Sony's touchscreen controller patent could be used to combat the "drawbacks" of fixed button and stick configurations.

The latest batch of Sony patents includes a highly unusual controller design that lacks most features one would normally ...

Sony's new Touchscreen PlayStation controller patent hints at adaptive virtual controls, accessibility options, and flexible ...

Sony has registered a patent for an unusual gamepad without physical buttons. It features a fully touch-sensitive surface that supports gestures such as taps and swipes, and it will be able to adapt ...

A newly unearthed Sony patent has revealed plans for an entirely touchscreen PlayStation controller, with no physical buttons.

Sony has been granted a U.S. patent for a PlayStation controller design that replaces physical buttons and sticks with a ...

Console fanboys are quick to highlight controller differences when arguing over “which is the better console.” A subjective argument nonetheless, but either way it’s interesting to witness the how ...

Sony's new patent details a controller without any physical buttons, instead there's a bunch of sensors and display technology for customizable controls.

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