The PlayStation 5 will soon get a slimmer and lighter revision, but what about DualSense? Sony has not revealed plans to release a redesigned version of the original controller; however, a patent suggests it has plans to do so in the future.
Documents revealed a redesigned DualSense with a curious new feature: the ability to use it as a case and charger for wireless headphones, specifically the Pulse Explore, the brand's new earbuds.
New DualSense would integrate wireless headphones
The patent shows a DualSense as we all know it, but it has a rather striking change. It features special slots for storing, charging and linking wireless earbud-style headphones. This way, users could have their Pulse Explore always on hand and fully charged for their gaming sessions.
In case you don't remember, Sony's earbuds promise a premium experience and the use of PlayStation Link, a new audio technology that powers its latest products. The patents suggest that Sony wants to improve and integrate much more of its audio experience into the PlayStation ecosystem, and DualSense would be their way of making that a reality.
The documents show the charging and storage slots for headphones in various parts of the DualSense. One particular image shows them under the touch panel of the controller, so they would be hidden.
Now, it is important to mention that this is just a patent and Sony will not necessarily go for a similar product. However, the document is proof that the company is interested in the idea and probably already experimented with it. Below you can see images of the patent.
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