Sony not too long ago confirmed that it is constructing a next-generation VR—virtual reality—system for the PlayStation 5. To be clear, the method is far from an official launch but a great deal like the PS5 unveil, Sony has began hyping it in advance. And comparable to the PS5, we’re receiving a initially look at Sony’s next-gen VR controller initially rather than the console itself.
Sony had revealed final month that the PS5 VR controller “will incorporate some of the key features found in the DualSense wireless controller, along with a focus on great ergonomics.” As promised, that is certainly the case.
Let’s get started with the design—and ergonomics.
For starters, the new controller appears practically nothing like the old one. Sony has constructed this issue from scratch and made it somewhat like Facebook’s Oculus Quest controller with a twist, which is a far cry from the present-gen “Move”. The new handle is orb-shaped and wraps about the user’s hand. Sony says this makes it possible for for a higher degree of freedom though keeping comfort and “natural” grip. Sony has carried out nicely with the DualSense’s ergonomics and it is seemingly bringing the similar level of craftsmanship to the VR controller as nicely.
As for button placement, though the left controller includes one analog stick, the triangle and square buttons, a grip button (L1), trigger button (L2) and Create button, the proper controller includes the other analog stick, the cross and circle buttons, second grip button (R1), trigger button (R2) and Options button.
The DualSense-inspiration flows into the VR controller’s experiential side as nicely. The PS5 VR controller will function each adaptive triggers as nicely as haptic feedback, two important highlights that set Sony’s next-gen game console apart from something we’ve noticed just before. This suggests, just like the DualSense controller, the PS5 VR controller will also let you really feel the tension when you are drawing a bow to fire an arrow, for instance. While haptic feedback will enable you to really feel your game globe though you are traversing by way of a desert or trading blows in melee combat, for instance.
All of this will of course be optimized for the controller’s exceptional kind issue. It would be exciting to see how that transpires in the true globe but certainly, the superb DualSense expertise raises a lot of expectations.
The PS5 VR controller will furthermore help finger touch detection, Sony stated, so it will be capable to “make more natural gestures with your hands during gameplay.”
Sony also confirmed that developers will get started getting their PS5 VR controller prototypes “soon”. As for the VR method itself, Sony has currently confirmed that it will not be launching in 2021.