A patent covers a solar-powered DualSense controller with built-in photovoltaic elements, which would make such a device completely self-sufficient.
Sony has recently patented a method for charging the PlayStation DualSense controller, which could revolutionize the way gamers use their peripherals. A solar-powered DualSense controller with built-in photovoltaic elements is the subject of a patent that would make such a device completely self-sufficient. It is discovered by Tech4Gamers. Despite the patent’s recent publication, Sony has been developing the DualSense controller technology in question since at least 2023.
If there aren’t any replaceable batteries, the idea is that controllers can charge themselves when they’re in the light. This way, gamers won’t have to worry about plugging them into an external power source as frequently, if at all. According to the complaint, game controllers that rely on batteries must be charged or replaced when the battery dies. Consequently, the game controller’s power cannot be guaranteed, and the controller cannot be used in the absence of a charger or an external power source to recharge the battery.
Sony claims that the controller’s design will allow its photovoltaic parts to remain unobstructed by players’ hands and motions, allowing the device to continue charging while players use it theoretically. It will also serve its purpose admirably and be quite useful, so we are presuming that it would be highly advantageous for PlayStation consoles.
With all the numerous technologies packed into a PlayStation DualSense controller, it uses a lot more power than a Samsung remote. Plus, the increased button pressing, haptics, and everything else just adds to the battery drain. This is a novel approach to the problem of the controllers’ short battery life, which has been PlayStation’s main gripe with them.
We hope that this new controller will eventually become standard on all of their products, allowing users to go longer between charges and reducing the amount of time spent charging the controllers. We look forward to seeing that patent come to fruition since it is quite intriguing.
