Sony released the PlayStation 5, which it produced, in 2020. So much so that many controllers have been designed for the console, which has attracted attention since its first release. Now, Sony has introduced its new controller called Project Leonardo for disabled PlayStation 5 players.
Controller for the disabled: Project Leonardo
CES 2023, where technology companies stand out, continues at full speed. Sony was among the companies that took part in the consumer fair. The company announced that the stock problems for the PlayStation 5 are over and the total amount of sales from the past to the present.
Sony introduced the new PlayStation 5 controller called Project Leonardo. It is stated that non-profit organizations AbleGamers, SpecialEffect and Stack Up also contributed to this device, which was specially designed for disabled players – people with limited control.
The controller, which has a different design compared to standard controllers, can be used for a long time without difficulty. Project Leonardo has high customization possibilities. So much so that there are four 3.5 millimeter AUX ports for connecting keychains and accessories. It should also be noted that the distance of the analog sticks to the controller can be adjusted.
So Morimoto, the designer of the controller, said in a statement on the subject;
“Our team has tested more than a dozen designs with accessibility experts looking for approaches to help address key challenges to effective controller usage. In the end, we settled on a ‘split controller’ design that allows nearly free-form left/right thumb stick repositioning, can be used without the need to be gripped, and has very flexible button and stick cap replacement. The controller can also flexibly accept combinations of accessibility accessories to create a unique aesthetic.”
The release date and price of Project Leonardo are still unknown. However, it will be announced with more detailed information in the coming days.
There is a controller called Xbox Adaptive Controller for players with restricted movement that Microsoft has released. This device, which has a price of $ 99, will compete with Project Leonardo.
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