The most impressive thing about Sony's PlayStation 5 isn't the alien-like design or the powerful machinery inside. It's the controller that adds an entirely new dimension to the experience of playing video games.
The new PlayStation comes out on Thursday with two models: one that plays Blu-ray discs for $US500 ($749 in Australia) and another that doesn't for $US400. A review of the product over two weeks found the PlayStation 5 delivers on promises of loading games faster and performing more smoothly than current hardware. But the DualSense controller stands out as the real innovation. It's full of neat tricks, the coolest of which is the ability to deliver a subtle range of vibrations that simulate different tactile sensations.
