PlayStation France may have just given us some (admittedly unsurprising) PlayStation 5 details. More specifically, details about the next-gen console's controller. On the official PlayStation France support site, there's a page that lists the differences between available PlayStation 4 models. One column shows compatible controllers, and guess what's there? That's right, the 'DS5' -- or DualShock 5.
So now, supposedly, we've got an official name. What's more, the listing suggests that the PS5's controller will work with PS4 systems. Pretty cool, we suppose.
While this isn't concrete confirmation of the DualShock 5 and its capabilities -- there's always a chance it could be some sort of weird error on PlayStation France's behalf -- the fact that this information has shown up on an official PlayStation support page leads us to believe that it's probably accurate.
It might not be too long until we get confirmation anyway. Rumours are still swirling with regards to a PS5 reveal event in February.
[source playstation.com, via reddit.com]
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@DLB3 You read my mind. Surely this kind of info isn't added out of nowhere.
@DLB3 good call
A question I've had recently is whether PS4 accessories will work with PS5 or has that been answered already? Been wanting to get a pair of Playstation Golds for a while, but want to make sure they'll work with PS5 before I spend the money.
I'm still shocked PS4 controllers work on PS3!
@optic_efun11 Yeah Sony already confirmed all PS4 stuff beng forwards compatible
@eltomo Wait, really? I never thought of trying that.
@BambooBushido thanks. I didn't know this glad I do. Further increases the possibility of back buttons on the ps5
And you’re going to need one if you want to play your PlayStation five games on PlayStation 4 through PlayStation now.
@Deadlyblack - yeah they do, i played KZ3 online with the dualshock 4. though if i recall, since the PS4 controller has no "select" button, it wasn't 100% compatible but worked well enough.
All this says is that the same basic features will also be in the DS5. Whether we get additional functionality - like rumble triggers, programmable back buttons etc, these shouldn't affect the ability to control a game.
The other option of course is that the DS4 will work for all BC games but 'maybe' only some PS5 games if the DS5 has added features (like a touch screen for example) if those PS5 games don't rely on those features to function properly.
There is no reason it couldn't be used for all BC games so it makes sense that it will work on PS5 but whether it will work properly with ALL PS5 games or not, even with the Back button add-on, we will have to see what the DS5 'adds' (if anything) that games may utilise.
If the DS5 does away with the touchpad as it was very under utilised, then you may need as DS4 to play some PS4 games too. Its not just about adding new features but maybe removing some features too that requires the use of a DS4 on a PS5 for some BC games
How is this a big deal, DS4 worked with PS3
@Deadlyblack yes bro, register as Bluetooth!
What? Dual shock 5??? I would never have guessed that. I expected something like dual shock 360 One X series X... Oh, that's Microsoft... Never mind
Will it work with PC? Because being forced to be wired or buy a hard-to-find USB adapter (sold now by scalpers for ridiculous prices) is a terrible way to do remote play from Windows.
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