A new patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment reveals a detachable controller pad that could make games easier to play for gamers who are blind or have low vision.
The device as outlined in the patent looks like a rectangle with rounded edges (and sometimes a button, depending on which illustration). It’s designed to either be fitted over or replace entirely the DualShock 4 controller’s standard touchpad, with some key additions. They include a series of haptic feedback mechanisms, such as localized rumble and pins that push up a flexible layer, to give players tactile feedback from the game. Though all the illustrations use a DualShock 4, the patent confirms it could also be used with PS5.