PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controlle
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DualSense wireless controller
HAPTIC FEEDBACK
Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors. In your hands, these dynamic vibrations can simulate the feeling of everything from environments to the recoil of different weapons.
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DualSense wireless controller
ADAPTIVE TRIGGERS
Experience varying levels of force and tension as you interact with your in-game gear and environments. From pulling back an increasingly tight bowstring to hitting the brakes on a speeding car, feel physically connected to your on-screen actions.
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DualSense wireless controller
Discover a deeper gaming experience with the innovative new PS5 controller
The DualSense wireless controller for PS5 offers immersive haptic feedback, dynamic adaptive triggers and a built-in microphone, all integrated into an iconic design.
Explore all the innovative features which bring gaming worlds to life.
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DualSense wireless controller
INTRODUCING THE NEW LINE-UP
Explore new gaming frontiers and ignite your gaming nights with two new galaxy-inspired DualSense wireless controller colours.
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DualSense wireless controller
Play together on PS5
Grab player two and discover a world of local multiplayer games for the PlayStation 5 console, including sports, platformers and intense shooters that all take advantage of the DualSense wireless controller’s incredible sensory features.
| Dimensions: | 18.9 x 7 x 19.2 cm; 430 Grams |
| Model: | 9399506 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. |
| Origin: | China |
Bought to play with two controllers on my Ps5, controller works great, no problems, happy with my purchase!
Brought for partner, so we could game together (and have a spare for when he broke the other). Great purchase overall
I bought this controller, having 0 expectations of it being good. I mainly play PC, so I bought it for Rocket League. At first, it was difficult learning the change, but it feels amazing in my hands and isn’t too small (I have big hands). I would not go back. 10/10
Better fit to the hand than previous version. The haptic feedback is good but the adaptive triggers is another level. Shooters are much more immersive and if you play a game that features bows is amazing. Love it!
These joypads are just fantastic. I’ve always been a xbox fan for the joypads now my xbox doesn’t get used because I’m constantly on ps5 very comfortable and the control over them is just unbelievable . Thank god and Sony for playstation lol
Have had this controller since the launch of PlayStation 5 , it has been an incredible addition to an already incredible console , the haptic feedback add so much to your gaming experience and the controller has lasted me over a year of use , I have heard of controller drift still being a thing – I had that issue on PS4 a lot.
But overall this controller has been the best I have ever used , surpassing the Xbox 360 in being my no 1 controller of all time.
Bought it for use on PC.
Works plug and play with Steam as Steam has support for all controllers though with XBox Elite, PS and Switch Pro you have to enable that support in Big Picture Mode/Controller Options.
The gyro doesn’t seem to want to calibrate properly so it’s best disabled, that can also be done through Steam Big Picture Mode. The only inconvenience is if you run a game that may use the gyro, like an FPS, you have to run it through Big Picture Mode or it won’t use the config that disables the gyro
Regular XBox controllers work without any additional faff as Windows has native support for them, as you’d expect. So if you don’t want to mess about a little get an XBox controller. If you don’t mind the minor inconvenience then get one of these as they feel better and they are the same price
After getting a Bluetooth 5 adaptor the ps5 controller works great with steam games (some configuration is required on windows) but once done the feedback and keypad texture is great. i do feel the responsiveness of the controller is significantly better than my old xbox controller.
Obviously an official controller is going to be expensive, and this is not amazons fault.
Why on earth are they DOUBLE a ps4 controller is beyond me… necessity if you want to play 2 player split screen games unfortunately.
Bought this as a 2nd controller to my ps5. Went to settings and pair right away. No rush no fuss.
I think, there is nothing to complaint about. It works, it has beautiful design, it fits into my hands and it has finally C usb port for charging. It works for pc too, if you did not now yet.
I like the new controller, it is comfortable to hold and I like the new features they added
Works fine on pc tho didn’t come with any cables luckily I had a c to c usb that worked with it, apart from that it functions well on Pc
The controller has been upgraded for PS5 and there is plenty of reviews out there about it.
