Sony's new controller all about making its games more accessible for disabled gamers, the PS5 Access Controller, is up for pre-order now. Priced at $89.99 / £79.99 / €89.99, you can go to the official PlayStation Direct website and secure a unit ahead of its 6th December 2023 release date. The device is restricted to one unit per household when you place an order.
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Here's a complete rundown of everything included with the PS5 Access Controller:
Over the past few years, Sony has been leading the way in the accessibility space through its games and expansion of services. Naughty Dog titles The Last of Us: Part II and the PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part I are heralded as some of the most accessible experiences in the industry, while additional information was added to PS Store product pages to help disabled users.
Rather conveniently (though not planned), pre-orders for the PS5 Access Controller tie in very nicely with the addition of accessibility options on Game Pages here on Push Square. As announced yesterday, you can now discover the sort of accessibility options a PS5, PS4 game has thanks to our friends at Family Gaming Database on the website.
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Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he can be found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.
Good initiative indeed. This controller also gives me the arcade controller vibes, nice design.
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