I can’t wait to play this Xbox Series X exclusive with the PS5 DualSense controller
Opinion: All within my hands
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The Mediumwas one of the few genuineXbox Series XandXbox Series Sexclusives available forMicrosoft’s console when it launched back in January this year (it isn’t available onXbox One), but now the psychological horror game is coming toPS5with full support for theDualSense controller.
Developer Bloober Team believes that theDualSense’s unique features should make The Medium more immersive on PS5, as the controller will act as “an extension of your senses”. And I must admit, I’m tempted to play the game again simply because ofSony’s next-gen controller.
In the video below, Bloober Team highlights exactly how the DualSense controller will enhance the game, such as howhaptic feedbackprovides the weird sensation of a swarm of moths hitting the barrier of your spirit shield, how the lightbar flickers when an enemy is nearby, and how you can use the DualSense’s touchpad or motion controller for a more intuitive experience when investigating clues.
The PS5’s cleverDualSense controllercontinues to add that extra bit of magic to PlayStation 5 games that I can’t help but miss when playing Xbox Series X games – and more importantly – the DualSense continues to be supported by developers, despite my initial pessimism thatit would be largely ignored. Thankfully, its widespread support has also helped benefitone of the Xbox Series X controller’s criminally underutilized featuresas a result.
It may seem gimmicky to some, but I really enjoy the little additions and quirks the DualSense adds to an experience. It really shines in games likeReturnaland the fantastic pack-in title,Astro’s Playroom, wouldn’t be the same without it. There’s no doubt in my mind that it’s a selling point when it comes to third-party titles, though not every game takes full advantage of what Sony’s pad can do.
A not so secret admirer
The DualSense controller hasn’t just impressed players, though. Microsoft’s head of Xbox Phil Spencer has also acknowledged that he’s a fan of Sony’s DualSense, and hinted thatDualSense-like features could come to Xbox controllersin the future. A survey from Microsoft also suggested the company was polling players to gauge interest in addingDualSense features to its controller.
The Medium is set to release on PS5 on September 3, 2021. The game is also available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, andXbox Game Passsubscribers can download the game for free as part of their subscription.
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Adam was formerly TRG’s Hardware Editor. A law graduate with an exceptional track record in content creation and online engagement, Adam has penned scintillating copy for various technology sites and also established his very own award-nominated video games website. He’s previously worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor and once played Halo 5: Guardians for over 51 hours for charity. He is now an editor at The Shortcut.
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