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 ...

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

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

Sony has patented a design for a PlayStation controller that features a touchscreen allowing users decide where to place its buttons.

The idea of a PlayStation controller without any buttons might sound absurd. But that is exactly what might be next. Fresh ...

Sony is toying with the idea of adding a dedicated rewind button to PlayStation controllers in the future, if a patent filing is anything to go by. The application was submitted in early 2023, but was ...

From Xbox to Nintendo, gamepads tend to have a similar set of face buttons. A, B, X, and Y are the choice de rigueur. Early consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) used A and B buttons, ...