Sony announced a new PS5 controller at CES 2023 that has no equal and is so important to many gamers. This is what it will look like.
For some time now, manufacturers have been seriously addressing video game accessibility issues. Microsoft actually launched its famous adaptive Xbox controller a while ago. For their part, Sony and its studios are always advancing their game’s accessibility options. Despite this, the Japanese company has just announced its first PS5 adaptive controller, which gamers have been waiting for for a long time.
Project Leonardo, an adaptive controller for PS5
Like Microsoft, Sony is working on concrete solutions to make the game accessible to everyone. After the Adaptive Xbox One Controller, the Japanese company Project Leonardo presents their first PS5 controller designed for gamers with disabilities. This new game was developed in collaboration with organizations like The AbleGamers Charity and SpecialEffect, community members and developers Pads wants to be highly customizable thanks to a kit that allows to adapt to any need. The goal is simple and clear: to help those affected” easier, more comfortable and longer to play the company explains in its official press release.
This PS5 controller will also be compatible with accessories developed by third-party manufacturers to better meet the needs of gamers. It was therefore developed to address the common problems faced by many players with limited motor skills. Holding a controller for a long time, precisely pressing a series of buttons or triggers, optimally positioning your thumb and fingers on a standard controller are all examples Sony cites.
Personalization and flexibility above all
The PS5 controller is therefore in the shape of a large circle on which you can graft various components, analogue stocks and buttons of different sizes anywhere you like. So everyone can find the ideal configuration for their situation. It can also be used either as a single pad or paired with another Project Leonardo controller or a DualSense to create a single virtual controller or play with multiple people.
On PS5, Project Leonardo therefore allows you to personalize your experience, particularly through the mapping Keys. For example, it will be possible to program certain keys with certain functions. Combos that are regularly used in modern games (like R2+L2) can also be combined using a single button. Players can also create multiple profiles on a single console and switch with each other at the push of a button. At this point, no release date or price has been announced.
