Sony Interactive Entertainment finally unveiled the much-awaited and heavily rumored PS5 controller. The Japanese gaming giant introduced the official name of the controller, which is not the DualShock 5 but PS5 DualSense. Along with the unveiling, Sony revealed the specs and features of the new generation controller, which got some fans getting worried.
PS5 DualSense Controller Privacy Issue
One of the many features of the PS5 DualSense controller that privacy-conscious fans got concerned about is its built-in mic. According to Sony Interactive Entertainment, while PS4 players require a headset to communicate with friends, this feature would no longer necessitate it. Although it may sound like a whole lot of convenience, not all fans are pleased about this particular feature.
Earlier, there were whispers online that the PS5 would feature voice commands with the help of the built-in mic of the PS5 DualSense. But, what privacy-conscious users are more concerned about is the advanced tech that Sony equipped the built-in mic with. Based on an official Sony document, the PS5 DualSense has the capability to identify players' voices to further filter background noises.
Although the built-in mic of the DualSense could become more useful to gamers, it could also pave the way for Sony to gather data about its users based on the conversations around the PS5 controller. Bo Moore, IGN's executive tech editor, that game developers need to make sure that the mic, by default, is turned off. Because if it is not, there is a chance that it could be recording voices of unsuspecting players.
Others are worried that the Japanese console maker would have a print of their voice. Sony has a sloppy history of ensuring the safety and protection of players' private information, which is another issue that some fans are worried about. While the built-in microphone is possibly worrying, the DualSense features haptic feedback in its triggers aside from its rumble features.
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This feature is a plus, especially for game developers, who could further explore a lot of ways to make their titles more immersive to gamers. Although the majority of the PS5 players would not mind the built-in microphone feature of the DualSense, introducing an extra point of exposing personal information is not at all enticing.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has not yet officially revealed the PS5. So far, the Japanese gaming giant has not yet revealed when it plans to officially unveil the PS5. Last year, SIE President Jim Ryan announced that Sony's next-generation gaming console is scheduled to arrive sometime in the holiday of 2020.
