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Project Leonardo for PS5: Sony’s new accessibility controller announced

Project Leonardo for PS5: Sony’s new accessibility controller announced.

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On the occasion of CES 2023, Sony presented Project Leonardo, a new controller for PS5 designed to help all players with physical and motor difficulties, in a similar way to what Microsoft did with its adaptive controller.

 

The controller will be available in the near future and includes a kit of interchangeable components, including a variety of analog stick caps and buttons in different shapes and sizes, and can be customized and connected to a DualSense for playing video games.

 

 

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It is explained via the PS Blog that Project Leonardo was designed to address the common challenges faced by many gamers with limited motor control, including difficulty holding a controller for long periods, accurately pressing small groups of buttons or triggers, or optimally place thumbs and fingers on a standard controller.

Project Leonardo is part of the PS5 product line and is based on the same design concept. Our inspiration comes from the idea that all players can experience the PlayStation world together – says So Morimoto, designer of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Our team tested dozens of designs with accessibility experts, looking for solutions that could help solve the main challenges related to optimal use of the controller. The design of the “split controller” allows for almost free repositioning of the left/right stick, it does not need to be held in the hand, and allows for very flexible switching of buttons and thumbstick caps.

Project Leonardo is customizable to your needs, so there is no ‘correct’ layout. We want to give players the ability to create their own builds. In addition, the controller can flexibly adapt to different combinations of accessibility accessories, creating a personalized style. I’m excited that the design will be refined through collaboration with the players, rather than presenting them with a binding solution.

Project Leonardo for PS5: Sony’s new accessibility controller announced. 

  • Introducing Project Leonardo for PlayStation 5, a highly customizable and accessible controller kit (blog.it.playstation.com)
 

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