Access Controller - Design Story | PS5

[@ninjago86FN]

Thank you PlayStation for making a controller for people with disabilities!

[@blackstar-genX]

It will be a real win if it actually works for the PS4. But why would Sony do that?

[@theghost6618]

@@blackstar-genXFor help

[@vigi1antvort3x41]

​@@theghost6618The PS5 is backwards compatible.

[@spoodermanreal]

This will be useful for my ranked teammates ❤

[@ljeans531]

Ik this will prob be expensive but its going to be great and this video proves how much thought went into this.

[@ljeans531]

Imagine having a sibling with a disability, they could never play the game with you. Then you guys open this on Christmas morning, thats the kind of joy accessibility creates. Ik this will prob be expensive but its going to be great and this video proves how much thought went into this.

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@mitchelljenkins4815]

Priced at 89.99, so even the price is accessible.

[@MechWomanWarrior15]

The fact that you even thought about the packaging and made that accessible is just ❤

[@Blaze-jp5fi]

Fairplay, this opens the door for many new gamers to enjoy gaming or give disabled gamers a better experience, credit to playstation for doing this

[@ndiesel11]

I know a guy who was born without thumbs, and he used to be aggressive to his son in gamestop because he would buy video games and he couldn't play them. This just feels made for him. Hope his son surprises him with this.

[@princegroove]

Yep, it’s long overdue actually.

[@FireStarJutsu]

This seems very thoughtful. I mean yeah probably not gonna be cheap, but having options for people who need it is nice.

[@xfa93]

89,99$ not too expensive, I think it's a fair price.

[@JBPG-YT]

It's not that much more than a standard dualsense and given what it can do, I personally think it provides real value for money

[@FireStarJutsu]

@@xfa93Yeah that's probably fair.

[@princegroove]

Quite inexpensive actually.

[@blackstar-genX]

The PS4 needs an update to support this thing.

[@Shinjo_Ms]

Why even dislike this video man? It's opening up the world of gaming to so many more people to properly enjoy and experience so many stories and worlds. That is amazing! Great job to the whole team that made this possible. It might not seem much, but you're genuinely changing lives through this

[@neilranson4185]

A possible could be the amount of r and d cost along with general costs to bring to market a product that will sell in very small numbers relative to the ps5 install base could eat up costs that would better serve a far larger percentage of the market who already has invested and owns a ps5 like a possible price cut or improved battery life duel sense etc

[@HandledToaster2]

Why even worry about that, people just click dislike for no reason, it doesn't matter

[@teneesh3376]

Probably cause for a controller like this, it's missing the most important thing for something like this. Modularity. With only 4 ports, there's only so many things you can do. It really needed a port for every single button, the touchpad and motion controls. Cause all of these can benefit someone depending on the disability. And sony trying to make one design for all is going to limit a lot of people. Microsoft's approach is a lot better, but more expensive for the accessories

[@ReclaimerTyphoon]

​@@teneesh3376 This is certainly one of the reasons - Xbox's Adaptive Controller is covered with ports to allow literally any kind of setup anybody on the planet could want or need. Sony is late to the game with this product/it really comes off as super reactionary, very "We only just started thinking about this when Xbox released their completed accessibility product", which feels disingenuous, but also, yeah - even with a fully completed, competent, incredibly versatile on shelves from a competitor, Sony somehow managed to make an inferior product, and it looks like they prioritized style over functionality.

[@ChaoSTrophicS]

​@@teneesh3376atleast it's something better than nothing and I'm sure they'll update this in future

[@atomosfabian]

Great design, it shows that they have invested a lot of time in its development. an incredible year for PlayStation to have all these accessories and with such spectacular designs

[@toejam3558]

As a person who is physically disabled I see this as a huge win

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@xfa93]

​@@LayerZlayer2000I can't tell if you're a bot or someone with an extremely sad life.

[@yummyyummy2091]

Dude I ain't even disabled and I'll use it this controller looks kinda cool

[@level1blackmage]

This is brilliant. I'm almost in tears. Thank you for creating this, Sony. Now so many new gamers can enjoy what we all take for granted.

