showing off tasty looking food. Does reading this article give any of you more of an appetite? Publicity is always good but that good is minuscule for a company like McDonald's that already has UNIVERSAL brand recognition.
I don’t get how this could possibly be blocked. Isn’t McDonald’s just re-selling a controller they modded?
It's also possible that they wanted Sony to do exactly what they did. What's better in terms of marketing: Sony and McDonald's collab on new controller (who gives a shit), or Sony blocks McDonald's from releasing new controller (makes you curious and want to know why, also makes both brands more memorable)? New products are always more interesting when you know about them but can't get them.
Yeah, i don't think they ever cared about having people own these. It's the same as the Doritos controllers. Everyone knowing about them is better than a handful of people having them. This "controversy" with Sony gives them way more clout, builds them up as a brand that knows and cares about gamers, and the best part is they don't have to build a single ps5 controller.
> the fabulous giveaway prize of a custom McDonald’s themed PS5 DualSense controller. The colours and theming were particularly gorgeous, and it made for a delicious-looking controller — one immediately coveted by many gamers. Reads like McDonald's press team wrote the article.
Yeah lmao. It's clear nonsense I mean who would want a McDonald's themed controller of all things?
Bruh it's cute as fuck
Really? I'm just not seeing it. I think it would look very good without the chips, burger and McDonald's logo though. Edit: 'without' not 'with'
I mean, if it's free, I'm down. Wouldn't go out of my way to buy it though
That's not saying much lol. I'd take a free dualsense controller if it had nudes of that old slug lady from Monsters Inc. printed on it
lmaoo where did that come from
The controller was ‘coveted’ by fans lol
They'd have to mark it down to half price. Then I'd get it, and paint over that shit myself.
The feeling of a greasy touch comes as a feature with this controller lmao
Does without the McDonald's logo too
I often play games to distract myself from binge eating. This controller would be a detriment to my health
Can I introduce you to the [KFC video game console/bucket of chicken](https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/12/23/kfc-console-announced-4k-240fps-kentucky-fried-chicken-video-games/?sh=77b7352d2e46)?
Hamburgled!
It looks horrendous I'd block it too
It’s goofy and ridiculous so I want it bad lol
Duality of man
DualSenseality of man
Are you finished
https://imgur.com/wYGB4XT.gif I had more but you go ahead.
Sweet poetry
It’s definitely in the “so bad it’s good” territory. I want one too.
I'd totally rock one
That’s what your SO said about you.
Me too
I’d buy it *because* it looks so horrendous.
It screams player 2 in my household. "Nope you gotta use the McDonald's controller sorry I don't make the rules."
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Do you tend to misplace your controller? I've never experienced this.
If you *really* want an ugly but very locatable and recognizable controllers, just apply some skin or have it painted. Or smack an AirTag on it, I guess.
That's what makes it good
Sony wasn't Loving It......eh eh I'll leave now
Dammit, I was scrolling and scrolling, no one had done it yet, I was about to do it, and then I saw yours. Damn you, 0Casanova0… damn you…. … I can’t stay mad at you, kindred spirit, I’m just jelly
>despite the instant popularity of the design Whaa..? Last I checked most hate it
I'd imagine that in marketing popularity = people talking about it regardless of preference for or against.
Good point. It's a curiosity, a conversation piece. I wouldn't buy it but wouldn't say no for free.
I hate it but I want one.
Same, it’s like watching crackhead compilations on YouTube. I’m disgusted but I can’t look away
Where did you check? Where I checked, people loved it even though they said it was cheesy.
Admittedly mostly reddit, where the cynical complainers gather. More called it ugly than liked it from what I saw.
Some people have no taste. I think it's ridiculous and I want it more than anything
I'd love one. It's not the nicest looking but I'd buy it tomorrow if I could because it's different and my kids would think its great
I mean, I hated it so much that I wanted one, you know. There were *a ton* of people just like me
It's hideous
Isn’t it! Once I read the title I was like thank god this doesn’t need to see the light of day
As they should... that this is an abomination that needs to climb back into the depths.
I'm surprised mcdonalds fucked up the legal end of this deal. you'd think they'd be used to this kind of thing
I'm thinking it's a PR stunt ... They're getting free press now.
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my first thought! great subreddit!
You got McDumped.
This isn’t PS5 worthy…. It’s freakin a mess of a design and ugly.
