Summary
- Sony patent reveals innovative gun attachment for DualSense controller, enhancing gameplay immersion.
- The attachment adds an aiming sight between the R1 and R2 buttons, increasing realism in shooting games.
A recently published Sony patent showcases a groundbreaking controller accessory that transforms the PlayStation DualSense controller into a more immersive gaming tool, resembling a gun. This development is part of Sony's ongoing efforts in hardware and software innovation within the video game industry.
While the gaming community eagerly anticipates new PlayStation game releases and the recent launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro console, Sony's continuous patent filings reveal their commitment to enhancing user experience through technological advancements. The latest patent, filed in June 2024 and published on January 2, 2025, introduces a gun attachment accessory designed to augment the DualSense controller.
This accessory, dubbed a "trigger" attachment, would attach to the bottom of the DualSense controller, allowing players to hold it sideways and utilize the space between the R1 and R2 buttons as an aiming sight. This feature aims to deepen the immersion in first-person shooter (FPS) and action-adventure games, though it remains uncertain if this accessory will reach the consumer market.
Sony DualSense Controller Gun Attachment Accessory
Figures 14 and 15 of the patent illustrate how the modified controller would be held like a handgun. Figure 3 details the attachment mechanism to the DualSense controller's bottom. Additionally, Figures 12 and 13 suggest potential integration with a VR headset and other accessories, though these are not elaborated upon in the patent. As with other exciting Sony patents, gamers should await official announcements before expecting this accessory to become available.
Sony, along with other video game companies, remains at the forefront of exploring new gaming hardware technologies, from next-generation consoles to enhancements for existing peripherals like controllers. Fans interested in these developments should keep an eye on future announcements from Sony regarding their patent filings and potential product releases.
