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Aaron Price, a Peer Counselor with the AbleGamers charity, describes his setup using curved button caps for wrist support and dome analog sticks for a comfortable palm fit, enhancing his gameplay.
Paul L., an Accessibility Consultant and Broadcast Journalist, details how he configured his Access controller alongside his DualSense controller. He assigned actions like jumping, melee, and firing to the Access controller, which were previously difficult on the standard DualSense, thus enabling a full gaming experience.
Cesar Flores, an Accessibility Consultant and student, emphasizes the controller's best feature: its ability to be modified for each game. This customization allowed him to regain the competitive advantage he lost after becoming disabled, by programming the controller to his preferences for difficult-to-press buttons.
Paul Phillips, an Accessibility Consultant, demonstrates how he set up the Access controller for single-hand use with his right hand. He positioned all buttons in front of the analog stick, using his knuckles to press them.
Sam Schaffel, an Accessibility Design Researcher at Insomniac Games, shares his setup, which includes a ball stick cap for easy grip and varied buttons for tactile navigation. This configuration allowed him to move his character with his left hand, a capability he hadn't experienced since using arcade stick controllers as a child.
Aaron initially doubted his ability to use the controller for complex games but was pleasantly surprised. Sam highlights the controller's ease of setup and customization, enabling users to game in a fun and accessible way. Cesar reiterates the joy of fine-tuning the controller for each game, while Paul P. compares it to a versatile toolbox.
Aaron expresses excitement about a PlayStation-designed accessible controller, anticipating that many, including himself, will now be able to play PlayStation games who previously couldn't. Paul L. concludes by stating that the Access controller will revolutionize gaming and encourages those with disabilities to try it, as it has the potential to change gaming forever.