INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Looking for the latest news on the PS5 controller? Then look no further
Sony has officially announced the next-generation PlayStation 5 will land at the end of 2020 - along with a brand new PS5 controller to
have a big focus on player immersion and feedback
This means shaking up the typical PlayStation controller formula with new features, and even doing away with the DualShock 4's classic
Read on to find out more.]Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Sony's next-generation PlayStation 5 controllerWhen is it available? Late 2020 (to
coincide with the release of the PS5)How much will it cost? TBCPS5 controller release dateThe Sony PS5 controller will release alongside the
controllers.PS5 controller confirmed features(Image credit: Shutterstock)The PS5 controller will include haptic feedback to replace the
wasn't particularly fine-tuned to the player's experience
Haptic feedback simulates touch, meaning the controller will output vibrations or movements to replicate a real-life touch experience
which Sony says have "been incorporated into the trigger buttons (L2/R2)"
These adaptive triggers will allow developers to program the resistance of the triggers to simulate actions more accurately.PS5 controller
For a start, the potential PS5 controller seems to have a slightly chunkier design, built-in microphone, larger triggers, no light bar and
It also seems the DualShock 4's micro USB port has been replaced by a smaller USB-C port, which is placed on the top rather than the bottom
compatibility will suffer
However, this doesn't seem likely as Sony has promised the PS5 will be backwards compatible with PSVR.It also looks like the stereo headset
jack and extension port at the bottom of the headset has been replaced by two larger circular ports
We think these will still be for plugging in headsets, but the two jacks could be headphone and microphone slots respectively, to increase
compatibility with headsets
There's also a rectangular design that seems to wrap around the headset, which is potentially for compatibility with a charging dock
with nearly everything we know about the PS5 controller so far
We already know the controller will include haptic feedback to replace the DualShock 4's rumble technology.Another recently published patent
suggests back buttons of some sort are coming to the controller for the PS5 as well
controller that works like a normal gamepad but has the benefit of connecting directly to WiFi - improving input efficiency and potentially
unlocking next-level functions."The controller device communicates directly to an access device for connection to a network that connects
the inputs to render gameplay video that is transmitted over the network for rendering to a display device that is local to the controller
device."While it's possible this technology may be being developed for the PS5, and could be key in the PS5 controller, it's more likely
take on Xbox Games Pass, but it could be this is actually part of a longer term plan to improve and invest in PS Now so it's in the position
DualShock 4's rumble technology) and adaptive triggers.PS5 release dateSony has officially confirmed the PS5 will release "Holiday 2020",
