At Sony also launched the DualSense Edge controller for serious gamers, but with a whopping $200 price-tag compared to the $70 asking price of the original DualSense. Sony announced the PS5 in 2019 before launching it commercially the following year. It competes with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that were also launched at around the same time.
Dubbed 'integrates with the PS5 console. Customization options include a wide array of control layouts, including the ability to swap around the PS5 face and trigger buttons. It also allows s to adjust the distance of the analog stick from the game pad according to the player's preference.
Sony's 'Project Leonardo' PS5 Controller
Sony's new Project Leonardo controller also allows s to remap the buttons according to their needs. In some cases, multiple buttons can be mapped to the same function, while in other cases, two functions can be mapped to the same button. The device also lets players store their programmed button settings as control profiles and then switch between them easily while playing. The system currently s 3 control profiles that can be accessed from the PlayStation console at any time.
As part of Sony's aim of making game controllers more customizable, Project Leonardo can be used as either a standalone controller or paired with other Project Leonardo controllers. It can also be used in conjunction with a DualSense wireless controller. Overall, three Sony controllers can be used together at any one time, including three Leonardos or two Leonardos and one DualSense.
Sony says that the new controller was created using inputs from accessibility experts and organizations like AbleGamers and SpecialEffect that work with disabled gamers to make video games more accessible. Another organization that also contributed to the device is Stack Up, which works to reduce instances of suicide among veterans.
According to Sony, Project Leonardo addresses many issues faced by players with limited motor control, including "difficulty holding a controller for long periods, accurately pressing small clusters of buttons or triggers, or positioning thumbs and fingers optimally on a standard controller." It's not immediately clear if Project Leonardo is ready for prime time, as Sony did not share its pricing and availability details. However, when it does come out, it will be interesting to see if it will be priced well enough to make a difference.
Source: Sony