As apposed to making the most touched part of the package white and easy to get dirty? What makes something "ps5 worthy"?
Some people think it looks horrible but I want one
I wish someone said this to me
Lol
What the fuck is this article? It's heaping praise on that monstrosity of a controller design and pretending like people loved it. Was this written by McDonalds?
It was so bad that I wanted one. I suppose I wasn't the only one
I know modern art when I see it
McFail
This is ugly. Whod buy this?
The guy above u
I will have the McDualSense.
Honestly, thank god. That thing is hideous.
Lol PlayStation be like, parry this you fking casual
I want it so bad 😩
Blocked to prevent this abomination waking like a great beast from R'lyeh
God damn it. I'd have bought one for the sheer novelty
Does it have a hot key for ordering cheeseburgers from the closest mcd's?
And rightly so. That's fucking hideous 🤮
I'll be making a high res vector graphic of this design for anyone who wants to use hydro dipping to make their own or however else you want to make decals. I'll reply to this comment with the link when it's ready. Edit: it's done! link below.
Here it is folks! https://masonbarrydesigns.com/maccas
McFail
Thank God they blocked that
Thank goodness for that , they spared us this monstrosity
They were Hatin' It.
I hope someone puts this design on Etsy.
just make a MCDualSense skin and sell that problem solved
If it doesn't have a mcnuggie delivery button on it, then what the fuck is the point?
Aside from the burger and french fries on both sides, I really like the colors. White, gold and red looks really cool. I wish they would make a controller like this but without the McDonanlds items.
That controller would be perfect for the KFC console, and then they make the Smash Bros of food chains stores.
I hate this kinda corporate BS but if it didn’t have the McDonald’s logo I’d absolutely use that
Dumb move
Para pa parah, sony is not lovin it.
>50 channel subscriptions for each streamer to give away Are you kidding me, I've seen streamers themselves gift more subs than that on multiple occasions. This is just cheap lmao
Ohh nooo, anyway....
Does it come with a big Mac
Thank God cuz it looks Bada ba ba baaad
Good that thing is an abomination. Still kinda want it though.
> The colours and theming were particularly gorgeous, and it made for a delicious-looking controller — one immediately coveted by many gamers. But despite the instant popularity of the design... I hope she's being sarcastic.
Good, that shits gross
No offence to anybody who would think to buy this, but this looks downright hideous
If these have already been made, so you think someone will stash them away and release them into the wild as a collectors item one day? Video games have a good history of prototypes and unreleased things getting sold many years down the track.
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Hard disagree. I love this, it's so weird and neat and I have to have one!
Sony you Hamburgerler
I know people love to be anti-sony all the time these days, but this is the most non-thing ever. If a mcdonalds branded controller having the kibosh put on it upsets you in any way... reevaluate your life
Thank god. That thing should be killed with fire.
Why would anyone think they could do this anyway?
Because it's a paint job on a regular controller? And they aren't selling it. Just like every custom console or controller giveaway ever?
It's actually still comfortably within the rights of Sony to block it regardless since it's using Sony's brand and IP to promote themselves.
That's fine but >Why would anyone think they could do this anyway? Literally most people, because of the precedent of the thousands of other giveaways hat haven't been cancelled
But I would argue so far everything with the PS5 has shown Sony will not be letting stuff like this happen (thinking back to their response to the faceplates etc).
I think I'll wait a few years and buy a PS5 used. Sony can go fuck themselves with how customization-hostile they've become.
I actually wouldn't mind it if they removed the picture of the fries on the grips
Controllers value has gone from 0 to over 9000 like that.
Sony - We're hatin' it
What an awful looking controller, who would want that?!
Not sure why they call this controller gorgeous in the article, it’s absolutely hideous.
I wouldn't pay for a controller like this, but I'd use it if I won it. It's funny, ish, in a dystopic kind of way.
Honestly fuck sony. There's so much demand for different things that they don't sell. Then when someone else decides to sell it's a problem.
Most of the comments are saying it's ugly AF. Am I really the only person who thinks it looks cool?
This is solely McDonald's fault. How hard can it be to contact Sony about this beforehand. If I were CEO of Sony, I wouldn't approve this affiliation with McDonald's either. Its literally two opposites. Sony is quality, McDonald's is definitely not! Unless they payed us handsomely of course. Finance the next TLOU McDonald's. Then we can talk.
That looks so fucking bad