Sony's Improved PlayStation 5 Controller: Project Leonardo

Project Leonardo, a PlayStation 5 controller upgrade, is being developed by Sony. It comprises of a collection of circular gamepads that can be customised, each with buttons and directional inputs to make gaming more accessible for people with poor motor control.

Compatibility with the PlayStation 5 (PS5)

Project Leonardo is designed to allow users to modify button mapping, swap out hardware components, and create individualized profiles.

DualSense controllers can also be used in conjunction with Project Leonardo. The PS5 can recognize up to two Leonardos and one DualSense as a single gamepad when used with DualSense controllers. This gives users more freedom and makes it possible for more than one person to help control a game.

The controller itself can be mounted on a tripod or laid flat on a table; It is not necessary to hold it. During the development of Project Leonardo, Sony collaborated with a few organizations, such as AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up.

How will it operate?

Utilizing various components to create various control layouts, Project Leonardo enables players to personalize their controllers to meet their specific requirements.

The player can also change the distance between the analog stick and the gamepad. With these customization options, players can find a setup that works for them in terms of strength, range of motion, and other physical requirements.

Control profiles and button mapping can be customized to meet a user's specific requirements. On the PlayStation 5, up to three control profiles can be saved and accessed at any time.

There are four 3.5mm AUX ports in the hardware to accommodate various switches and accessibility accessories already in use.

Similarity to Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller

Project Leonardo and Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller permit users to customize their controllers to meet their particular accessibility requirements. The controller includes some features, while the user can add others. Because no two people have the same requirements and because specialized equipment can be expensive, it is essential to support a variety of accessibility solutions.

Project Leonardo is currently being developed, but neither its availability nor its cost have been disclosed.