It is without a doubt that the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller is the biggest design change for Sony controllers since the original DualShock. Those that have been lucky enough to purchase a PS5 have a lot of positive things to say about the DualSense, from gamers to industry members. Even Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is a fan of the new controller.

In an interview with The Verge, Spencer covered a wide range of topics from Microsoft's hesitation with the Xbox Series S to his thoughts on the PS5. Spencer explained how he applauds what Sony did with the new controller, saying that everyone in the industry is benefitting from the innovations that Sony and other companies are making. The Xbox chief even remembered how Nintendo's Wii changed the console landscape that impacted Sony's Move and Microsoft's Kinect.

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When asked whether Microsoft will implement changes to the Xbox controller similar to Sony's DualSense, Spencer revealed that the company is open to integrating more haptic feedback. However, the Xbox exec also mentioned that the Xbox controller has become used beyond gaming. "I'll see somebody controlling a robot, and they're using an Xbox controller somewhere in an enterprise scenario," Spencer said.

However, Spencer later clarified that this doesn't keep Microsoft from introducing innovations to the Xbox controller. Still, it appears that there wouldn't be any drastic changes soon, given that there is currently an expectation of how the Xbox controller should work.

Apart from the DualSense controller, Spencer discussed in the same interview what the future holds for Microsoft. In response, Spencer expands on the idea of having an app for Microsoft gaming that could run on Smart TVs. According to Spencer, the service may be similar to xCloud, which is Microsoft's version of Google Stadia, and this app will create a hybrid environment of cloud services. The Xbox exec also believes that such an app could be possible within the next 12 months.

Spencer expanded his idea by saying that TV is more of "a game console stuffed behind a screen," especially since most Smart TVs nowadays come with all sorts of technology like Bluetooth and streaming apps. Of course, Spencer was hesitant to say whether such an app would eliminate the need for consoles, especially since consoles themselves are also now riddled with non-gaming functions such as a web browser, streaming apps, and more.

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Source: The Verge