Sony Unveils Project Leonardo: PS5 Controller for People with Disabilities
Project Leonardo is the code name for a handicapped controller developed by Sony. The company introduced the device as part of the CES 2023 presentation.
Sony said the new controller was developed with input from accessibility experts, community members and game developers. Project Leonardo includes a selection of interchangeable components, including many analog stick and button caps in various shapes and sizes.
On PS5, players will be able to customize their gameplay through button mapping, where controller buttons can be mapped to any supported controller function. And players can assign two functions to the same button. The PS5 will also include up to three control profiles where players can save their preferred settings and easily switch between them.
Project Leonardo can be used alone or paired with an optional Project Leonardo or DualSense controller. It is also designed to be compatible with third-party external devices via its four 3.5mm AUX ports.
As of the beginning of January, 2023 Project Leonardo is in development, emphasized in Sony. It’s unclear when the controller will go on sale.
