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Sony Patent Teases Adaptive Touch Controller With No Physical Buttons For PS6

A new Sony patent reveals a buttonless controller that works with virtual adaptive buttons that change based on how the user holds it.

tech4gamers.com

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Many rumors have swirled about Sony's next-gen console, but almost no one has focused on what its controllers could look like. The publisher might revolutionize controllers as we know them for the PS6.

Sony has published a new patent that talks about a capacitive touch controller with no physical buttons. The controller accepts input via adaptive virtual buttons that are not fixed to any positions and instead work based on how the user holds it.

The patent's convenient timing has led many gamers to believe that the controller might be planned for PS6, since it is reportedly still years away.

Input surfaces of the controller may be configured to detect user touch and user inputs similar to activation of a button or manipulation of a directional pad
without requiring actual push buttons or a directional pad.

The patent dubbed 'DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A GAME CONTROLLER' discusses a touch controller with smart gesture inputs and customizable layouts that account for different grip sizes, thumb positions, and other accessibility needs.

Sony argues that current controllers are not comfortable or functional for all players due to a standard layout, which can make gaming difficult. The buttonless controller will let players use all types of inputs without any fixed-button restrictions.

The input surface may eliminate the need for physical buttons and allow for a single surface to detect one or more of touch, tap, swipe, slide, press, pinch, etc.

Sony has also published a motley of unique patents related to controllers, such as one that detects players' sweat to monitor stress during gameplay, and another one that is a 3D grid-shaped controller that deforms to enhance immersion.

 

[LectureMaster]

 

[diffusionx]

yooooo this is straight deadass fire no cap frfr ong

 

[The Fartist]

I hope this never happens, unless it's absolutely perfect, don't fix what's not broken.

 

[Dacvak]

You had that locked and loaded as soon as you made the thread

(Also, how do you post twice in a row without the 60 second cooldown? Is it possible to learn this power?)

 

[Mownoc]

Added to the very long list of Sony patents that never went anywhere.

 

[V2Tommy]

No sticks, no stick drift. Nailed it!

 

[onQ123]

Probably just a new Portal

 

[Tommi84]

Please.dont. i hate it on mobiles, don't need this rubbish in fast paced games

 

[LordCBH]

Gross.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I don't think it's gonna happen. I think a couple of back buttons and on-the-fly mapping would be more than enough.

 

[analog_future]

17 minutes of battery life on this bad boy

 

[mayham2199]

You always see patents for all kinds of stuff most of it never really goes anywhere.

 

[yogaflame]

I love dual sense controller features. This is one of Ps5 main features. I trust Sony when it comes to innovation on controller for Ps6.

 

[Sethbacca]

This would straight up cause me to nope out of the generation.

 

[PeteBull]

No buttons no buy, i like to touch things that react to that

 

[Putonahappyface]

I'll stick with good old fashioned buttons thank you.

 

[Magic Carpet]

What was the Steam Controller thing a ma bob about squeezing the controller to recenter the gyro? Some sorta touch sensors in the grips.

 

[The_hunter]

Could be good for disabled players.

If it doesn't replace the standard controller, then why not.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Time to revive this absolute abomination

 

[yogaflame]

Time to revive this absolute abomination

The legendary Batarang controller Ps3. I was actually curious about it, sadly for me Sony back out from it.

 

[The_hunter]

Time to revive this absolute abomination

"Pass the controller bro"

"I can't, it keeps flying back"

 

[DAHGAMING]

Thats nice, makes it easier for the Soyny gang to lick

 

[yogaflame]

I don't think it's gonna happen. I think a couple of back buttons and on-the-fly mapping would be more than enough.

The ps5 edge type controller should be the standard controller for Ps6. and add some new features to make it more fun and immersive.

 

[Kupfer]

 

[Saber]

Now every soy person who hates gaming and gamers can pretend they are playing and winning just by holding the controller.

 

[Ellis]

 

[Forsete]

No thanks!

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[Guardian Monkey]

lol bwahaha

 

[Loomy]

Next Gen officially starts whenever Sony patents some weird new controller concept.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

The touch 'buttons' on Vita were shit. Please no.

 

[yogaflame]

Actually, for me, it will be more tiring for the fingers and hurts the skin, if there will be no physical buttons only touch feature. But as i said, Sony is good at this controller stuff especially after that fantastic Dual sense. I trust Sony on this one. Maybe it can be hybrid where the controller can be configured for both with physical buttons and none.

 

[Dorfdad]

Absolutely moronic. Without physical buttons gaming sucks. iPhone controls suck. I want tactical feedback so my fingers know where to go not sliding around if virtual buttons

 

[Shubh_C63]

Nothing I hate more than touch buttons, like in mobile gaming.

 

[Spukc]

Sony: rumble is no longer next gen at ps3 controller launch.

Also Sony: ps3 controller gets rumble support version.

 

[yogaflame]

Sony: rumble is no longer next gen at ps3 controller launch.

Also Sony: ps3 controller gets rumble support version.

Just PR statement due to lawsuit issue. But Sony really wanted the rumble feature.

 

[Jesb]

They'd be shooting themselves in the foot if this actually what they do. Would be doa.

 

[spookyfish]

17 minutes of battery life on this bad boy

Was gonna say, "We're going to have wired controllers again, aren't we?"

 

[RoboFu]

Wont happen

 

[m14]

Very interesting.
I also think Hermen is very keen to go down the route of wearable haptics

 

[IntentionalPun]

You know you don't actually HAVE TO use the garbage article titles these click bait sites use when making a thread.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

if it doesnt get wet for water scenes its not next gen

slightly better idea might be swappable panels.
instead of 4 physical buttons on the right of the controller, let me hotswap to a physical 6 button config, or a gamecube config.

 

[Elbereth]

 

[Knightime_X]

eww, super hard pass.
Its just a fkn phone at that point.

 

[vodka-bull]

I have a car with mostly touch buttons. Worst car I ever had.

 

[Kemosabe666]

Oh god.
Please don't

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

No sticks, no stick drift. Nailed it!

Yeah selling less controllers and make less money. Makes perfect sense for Sony.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Thats nice, makes it easier for the Soyny gang to lick

You joke now but you're gonna be jealous AF when Sony combines this patent with this patent:

Sony Patents Smell-O-Vision-Style Video Game Aroma System

Sony files a new patent for a Smell-O-Vision-like feature that could simulate in-game odors using fragrances triggered by certain gameplay moments.

gamerant.com

 

[MDSLKTR]

Logitech just released their adaptive tech mouse with haptics and it seems to deliver:



Though a lack of sticks and dpad on a controller is a big no for me dawg.