Sony is extending its reach into the PC gaming world with the introduction of its new PlayStation Accessories app. The new application allows players to fully customize the DualSense Edge controller directly from their Windows PCs.
Offering a suite of customization options that were previously only available on the PlayStation 5, PC gamers can adjust stick sensitivity, button mapping, and trigger dead zones, among other settings. This level of customization brings the PS5’s premium controller experience to a broader audience, making it a compelling choice for PC gamers looking for a high-quality controller with a wealth of options.
Interestingly, the application itself isn’t entirely new. As pointed out by Tom’s Hardware, it’s essentially a revamped version of the older “Firmware Updater for DualSense Wireless Controller.” The update introduces a completely redesigned interface and adds the ability to customize the DualSense Edge when paired with top-tier gaming PCs.
If you are using the standard DualSense controller, firmware updates are still supported, but customization options remain exclusive to the DualSense Edge.
Apart from customizations, the app allows for up to 30 profiles, so players can create and switch between different setups for various games or genres, whether they’re diving into a fast-paced shooter or a methodical RPG.
Sony’s push into the PC market with the PlayStation Accessories app is part of a broader strategy to expand its ecosystem. This move follows previous initiatives, such as bringing former PlayStation exclusives like Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut and God of War to PC, and it signals Sony’s recognition of the growing importance of the PC gaming community.
By enabling PC gamers to use and customize PlayStation hardware, Sony is not only catering to a new segment of gamers, but also creating a more unified gaming experience across platforms. With the PlayStation Accessories app setting a new precedent, it’s possible we could see more cross-platform functionalities or even new hardware designed with both PlayStation and PC gamers in mind.
If you are interested in the app, you can download it for free from Sony’s official website.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.