
See the first images of DualSense, which will bring the sense of touch to PS5 gameplay.
We’ve reached an exciting milestone with PlayStation 5, as we’re starting to ship our new controller in its final design to developers who are implementing its unique features into their games. But first, we wanted everyone in the PlayStation community to get a first look at the DualSense™ wireless controller, and hear our vision for how the new controller will captivate more of your senses as you interact with the virtual worlds in PS5 games. The features of DualSense, along with PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, will deliver a new feeling of immersion to players.
When PS4 launched in 2013, the DualShock 4 wireless controller garnered a lot of positive feedback from gamers and developers for being the best PlayStation controller yet, and for introducing forward-looking features like the Share button. This brought us to the next question – how do we build upon that success?
After thoughtful consideration, we decided to keep much of what gamers love about DualShock 4 intact, while also adding new functionality and refining the design. Based on our discussions with developers, we concluded that the sense of touch within gameplay, much like audio, hasn’t been a big focus for many games. We had a great opportunity with PS5 to innovate by offering game creators the ability to explore how they can heighten that feeling of immersion through our new controller. This is why we adopted haptic feedback, which adds a variety of powerful sensations you’ll feel when you play, such as the slow grittiness of driving a car through mud. We also incorporated adaptive triggers into the L2 and R2 buttons of DualSense so you can truly feel the tension of your actions, like when drawing a bow to shoot an arrow.
This provided us with an exciting challenge to design a new controller that builds off of the current generation, while taking into account the new features we were adding. For example, with adaptive triggers, we had to consider how the components would fit into the hardware, without giving it a bulky feeling. Our design team worked closely with our hardware engineers to place the triggers and actuators. The designers were then able to draw the lines of how the exterior of the controller would look and feel, with a challenge of making the controller feel smaller than it really looks. In the end, we changed the angle of the hand triggers and also made some subtle updates to the grip. We also took thoughtful consideration into ways to maintain a strong battery life for DualSense’s rechargeable battery, and to lessen the weight of the controller as much as possible as new features were added.
For the buttons, you’ll notice there is no longer a “Share” button as we had with DualShock 4. Don’t worry – it’s not going away. In fact, we’ve built upon the success of our industry-first Share button to bring you a new “Create” button feature. With Create, we’re once again pioneering new ways for players to create epic gameplay content to share with the world, or just to enjoy for themselves. We’ll have more details on this feature as we get closer to launch.
DualSense also adds a built-in microphone array, which will enable players to easily chat with friends without a headset – ideal for jumping into a quick conversation. But of course, if you are planning to chat for a longer period, it’s good to have that headset handy.
Now, let’s talk about the colors. Traditionally our base controllers have a single color. As you can see, we went a different direction this time around, and decided on a two-toned design. Additionally, we changed the position of the light bar that will give it an extra pop. On DualShock 4, it sat on the top of the controller; now it sits at each side of the touch pad, giving it a slightly larger look and feel.
In all, we went through several concepts and hundreds of mockups over the last few years before we settled on this final design. DualSense has been tested by a wide range of gamers with a variety of hand sizes, in order for us to achieve the comfort level we wanted, with great ergonomics. Our goal with DualSense is to give gamers the feeling of being transported into the game world as soon as they open the box. We want gamers to feel like the controller is an extension of themselves when they’re playing – so much so that they forget that it’s even in their hands!
We are thrilled about sharing the final look of the DualSense controller with our fans, and we can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it! I’d like to close with a message from SIE President & CEO Jim Ryan to the community:
“DualSense marks a radical departure from our previous controller offerings and captures just how strongly we feel about making a generational leap with PS5. The new controller, along with the many innovative features in PS5, will be transformative for games – continuing our mission at PlayStation to push the boundaries of play, now and in the future. To the PlayStation community, I truly want to thank you for sharing this exciting journey with us as we head toward PS5’s launch in Holiday 2020. We look forward to sharing more information about PS5, including the console design, in the coming months.”
– Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment
“DualSense” is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Whoa.
Is this the final design?
They couldn’t have come up with an all White or all Black design?
The contrast is real…
In any case. It’s great that they’ve implemented haptic feedback, the reason why they had to change the name if you’re changing the rumble.
