PS5 controller features

by Rob Stewart May 9, 2023

The PS5 controller is packed with great new features that will allow you to play your games in a more immersive way. One of the most notable new features is the adaptive triggers, which will add a new level of realism to your gaming experience. The controller also features haptic feedback and a built-in microphone, which are both great additions.

DualSense wireless controller

The PS5 controller is called the DualSense wireless controller and it’s a huge upgrade over the PS4’s DualShock 4. It has a new design, new button layout, built-in speakers, and a microphone. The most notable change is the addition of haptic feedback, which replaces the old rumble motors. The DualSense also has adaptive triggers, which will offer different amounts of resistance depending on the game you’re playing. For example, in a shooting game, you might have to pull the trigger further back to fire a more powerful gun.

The controller can also be charged using a USB Type-C port and it has a built-in battery that offers up to four hours of play time. The PS5 console will come with one DualSense controller, but you can buy additional controllers separately. The controller will also work with PS4 games, but some features (like the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback) will not be supported.

Create button

The create button is a new addition to the PS5 controller. This button allows you to quickly create screenshots and gameplay clips. To do this, simply press and hold the create button. A menu will then pop up, giving you the option to take a screenshot, record gameplay, or start a broadcast.

Share button

The Share button on the new PS5 controller has been moved from the left edge of the touchpad to the center of the controller, making it easier to access. When sharing a screenshot or video clip, you can now choose to include audio from your microphone, or just from your PS5’s speakers. You can also now share your screen directly to Twitch or YouTube.

Touchpad

The PS5 controller features a capacitive touch pad that is clickable, which is located on the top center of the controller, in between the Share and Options buttons. The function of the touch pad can be customized by the game developers to suit the needs of their game. For example, in some games, it might be used as a way to select menu items or switch between different in-game characters. In other games, it might serve as a way to control an on-screen cursor.

Adaptive triggers

The PS5 controller features adaptive triggers, which can offer different levels of resistance. For example, if you’re shooting an arrow in-game, you’ll feel the tension build as you pull back on the trigger. The same goes for gun recoil – the harder you pull the trigger, the more recoil you’ll feel.?

This feature is called “adaptive triggers,” and it’s one of the most talked-about aspects of the new PS5 controller. While we don’t know everything about how it will work just yet, it’s safe to say that it will add a new level of immersion to games.?

We do know that adaptive triggers will be compatible with all PS4 games, as well as with PSVR. So, even if your favorite game doesn’t take advantage of the new feature, you’ll still be able to enjoy it with the added immersion that the PS5 controller offers.?