That being said, it's hard to deny the DualSense is a significant shift towards an Xbox-like design. The PS5 controller looks like it should come bundled with an Alienware gaming PC. Probably not at first glance, but then again it probably won't cost $180, either. The 'Share' button also remains intact, with a new 'Create' button feature incoming to allow "new ways for players to create epic gameplay content.". There was a problem. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. There's no 'Silicon Valley' where Jacob grew up, but part of his home country is known as 'the valleys' and can therefore it be easily confused for a happening place in the tech world. Xbox controllers offset the left stick, placing it above the D-pad, while the DualSense (and the DualShocks before it) feature parallel sticks along the bottom of the controller. "The new controller, along with the many innovative features in PS5, will be transformative for games—continuing our mission at PlayStation to push the boundaries of play, now and in the future. It will also retain the light bar from the DualShock 4, though its placement on the controller has been tweaked. "Xbox Controller" trended, with more than 30,000 tweets worldwide. PC Gamer is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. However, while we finally got to see the actual system, PS5's price and release date were not announced--that will come later, the company says. Email news@gamespot.com. Say hello to the PS5 and new PS5 Digital Edition. The discless model, called the PS5 Digital Edition, is noticeably slimmer, although it still bears the same form factor. That likely won't add much functionality on our gaming PCs, but hopefully Steam's controller support will be able to make use of its new haptic feedback. Visit our corporate site. But many on Twitter weren't talking about the controller's own merits after the announcement. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. The PlayStation 5 will launch sometime in the 2020 holiday season. The PS5 DualSense controller, which was unveiled earlier this year, features haptics and adaptive triggers, allowing developers to adjust the trigger tension and give more precise feedback than the classic rumble tech. The PS5 controller reveal finally changed things, giving fans a glimpse at the sort of design themes that will likely be reflected in the console itself. Privacy Policy, Now Playing: First Look at PS5 Console | Sony PS5 Reveal Event, Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Terms of Use and Of course, we also saw a ton of PS5 games during the reveal event, many of which hadn't previously been announced. But is the DualSense really that similar to Microsoft's various controller designs? The DS4 PC setup was easy enough, at least. Most were memes claiming the PS5 controller is simply a doppelganger of the Xbox Ones'. We look forward to sharing more information about PS5, including the console design, in the coming months.”, For one, it retains those signature parallel thumb sticks. Receive news and offers from our other brands? It is also a notable divergence from the blocky PlayStation 4, with a "wavier" outer shell that initially made fans question whether or not it was possible to position the console horizontally. Sony has unveiled the new PlayStation 5 controller, and it sure looks rather space-age. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Autumn Update Adds Halloween Next Week, By In the absence of an official reveal, fans have had to rely on leaked dev kit photos and concept designs by fellow fans. This is what the PS5 looks like. Oh, and the triggers that definitely don't get pressed by accident while you're in bed. You can also follow him on Twitter @CCJ1997 for updates on his latest work and thoughts on gaming, environmentalism, and K-pop, or email him at ccj1997(at)gmail(dot)com. Sony's new design definitely screams "next-gen." With a two tone design and some blue LED trim around the touchpad, it really looks like it's been ripped right out of Alienware's secret design lair in Austin, Texas. You will receive a verification email shortly. NY 10036. © Since the DualSense keeps the parallel sticks, it will most likely still feel distinctly PlayStation, regardless of its superficial similarities to Xbox's controllers.