Sony has filed a patent application for PlayStation controller buttons that could harden or soften based on the context of the game or app being played. Although Sony has not announced any new controllers with these buttons, the new PlayStation patent could make the next generation of Sony's controllers stand out from the competition.
Since the PlayStation's familiar DualShock and DualSense controllers have been available, each generation has seen some distinct changes. With the PS5's DualSense controller, Sony included features like adaptive triggers to give players some additional resistance when firing a weapon in specific games. By comparison, the DualSense Edge controller offers extra customization options, including additional back buttons and swappable thumb sticks that can be used to each user's personal tastes.
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While Sony has recently filed for an AI patent that can play advertisements during loading screens, the gaming giant has also applied for a new patent for a potential controller feature. Sony's controller button patent was filed in November 2024 and published over a year later in May 2026. According to...
