It seems like PlayStation is ready to go all-in on the haptic feedback found in its DualSense controller. The company's latest patent shows a gaming controller that doesn't even have physical input buttons, instead opting for haptic display surfaces that can be adjusted depending on the user's preferences. Imagine the modular design of some of the best PS5 controllers if they were devoid of buttons and had a touchscreen.
Of course, I need to caveat this news by stating that Sony is infamous for filing all sorts of wacky product patents, most of which never actually see the light of day. This could very well be the case with Sony's latest, which was filed back in 2023 but was only granted on the 27th of January. Let's take a closer look at what Sony might be picturing for the future of controllers.
