Sony has unveiled a brand-new controller for the PlayStation 5. But this isn’t simply a new PS5 DualSense controller. The new Access Controller was announced to allow for better video game accessibility, so here are all the details.

Sony Access Controller AKA Project Leonardo

A couple of years ago, Microsoft launched the Xbox Adaptive Controller to help players with disabilities have a better and more accessible gaming experience. Now, the Japanese tech giant has released the Access Controller for the PlayStation 5. As the name suggests, this new peripheral is also built for gamers with diverse needs. The Sony Access Controller was made available for pre-order back from PlayStation’s official website. The new control launched with a customizable analog stick, which is adjustable via a slider. It even comes with holes in the base of the controller that lets you fasten it and avoid accidental drops.

Sony Access Controller for PS5

To improve personalization, all of the controller’s button caps can be swapped. So one can customize them to their own needs. Sony developed the Access Controller in collaboration with AbleGamers, which is a nonprofit aimed at improving accessibility in gaming. Interestingly, the product only comes with one joystick and the brand is recommending buyers to get two Access Controllers at the same time. Apart from this, you can also use the DualSense or a second joystick through one of the controller’s four expansion ports.

The Access Controller is available for purchase in the US, Europe, and the UK for a price tag of 89.99 US Dollars, 89.99 Euros, and 79.99 Pounds, respectively. In recent years, accessibility has become a notable focus in gaming. Some games have even started bringing in more accessibility features. A Great example is Forza Motorsport, which introduced Audio prompts in the game that have allowed visually impaired gamers to play the title using voice commands.

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