11 Next-Gen Console Features You Might Be Overlooking (and How to Use Them)

2. Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers (PS5 DualSense)

Remember when controller “rumble” was just a buzz in your hand? The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller takes things to a whole new level. With precision haptics and adaptive triggers, you’ll feel every crunch of gravel, tension of a drawn bow, or pulse of an on-screen explosion. Certain games even customize resistance—think squeezing a trigger to fire or feeling the difference between surfaces as you drive. These aren’t just gimmicks; they pull you deeper into the action and add real emotional weight. Want to tweak the effect? Dive into the PS5’s Accessories settings and tailor sensitivity or toggle effects for comfort. Games like “Astro’s Playroom” and “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart” truly shine here, but more big-name titles are adding clever tactile details every month. If you’re sharing your console, consider adjusting intensity for each profile. Suddenly, every sensation in a game becomes part of the story you’re living—not just watching.