The tech and gaming giant has published a new patent outlining a self-charging controller powered by light—marking a potentially game-changing step toward sustainable, hassle-free gaming. That means if you're gaming in a well-lit room or even just leave the controller in the sun, it could be silently recharging itself the whole time. “The photovoltaic element has a solar power generation function and generates electric power used by the [controller].” This innovation could solve one of the most frustrating problems in modern gaming—controllers dying at the worst possible moment. Sony’s proposal could position the PlayStation brand as a leader in green gaming innovation—something no other major console manufacturer has yet seriously pursued. One of MSI's newest gaming notebooks powered by a GTX 1050 GPU, the MSI Gaming Pro GP72 7RD Leopard, is now available for purchase at Villman. Razer, the brand for gamers by gamers, announced today not just one, but two new gaming headsets. The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is an analog PC gaming headset that features true 7.1 surround sound, 10 discrete drivers, five per ear cup, delivering a very immersive soundstage. For gamers, true surround sound is important for pinpoint positional audio, highly accurate directional audio, as well as general deep gaming immersion. Read more in our articles including "New Sony Patent Hints at Solar-Charging PlayStation Controllers" and "MSI Gaming Pro GP72 7RD Leopard with GTX 1050 now available at Villman".
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Jan 13, 2026The tech and gaming giant has published a new patent outlining a self-charging controller powered by light—marking a potentially game-changing step toward sustainable, hassle-free gaming. That means if you're gaming in a well-lit room or even just leave the controller in the sun, it could be silently recharging itself the whole time.
“The photovoltaic element has a solar power generation function and generates electric power used by the [controller].” This innovation could solve one of the most frustrating problems in modern gaming—controllers dying at the worst possible moment. Sony’s proposal could position the PlayStation brand as a leader in green gaming innovation—something no other major console manufacturer has yet seriously pursued. One of MSI's newest gaming notebooks powered by a GTX 1050 GPU, the MSI Gaming Pro GP72 7RD Leopard, is now available for purchase at Villman.
Our coverage of sustainable gaming includes: "New Sony Patent Hints at Solar-Charging PlayStation Controllers"; "MSI Gaming Pro GP72 7RD Leopard with GTX 1050 now available at Villman"; "Razer announces true surround sound headset, Tiamat 7.1 V2". Each article provides unique insights and information.