Published Jun 18, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT
Sony files a patent application for a new PlayStation controller that has buttons which include a strange and unique feature.
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Sony files a patent application for a new PlayStation controller that has buttons which include a strange and unique feature.
Sony patents PlayStation controller buttons that adapt hardness via magnets or fluid membranes based on game context. The tech extends DualSense adaptive triggers to all buttons, boosting immersion but creating durability challenges.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT
Sony files a patent application for a new PlayStation controller that has buttons which include a strange and unique feature.
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Published Jun 18, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT
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The patent, spotted by Cheat Happens, is titled Operation device, information processing apparatus, control method thereof, and…

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