Sony will launch its accessibility controller known as “Access” on 6 December this 12 months. The gadget, which was introduced in late 2022 will open for pre-orders on 21 July and price you $89.99 USD/$119.99 CAD/¥12,980 JPY/€89.99/£79.99 (native pricing and launch date TBC).
This is kind of a giant deal for the corporate. It marks Sony’s first foray into accessibility {hardware}. In the previous, the corporate has targeted its efforts on in-game accessibility choices choices among the finest information instruments and settings for customers throughout its first-party lineup. However, when it got here to {hardware}, there wasn’t actually something on the identical degree as Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller.
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Sony has designed the PlayStation Access to be absolutely customizable due to its modular design. Players can map buttons to create as much as 30 management profiles, regulate stick settings, disable sure buttons and even pair Access with a further controller or DualSense controller.
The Access controller enables you to customise your format with totally different button and stick caps in numerous shapes and designs, function the controller from any 360° orientation, and join third-party accessibility equipment utilizing its 4 industry-standard 3.5mm enlargement ports.
Sony has launched the total spec sheet for the controller detailing all of the totally different buttons, dials and caps you’ll get at launch:
Feature | Details |
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Access controller for PS5 |
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(4) enlargement ports |
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(19) button caps |
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(3) stick caps | |
(23) button cap tags |
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USB cable |
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Quick begin information and security information |
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There’s additionally a visible information:
We are ready on the official native launch plans for the controller and can replace you as soon as we hear extra. In the meantime, take a look at the video beneath for extra perception into the PlayStation Access controller.