Sony patents a controller with no physical buttons

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Sony has been granted a patent for a PlayStation controller that doesn’t use any physical buttons. Instead, it relies on touchscreens and sensors that detect taps, swipes, and finger positions, dynamically adapting virtual controls to how you hold the device.

The goal? Flexibility. One controller could fit different hand sizes, play styles, or accessibility needs—reducing the need for multiple specialized devices.

Note: Patents don’t always become products, but this shows where gamepad innovation is heading.

[nihalsari]

lowkey love the accessibility angle, finally a controller that could work for literally anyone’s hands or play style