Project Leonardo PS5 controller could be revolutionary for many gamers

Sony used a part of its CES 2023 press occasion to disclose a brand new controller for its PlayStation 5 sport console. The controller at present has the code identify Venture Leonardo, and it’s being designed particularly for gamers with disabilities. Sony has been collaborating with accessibility specialists and teams that assist gamers with disabilities, like AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up, to assist create this console.

Many of those avid gamers have difficulties holding a traditional sport console controller for lengthy intervals, and others have restricted motor management. Venture Leonardo has been designed to be extremely customizable to assist gamers discover the very best configuration for his or her particular person wants. The controller has a round hub for the principle buttons, all of which could be switched out for buttons of assorted sizes.

Its analog stick comes out of the principle circle of buttons, and the stick’s distance to these buttons could be modified. Sony additionally permits the controller to hyperlink wirelessly with different Venture Leonardo controllers, together with the usual PS5 DualSense controller in order that they can be utilized as one massive controller. Venture Leonardo could be positioned flat on a desk, so avid gamers don’t want to carry the controller to play video games.

Along with the {hardware}, Venture Leonardo may have software program options, together with customizable button mapping and the flexibility to retailer as much as three controller profiles. There’s no phrase on when the controller will probably be launched, neither is there a price ticket for it but. Sony says it’s nonetheless gathering suggestions for the gadget, so it’s potential that the ultimate design might change.

Sony additionally made a few fast updates about its upcoming PlayStation VR2 digital actuality headset. It’s nonetheless going to launch on February 22 for the worth of $549.99. At CES 2023, Sony stated there will probably be about 30 video games that can assist the PSVR 2 in its launch window. That can embody Gran Turismo 7, which is able to add PSVR 2 assist by way of a software program replace for the racing simulator. Additionally, Beat Saber, the very talked-about VR music beat-action sport, is coming to the PSVR 2 sooner or later sooner or later.