Sony Files a Patent for a New PlayStation Controller - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 January 2020 / 4,568 Views
Sony was approved for a patent on a new PlayStation controller on December 26. The patent was posted on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) database.
The front of the controller is similar to the DualShock 4 controller for the PlayStation 4. It has the for the analog sticks, d-pad, and face buttons. There is no PlayStation button on the patent.
It is the back of the controller that sees the most changes. The back of the controller features two buttons that can be programmed to do the same as any other button on the front of the controller.
It isn't known if this will be the final design for the DualShock 5 controller for the PlayStation 5. The PS5 features USB-C ports, while this patent for the controller features a micro-USB.
A patent being filed doesn't mean the controller will become a reality as Sony could just be covering their bases in case they decide to go with this design.
View images of the patent below:
Thanks Polygon.
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I think this is for ps4, as we have the new bottom programable controller accessories just been released, this is a dual shock 4 with it built in, i presume that the ps button is there, but it maybe a touch sensetive led/oled button which combines the oled screen and ps button display
Interesting. This has the light bar being back. Did Sony rethink it? The previous image did not have it.
At some point, you have more buttons than your fingers can get easy access too.... and it ends up being a keyboard, instead of a controller imo. There getting close to that limit.
The idea here is that your fingers do have easy access to it. The way I hold a controller at least, I'm only hitting buttons with my index fingers and thumbs, while my other three fingers are gripping the back. Having extra buttons under them seems like a good idea... so long as I don't have to pay an extra 30 dollars for them.
Agreed. I can't see myself ever needing those back buttons, but i can understand others that may. I also only use index fingers and my thumbs. Maybe they'll finally give us the option to shut the light bar off completely, next gen.
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