The “Cooling Springs” level of the PS5 pack-in offers a sense of what PS5’s new controller can do.
Johnathon Dornbrush writes: "One of the most exciting unknowns about the PlayStation 5 is how its next-gen system introduces a surprising revamp of PlayStation’s long-standing controller. The DualSense’s advanced haptics and adaptive triggers are meant to better immerse players in the games the next generation will deliver, but it’s still a question of whether its added tech is a launch gimmick or a more lasting change. Thankfully, Astro’s Playroom is a free pack-in launch game for PS5 meant to showcase what the DualSense can do. And my time with it – I was allowed to preview the Cooling Springs level – certainly hinted at some of the potential for what the new controller can deliver in a surprisingly Nintendo-like way, while also being a joyful PlayStation homage and a fun platformer in its own right."
Recently, I had the opportunity to test a 15-year-old PlayStation 2 (PS2) controller, and what I discovered was astonishing: despite years of heavy use and a considerable amount of dirt buildup, this controller exhibited almost zero stick drift.
For those unfamiliar, stick drift is a common issue in modern gaming controllers where the analog sticks register movement without any input from the player. This problem has become increasingly prevalent with contemporary controllers, including the PlayStation 5’s DualSense. It got me thinking: why did we rarely, if ever, hear about stick drift during the PS2 era, despite analog sticks being a staple feature since the PlayStation 1 days?
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team Asobi's Astro's Playroom has been updated with new content and PlayStation trophies.
I'll probably jump back into this closer to the Astro Bot release to get hype for it.
let me get this straight, a free update, for a free game that came pre-installed on every ps5, hmm
also, Astro Bot technically one of the best selling games of all time, its sold 59.3 million - hehehe
Here's an in-depth look at whether Microsoft took advantage of the PS5 DualSense controller's features with the Xbox games on PS5.
I’m going bed now so have only previewed this article but credit to James Lara at MP1st.com for such a unique and in depth investigation! From comparing the audio captured from the controllers’ vibrations to determining the in-game source of vibration and its effect in Hi-Fi Rush, this seems like a scientific approach has been taken. Wow. Man must really cares about the topic, I gotta respect that passion. 🫡
i love how this is so indepth only to say "well yes, but mostly no"
haha xD good article tho
I love controllers and this one has me giddy with anticipation.
Can't wait to start using the amazing Dualsense controller. The only next-gen controller around.
With the PS5 it seems like Sony wanted to innovate with the controller and audio along with providing amazing looking games
The PS5 feels like an all around better improvement over last generation
DualSense is fantastic. No one will be dissappointed.
I can appreciate the added functionality of the peripherals instead of marketing and pushing tErAFLoPZ.