A new Sony patent application has been published for a controller that could theoretically change temperature during gameplay.
This material could be “elastically deformable”, such as a silicone gel-based material, and would be connected to a circuit that processes information.
According to Sony, by making part of the controller out of this elastic material instead of hard plastic, it could make the controller “capable of enriching haptic experiences”.It also, however, states that “a temperature control apparatus such as a Peltier element capable of electrically changing temperature may be provided on the front surface of, or inside the elastic member”.
This would essentially meant that if a player comes across a hot or cold area in a game, the controller could receive an electrical signal that adjusts the temperature of the material. Theoretically, this could mean that if players enter a volcano or a snowy area in a game, the controller may be able to heat up or cool down accordingly.It should be noted that, as with every patent application , just because Sony has been working on this idea it’s not a confirmation that a futureIn 2020 another Sony patent was spotted for a controller
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