[@PenDreamt]

For those living with functional disabilities, this opens a recreational doorway. For some, especially when it involves healing after an accident, the PT/OT work invested can be very demoralizing. This can help mitigate frustrations when having to relearn life. Hopefully for Sony, some of the design cost can fall under the cost umbrella of a retooled, redesigned arcade stick having been modified and adapted for a specific audience. Microsoft did this several years back. I understand businesses exist to make money, and that a controller design for a very specific audience might cost more in design work and tooling than it's profit in revenue. But for the auidence this is marketed to, it's a very nice pick-me-up.

[@RealCoachRonn]

This is the most stellar thing ever done by any gaming platform. Sony & Playstation is galaxies ahead of the rest

[@Sabundy]

Agreed 👍💯

[@princegroove]

Kings of gaming!

[@CyberAlexMM]

Xbox did this 5 years ago

[@LayerZlayer2000]

Can only agree the Last sentence is for xbox

[@RealCoachRonn]

@@LayerZlayer2000 at the same time when it comes to game library & history, Playstation is the bar. We must remember Sony has been doing electronics & entertainment since Bill Gates was in kindergarten

[@robertharper3114]

Kudos to the people at Sony who were involved with making this (accessible controller for people with disabilities) a reality!! Anybody who wants to should be able to get the chance to play!

[@pieterkonijndederde]

Thank you PlayStation, you are amazing for developing this! Thank you for showing that the community can be so much more and bringing people together. You earned every smile that this brings. I'm definitely getting one, my dad's disability extends to his hand dexterity and this would be amazing to finally play racing games together.

[@LayerZlayer2000]

So true Microsoft did so much effort for this whole thing cool Sony also made one

[@evran86]

I can't find confirmation anywhere, but I really REALLY hope this works with the VR2! Having limited dexterity in one hand makes the majority of VR2 games near impossible to play.

[@jaycee4160]

One of the biggest W PlayStations has ever had tbh great job!

[@Matthewz05]

Well done Playstation, it is important for everyone to feel included

[@LayerZlayer2000]

True well done Microsoft and sony Afterwards

[@kyeirwin7915]

Such a beautiful design and amazing to see a controller that can be worked for any type of hand combignation, I have friends who struggle with the normal controllers so shared this with them right away!

[@Dominicandhope]

Wow I don’t have a disability like this but it’s so kind for you guys to make this for people who do! Thank you PlayStation!!

[@__dane__]

The flexibility and customizability of the controller really demonstrates the amount of UX research they did

[@1ElectricGaming]

Thank you PlayStation for this. This will help lots of people like me. So thank you so much ❤

[@jckorn9148]

We're all one bad accident from needing this. And watching Let's Plays won't cut it. Great work.

[@josephrodriguez1683]

this is very cool and all but i believe that gaming companies should do more of this but because i am blind the assistive controllers aren’t what i need to play, i would like to have more and more game developers make their game playable not just from the control schemes but have the options for the blind from the start of the game be able to use a screen reader and other blindness settings for audio and such. hopefully one of these days everyone with a disability either blind or those with limited mobility can play in harmony with others whom don’t have such disability.

[@cl-vision5029]

How can you play a game if you are blind? Honest question I'm not even trying to be funny I'm genuinely curious

[@ainedunne412]

I’m looking forward to using this. Have an acquired nerve damage to my right hand which causes pain spasm and locking. So glad I can use the left hand to play button intensive games without landing myself in the doctors office again.

[@prdator4829]

1 word -> " RESPECT " ❤

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@Ihavethehighground69]

​@@LayerZlayer2000do you have like a really sad life or something?

[@xc.research]

Can already see how this is useful not just for the disabled community, but also as a prototyping set for new interface design

[@manganimesYT]

I just got mine last night and I’m already going ham on it . I can already see it being so so helpful Thanks PlayStation!

[@Xemaine]

This is great for those who have lost a limb or fingers. This opens the door for many. More so than we could ever imagine.

