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This Wednesday, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed "Project Leonardo", an accessibility controller kit for PlayStation 5 designed for aims players with disabilities.
The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in its 2023 edition. Here at LEVEL UP, we have all the details about this new control that seeks to allow more players to enjoy video games.
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All about Project Leonardo
"Accessibility is an important topic to us at PlayStation, and we want to continue raising the bar to enable every gamer to experience the joy of play. Whether it’s the robust accessibility options in PlayStation Studios games like Sony Santa Monica’s God of War Ragnarok or Naughty Dog‘s The Last of Us Part I, or the wide array of features in our PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 console UI, we’re passionate about reducing barriers to play for every gamer," Sony stated.
According to the company, its new controller has been developed with key contributions from accessibility experts, community members, and game developers,
Sony described Project Leonardo (codename) as its "new highly customizable controller kit that works 'out of the box' to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods."
Here are some key features:
Hardware customizations. Project Leonardo for PlayStation 5 is a canvas for gamers to craft their own play experience. It includes a robust kit of swappable components, including a variety of analog stick caps and buttons in different shapes and sizes.
Players can use these components to craft a wide array of control layouts. And the distance of the analog stick from the game pad can be adjusted to suit the player’s preference. These components allow players to find a configuration that works for their strength, range of motion, and particular physical needs.
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Software customizations. On the PlayStation 5 console players have an array of options to tailor their Project Leonardo play experience: Button Mapping and (up to three) control profiles.
Works Collaboratively with Other Devices and Accessibility Accessories
Project Leonardo can be used as a standalone controller or paired with additional Project Leonardo or DualSense wireless controllers. Up to two Project Leonardo controllers and one DualSense wireless controller can be used together as a single virtual controller, allowing players to mix and match devices to fit their particular gameplay needs, or to play collaboratively with others.
For example, players can augment their DualSense controller with a Project Leonardo controller or use two Project Leonardo controllers on their own. A friend or family member can also assist by helping to control the player’s game character with a DualSense controller or a second Project Leonardo controller. The controllers can be dynamically turned on or off and used in any combination.
Flexible, Adaptable Design
Project Leonardo’s split, symmetric design allows players to reposition the analog sticks as close together or as far apart as they like. The controller lies flat and does not need to be held, so players can lay it on a tabletop or a wheelchair tray. It can be easily secured to AMPS mounts* or tripods, and can be oriented 360 degrees for the most comfortable use. Players can also program the “north” orientation on the analog sticks to match their preferred controller orientation.
You can watch announcement trailer below.
Finally, Sony assured that more features on the control and release window will be revealed at a later date.
Stay informed at LEVEL UP.
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