Albert Penello, who worked as part of the Xbox team for almost two decades and was instrumental in the launch of the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, has revealed his thoughts on the PS5 controller via Twitter, stating that he likes the design, but also noting some of its potential downsides.
In a thread, Penello indicated some of the highlights of the controller, such as its "Portal/Mass Effect style armor" and widened triggers. He also went on to suggest that he understands the comparison with the Xbox One/Xbox Series X model, and is surprised it didn't evolve more towards the Google Stadia controller design:
The former Xbox Director also listed various downsides, including resting on the triggers, potential discomfort for larger hands due to the partline that runs down the controller's grips, questioning how useful its built-in microphone will actually prove, and wondering whether it'll also be compatible with PSVR and PlayStation 4.
Finally, in a separate tweet a couple of weeks ago, Penello also referenced the debate surrounding the Xbox Series X controller incorporating AA batteries rather than a rechargeable one. He stated the tradeoff is "more complex than people think", saying the debate has been ongoing for a long time:
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[source twitter.com, via gamespot.com]
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Not surprised PS5 controllers are adopting more of an Xbox look, Xbox has had the more comfortable feel forever. I give the Xbox controller a 9.5/10 over all, it really has everything you’d need without the extra fluff that just ends up draining battery life. Allow the controller itself to recharge rechargeable AA and it’s a perfect 10.
Of course I prefer the Xbox controller from a layout perspective and think it will be more comfortable overall. The thing I am most interested in with the DS5 is the haptic feedback from the triggers - it seems a step up from Xbox rumble triggers...
The touchpad, speaker and lightbar had very little use/impact on the PS4 from my perspective - and I am not interested in having a built in Mic on my controller at all.
AA is better because you have the choice. With built-in batteries you don't and they degrade. The Xbox One controller is the most comfortable and useful and the Series X controller seems to be even better.
I think the built in mic will be more of an annoyance, mainly from others not realizing they have it unmuted and hearing all of their background noise. Interesting bits about the AA batteries though. Though I definitely prefer the internal as it's one less thing to have to charge/think about.
I use a wired pink afterglow controller so batteries are kind of a non-issue, but I like having the option. And he brings up a lot of good points regarding sticking to batteries.
A bigger issue for me though is PS5's microphone. I've had fun using a mic before, but currently don't own one or want one because of the type of requests I get, when honestly, I don't want to talk to people but feel too awkward to say no. Some people can get really pushy and uncomfortable and if they know I have a microphone it makes it that much harder to get them to leave me alone.
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