PlayStation and Accessibility

PlayStation® strives to create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities

“At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we strive to build a future for players of all abilities. We use technology to advance accessibility tools, products and services for our PlayStation community, and to guide our mission: to connect the world through the power of play.”

Jim Ryan, President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment 

How PlayStation works to break down barriers to gaming

PS5 console Accessibility features

Customize your PlayStation 5 console experience to perform to your needs and specifications. Quickly access accessibility features* from the control center.

*Some features may not be available in all countries or regions.

Display and Sound

The PS5 console offers a range of customizable display and sound features including Zoom, Color Correction, Text Size, Mono audio for headphones, plus more. 

Screen Reader

The PS5 console's Screen Reader can read aloud the text on screen and provide spoken guidance for operating the console.

Closed captions

Closed captions help you follow along with what is spoken on screen in videos, providing text for dialog and audio cues.
Explore closed captions features

Controls

Customize your DualSense wireless controller experience by configuring the button assignments, vibration intensity and adaptive trigger effect intensity.
Explore controller features

Gameplay

During gameplay, chat transcription converts the voice chat of other players to text while reading aloud the text you enter to other players. 
Explore chat transcription features

Voice Command (Preview)

Use your voice to find or open games, apps and settings, or control media playback. Just speak into the mic on your controller or headset to give a command.
Explore Voice Command (Preview)

Accessibility Tags

Accessibility Tags allow game developers to provide detailed insight into the accessibility features supported in respective games.

If a game supports Accessibility Tags, players will see a list of accessibility features when browsing for titles across PlayStation Store for PS5, including visual and audio accessibility settings, DualSense controller options, difficulty settings and online communication features like chat transcription.

Access™ controller in development for PS5

The Access controller is a highly customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help players with disabilities play more easily, more comfortably and for longer periods of time.

Introducing Project Leonardo for PlayStation 5: Perspectives from Accessibility Experts | PS5

Watch: Perspectives on the Access controller from Accessibility experts

Watch: Go behind the scenes of Project Leonardo’s development

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PlayStation Studios and Accessibility

PlayStation Studios is devoted to producing industry-defining games with a focus on Accessibility.

PlayStation Studios and Accessibility

PlayStation Studios is devoted to producing industry-defining games with a focus on Accessibility.

“Creating an accessible world for gamers motivates us and inspires our work. At PlayStation Studios, we aspire to craft gaming content that not only delivers immersive experiences, but also allows gamers to create meaningful connections as we have so much in common through the shared joy of play.”

Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios

Accessibility in PlayStation games*

God of War Ragnarök
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Gran Turismo 7
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Horizon Forbidden West
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The Last of Us Part II
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
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Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
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Destruction AllStars
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Returnal
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Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
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Death Stranding Director's Cut
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God of War
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Horizon Zero Dawn
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Days Gone
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Predator: Hunting Grounds
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*Some features may not be available in all countries or regions.

PS4 console Accessibility settings

Go to Settings > Accessibility to find PS4 accessibility options.

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PlayStation 4 boasts some of the biggest and best games available with millions of players worldwide.

Accessibility Community Spotlight series

Learn more about the leading voices in the games industry who inspire our mission to expand accessibility.

Accessibility Community Spotlight: Developing Project Leonardo

Accessibility Community Spotlight: Jay Justice

Accessibility Community Spotlight: Steve Spohn (AbleGamers)

“We aim for an inclusive and accessible company culture that ignites hope, inspires innovation, and propels the business forward. We are committed to creating an environment that allows our employees, suppliers, and partners to thrive without limitations, and provides them with the best place to play."

 

Orit Ziv, SVP and Global Head of Human Resources, Sony Interactive Entertainment

Creating an Accessible world for gamers

Learn more about Sony Interactive Entertainment's vision for the future of Accessibility, including initiatives to improve the visibility, audibility and usability of SIE products.

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