PlayStation Controller With Touchscreen Patented by Sony - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 December 2018 / 3,830 Views
Sony Interactive Entertainment has patented a new PlayStation controller with a touchscreen with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Read the overview of the controller below:
A controller for interfacing wirelessly with a computing device is provided, including the following: a housing defined by a main body, a first extension extending from a first end of the main body, and a second extension extending from a second end of the main body, the first extension and the second extension for holding by a first hand and a second hand of a user, respectively; a touchscreen defined along the top surface of the main body between the first extension and the second extension; a first set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the first extension and on a first side of the touchscreen; and a second set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the second extension and on a second side of the touchscreen.
Thanks Reddit.
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PS Swap Incoming? Really though, I would enjoy a new PS handheld if it's done right.
The pics look like a Vita type handheld with a wireless TV dock with built in sensor or camera. Doesn't really look like the controls separate from the screen like the Switch.
Depending on what kind of screen it may be great or terrible
To me it sounds comparable to a description of the Switch.
It makes sense they expand on the touchpad idea, given they need it to ensure PS4 backwards compatibility anyway. Let’s hope it uses less battery than the DS4 touchpad’s constant communication.
Controllers don't need to be more expensive than they are already!
Seems interesting to have ps5 as a main power console and optionally a portable video game to succeed psp and vita.
It's the idea that the nintendo left in half with the Switch.
Maybe on PS5 as an mobile add on to buy option instead of a separate handheld?
PS Switch
Here we go
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