Sony is launching the PS5 Access Controller later this year, which is aimed specifically at gamers with various physical impairments who have difficulty using conventional controllers.

In addition to the release date, the price and features of the controller were also announced yesterday. The PS5 Access Controller will be available on 6 December 2023, in time for the Christmas holidays. The price for the controller is 89.99 euros. Pre-orders for the controller can be placed from 21 July 2023.

What makes the Access Controller special is the multitude of customisation options. Players have the option to customise the hardware with different button and stick caps in various shapes and designs to suit their needs. The controller can be operated in any 360-degree orientation, allowing for flexible and individual use. In addition, the controller has four standard 3.5 mm expansion ports to which third-party accessories can be connected.

In addition to the customisation options of the controller, various settings can also be made on the PS5 itself. Players have the option of assigning buttons and stick configurations and switching commands on or off. In this way, unintentional inputs can be avoided. Up to 30 control profiles are supported so that players can save their individual settings.

Another interesting feature is the ability to combine two Access Controllers and a DualSense Wireless Controller and use them together. This opens up even more options for a personalised gaming experience.

Isabelle Tomatis from Sony’s Brand, Hardware and Peripherals department thanks accessibility organisations and the PlayStation Studios teams for their collaboration in the development of the Access Controller. Sony firmly believes that gaming should be accessible for everyone, and the Access Controller represents the next step in delivering on that promise.

With the PS5 Access Controller, Sony is demonstrating its commitment to improving accessibility in gaming and offering gamers with disabilities a streamlined gaming experience. The controller allows for customisation and opens up new possibilities for gamers to design their own gaming experience.

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