They’ve kept the same technology as the PS4.
Wow looks amazing. Now we gtta see how the ps5 gonna look
Just dont make me wait 6 years for pink.
They still are insisting on that useless trackpad, battery draining LEDs, and are adding privacy invading microphones. And it’s ugly.
Bruh the controller looks sick!! I’m so hype for ps5
Eu prefiro que no meio dos analógicos tenho aquela divisão, pra mim é mais confortável, espero que eles retirem aquela parte entre os analógicos
And those terrible, cheap-feeling and slippery analog sticks again? Pls.
Its broken… 3 things to fix it
Make it all black. Looks way better.
Put the color in the buttons.
Put the lightbar somewhere else…
These piano looks never age well… as owner of a dual tone VAIO
This is very nice I like it.
They didn’t change those darn joysticks lol dang. Not liking the white + black combo, but I think other combos would look better. I’m feeling orange + black.
@DocKlenk Are you kidding? I love the DS4 sticks. They feel great!
Post my drip on daily just so they can see whoa. Brand new car is noisy 🚘
I LOVE IT!
Huge win over Xbox’s new controller that uses AA batteries and no tactile/haptic sticks or mic/speaker.
Nothing on here with ps4 compatibility on the controller, yet its said that PS4 and PS5 players can play together? With such different controllers? The Xbox Series X’s controller can work on even the original Xbox one, for you sony i hope you’d add that to compete with your competition here
Absolutely 100% amazing and priceless I love the design i believe it is well polished and I cannot wait to try it 😱😆
When does this MadCatz controller come out? 🤔
“Huge win over Xbox’s new controller that uses AA batteries and no tactile/haptic sticks or mic/speaker.”
I’d prefer removable batteries. I wouldn’t have to worry about the lifespan a controller being dependent on a built-in battery.
I’m going to be honest. I don’t care what the controller looks like. I have grown up with PlayStation consoles and have been happy with everything. I am looking forward to the next generation of gaming. The hype is now officially real.
Longer battery life ? I do like the design just not the colour and I own a white PS4 pro wish I got black lol can’t wait to see the console please don’t give me a Xbox type box … I want something cool.
Finally sharing the goods.
Sony please when are you going to release your devices in the middle east and how much will the price be?
I prefer you would put the colours on the buttons and make it black just like the old controllers….and the light bar on the front just like the ps4 controller….it will be cool that way
I hope its compatible also for ps4 pro
@TurinAlexander here we go again, because of such ppl we cannot have nice things. If you are so paranoid cover mic with a sticker like others do.
Yea looks and sounds incredible. I like the color scheme but hope they are quick to offer all-black options, camo, etc.
I don’t see the DS4 and I don’t want an Xbox controller. That’s why I didn’t get an Xbox. Looks like “retro” PS4, PC and Switch for me in the future and I’m truly sad to say that. If I can use my DS4 controller though I am sticking with Sony but please don’t show me the system is an abomination too.
It looks awesome!! Abt time for a change!!! Going to try it before saying anything negative. Love the two tone
It honestly looks like they are trying to go for a Xbox look.
The fact that Sony didn’t say April fools is scary and SoNy that a xbox controller what are u doing this better not be the final model bc this is very disappointing
I really hope that if you have a ps4 you can trade it for the ps5
I’m saving my money up for a ps5. That controller looks sick, plus the new controller is going to feel amazing
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Looks awesome and it bit similar to xbox 360/xbox one controller.
But the new software that they are making for PlayStation 5 controller and design looks very good and I cannot wait to see what the console is going to look like.
Hope to be able get a PlayStation 5 when it gets released or when the released PlayStation 5 consoles with games design styles too.
Just black
The analog sticks actually got better u have to look closely but they have a type of spike gripping around them for better grip.
***a different texture around them.
I’m imagining some kind of feedback on the triggers. For example, on a action rpg: a strong attack being blocked by the player would have a more intense feedback, as would a strong deflection/parry/block against the player’s strike… that would be awesome…
will they make the black version?
I think it would be nice if y’all included back paddles as a standard part of the new controller design. They could come preset or they could be programmable, it could add a really nice aspect to gameplay.