Watch Sony Drive Its Afeela EV Car Concept Using A PS5 DualSense Controller At CES
In case you didn't already know, the Afeela is Honda's/Sony's take on an electric vehicle to compete with the likes of Tesla and its gaming aspirations. While the electro-mechanical aspect of the Afeela is impressive—536 hp dual-motor AWD, 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, 149 mph max speed—Sony's hand in the electronics is what has drawn the crowds in recent years. For one, Honda has relied on Sony's expertise to build the car's sensing and infotainment systems. For one, in-car PS5-like gaming performance has been touted for awhile now, and at CES this year, Sony's controller tech demo wasn't the only thing on the menu.
Inside the vehicle, Sony showcased some theming options from games like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Fortnite, encompassing all the displays in the car, as well as the ambient lighting. Combining artificial reality and AI, Sony wants to create new user experiences by merging real-life data (e.g. maps, weather, terrain, pedestrians) overlaid over popular game worlds.