[@WongGamSingLegacy]

4:35 but there are 2 controllers I guess you can use 1 hand for 2.

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@平和-v1z]

This is huge, thank you so much for making gaming more accessible to more people!

[@RudeSaiyan]

Fyi. It's listed for $89.99 here in the USA. Not sure how much that price will change internationally.

[@Maaden84]

Probably a bit more here in europe, but not much more. Fair price I think :)

[@shinjinanahara]

It's fantastic that the accessibility has been thought through right down to the design of the box it comes in.

[@DRE2XL]

This is actually really nice and thoughtful, salute, you have my respect

[@MrTJP777]

Absolutely love ideas like this! Innovation with a positive purpose...

[@getbackintothegame]

This sounds excellent. I do have one on pre-order as someone from the visually impaired community. My question is will there be braille on the controller? I think Bill would be a great asset when it comes to the blind community as a whole I think that’s one thing that is missing on the game controllers in general

[@PredictableEnigma]

Or at the very least, textural differences in some button faces, kind of like how keyboards have bumps on the "home position" keys

[@getbackintothegame]

@@PredictableEnigma Very much agree

[@sirradez]

but how do blind people play games if they can't see? I'm just curious, because I imagine that someone who can't see the buttons on a controller won't be able to see what's happening in a game

[@ishkapiska4516]

@@sirradezvisually impaired doesn’t necessarily mean fully blind. If you look at the disability options in games you’ll see they have settings for people who can’t see well. There’s also audio description

[@Pexvy]

Life is gaming! 🎮🔥

[@princegroove]

Gaming is life! 😂

[@andyruswandsanryo3552]

I like a lot Alvin. He is brilliant, the man behind this masterpiece access controller. And his charisma like a super star.

[@joniel0504]

Incredible. I'm in tears. Very thoughtful. Just wonderful.

[@Tapaneemdrek]

This is what “Play has no limits” actually is , Thank you PlayStation

[@edtotman2952]

I have shoulder pain when playing because the Dualsense controller is too small for me. I'm buying two of these so I can spread out my arms and hopefully play without pain.

[@brandonboughton_000]

This means the world to me

[@GergTheSurpreme]

But don’t you need 2 joysticks? One for camera and for movement?

[@pedrorocha397]

Despite I don't need it I praise your efforts to include everyone in the joy of gaming. Thanks to all who made this possible! 🙏❤

[@janiecestrickland4416]

Thank you for this! I can now play with my dad. I missed playing games with him so much.

[@DriftedDriver33]

This is amazing 🤩. Thanks to All involved.

[@kerimca98]

Please add opacity and scaling option for voice party live caption Regards, deaf person

[@WarzonBG]

Very nice👍👍👍

[@eramisthaskins6691]

That’s awesome, but how do you play any game that requires use of two sticks?

[@xxxprincethe2nd793]

This is very cool. Great idea

[@TrrripS]

Wow, very very SMART!!!!

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@CiriIon]

As someone who has severe arthritis in their hands, thank you!

[@AL_EVOz]

This is going to be awesome and give those a chance to play games that everyone can experience!

[@johzho123]

I hope we can use two of them on PC side too!!!

[@youngmerlin9000]

I have the xbox adaptive controller and it opened the world of Xbox and Pc gaming to me. I am so happy that Playstion has stepped up to I love my PS5 but it has been hard at times to play some games. My fiancée pre-ordered the Access Controller for me and I can't wait to get my hand on it.

[@LeonidasGGG]

It is amazing that Playstation did this. It is a bit expensive but I am very happy this exist. Everyone should be able to play videogames and I hope Xbox and Nintendo follow this trend.

[@RyuShinkuuHadoken]

It is ok, but how do you use it on games with two sticks like shooters with only one hand?

[@thesunkendream]

You know what would be great for access? Allowing people to use PS4 controllers on PS5 games and allowing more third party controller makers to make PS5 controllers

[@ishkapiska4516]

Ps5 games has functionalities like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers which are not on the DualShock of the ps4… so that’s why you can’t use it. Most ps5 games have ps4 versions tho. Ps5 controllers often go on sale and they feel better too you should get one

[@thesunkendream]

@@ishkapiska4516 I have a PS5 controller. It hurts my hands. There is no game mechanics that need adaptive triggers or haptics. For games where a half press does something different to a full press the PS4 controller can already do that because it has analogue triggers.

