In addition to the haptics, they have also incorporated adaptive triggers into the L2 and R2 buttons so that you can feel the tension of your actions, this could be used to enhance the feeling of drawing a bow to fire an arrow.
Other features that may excite gamers include the built-in microphone so that you can easily chat to others without having to use a headset, ensuring better communication. Sony have also insisted that the controller maintains a strong battery life with a rechargeable battery.
The ever-loved ‘Share’ button that was on the DualShock 4 controller has been improved. The ‘Share’ button was for taking screenshots, videos and livestreaming but now in place of it they have the ‘Create’ button. They haven’t shared many details on it as of yet, but they have explained the importance for allowing players to share content with the world.
This time round they have strayed away from the traditional single colour controller with the DualSense being two-tone black and white; this is a first for Sony. They have also switched around the light bar placement, so rather than it being located at the top of the controller it now sits on both sides of the touch pad.
The controller is slightly larger than previous controllers, so to keep it from looking bulky they changed the angle of the hand triggers, which has supposedly made it more comfortable to hold. It has been tested by many gamers who have agreed on the comfort of the controller.
We are yet to see images of what the Play Station 5 will look like, yet despite the pandemic Sony has said the PS5 is on track for launch this holiday season. Although they remain tight-lipped on the price, they are known to usually release around November time, so we shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for any more details.