Another day brings another new Sony controller patent, this time for a device that looks remarkably familiar.
What you need to know
- A new Sony controller patent has been spotted.
- This patent is for a wireless charging attachment that looks quite similar to the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment.
- It's unclear if this device eventually evolved into the Back Button Attachment, or is meant for the PlayStation 5.
Many patents for possible controller designs have been spotted over the last few weeks and there's another joining the fray. The patent, which was first spotted on , details a wireless charging device that can be attached to the back of a PlayStation controller. You can see some diagram images from the patent below.
interestingly enough, this attachment looks quite familiar to the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment. Multiple other controller patents have been spotted, with one showing designs for reading . None of these have been mentioned as features for the PlayStation 5 controller, which will almost certainly be called the .
Sony has previously confirmed that the next controller will have USB-C charging, as well as a larger battery than the DualShock 4. After giving details in interviews with Wired in 2019, Sony has been extremely quiet, only showing a for the PlayStation 5, as well as a logo. The PlayStation 5 is currently still scheduled to release sometime in Holiday 2020. The only known launch title at this time is Godfall.
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