Sony India has just launched a new product that aims to make gaming a lot more accessible. Earlier this month, the company unveiled the Access Controller for the PlayStation 5. Now, this device is making its way to the Indian market. So here are all the details.

Sony releases Access Controller for PS5 in India

The Japanese tech giant’s new Access Controller is built to help players with disabilities. It aims to make gaming more accessible, fulfilling the special needs for many. Looking at the new peripheral, the controller launched with a customizable analog stick, which you can also adjust via a slider. Furthermore, it comes with holes in the base tht allows you to fasten it to prevent accidental drops.

There is a bunch of customization as well, which includes 19 swappable button caps and three stick caps. To recall, Sony developed the Access Controller in collaboration with AbleGamers, which is a non-profit organization aimed at making accessibility more common in gaming. The Access Controller houses four 3.5mm ports that can be used to connect additional buttons like trigger switch and other compatible accessories. Since this controller only comes with one joystick, you can pair it with another Access Controller or a DualSense controller.

Pricing and Availability

Sony has launched the Access Controller for PS5 for a price tag of 7,700 INR (roughly 93 US Dollars). The device is available for purchase via Amazon India, GamesTheShop, and ShopAtSC. Although, it is currently listed for a discounted pricing of 7,052 INR. Similar to DualSense, the Access controller comes in two color options, namely White and Black.

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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.

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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