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Sony officially reveals Project Leonardo, a console for people with special needs
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During the CES 2023 event, Sony revealed the new console named Project Leonardo or Project Leonardo for the PlayStation 5.
The new console is aimed at people with special needs, according to statements Jim Ryan PlayStation CEO This unit will help players control more smoothly and easily.
The new Project Leonardo console will be highly customizable and can be used on its own or connected to a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.
Sony has confirmed that the design and construction of this console were based on the collection of information and experiences from the community, from the first moment of its construction to the final design.
The company's statement, which was published on the official PlayStation blog, said the following:
By connecting with accessibility experts and great organizations like AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up, we designed a highly configurable controller that works alongside many third-party accessibility accessories and integrates with the PS5 controller to open up new ways to play.
As reported, the Leonardo project is expandable with four 3.5mm AUX ports to support a variety of external adapters and third-party accessibility accessories.
This allows users to integrate special switches, buttons, or analog sticks with the Leonardo Project controller. External peripherals can be connected or disconnected on the fly, and each can be configured to function as any button.
The statement also stated:
Project Leonardo can be used as a standalone controller or connected to additional controllers, such as the Wireless DualSense. Up to two Project Leonardo controllers can be used with a DualSense Wireless Controller to work together as a virtual controller.
The console can be placed on flat surfaces, so players can place it on a table or wheelchair. It can also be easily mounted on tripods or AMPS tripods and can be rotated 360 degrees for the most comfortable use. Players can also program the “North” direction on the analog sticks to match their preferred controller orientation.
