The Hori onyx is a wireless alternative to the PS4 dual shock. Sony is happy to support wireless pad for the PS4, with the most recent being the officially-licensed from Hori. It was built specifically for younger gamers and also to get rid of the annoying light bar reflection on the TV. The Onyx for now seems the best choice for any gamer.
Something significant and cool about this latest controller from Hori is the configuration of the thumbnails, which are asymmetrical, similar to the one you find on the Xbox One Controller.
Sony initially developed the Light bar on the Dual Shock Wireless 4 for the PlayStation VR, but is also used to identify players used in conjunction with the PlayStation Camera to judge position and movement, and can provide player feedback in certain games. You can't turn it off when not in use, though, and therefore it will get reflected in your TV or light up a dark room.
The Hori Onyx solves that problem by simply not using a light bar. The pad is also much rounder than the DualShock 4 and moves the Share and Options buttons below the touch pad. It makes for a more traditional layout and potentially easier to quickly move a thumb to press one of them. There is no speaker built into the pad, but it does include dual vibration motors for force feedback.
As for price, expect it to mirror DualShock 4 pricing, so around $45. For now, the Onyx looks to be limited to a European release, but that doesn't mean it won't see a release in the US at some point. The Mini Wired Gamepad is available in the US, so hopefully the Onyx follows it over soon.
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