PS5 New Adaptive Controller Charging Feature Added in Latest Update Only Available in Slim & PS5 Pro; Gamers Unhappy About It

Earlier today, Sony rolled out a new PS5 firmware update that introduces a host of new features to system owners such as the Welcome Hub, 3D audio profiles, and even adaptive controller charging. However, the last feature mentioned isn’t available for those who own the original PS5, as Sony has confirmed only the PS5 “slim” and PS5 Pro are the only versions of the console that will support it.

If you’re not familiar what the feature is, it’s essentially charging the controller at max power over a short period, charge it at a lower power over a longer period to reduce strain on the device’s battery. It should reduce power consumption, and make the controller’s device last longer. While this might be a small feature in the grand scheme of things, the PS5 community is not happy about this, as some are speculating this is the start of Sony adding features only accessible to the newer versions of the PS5 in order for players to buy a newer model.

While Sony hasn’t explained the reason why this feature isn’t available on the OG PS5, there is a possible technical explanation for it.. While the original PS5 and the slim version look very, very similar and have the same graphical capabilities, chances are, their internal parts are not.

One possible reason is that Sony implemented a tech called USB PPS (Programmable Power Supply), which is something the original PS5 might not support. In the newer PS5 models and the PS5 Pro, there are two USB-C ports on the front rather than one USB-A and one USB-C. The newer USB ports are now using 3.0 as well, which is compared to the original PS5 that only featured a 2.0 port. Mind, this is a logical explanation, though it’s not one confirmed by Sony.

Of course, some gamers will think this is Sony’s way of gimping the original PS5 in order to sell the newer models even if we provided a good explanation.That said, it’s also highly doubtful Sony would even use this as part of its marketing for the newer PS5.

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• PS5 Pro Reveal Doesn’t Go as Expected, Community Reaction Largely Negative and Unimpressed
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