Trusted Reviews is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.Learn more.
Sony patents controller that can change temperature
In This Article
Sony has registered a patent for a controller that can change temperature based on what’s happening in a game.
According toa recently filed patent, Sony is working on a controller (perhaps a new version of theDualSense) that has the ability to change temperature. The basic idea is that the controller would be able to heat up, and thus cool down, depending on what’s happening in a game. So, if you were to enter a desert environment, for example, your controller could heat up to help you better immerse yourself in the game.
Push Square notesthat Sony would achieve this by way of “replacing the plastic that makes up thePS5controller with a gel-like material” that would in turn be capable of heating up. It’s not clear if this would necessitate a larger redesign of the DualSense, if new DualSense controllers would simply ship with this new feature, or if this would mean an entirely new controller.
Hold your horses if you’re excited about a controller that can change temperature, though, because there’s no evidence out there to suggest that a controller like this is actually being brought to market. Sony, and many other tech companies, register wild (and often hilarious) patents all the time, but usually, these patents don’t lead to actual products. Though, considering Sonydidpatent this controller, it’s certainly possible, just not likely.
As you might expect, such a controller might cause issues for gamers who aren’t especially interested in having sweaty hands while they’re gaming. Plus, there would naturally be concerns about battery life and durability when it comes to generating heat, not to mention worries about the controller getting too hot.
Nonetheless, it’s definitely an interesting patent, and it’s worth keeping an eye out for a DualSense that can change temperature in the future, though we wouldn’t hold our breath.
You might like…
Ruben has worked in tech and games since 2014, contributing to some of the world’s most well-known sites. Over the years, he’s covered all things tech, from computing to mobile phones to hi-fi and eve…
Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy.
Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Why trust our journalism?
Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy.
Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year.
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
