Can You Turn PS5 DualSense Adaptive Triggers Off

The PlayStation 5 will be releasing soon, and new information regarding the next-gen console continues to pour out. The PS5 will have a new controller, called the DualSense, which comes with two interesting new features: haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The latter sparked some accessibility concerns when it was first introduced, and many people wondered if the feature could be turned off.

Now that PS5 hands-on previews are coming in, it seems that people love the DualSense controller. Reviewers were especially quick to praise its slightly larger size, which makes it more comfortable. The angle of the triggers have also been changed with some minor alterations to the grip.

While the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller is designed to react to in-game sound effects, the adaptive triggers offer various levels of resistance for a more immersive experience. For instance, if a gun jams in a game, then it will cause the DualSense trigger to lock up as well. If a bow gives resistance as it’s pulled back, the DualSense trigger will give comparable resistance. It’s certainly an interesting new feature, but it’s raised some concerns over accessibility, leading people to wonder if it can be toggled off or not.

How The Adaptive Triggers On The PS5 Controller Work

The L2 and R2 buttons of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller will have adaptive triggers. The technology inside the controllers may be one reason the DualSense is so huge. While features like adaptive triggers can make gaming experiences more immersive, it’s not a design change that’s welcomed by everyone. Some fans like the idea of having the trigger stop when a gun jams, while others believe it to just be annoying. Thankfully, Sony has announced that this feature can be toggled off.

Players who don’t want to use adaptive triggers can simply turn the feature off. However, people can also toggle the resistance levels to match their playstyles. So if players want a little resistance, but don’t necessarily want the trigger to lock altogether, that’s totally a viable option. This also puts to rest any accessibility concerns, which means anyone can enjoy the new PS5 DualSense controller.

With only a few short weeks until the PlayStation 5 launches, people will soon get to hold the DualSense controller for themselves. This means they can experience the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers and decide if they’d like to keep the features or not. While it’s an interesting idea for controllers, it’s still nice to know that the adaptive triggers function can be turned off if players don’t like it.

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