Sony Has now Reportedly Filed A Patent Application Hinting At A Future PlayStation Controller

Sony Has now Reportedly Filed A Patent Application Hinting At A Future PlayStation Controller With No Physical Buttons.

Sony has filed a new patent revealing a game controller concept with no physical buttons — instead using a capacitive touch surface to create virtual, adaptive buttons that change based on how the user holds the device. This design replaces traditional fixed buttons and directional pads with touch, tap, swipe, and gesture inputs that are dynamically mapped depending on grip and hand position, potentially improving accessibility and flexibility for different players.  

The patent outlines how the controller could detect finger positions and various gestures on a single surface, enabling customizable layouts and inputs without mechanical buttons. While this represents a bold departure from conventional controllers and could influence future PlayStation hardware like PS6, a patent filing does not guarantee this design will ever be produced or released commercially