This DualShock 5 patent hints at larger triggers and no light bar for Sony's next-gen controller Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. This DualShock 5 patent hints at larger triggers and no light bar for Sony's next-gen controller The light stuff. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 24 Nov 2019 68 comments A new patent filed in Japan looks to have unveiled what Sony's planning to change as it updates the design of its DualShock controller for its next-gen console system, PlayStation 5. While the DualShock's design has remained pretty static over the years, with each new-gen cycle, Sony usually makes a handful of changes to the controller. As spotted by VentureBeat, this new filing signifies a number of changes, including that new USB-C charging point (which we already knew about), an in-built microphone at the bottom of the controller's touchpad, larger triggers, and - perhaps the biggest change so far - the apparent removal of the DualShock's lightbar. j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/d0200 While perhaps not the most exciting feature the controller's ever had, as VB points out it's used fairly often to track the DualShock in a number of PSVR games. If a permanent modification to the controller, it'll be interesting to see how PlayStation's VR tech will adapt to this change, particularly as Sony has clearly outlined its commitment to VR going forward. The PlayStation 5 - which we now know is definitely its name - will release around Christmas 2020. Here's everything we know so far. On the subject of Sony's controller, don't forget the time PlayStation waded in on the "what do you call this button?" debate after it raged on social media. Only instead of clearing everything up, all it did was blow our collective minds because if you call that button at the bottom of your PlayStation controller an "Ex", you're wrong. We're all wrong. I'm still recovering. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store