Lots of important changes, then, but without vibration, something was missing from games, and the controller was considerably lighter than usual. It was a clear indication Sony was looking to make big changes, but this early design proved very unpopular online. Image: Sony PS3 - Motion in the Oceanīefore we start, let's have a moment of recognition for a prototype PS3 pad that has become lovingly known as the Boomerang. Whichever colour was your favourite, it's likely this controller is one of the most used ever - PS2 is the best selling console of all time, after all.

Though the black colouring has become the default look, DualShock 2 introduced a rainbow of alternative colours, something Sony offers in future controllers too. There were other refinements, though - the pad is lighter, and most inputs became analog, meaning buttons could respond differently depending on the pressure applied by the player. The first noticeable difference is the change in colour scheme, swapping the light grey of the PS1 for a sleek black that would become the standard going forward. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and at least in terms of exterior design, DualShock 2 is almost identical to its predecessor. When it came to PlayStation 2, it seems Sony knew it had a winning pad. It's clear where Sony's initial inspiration came from, then, but it took things a step further for its very first controller. Both machines had decent controllers, with the Super Nintendo's pad in particular a departure from the norm, sporting a D-pad, two shoulder buttons, four face buttons, and two central buttons. The original PlayStation released in North America at the end of 1995, a time when gamers were accustomed to the SNES and the SEGA Genesis. Let's dive into the history of Sony's iconic line of console controllers. It's inspired us to take a look back at how the PlayStation controller has changed over the course of 25 years, and that's precisely what we'll be doing here. It still carries the fundamentals of a PlayStation pad, but if you compare the original to the upcoming device, the difference is night and day. Even the DualShock name has been ditched. We now know this PS5 controller as DualSense, and it's the biggest departure Sony's ever made in terms of design. Among other headline features such as a speedy SSD, 3D audio, and a seriously streamlined UI, Sony's new console will of course sport a revised controller. We're on the brink of the next generation, which will see PlayStation 5 step into the spotlight.

Ps1 controller no analog sticks