Sony patents controller that may change temperature

Sony has registered a patent for a controller that may change temperature based mostly on what’s taking place in a recreation.

In accordance with a not too long ago filed patent, Sony is engaged on a controller (maybe a brand new model of the DualSense) that has the power to alter temperature. The fundamental thought is that the controller would be capable of warmth up, and thus settle down, relying on what’s taking place in a recreation. So, in case you have been to enter a desert atmosphere, for instance, your controller might warmth up that will help you higher immerse your self within the recreation.

Push Sq. notes that Sony would obtain this by the use of “changing the plastic that makes up the PS5 controller with a gel-like materials” that might in flip be able to heating up. It’s not clear if this may necessitate a bigger redesign of the DualSense, if new DualSense controllers would merely ship with this new characteristic, or if this may imply a wholly new controller.

Maintain your horses in case you’re excited a couple of controller that may change temperature, although, as a result of there’s no proof on the market to counsel {that a} controller like that is truly being dropped at market. Sony, and lots of different tech firms, register wild (and sometimes hilarious) patents on a regular basis, however often, these patents don’t result in precise merchandise. Although, contemplating Sony did patent this controller, it’s actually doable, simply unlikely.

As you would possibly count on, such a controller would possibly trigger points for players who aren’t particularly thinking about having sweaty fingers whereas they’re gaming. Plus, there would naturally be issues about battery life and sturdiness relating to producing warmth, to not point out worries concerning the controller getting too scorching.

Nonetheless, it’s undoubtedly an attention-grabbing patent, and it’s price protecting a watch out for a DualSense that may change temperature sooner or later, although we wouldn’t maintain our breath.