Sony Patents Modular PlayStation Controller With Detachable Touchscreen

Sony continues to explore new hardware ideas for the future of PlayStation. Following a recently published patent describing an advanced cooling system for the rumored PlayStation 6, another patent has surfaced outlining a modular controller concept. As always, a patent does not guarantee that the product will ever reach the market.

Patent 20260199776 A1, first reported by MP1st, describes a controller that could replace the DualSense touchpad with a detachable touchscreen. According to the filing, the display would allow players to access console menus, adjust settings, read notifications, manage messages, and use other system features directly from the controller.

All features and capabilities described in the patent:

• A detachable touchscreen that replaces the traditional DualSense touchpad and can function similarly to a smartphone.
• Direct access to console menus from the controller, including settings and other system functions.
• The ability to view messages directly on the controller's display.
• Support for system notifications.
• Phone call notifications displayed on the controller.
• A rotating navigation dial for quickly scrolling through menus and confirming selections.
• A modular magnetic design that allows the touchscreen and navigation dial to be repositioned around the controller.
• A customizable control layout that lets users arrange the components according to their preferences.
• Automatic game pausing when interacting with certain notifications or alerts, allowing players to quickly resume gameplay afterward.

The concept suggests Sony is exploring a controller that serves as more than a traditional gaming peripheral by providing direct access to PlayStation ecosystem features without requiring another screen.

However, there is no guarantee this design will become a commercial product. Sony frequently patents experimental ideas that never reach production, and there is currently no indication that this controller is intended for the PlayStation 6, a future PS5 accessory, or any hardware currently in development. PlayStation 6, стане аксесуаром для PS5 або взагалі перебуває в активній розробці.

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