Sony is developing a new device to help developers better use the PS5's Haptic Feedback.

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Sony's patent describes a haptic hand strap to help game developers use PlayStation 5 controllers.
The device allows developers to experience the vibrations of haptic feedback without needing to pick up a controller and test it.
Sony continues to focus on haptic feedback technology.

According to a newly published patent by SonyThe Japanese tech giant is developing a handheld device that will help game developers use the haptic feedback capabilities of the PlayStation 5 controller. Sony has registered a number of software and hardware patents in recent months. It gives viewers an inside look at the research and development efforts that may shape the future of gaming.

The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller and its haptic feedback functionality have been in the spotlight recently with the release of Astrobot and other games that focus mainly on using the specific features of these devices. As more game developers figure out how to use haptic feedback in their titles, Sony is working to make it easier for studios and their teams to take advantage of these immersive features.

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A patent published on October 3 reveals a unique touch-back hand strap that Sony is developing, a small device that slides onto the hand or wrist. and allows users to fully experience the haptic vibration feedback while using their hands and fingers. Currently, haptic feedback testing requires holding the controller. This forces developers to pause and switch repeatedly. From keyboard and mouse to controller With this hand strap device Developers will be able to test haptic feedback settings without needing to pick up a controller. This allows for faster adjustments. By making it easier to test and add haptic feedback to video games, Sony may see more developers focus on using these features.

Sony Haptic Feedback hand strap for game developers

By looking at Figure 1 of Sony's haptic hand strap patent, viewers can see how game developers will use the device while adjusting controller settings for games. A thin strap is placed on the hand and provides haptic feedback that can be adjusted on the fly. This allows developers to make additional changes to achieve the desired output settings without having to stop and get the controller. It cannot be confirmed whether or not developers will take advantage of the device, and Sony has not made any official announcements. regarding the distribution of this helpful developer tool, however, Sony's hand strap device and other technology patents seem to indicate that the company is focusing heavily on haptic feedback.

The PS5 controller's haptic feedback feature has been well received by critics and viewers. Many, though, lament the lack of games that take full advantage of these immersive abilities. Perhaps in an effort to encourage more developers to incorporate the technology into their games, Sony could make it much easier to test and use these features with haptic feedback hand straps. As mentioned above, there is no guarantee that Sony will develop and release such equipment completely. So it remains to be seen whether studios will embrace haptic feedback more broadly.