YouTuber designs PS5 DualSense adapter that allows for one-armed play

The PlayStation 5 may not have its personal model of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, however that hasn’t stopped one modder from making one thing comparable.

YouTuber Akaki Kuumeri lately — as a part of a modding competitors — designed and 3D printed his personal grip for the PS5 DualSense controller that permits him to play one-handed. His preliminary mannequin allowed for right-hand-only play, however the design is swappable for left-hand-only play as effectively.

The design is somewhat complicated, and includes offloading thumbstick motion to the shoulder by inserting a type of rubber shoe in your thigh or desk. The shoe is hooked up to an arm, which reaches round to the face of the controller to maneuver the thumbstick. Kuumeri’s design leaves room for a rubber band attachment, which facilities the stick after inputs, however it’s elective.

For the triggers, a plastic paddle extends off the arm, inserting the L1 and L2 buttons subsequent to the R1 and R2 buttons — or vice versa in left-hand mode. Gamers can use a single index finger to drag down the left set off and goal in a shooter whereas concurrently utilizing the appropriate set off to shoot.

Kuumeri’s design additionally leaves room for his personal customized directional pad (D-pad) or face button adapter. This elective attachment locations plastic leavers above both the D-pad or face buttons (relying on the aspect gamers are utilizing to carry the controller). By urgent within the little paddles, gamers can press the opposite aspect’s buttons with out reaching over. That is helpful for right-handed gamers when enjoying video games that use the D-pad and important for left-handed gamers who can’t attain the face buttons used to manage most video games.

Kuumeri’s video acts as each a showcase and a tutorial, displaying gamers easy methods to arrange a distinct configuration and snap the design collectively. Each part is 3D printed, and anybody can obtain Kuumeri’s design at no cost.

Whereas Kuumeri mentions that he designed the controller attachment to have the ability to play It Takes Two, a co-op solely sport, by himself, this design may doubtlessly assist hundreds of players. And till PlayStation releases an in-house controller constructed for accessibility, this DIY design is the next-best factor.