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I have been fortunate to get my hands on the PlayStation 5 before India is the launch of a console that is not readily available anywhere in the world, even after more than three months since its global launch. The console is bulky, but that’s just a compromise for an incredible gaming experience. Games optimized for PS5 like FIFA 21 and Spider Man: Miles Morales are simply awesome, while even old PS4 games like The Last of US II look refreshing. The console has a really cool design, supports better screen resolution, and is faster than before. However, none of this is the most futuristic part.
What really stands out is the DualSense controller which is nothing short of mind-blowing. It takes gaming to another level by making exceptional use of haptic feedback that reverberates vibrations throughout the controller and adaptive triggers that create resistance based on what happens on the screen.
Feel the Games
How does a game feel? For years, Sony’s DualShock controller was the closest thing you could get. The DualSense controller takes the game to another level and a lot of credit for this goes to the new haptic feedback. It provides a very precise response and allows you to feel every little detail that is reproduced on the screen. The controller sends out vibrations, mimicking what you see on television.
The pre-installed Astro game room offers a detailed look at the controller’s capabilities. During gameplay, the DualSense controller vibrates to reproduce the sensation of raindrops on your hands or to make you feel the impact when you hit an enemy. The vibrations change as the character moves across surfaces. All of this provides a more realistic experience than the PlayStation 4.
This is just basic. The feature takes effect prominently in FIFA 21 when you pass the ball, tackle, or score a goal. The controller vibrates differently in each case. Even on Miles Morales, a part of the controller vibrates every time you receive a text message just like a smartphone would. The vibrations change when you receive a call.
This could be just the beginning. While there is no information on this, Sony will surely look to make more use of haptic feedback, especially with PS5 exclusive games. This will also give you an edge over your competitors.
Adaptive triggers
The next big change that improves the gaming experience is the new adaptive triggers that create resistance based on the demand of the game situation. As you pull the triggers harder, they show more resistance, leading to a short-lived tug of war. It just gives you a more immersive gaming experience.
The function can be felt while running in FIFA 21, where triggers tend to be tighter in pressure situations. The same can be felt when shooting a web in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This should become an important part of the game as more games are released for the console.
Another masterstroke from Sony is the decision to embed 40,000 little PlayStation symbols into the DualSense controller’s wings leading to a better grip. The symbols are so small that they can easily be missed if you are not paying attention.
These are still the early days of PlayStation 5, in India at least. Even in other markets, the controller is struggling to meet the high demand. But, as the console becomes more accessible and more developers start releasing games for PS5, the DualSense controller will give them the opportunity to push the limits of gaming even further. It can also be a game changer for the entire industry, forcing the competition to work on immersive games and bringing new features to your future controllers.
