Sony Patents Shape-Shifting Controller Buttons
Sony is exploring new controller technology that could allow buttons to change hardness and shape, potentially enhancing immersion and accessibility.
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PlayStation patents can get weird, but none are more bizarre than this joystick with an "operation member"…
Sony has patented a bizarre joystick design featuring an "operation member" with a hardness control unit, which could be an evolution of the haptic feedback seen in the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. While the patent itself is unusual, it suggests Sony is exploring advanced adaptive trigger resistance for future controllers, potentially enhancing immersion in games like The Last of Us Part II or God of War.
The DualSense can still drift, but Sony may be exploring magnetic tech for shape-shifting buttons in whatever comes next
Sony has patented new controller technology that could allow buttons to change hardness and shape in real-time, potentially enhancing tactile feedback and offering accessibility benefits. This innovation builds upon the haptic features found in the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller, though its release on PC is uncertain.
Sony Files Patent Application For Controller With Buttons That Harden Around Your Finger
Sony has filed a patent application for a new controller design that features buttons capable of changing their physical properties, such as hardening or softening. This technology could potentially be integrated into future PlayStation controllers, offering new ways to simulate in-game actions and enhance player immersion, similar to the adaptive triggers on the current DualSense.
