Sony patent may suggest updated DualSense controller plans

A Sony patent may have suggested a possible future revision of the DualSense controller. As reported by Respawn First, a patent found on the website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Sony may be working to implement a Wi-Fi transceiver in future peripherals.

The technology will allow controllers to input via a Wi-Fi transceiver, as well as the normal Bluetooth transceiver, which is present in Dualshock 4 and DualSense. Either of the two input signals that reach the PlayStation first will be used. Having two potential commands at the same time will apparently work to reduce latency, according to the standard’s description.

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The patent image shows a DualShock 4 controller with a Wi-Fi node in the touchpad area. It was archived almost two years ago, in July 2019, but given its recent publication, it means that Sony may be considering implementing the technology in future controllers.

In other news from Sony, the company said it plans to exceed 14.8 million PS4 sales in the second year, but a shortage of parts could prevent it. In the same earnings call, it was revealed that the PlayStation 5 sold 4.5 million units in 2020, which corresponds to the numbers reached during the launch of the PlayStation 4. If you were lucky enough to get a console, take a look at our article covering the top 10 games on PS5.

Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.