[@Nepgdamn]

​@@ishkapiska4516you can disable them on the dualsense (and that's what I did from the get go) and still play every game without issues

[@shadowwalkeruk]

It's about time the mainstream consoles made it for everyone to play. Of course, Sony PlayStation hits it out of the park

[@NickMethorst-l5h]

Microsoft also has something like this, we can only applaud both companies for doing this!

[@-leo6378]

Está disponível no Brasil?

[@aegisring]

I like Brazil

[@xdami4nx]

I personally don't need this, but f**k yeah!! make gaming more inclusive.

[@Corusame]

This looks fantastic. I hope a version for PC is made.

[@silverside8]

I don't need it but I want it.

[@pattykervin1946]

My son has cerebral palsy and can only use his right hand. My husband and I are technically challenged. Years ago my son had a joystick like that one that is used as a flight controller on a PC. It had the move, jump and fire buttons all in the stick so my son could use it easily. Why can’t the geniuses at Sony make a joystick that is simple to use which would make life easier for so many people?

[@helloimuzumakikira1]

This honestly could be like an arcade stick for fighting game players! I am sure the community can mod the paddles to their liking with 3d printing etc

[@ReginaldVannison7777]

I become more intrigued every time I see this controller!

[@CHUKSGAMES]

How do u work with this controller so easy.

[@Temperance_XVII]

It’s for people physically unable to use a controller

[@CHUKSGAMES]

Tnx for the feedback.

[@sivart54]

Fantastic. Great job.

[@tankypoo285]

Fantastic, if it gives the ability for people with disabilities to play.... I'm getting one, and I don't even have a physical disability. 10/10 Sony, almost brought I tear to my eye.

[@THEWIZARD616]

What games can you play with one stick? I need to see someone actually use this. It's advertised alongside single player games like ratchet and clank, HZD and GOW all of which require aiming and shooting. Usable with a ton of games still though so it's still fantastic that this has been created.

[@Mr_Battlefield]

I'm looking forward to making new gaming friends no matter there abilities. Arm are wide open & Giving out free high fives and fist bumbs 👊

[@MeatyMeatloaf]

I think PlayStation deserves around of applause👏

[@Sey357]

SONY ❤️ 🇯🇵 👑

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@owlomar2007]

This goes to show that Sony does have a heart sometimes ❤ Play has no limits for real!

[@YDanny00]

Great work on this must needed it product! I will help so many people enjoy the great games you all make!

[@Jzak25]

So how much is this?

[@peacewanna8834]

방향키와 듀얼스틱 2가지 모두 필요한 게임의 경우 플레이가 대응이 안 되는데 혹시 방법이 있을까요? 저는 지금 엑세스 컨트롤러 두 개를 보유하고 있습니다

[@Mordraxx1]

There are still people who are potential gamers who cant use even this product

[@FushyTacoFngaz]

Firstly, Congratulations Sony 🎉👏👏👏🤝 I'm a regular 'able bodied' gamer but i absolutely love you guys even more for this... 🤗😘 Out of curiousity i might get one for myself, see if it can improve my overall experience, perhaps for 3rd person games/MMORPG's and maybe fighting games like Tekken could be more suited to these🤔 The DualSense is still the King of racing and FPS tho😊

[@__dane__]

Xbox’s approach was to make their accessibility controller compatible with third party peripherals. Sony’s was to let you build the layout and functionality of the controller yourself

[@CrustyManMeat]

£79.99 thankfully a decent price from Sony for a change.

