PlayStation 5 Will Get an Unusual Controller; Work on It Took Five Years

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In response to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony is introducing the PlayStation Access Controller for PS5, which will enable gamers with various disabilities to seamlessly enjoy the full functionality of the console. With button and stick overlays in a variety of shapes and designs, the controller will be customizable to suit individual preferences.

The Access Controller for PS5 will cost $89.99. Pre-orders will start on July 21, and the global launch is scheduled for December 6. This initiative by PlayStation is another step toward making video games accessible to everyone who wants to play them.

1. More information about the Access controller

Personalized settings and support for multiple controllers

The PS5 consolewill provide access to a variety of controller features that we will customize to our own preferences. These include:

1. The ability to map buttons and create up to 30 control profiles,
2. customizing the stick settings,
3. disabling selected buttons to limit their accidental activation.

We will pair up to two Access controllers and one DualSense wireless controller with the PS5 and use them in cooperative mode, so to speak. The Access will support 360-degree orientation, allowing for comfortable play in any orientation, and four standard 3.5mm expansion ports will enable you to connect additional accessories for easy access.

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The set will include:

1. Access controller,
2. USB cable,
3. 8 convex button pads (attached to the controller),
4. 4 flat button caps,
5. 4 concave button caps,
6. 2 protruding button caps,
7. a wide flat button overlay,
8. standard stick overlay,
9. dome stick overlay (attached to the controller),
10. spherical stick overlay,
11. 23 labels,
12. quick-start guide and safety manual.

Isabella Tomatis, vice president of brand, hardware and peripherals at SIE said: