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If you’re looking to level up your gaming experience with the PlayStation 5, the Access Controller is here. Designed to make your gaming sessions more accessible and enjoyable.
What makes It special? ✨
The Access Controller isn’t just about accessibility—it’s about versatility! With a variety of stick and button caps, you can customise your setup to match your strength, range of motion, and preferences. Whether you’re gaming on a flat surface like a wheelchair tray or need a controller that adapts to your unique needs, this device has got you covered.
Want to play with mates? No worries! You can use up to two Access Controllers and one DualSense wireless controller together as a single virtual controller, making it easy to mix and match or team up for some epic gaming sessions. On the PS5, you can even create up to 30 different control profiles, tweak stick sensitivity, and deactivate buttons if needed.
Setting up🚀
Setting it up might be a little hard for our players who are getting back into gaming. PlayStation have a dedicated support hub packed with how-to guides and video tutorials to help you tailor the hardware and software to your liking.
Find the guide on PlayStation website (external link)
Store and switch profiles with ease 🔄
You can store up to three control profiles directly on the Access Controller, so switching between your favourite setups is as easy as pie. If you connect your controller to a different PS5 console, just remember to recreate your profiles there too.
Wired or wireless? Both! 🔌📶
Like the DualSense controller, the Access Controller needs a wired connection for initial pairing with your PS5. After that, you’re free to go wireless! It also features a USB-C port for charging.
Designed with accessibility in mind ♿
Unboxing is part of the fun, right? The Access Controller’s packaging is designed to be easy to open, even with one hand. Inside, everything is neatly organised, so you can find what you need without any hassle.
Compatible with all Your favourite games 🎮
Whether you’re exploring new worlds or challenging yourself with old favourites, the Access Controller works with every game on PS5. For those titles that need DualSense-specific features like the touchpad, simply pair the Access Controller with a DualSense to enjoy full functionality.
Plug in and play 🎮🔌
The Access Controller is designed to work with a wide range of third-party accessories. Thanks to its 3.5mm AUX ports, you can easily connect additional switches and buttons without needing PlayStation-specific licensing.
The mission behind the magic 🌍
At PlayStation, their mission is to bring people together through gaming. Around 1.3 billion people live with disabilities globally. creating accessible gaming products like the Access Controller is more important than ever. Inspired by their belief that “Play Has No Limits,” this controller is just one way PlayStation aim to make gaming more inclusive for everyone.
What does the hardware look like
What’s inside the box? 📦
- Access Controller for PS5
- Dimensions: About 141 x 39 x 191 mm
- Weight: Approximately 322 grams
Button caps galore!
- 19 Button Caps in Total
- 1 Wide Flat Button Cap: Perfect for covering two button sockets.
- 2 Overhang Button Caps: Great for smaller hands, bringing buttons closer to the center.
- 4 Curve Button Caps: These can be pushed from the top or pulled from the bottom—your call!
- 8 Pillow Button Caps: Comfortable and responsive.
- 4 Flat Button Caps: Classic and straightforward.
Stick caps to suit your style
- Ball Stick Cap: Unique and ergonomic.
- 1 Standard Stick Cap: The classic choice.
- 1 Dome Stick Cap: Rounded and smooth.
Button cap tags
- 23 Swappable Tags: Customise your controller by marking which inputs correspond to each button.
- Expansion Ports for Extra Gear
- 4 Expansion Ports: 3.5mm AUX ports to connect additional buttons, switches, and other compatible accessories.
Handy extras
- USB Cable: A 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable for quick setup and charging.