Sony’s at the moment prepping a Mario-like journey sport for PS5 that’s impressed by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. That title arrives on September 6 and appears like an absolute blast. Taking a web page from Nintendo, the corporate additionally simply introduced a themed DualSense controller to commemorate the discharge. It is fairly dang lovable.
The Astro Bot Restricted Version DualSense wi-fi controller is an homage to the titular bucket of bolts, who made his first look in a set of VR minigames launched again in 2013. Sony calls the controller a “true murals” and it is easy to see why. This factor is definitely purdy. There are a pair of robotic peepers proper on the touchpad. The handles and buttons characteristic Astro Bot’s signature blue accent.
The corporate has additionally defined how the upcoming 3D platformer takes benefit of the DualSense controller’s many options. The developer has elevated the variety of textures that gamers can really feel by the controller by way of haptic suggestions. The adaptive set off response has been refined to benefit from the protagonist’s new powers. Sony describes having the ability to ‘really feel the thruster rattling” when utilizing a jetpack, for instance.
It says that each new energy up within the sport “has been given that very same particular remedy.” This contains the Twin Speeder gadget, which fairly actually turns the controller right into a motion-controlled spaceship. These new options are for all DualSense gamepads, and never simply the one that appears like a robotic.
The themed controller prices $80 and ships the exact same day as the sport, on September 6. We performed a demo of Astro Bot again in June and got here away impressed. We stated it “feels unbelievable” and that the entire thing is “infused with childlike pleasure.” Mario had higher look out.
