On January 5, Las Vegas will host the new edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, commonly known as CES. Since its first edition in 1967, the CES has been the unmissable Tech event where the biggest brands meet to make us dream with the announcement of tomorrow’s innovations.
While waiting for the PlayStation VR2 conference on January 5 at 1 a.m. (French time), video games are already in the spotlight even before the opening of the show. Dell wants to do better than the PS5 controller at CES 2023, and its concept s ‘s called ‘Nyx’ Discover the controller of the future now.
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With the Nyx concept controller, Dell is ready to revolutionize the PC gaming experience. Since 2022, a consortium of experts gathered within the Experience Innovation Group (EIG) has been working on a revolutionary controller that could redefine the future of video games. The main idea of the project is to allow players from the same household to easily and simultaneously access their game libraries, on all their devices, even if they change screens in progress. of road.
Although the “keyboard and mouse” combo remains a safe bet for PC gamers, the controller is starting to be used and appreciated more and more. That’s why Alienware, Dell’s gaming department, has mobilized its teams to design a gamepad that reinvents the gaming experience and meets the current needs of gamers.
With the Nyx concept, Dell is clear: the firm wants to test new technologies and pave the way for future experiments. For this, we find a concentrate of new technologies within this controller such as an intelligent fingerprint reader, which will allow users to instantly access their favorite games. It will also be possible to broadcast content on all devices and screens by making a few movements with the controller or simply by using voice assistance.
As with the DualSense PS5, Alienware relies on haptic feedback to allow its Nyx concept to immerse players in total immersion during their long gaming sessions. We find analog sticks with self-adjusting variable resistance, depending on the game and the user preferences. Whether driving a tank, using a bow to hunt, or battling robots, the analog sticks and action buttons provide realistic sensory feedback.
Nyx concept: what is changing
To best suit PC players, Alienware has integrated very specific features into this controller that limit menu openings while offering constant immersion to players. The Nyx controller has Shift keys to multiply the number of options available on the front buttons. An innovative scroll wheel to easily navigate and change tools. As well as a smart touchpad for instant access to custom commands.
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The Nyx concept controller also has a Wi-Fi connection integrated into it, which will allow users and other members of the household to simultaneously display: messaging applications, e-mails, films or games on intuitive split screens. It will also be possible to connect one or more wireless headsets. It will thus be completely possible for players to play on half of the screen while another user is watching a movie or playing a different game on the other half of the television. Convenient.
In 2020, the PS5 DualSense controller revolutionized the video game industry. It was clearly the controller of the future with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, touchpad, motion detection and compatibility with 3D audio. This controller has won the title of “best controller in the history of video games”. With the Nyx concept, Alienware has all the cards in hand to compete with the Sony controller.
This promises us a very interesting duel in the coming months, especially as Sony is preparing the arrival of the DualSense Edge, a premium controller which will bring even more features to its PS5 pad and which will be available in a few days.
