IGN reported that Sony filed a patent for the new attachment, which creates additional buttons for players to use during intense gaming sessions. By Daniel Richardson Published May 28, 2020. The rumors about the DualShock 5 just donât stop. With new buttons on the back, the DualShock 5 controller should be adjustable. The patent indicates that the back button plugin would allow more buttons to be âwithin the userâs reach while using certain functionsâ , since some indications of the buttons âmay be out of reach while using certain functions.â . It came out however to great reviews and supposedly worked well. A patent by Sony is possibly introducing two big features for the upcoming PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and it will likely please fans. The patent spotted by IGN shows exactly what weâve seen from the Back Button attachment when it was released from PlayStation 4 controllers. However, with the release of the back button attachment for PS4 the PS5 back buttons do seem a lot more likely and an obvious next step for Sony’s controller. It also added more sensors and switched to haptic feedback in this iteration. PS5; Patents; Some Fans Think a PS5 Back Button Attachment May Be Imminent. Share. Nothing in the patent specifically calls out the PS5, DualSense, or otherwise unique identifying features that may out this as a DualSense back button attachment. News of this PS5 back button add-on patent comes after Sony revealed that the DualSense controller would not come automatically fitted with such a device. There’s also the question of what features this DualSense version might have, though the brief description of the patent doesn’t exactly inspire much hope in that regard. Use of this website is subject to acceptance of our legal terms of service. Unfortunately, the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment seems to be incompatible with the latest generation of the PlayStation controller. A controller add-on includes a housing that mechanically couples to a game controller body. Staff / Contact Us | Review Policy | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy â Manage Cookie Settings, Advertising and PR: [email protected] | News: [email protected] TheSixthAxis is featured on: Metacritic, OpenCritic, vrgamecritic, Google News | listed on: NewsNow. At least thatâs what a new Sony patent says. Yet Another Rumor: PS5 Controllers Might Have Buttons On The Back. No element of this site can be used without written permission. The DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment was a stroke of genius. However, it seems all is not lost as Sony has filed a patent for a PS5 back button attachment! PS5 DualSense Back Button add-on revealed in Sony patent Ewdison Then - Feb 9, 2021, 7:42pm CST The PlayStation 5 didnât just usher in ⦠When the DS4 back button attachment came out last year it was a bit confusing given that PS4 was winding down and PS5 would be released that same year. Push where? There have been patents for the next generation of the PlayStation VR, AI assistance so the system itself can point you in the right direction, a patent for a controller that scan player’s faces and make emojis much like smartphones are capable of doing, and another that suggests backwards compatibility will be heading to PS5. It allowed the addition of two configurable buttons on the back of the gamepad without actually changing the design of the controller itself. That’s probably why Sony had to go and apply for a patent for a “Controller Add-on Device with Customizable Presets” that looks exactly like the DualShock 4 accessory, despite probably holding a patent for the latter anyway. Hum TSA, “and another that suggests backwards compatibility will be heading to PS5″… that was actually confirmed by Mark Cerny when he announced the PS5, you know. In contrast, Microsoft had to launch dedicated Xbox Elite controllers that featured programmable back paddles to that effect. They technically could, and this patent could also be nothing because patents are filed all the time and nothing comes from half of them. 30/12/19, 08:22. What remains unknown at this point is when such an add-on will be launched in the market. PS5 DualShock 5 leak confirms one new feature we suspected was coming A new patent lends weight to the rumours about PlayStation 5's much ⦠Sony recently announced a new rear button peripheral for the PS4's DualShock 4 controller, and it appears the PS5's controller could also feature rear buttons built-in based on a ⦠So nothing “suggests” it. Michael Harradence / February 9, 2021 Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a new patent for a PS5 DualSense back button attachment, suggesting the company is planning to upgrade the ⦠Hopefully not as long as it took Sony to launch the original. Since this is a new patent, itâs safe to say itâs for a new product and thereâs no reason for Sony to put out another back button attachment for the DualShock 4. While a patent ⦠Similar to the PS4 controller, Sony is aiming to do the same with the PlayStation 5âs DualSense controller, according to a new patent. It may have also broken compatibility with some DualShock accessories, explaining