Sony takes a giant step towards inclusion in the video games with the launch of its new control dedicated to users with special needs. Is called PlayStation Access and will be put on sale from this coming December 6, but you can reserve it through this link.
The control is extremely comfortable and has the ability to be adjusted to the needs of the user who is going to use it. Its development included the participation of multiple video game engineers and designers who focused their ideas on the creation of this new device.
The place Vandal notes that the creators of Spider-Man 2 were instrumental in the creation of the special PlayStation controller, which has the same colors as the PS5 controllers.
Alvin Daniel, Senior Technical Program Manager of the device, explains that they carried out a dynamic with several developers in which there were different prototypes of controls. Take as a reference the work they did with the people at Insomniac Games, creators of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, a game that was crucial for the final creation of the device, since it requires dexterity in which many buttons are pressed at the same time. to play.
“If you’ve played Marvel’s Spider-Man, there are some special powers that require pressing cross and square, or triangle and circle. In the game you can set them to a single button press. Their data showed that it was a very useful function for accessibility,” they said in a virtual forum attended by the aforementioned media.
I’m so excited to finally share that I was part of the team that created PlayStation’s Access Controller. This controller is a game-changer for disabled gamers, and it’s going to break down barriers and create accessibility for the entire community.
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— Paul Amadeus Lane 👨🏿🦼😷 (@PaulAmadeusLane) October 12, 2023
PlayStation Access
The new PlayStation Access controller is an official PlayStation controller designed for players with special needs. It has a series of features that make it more accessible, such as:
- An ergonomic design with larger grips and a lighter weight.
- Larger, easier-to-press triggers and buttons.
- An improved analog stick and D-pad.
- A haptic vibration function that can be adjusted.
- An audio function that can be adjusted.
- An accessibility mode that allows you to customize the controller settings.
The PlayStation Access controller is available in two colors: black and white. It can be purchased directly from the PlayStation Store or at select retailers.