The PS5 is not only about exclusive high-quality games, but also an unparalleled gaming experience thanks to accessories that enhance immersion and precision. God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7… Take your realism to the next level with the DualSense controller, featuring haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, as well as the PULSE 3D wireless headset, which takes advantage Tempest 3D AudioTech sound technology from the PlayStation 5.
One of the great assets of the PlayStation 5 is undoubtedly its DualSense controller, which offers exclusive and advanced features to enhance in-game immersion and experience fidelity. The release of God of War Ragnarök, which perfectly exploits the potential of the controller, is an opportunity to remind us how much the DualSense is capable of upsetting the sensations experienced by players when they immerse themselves in a PlayStation game.
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The haptic feedback
Vibration motors have been fitted to our gamepads for a long time now, but lack precision in terms of the tactile feedback provided to the player supposed to simulate physical phenomena in game. The haptic capabilities of the DualSense take the player much further in terms of immersion in providing dynamic vibrations that will truly simulate interactions with the environment, as well as the recoil of certain types of weapons.
God of War Ragnarök is one of the games exploiting this feature wonderfully. Thanks to the haptic feedback, the player really has the feeling of progressing with difficulty in the snow, for example. The repercussions of the jolts during the sled passages are also admirably transmitted in this way. Recalling the Leviathan ax or using the shield also activates haptic feedback, which in this case provides gameplay information in addition to promoting immersion.
Another title benefiting from careful optimization for the DualSense is Horizon Forbidden West. When Aloy moves discreetly through the tall grass, the haptic feedback makes it clear to the player that progress is more complicated in such an environment. The swimming phases are just as successful, with an adaptive vibration system depending on the speed at which the character is swimming. The haptic feedback is often discreet, but always effective and precise in highlighting.
Finally, let’s mention Gran Turismo 7, which also takes advantage of the possibilities offered by the DualSense to offer an ever more immersive experience. The vibrations of the engine, the sensations of driving on a bitumen surface and the jolts of a dirt road are thus perfectly transcribed by the haptic feedback of the joystick.
Adaptive triggers
A great novelty brought by the new generation of PlayStation controller is at the level of the triggers, which become adaptive. This means games can support many levels of force and strain when interacting with your gear and environments in compatible games. Drawing a bow in The Last of Us Part II or Horizon Forbidden West has never been more satisfying than with the DualSense in hand, especially since the Guerrilla Games title has several bow models, each of them delivering really different sensations thanks to the adaptive triggers.
Generally speaking, they allow the player to feel a physical connection to the actions they perform on screen, such as slamming the brakes of a racing car at full speed in Gran Turismo 7. of War Ragnarök, the adaptive triggers notably enrich the combat experience, allowing you to measure the blows and find the right balance between power and speed.
3D audio
The PS5 also promises support for 3D audio technology, which offers an immersive 360° sound experience with the appropriate audio hardware. The PULSE 3D wireless headset has been specially designed to take full advantage of the console’s sound features, and in particular Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech technology. Practical, it can be plugged directly into the DualSense controller via its 3.5mm jack.
With 3D audio, sounds seem to come at you from all directions. In God of War Ragnarök, you can spot the position of enemies by the sounds they make (footsteps, charge, weapon). Players of Horizon Forbidden West can also use the sound clues left by the machines to figure out where they are, whether in combat or for more stealthy stealth sequences. On Gran Turismo 7, the spatialization of sound contributes to feeling like a real pilot living in the cockpit of his racing car. The sound effects are reproduced realistically and in real time, taking into account the specificities of each vehicle, the engine, and the environment.
The player can customize the headset EQ settings from the PS5 menu to create the mood that appeals to them the most. Three presets are available and three additional slots are provided for saving custom audio profiles.
Peripherals for all tastes
PlayStation offers to customize its accessories by varying the colors. The original DualSense controller with a two-tone design comes in several variations, ranging from white to black to more colorful options such as purple, pink, blue or red. But we are also entitled to special editions, such as the camouflage color. For license fans, be aware that there are also controllers marketed for the launch of a particular game. This is for example the case of the limited edition God of War Ragnarök controller. This one has a two-tone design, intense blue and immaculate white, inspired by the Nordic universe of Midgard and adorned with the insignia of the bear and the wolf, which represent the characters of Kratos and Atreus.
Let’s not forget the high-end DualSense Edge controller, which features configurable keys, adjustable joysticks and triggers, exchangeable joystick caps, modifiable rear keys, to bring even more performance and customization to the most demanding gamers. demanding. All this, with all the features of the DualSense, of course.
The PULSE 3D wireless headset is also available in several colors (white, black, camouflage), while facades for PS5 console allow you to give a touch of originality to your console and to match the color of your his DualSense controller.
Discover the DualSense controller for PS5
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