why a patent for a Back Button Attachment for the DualSense just popped up. The Back Button Attachment was meant to be an ergonomic option for gamers of all types. Sony patents have already become public several times, which have given us a possible outlook on the PS5 controllerâs appearance and functions. I'll give almost any game a go. The PlayStation 5 didn’t just usher in the next generation of Sony’s gaming platform, it also introduced a new controller that breaks away from previous generations in more than just the name. Khaliel The patent filing surfaced just last week, with an image and description revealed. Itâs the same sort of ⦠All content should be considered opinion. The last one would be a huge step considering Microsoft has already embraced backwards compatibility and has stated that the Xbox Series X will continue the trend so people can upgrade to the new system without missing out on games that released on previous generations. A last-minute patent filed by Sony shows yet another potential form of the upcoming Playstation DualShock 5, featuring buttons on the backside. We won’t know exactly what the PS5 system will look like until Sony is ready, and rumours point to a PlayStation Meeting occurring in March. PS5 DualShock controller patent shows built in back buttons ... with the release of the back button attachment for PS4 the PS5 back buttons ⦠Sony is seemingly looking at developing its back button attachment for the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller, according to a new patent. It should be said that Sony hasn't made any kind of announcement about a PS5 DualSense back button, so this is technically not official yet. The PlayStation 5 will be released during the 2020 holiday season. This move so late in the life cycle of the PS4 sparked some thought that Sony was hinting at what players could expect from the DualShock 5 when the PS5 launches late 2020, with possible inbuilt back buttons. Article posters are the individual owner of the article content. But seeing how popular the original Back Button Attachment is, itâs very likely that Sony will release a version of it for the PS5. By Brianna Reeves Published Feb 09, 2021 This back button is fully configurable and easy to program. Sony Patents the PlayStation âControllerâ with Two Back Buttons December 31, 2019 teknoku e-Business 0 TEKNOKU.me â Some time ago, the alleged controller design for the PS5 console revealed in cyberspace through patent documents. We do not license content or design to any other site. According to a patent filing, it appears that is exactly what Sony is going for. Personally I held off buying one because I ⦠In ⦠Not everything that is patented makes it to the shelf for consumers to purchase. Biden faces tough balancing act on infrastructure as pressure builds on immigration, gun control Sony may be working on a version of its Back Button Attachment for ⦠I'm going to be sad if they update Apex Legends into a PS5 game before a back-button ⦠Sony may be looking to make its PS5 DualSense controllers just a bit more like the Xbox Elite controller series by adding an optional back button attachment. A couple of weeks ago Sony announced a new attachment for the DualShock 4 controller which adds back buttons to the pad, something that Microsoft has ventured into with its Elite series of controllers as well as third party suppliers like Nacon and Thrustmaster. This isn’t the only patent that has emerged regarding the PS5 as we await official confirmation of what to expect. It’s a fact. However, we don’t know if these will make it to the final design of the DualShock 5. It’s definitely something that the DualSense should also have and it might still do, at least in the near future. From the heady days of the Mega Drive up until the modern day gaming has been my main hobby. Sony has filed a patent for an updated DualShock controller, ⦠Latest PS5 patent hints at a ghoulish new kind of ... but this also isnât the first time Sony has hinted that it wants to bring an A.I. The existence of a patent ⦠PS5 remote: a new patent suggests back buttons for DualShock 5 December 27, 2019 By Chris Watson The company has not yet announced anything ⦠We are not affiliated with any third party. assistant to the PS5. For one, the DualSense changed the decades-old arrangement for the Japanese version, making it identical to the rest of the world. It was especially useful for those with smaller hands or those with physical handicaps that find it hard to comfortably reach for the shoulder buttons. Going by the picture it looks like the back triggers would be directly behind the analog stick, which would be a good placement as they’d be easy to reach. PS5 Controller Patent Potentially Explains DualShock 4's Back Button Attachment. 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PS5 Controller Back Button Attachment Likely Coming According To Sony Patent It appears Sony may be developing a back button attachment for the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller, according to a newly published patent. The buttons on the accessory would also be fully customizable, allowing users to assign command presets based on each button press.