PlayStation Access Controller Overview
The PlayStation Access Controller is an accessible controller built by PlayStation for the PS5 console. It has nine buttons on the surface that can be mapped to any control in the game and a joystick that can be remapped to the right or left joystick. The Access Controller also comes with alternative button attachments that allow the user to modify the shape of the eight buttons on the outside of the device. There are also three different joystick attachments that the user can choose between. If the user would like to use additional joysticks and switches with the PlayStation Access Controller, they can be plugged into one of the four switch ports located on the side of the device. Please see the video above for a physical overview of the PlayStation Access Controller.
Ordering
The PlayStation Access Controller can be purchased directly from PlayStation. Some gamers may want to use two PlayStation Access Controllers together to be able access all the joysticks and buttons they need to play more complex games. The PlayStation Access Controller also has four switch ports that allow adaptive joysticks and switches to be plugged in. Please note that only joysticks that use a 3.5mm stereo jack are compatible with the PlayStation Access Controller and USB joysticks are not compatible. Please see below for a list of sites for purchasing compatible joysticks and switches.
Compatible Joysticks and Switches
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Warfighter Engaged
Only the joysticks with the 3.5mm stereo jack are compatible from Warfighter Engaged, not the USB joysticks. The adaptive switches from Warfighter Engaged are also compatible
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Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit
Logitech has created an adaptive gaming kit specifically for the PlayStation Access Controller, which contains various affordable adaptive switches (eight buttons total).
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Celtic Magic
Celtic Magic is a UK-based company that makes adaptive joysticks and switches. They have light touch options available for those with limited strength.
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Evil Controllers
Evil Controllers sells adaptive thumb sticks and specialty switches that are compatible with the PlayStation Access Controller.
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OneSwitch
OneSwitch is a UK-based company that sells adaptive joysticks and switches. Only the joysticks with the 3.5mm stereo jack are compatible from OneSwitch, not the USB joysticks.
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Makers Making Change
Only the joysticks with the 3.5mm stereo jack are compatible from Makers Making Change, not the USB joysticks. The adaptive switches are also compatible.
Getting Started and Adjusting Settings
Once connected to the PlayStation 5 console, the user will be guided through set up instructions for the PlayStation Access Controller. On the PS5 console, the user can map any button on the standard controller to any of the nine buttons on the device. The user can also program the controller so that a single button on the Access Controller can activate two buttons in the game simultaneously. For example, one button on the Access Controller can be assigned to activate the Triangle and Square button at the same time when pressed. In addition, the user can enable a button to Toggle when pressed on the Access Controller. If a control is set to Toggle, it will cause the control to be “held down” when it is first activated on the Access Controller and “released” when it is activated a second time. This is beneficial for controls that must be held down in a game, such as aiming in a first-person shooter game or holding down the gas pedal in a racing game. Finally, two access controllers can be linked together to control the same user profile. This is a good option for users who would like to play more complex games that require two joysticks and multiple controls to play. Please see the video above for an in-depth overview of how to set up and adjust settings on the PlayStation Access Controller.
Assist Controller
Assist Controller on PS5 is similar to the feature on Xbox called Copilot which allows two controllers to be linked together to control the same user profile. The user can link two standard controllers together, a standard and accessible controller together, or any other combination of controllers together to play. Please note that when using the PlayStation Access Controller, it will automatically be linked to the Dual Shock controller if it is set up on the same user account. Therefore, this feature will not need to be enabled if the user wants to link the Access Controller to the Dual Shock controller or link two Access Controllers together to control the same user profile.