{"id":248890,"date":"2024-07-29T16:08:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/29\/the-new-astro-bot-ps5-controller-is-pretty-dang-adorable\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:13:41","slug":"the-new-astro-bot-ps5-controller-is-pretty-dang-adorable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/29\/the-new-astro-bot-ps5-controller-is-pretty-dang-adorable\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Sony\u2019s currently prepping a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/sonys-astro-bot-is-getting-the-mario-like-adventure-it-deserves-225716801.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mario-like adventure game for PS5;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mario-like adventure game for PS5<\/a> that\u2019s inspired by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. That title arrives on September 6 and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/astro-bot-is-a-supremely-silly-and-incredibly-smooth-platformer-200012651.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:looks like an absolute blast;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">looks like an absolute blast<\/a>. Taking a page from Nintendo, the company also just announced a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2024\/07\/29\/first-look-astro-bot-limited-edition-dualsense-wireless-controller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:themed DualSense controller;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">themed DualSense controller<\/a> to commemorate the release. It&#8217;s pretty dang adorable.<\/p>\n<p>The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is an homage to the titular bucket of bolts, who made his first appearance in a collection of VR minigames released back in 2013. Sony calls the controller a \u201ctrue work of art\u201d and it&#8217;s easy to see why. This thing is certainly purdy. There are a pair of robotic peepers right on the touchpad. The handles and buttons feature Astro Bot\u2019s signature blue accent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caas-iframe-wrapper\" data-embed-anchor=\"bd7914cd-ace2-5fea-8395-f9533cd6a24c\">\n<div class=\"caas-iframe youtube\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-type=\"youtube\">\n<blockquote data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GaElJ75QQJQ?si=4NlpL6wkBJCGs96b\"><p><noscript><iframe title=\"Astro Bot DualSense Controller Reveal | PS5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GaElJ75QQJQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The company has also explained how the upcoming 3D platformer takes advantage of the DualSense controller\u2019s many features. The developer has increased the number of textures that players can feel through the controller via haptic feedback. The adaptive trigger response has been refined to take advantage of the protagonist\u2019s new powers. Sony describes being able to \u2018feel the thruster rattling\u201d when using a jetpack, as an example.<\/p>\n<p>It says that every new power up in the game \u201chas been given that same special treatment.\u201d This includes the Dual Speeder gadget, which quite literally turns the controller into a motion-controlled spaceship. These new features are for all DualSense gamepads, and not just the one that looks like a robot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caas-iframe-wrapper\" data-embed-anchor=\"e0c950bf-493a-52fd-b0d6-4c6e4c3aeac1\">\n<div class=\"caas-iframe youtube\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-type=\"youtube\">\n<blockquote data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wHMNQzLG_Jg?si=1Q2Ti4yVLgDFMf_W\"><p><noscript><iframe title=\"Astro Bot - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wHMNQzLG_Jg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The themed controller costs $80 and ships the very same day as the game, on September 6. We played a demo of <em>Astro Bot<\/em> back in June and came away impressed. We said it \u201cfeels fantastic\u201d and that the whole thing is \u201cinfused with childlike joy.\u201d Mario had better look out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-new-astro-bot-ps5-controller-is-pretty-dang-adorable-152727280.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Sony\u2019s currently prepping a Mario-like adventure game for PS5 that\u2019s inspired by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. 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