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Sony Patents Buttonless Controller: Touchscreens Replace Buttons
2 Feb
Summary
- Sony patented a buttonless controller design on January 27, 2026.
- The controller features two large touchscreens instead of physical buttons.
- The design aims to improve accessibility with customizable layouts.
Sony revealed a patent for a radical buttonless controller design filed on January 27, 2026. This innovative concept replaces physical buttons, a d-pad, and thumbsticks with two prominent touchscreens. The central aim of this design appears to be enhancing controller accessibility, addressing the limitations of fixed layouts in current controllers.
Players could potentially customize button placements, sizes, and even overlap them on the touchscreens. This flexibility aims to accommodate various hand sizes and user preferences without requiring custom hardware. PlayStation has previously explored accessibility with devices like the modular Access controller, indicating a continued commitment to inclusive gaming hardware.
