Accessibility and adaptive gaming in Sony’s next-gen controller

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Sony’s patent (USPTO 12533573) emphasizes adaptive input surfaces over traditional buttons. While the patent references touchscreens, the tech could work with some physical inputs or entirely virtual ones.

This aligns with Sony’s focus on accessibility, like the PS5 Access Controller, and other patents that adjust functionality based on how you play—reclined, lying down, or using alternative grips.

The future of controllers may be less about buttons and more about customizable, adaptive input.

[nihalsari]

finger-tracking and dynamic controls sounds fun, but i hope it doesn’t feel like playing on a touchscreen phone