PS5 Access Controller Launching in December, Pre-orders Start Next Week
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the PS5 Access Controller is launching globally on December 6, 2023.
The suggested retail price of the PS5 Access Controller will be PHP 5,090 in the Philippines, and preorders will begin next Friday, July 21 in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Singapore pre-orders will happen at a later date.
Here’s what’s included in the box of the PS5 Access Controller and its product specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Access controller for PS5 | Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm Weight: Approx. 322 grams (0.7 lbs.) |
| (4) expansion ports | 3.5mm industry-standard AUX ports for players to connect additional buttons, specialty trigger switches and other compatible accessories |
| (19) button caps | (1) wide flat button cap (covers two button sockets) (2) overhang button caps (benefits players with smaller hands as they are positioned closer to the center) (4) curve button caps (can be pushed if placed along the top or pulled if placed along the bottom of the controller) (8) pillow button caps (4) flat button caps |
| (3) stick caps | (1) ball stick cap (1) standard stick cap (1) dome stick cap |
| (23) button cap tags | Swappable button cap tags for players to easily mark which inputs they map to each button |
| USB cable | 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Quick start guide and safety guide | Instructions for setting up the controller, UI settings and button configurations on PS5 |
Previously, we got to see the UI of the PS5 Access Controller, which will allow players to help many players with disabilities play and enjoy games by giving them the tools to engage with the software as easily and as comfortably as possible. This controller was designed in collaboration with accessibility experts, and as such, will include a wide variety of swappable buttons to let players build their own layouts depending on their needs.
The PS5 Access Controller is launching globally on December 6, 2023 at a suggested retail price of PHP 5,090 in the Philippines.
