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Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed<\/a> the new controller for its recently announced next-generation virtual reality system for PlayStation 5. <\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cOur new virtual reality controller speaks to our mission of achieving a much deeper sense of presence and stronger feeling of immersion in virtual reality experiences,\u201d said Sony Interactive Entertainment senior vice president of Platform Planning & Management Hideaki Nishino in a PlayStation Blog post<\/a>. \u201cIt will build upon the innovation we introduced with the DualSense wireless controller, which changed how game<\/a>s \u2018feel\u2019 on PS5 by unlocking a new way to tap into the sense of touch. Now we\u2019re bringing that innovation to virtual reality gaming.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Design<\/strong><\/p>\n
The first thing you\u2019ll notice with our next-gen virtual reality controller is the unique design, which takes on an \u201corb\u201d shape that allows you to hold the controller naturally, while playing with a high degree of freedom. There are no constraints with how you\u2019re moving your hands, providing developers with the ability to create unique gameplay experiences.<\/p>\n
We also designed the new controller with great ergonomics in mind, so it\u2019s well-balanced and comfortable to hold in each of your hands. We applied learnings from testing users with a range of hand sizes, as well as the decades of insights from controllers across all PlayStation platforms. The result is an iconic design that will change how virtual reality games are played.<\/p>\n
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Features<\/strong><\/p>\n
The new virtual reality controller enables players to feel and interact with games in a much more visceral way. There are several features, including key features from the DualSense controller, which match our vision for what next-generation virtual reality games can be.<\/p>\n
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Adaptive Triggers<\/strong> \u2013 Each virtual reality controller (Left and Right) includes an adaptive trigger button that adds palpable tension when pressed, similar to what\u2019s found in the DualSense controller. If you\u2019ve played a PS5 game, you\u2019ll be familiar with the tension in the L2 or R2 buttons when you press them, such as when you\u2019re drawing your bow to fire an arrow. When you take that kind of mechanic and apply it to virtual reality, the experience is amplified to the next level.<\/li>\n
Haptic Feedback<\/strong> \u2013 The new controller will have haptic feedback optimized for its form factor, making every sensation in the game world more impactful, textured and nuanced. When you\u2019re traversing through rocky desert or trading blows in melee combat, you\u2019ll feel the difference, magnifying the extraordinary visual and audio experience that\u2019s so central to virtual reality.<\/li>\n
Finger Touch Detection<\/strong> \u2013 The controller can detect your fingers without any pressing in the areas where you place your thumb, index, or middle fingers. This enables you to make more natural gestures with your hands during gameplay.<\/li>\n
Tracking<\/strong> \u2013 The virtual reality controller is tracked by the new virtual reality headset through a tracking ring across the bottom of the controller.<\/li>\n
Action Buttons \/ Analog Sticks<\/strong> \u2013 The Left controller contains one analog stick, the triangle and square buttons, a \u201cgrip\u201d button (L1), trigger button (L2) and Create button. The Right controller contains one analog stick, the cross and circle buttons, a \u201cgrip\u201d button (R1), trigger button (R2) and Options button. The \u201cgrip\u201d button can be used to pick up in-game objects, as one example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
A release date for the next-generation virtual reality system for PlayStation 5 has yet to be announced, but it will not launch in 2021.<\/p><\/div>\n