[@M.SEK.P]

😔💥 WHY ISNT THE ACCESS CONTROLLER WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE PS PORTAL(like normal on PS5?) 💥😔

[@LlamaM2288]

This is amazing ❤

[@courtearl]

Wow. I have Parkinson’s disease and struggle playing sometimes. This commitment to disability from PlayStation is impressive

[@mikevandemark1993]

As someone with disabilities this is great and I want to buy it but I’m curious, it only has one analog stick so what about the other one? 😅😅

[@princegroove]

PlayStation is truly the best place to play, for everyone! ❤

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@Vageta1999]

Biblically accurate ps5 controller

[@jazzonthemoonBACKUP]

Finally PlayStation follows Microsoft's example.

[@peacewanna8834]

コントローラー2つ持ってるけど方向ボタンが操作出来ないようので、解決方法が欲しいです。例えば、ドラゴンクエストの場合、キャラの動きはできるけど、戦闘の場面でコマンドの操作が出来ないだからゲームの進行ができないんですよ。このコントローラーが2つあれば、1つは方向のボタン設定する事ができるようにアップデータが必要だと思います。

[@leymourskagaming7636]

Is this the new arcade stick for fighting games?

[@zachthezombie]

Nice but im kinda shocked it has taken this long i did often wonder how somone who lost a hand or arm could play games

[@ljeans531]

Usually keyboard

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@zachthezombie]

@@LayerZlayer2000 im thinking before ecen that . More like snes ps1 era it when this should have been being worked on . Ideally sooner but that period would have made most sense

[@marvinlorenz6867]

Hi guys, do you think this controller works for people who have only one hand to play with? Greetings from Germany

[@fernsjjf]

That is very beautiful for special need person.

[@bluebolt3307]

Does it work like the Xbox accessibility controller? Where you can plug in different buttons or does it only exclusively work with the controller like shown in the video? Just curious :)

[@crunchy_rocket]

Did you saw the Thumbnail??

[@princegroove]

This is leagues ahead of the trash-box’s junk. 😂

[@matheusblancosoares7610]

​@@princegrooveI really don't understand why you people have belittle others in order to praise PS. PS deserves praise for this, but Xbox did this years ago. It also deserves recognition.

[@bluebolt3307]

the thumbnail only shows swappable buttons, i mean like with xbox's controller, you could have external buttons with a headphone jack, i don't know if that's also in the thumbnail i just don't see it :)@@crunchy_rocket

[@bluebolt3307]

exactly! it should be great that people who can't play games through traditional controllers should now be able to play on whatever console they choose to, whether it is xbox or playstation :)@@matheusblancosoares7610

[@francescolandolfo6923]

Thank you Sony for making a controller for disabilities persons !

[@LanceGordon-l7u]

This brilliant , but can you play fifa and other football games with one joy stick,,? Thanks

[@MistromLuthane]

Kind of hard to appreciate all the work that goes into this when you know for a fact that it also means disabled gamers who need this or would at least benefit from it are gonna be forced to pay triple digit prices on top of their console for it.

[@MorbySA]

It’s $90 US. That’s only $20 more than the standard controller.

[@nattobaby]

@@MorbySA $40 cheaper than the xbox adaptive controller too

[@mnArqal93]

That usually is the case, accessibility can be quite expensive. I'm deaf in one ear and cannot fully enjoy sound in games due to being binaural audio. I have to either fork out money on headsets that give me the options I want or look into 3D audio. Which in PlayStation's case, I believe only works on PS5, which I don't have yet, still on PS4.

[@Maaden84]

its not expensive at all

[@sTe69691]

Bravissimi Sony!! Complimenti! 🎉

[@dgwebguy6815]

As a husband to a wife with disabilities - this hits deep. What a great direction. Well done team. You should be proud of your hard work.

[@SpadesG]

Glad Playstation Looking Out For People who Can't Even Grip A normal Controller. NICE STEP UP PLAYSTATION! 👍

[@LayerZlayer2000]

I know right Microsoft did such a great job but cool sony finally did it aswell

[@SpadesG]

@LayerZlayer2000 Yes. Love how it's customizable just like the duelsence edge.

[@xdeejae99]

That looks cool asf

[@dionsanwolfsun3681]

Pulse explore earbuds pre order time when Playstation?

[@Antonio---]

Could be fun controller to use when drinking with friends