Sony has joined forces with masters in accessibility to introduce a PlayStation 5 controller created for gamers with disabilities.
The Access Controller is a kit composed of various buttons, triggers and sticks that can be tailored to the individual player, allowing them to create a set-up that best suits their requirements.
Since 2018, Microsoft's Adaptive Controller has been available for Xbox and PC users.
This is the first item created by Sony specifically for the PS5 that is of this kind.
Alvin Daniel, Senior Technical Program Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, commented to the BBC that the concept is to unbox it and have it available to use immediately as a PlayStation controller.
If it suits you, there is no requirement to buy extra third-party buttons and wiring to connect them."
If you find this satisfactory and comfortable, there is no need to buy extra buttons and wiring from outside sources and link them together.
"We desired a complete set in one box."
Creating accessibility products is a colossal job, due to the fact that the limitations of each disabled individual differ and gaming technology is always changing.
Sony is attempting to address this issue by offering customisation, which would enable each individual to shape the solution to suit their personal needs.
Mr Daniel revealed that the company had collaborated with AbleGamers, who are accessibility specialists based in the United States, to come up with possible solutions to the issue.
When developing custom solutions, they would take into account three elements - the thumbsticks, pressing buttons, and the need to grip the controller."
When creating their own individualized solutions for different gamers, they would always attempt to handle three matters - the thumbsticks, pushing buttons, and having to hold onto the controller.
When formulating tailored solutions, they would think about three things - the thumbsticks, pressing buttons, and the requirement to grasp the controller.
If you are experiencing difficulties in the three areas mentioned, this controller will be useful regardless of what your situation is.
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The disabled community was heavily involved in the conception of the Access Controller.
The packaging is very accessible and the setup process can be customized to the user's needs, allowing for multiple profiles to be created for different games or occasions - though it may not be the smoothest process.
Being a disabled gamer, I had been anticipating button remapping to become common for many years, as it would allow me to play titles that are reliant on trigger buttons that are typically located on the back of a standard controller and remap them to a more accessible button.
Rather than just being a temporary fix, this controller provides a more practical solution.
However, there are certain design decisions that can be quite confusing - for instance, it lacks a right stick that is usually found in the majority of modern-day controllers and is necessary for numerous types of video games.
I attempted to play Spider-Man 2 - which includes a character who is Deaf - and found it almost impossible. The only way to play is to use an Access Controller along with a regular PS5 controller, a less than user-friendly configuration, or use two Access Controllers together - which can become quite costly.
It is clear that this product and others like it are an important advancement for disabled gamers. The fact that it has been created with the input of disabled people demonstrates that gaming accessibility is becoming a widely recognised issue.
I wish that this will be the commencement of an advancement of these forms of products, plus that providers pay attention to commentary and keep on to improve and develop.
The gaming industry has come under scrutiny to take steps toward making their products more accessible for players with disabilities.
Within the last couple of years, Forza Horizon 5 added a sign language function, the Last of Us Part II possessed a setting suitable for blind and deaf players, and Just Dance offered a routine that could be completed while inside a wheelchair.
Mr Daniel indicated that hardware choices for disabled individuals had been scarce but Sony's recent controller had been developed in order to address this issue.
He commented that especially for younger individuals, gaming is a significant component of contemporary culture; one that leaves those unable to partake in the same activities as their peers feeling excluded or on their own.
We have found that we bring delight to those who were previously unable to partake in the game.
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