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Astro’s Playroom designer says bundled PS5 game helped iterate DualSense for nearly two years

Plus the platformer includes "a surprise that PlayStation fans will be pleased with"

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whitbyfox1371d ago

If this is even half as good as Astro Bot then we are in for a treat.

RpgSama1371d ago

Nobody is even talking about how you get a free game with the Ps5, I remember those good old days when your console came bundled with a game, good times.

SullysCigar1371d ago

Like Alex Kid with the Sega Master System lol

And wasn't there some snail game? I vaguely recall...

Outlawzz1371d ago

Yea I didn't know it was bundled until just a few days ago, it looks fun so hopefully it'll be the mario64 of the ps5 lol

Atom6661371d ago

Like last gen with the Wii U?

Ah yes, the good old days.

RpgSama1371d ago

Did the Wii U come bundled with a game day 1? Wasn't only the deluxe version that came with nintendo land?

RpgSama1371d ago (Edited 1371d ago )

A deluxe version of a console having a game bundled in =\= than all versions of a console having a bundled in game, so NOT the same.

whitbyfox1371d ago

Wii came with Wii Sports not that long ago. It destroyed the PS3 and 360.

Atom6661371d ago

Lol. Ok. Because a minority of Wii U buyers who went with the basic unit didn't get Nintendoland, it's TOTALLY different than now.

If it makes you feel better let's amend that:

"Like last gen with the *Wii U? Or the one prior with the Wii?

It's cool that Astro is included as one of these Wii Sports/Nintendoland system demo games. But let's not confuse it for the real glory days when systems came with their killer apps in the box.

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Einhander19711371d ago

Agreed Astro Bot rescue mission is incredible. This will be the first game I play when I get PS5.

SullysCigar1371d ago

It's nice to see they're using games as a basis to design their controller. I know it sounds like an obvious approach, but I honestly think console manufacturers have had a tendency to concentrate on refining what already exists instead of considering how games have changed and what the controller should feature as a result.

The AIM Controller was designed alongside Farpoint, which explains why it's so awesome for shooters in VR.

Lionsguard1371d ago

This really needs VR though.. I hope that's the surprise.

Games1st1371d ago

No "a surprise that PlayStation fans will be pleased with"

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Astro’s Playroom second update is now available, hiding a new Special Bot in-game

Plus, a guide on how to find the first Special Bot, Lady Maria.

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Astro's Playroom, Spider-Man 2 among PlayStation Portal's most-played launch games

Sony's pseudo-PlayStation Portal is proving itself to be pretty useful in the hands of PlayStation 5 players in more ways than one.

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Team Asobi says Astro Bot will push the DualSense controller "to a new level"

Astro Bot launches later this year

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Cacabunga22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

Day one buy ..
Too bad most devs do not take advantage of the controller’s haptics

CrimsonWing6922d ago

I hate that not many have taken advantage of the dual sense.

badz14921d ago

exclusive features like those featured by the Dualsense will only be maximized by Sony's own team, sadly. And they definitely need to do it or it will become an afterthought by the end of this gen with other devs not bothered taking advantage of the unique features. that's exactly the problem with the PS Vita. not enough devs (not even Sony's) are willing to push the envelop when it comes to its features passed the launch period. games like Uncharted GA which uses the Vita to its full capabilities are almost non-existent. even the power is underutilized.

CantThinkOfAUsername21d ago

They're struggling with putting out a finished game let alone implementing exclusive features.

Zenzuu21d ago

How are games like Horizon Forbidden West, Demon Souls, Ratchet & Clank, Spider Man, God of War Ragnarok, Returnal, Sackboy A Big Adventure and such unfinished?

jznrpg21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

They did a great job with the demo version I would guess with all this time they really push it now. Unfortunately nobody else does it. It really can make a big difference in immersion but it isn’t used beyond rumble , speaker and the touchpad as a button

Jingsing21d ago

It will be the second PS5 exclusive game. "Maybe" :/

Gabrielmpf21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

Steering with the controller in GT7 is a game changer.
I've since played WipeOut and Project Cars 3 with gyro steering, and also loved it.
Wish more racing games used this feature

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