Sony introduces new customizable accessibility controller

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.

This week at CES 2023, Sony revealed Project Leonardo, a highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller designed with accessibility in mind.

Essentially, it works by providing gamers with circular gamepads and adjustable analog sticks. Different buttons line the outside of the ring, and each can be swapped out and replaced, but that’s just the start.

It also features four AUX ports that can connect other devices meant for accessibility. The whole setup works “out of the box,” according to Sony.

Thanks to the shape and customization options, gamers should be better able to position things to improve the gaming experience.

Players will also have full control over button mapping, including mapping two functions (like “R2” + “L2”) to one button. This will be great for those with limited mobility.

Additionally, up to two Project Leonardo controllers can be paired together, and gamers can even pair a DualSense controller with them, as well.

Sony worked with accessibility partners, community members, and game developers to design the circular Project Leonardo controller.

At present, Project Leonardo is currently in development, with no set release date.

Have any thoughts on this? Carry the discussion over to our Twitter or Facebook.

Editors’ Recommendations:

• New Gran Turismo movie looks just like the video game
• Microsoft sued by Sony stans to block Activision purchase
• Sony’s new DualSense Edge falls short with poor battery life
• Microsoft is exploring an ad-supported Xbox Game Pass tier

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s but one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.