New Patent May Reveal the Kind of Controller Expected in PSVR 2 This patent, dug up by GamesIndustry.biz, gives us our first look at the kind of technology that may be in Sony's next-generation VR headset .

This time, instead of a repeat of the overused PS Move controller, we're likely to see something new and innovative.

While patents don't always translate into products, Sony has confirmed that PSVR 2 is still quite a ways off. So there is still some time before some of the features of this controller will actually be available in controllers that can be purchased.

And the patent also includes some more wild ideas, like using a banana as a controller.

However, the laughable light-up ball from the PS Move is gone, replaced by an LED panel. Presumably this is for tracking the controller, but it is unclear why Sony would use such an outdated technology. [In particular, rival VR companies like Oculus and Valve use invisible tracking systems that feel much more sophisticated than what Sony is doing.

The most important feature here is one that Sony has taken from the PS5's DualSense controller. These triggers are designed to provide resistance and haptic feedback when pressed, which adds to the immersive experience of the corresponding game. It's as if this feature was made for VR, and it's bound to make virtual adventures feel more real.

The trigger adds sensors for the thumb and three fingers, suggesting that finger tracking is possible; given that the PS Move controller was shockingly limited, even by 2016 standards, finger tracking could open up a whole new avenue for VR on consoles. may open up a whole new avenue of play. Furthermore, these sensors could be combined with haptic feedback, which might allow players to feel as if their hands are actually interacting with virtual objects.

Additionally, as shown in the image, there is a hand strap to prevent accidentally dropping the controller while performing such operations.

So far, Sony has confirmed that the PSVR 2 will use a single wire between the headset and console, and that the controller will use some of the same technology as the DualSense controller. This means that at least one component of the patent will likely be included in the final model.

Let's hope PSVR 2 is a significant upgrade from the original PSVR headset. The new system will definitely not be available this year, which means there will be at least a six-year gap between PSVR 2 and its predecessor. Possibly longer.

The PS4 and PS5 also have similar gaps between their respective launches, and look how much has changed in that time. One can only hope that Sony is working hard to make PSVR 2 the best it can be. But whatever the patent on this controller is, we definitely shouldn't worry about it.

But of course, you'll need Sony's latest console to play PSVR 2, and if you don't already have one, be sure to check out our guide on where to buy a PS5.