The 1st thing you notice is how much heavier it is than the DS4, this is due to the extra motors and sensors installed. I find it slightly too small for my hands as my little fingers seem to rub on the base of the handles which can be annoying after long gaming sessions.
My only other gripe is the built in speaker and mic, don’t get me wrong it’s ace for quick chat but for prolonged chat I still use my headset because I can’t hear the other gamers loud enough over the sound of the TV when gaming. So for quick hello’s the inbuilt speaker/mic does a job but for full on gaming chat you will still need your headsets
I accept that purchasing used comes with its risks but the quality control from amazon warehouse on this particular item is poor and possibly due to a lack of understanding of the product. In a nutshell it took 3 attempts to get a fully functional controller. I notified amazon and hopefully this won’t be an issue for others. Controller itself is great obviously.
I have bought a bundle of these things with my PS5 .
Controller: surprisingly I thought it may feel awkward in comparison with PS4 older slimmer version but no, it’s OK.
The sensitivity is very good. Seems better than PS4 one especially with thumb sticks on.
They look great and you can get cool silicone skins for them already.
Bad thing is that it doesn’t come with charging cable.
Charger: you plug it into the main socket and not into your plays station meaning when you turn your PS5 off the controlers get charged when not in use , unlike other charges that are plugged into your console .
Bad thing is taht if you use silicone sleeves you have to take them off for charging as sleeves prevent sensors touching.
Also for 25 I would expect some charging light indicator etc but no , nothing , just plain block.
Camera: it’s slightly different than PS4 but made on the same principle, flexible leg and main body. Overall works well.
I’ve tested all the features, I’ve inspected it high and low, I’ve used it for hundreds of hours and I am in love. The ONLY thing I would change about this controller is the spacing of the face buttons, they’re a bit too far away, that’s it. I love i
The haptic feedback is great, controller looks fantastic and for the most part fits comfortably in my hand.
It is larger than the PS4 controller so for those with smaller hands this may be a problem. Also white is a poor colour choice as the controller quickly shows up marks.
As always with sony, a little pricey, but the in all fairness the PS5 is in another level, the feedback and sound and motion detection you can use woth this controller is unreal, I’m sure as more games cone out the price will be worth every penny.
Not a bad controller but not brilliant. Some fun gimmicks but they quickly lose their charm and it can feel quite uncomfortable to hold after a period of time, plus some of the buttons are far too close together. Still, better than the previous controller.
The new ps5 controller is so immersive
Can’t recommend it enough
As PS5’s only come with one controller, my children demanded an extra one. Which is fair enough.
Along with the 3D headset, the enhanced controller with force feedback is really the most notable upgrade that came with the PS5 if you ask me. It makes most games even more immersive
I already liked the design and feel of the old PS4 controller, but this wireless Dual Sense pushed that one back to the stone age – this is a big leap forward in gaming, aesthetics and immersiveness.
The former rumble motor has been replaced by dual actuators that mimic very specific frequencies and moves so that is leaves you with a much more realistic experience.
The adaptive triggers let developers set the level of trigger resistance, which works brilliantly in a wide range of situations. These seem like small incremental enhancement . But they are not.
Not only doe sit offer haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effect, the controller also has a built-in microphone a speaker and a touchpad. Further more, it has a good grip while it feels quite robust and slightly heavier compared to my trusted PS4 Dual Shocks. Perhaps most importantly, in-game movement feels very natural and fluid.
While the Dual Sense work with PS4 backward compatible games when played on the PS5 console, it does not work when connected to a PS4. also it lacks a front lightbar so you can not use it to play PSVR games. Also there is no charging cable included.
Yes the box was little damage but the dual sense controller Pristine!
41 amazing deal
It is exactly like the one you already got with your PS5. Sturdy, well-made, expensive, requires inordinately frequent controller firmware upgrades through the console.
Bought this to play multiplayer games with my brothers and friends when they come over. Very pleased. We don’t have to wait to take turns. We can play split screen and co op games together 🙂
Only thing I’d complain about is the price. It’s just the same as any other game.
This controller is excellent. I really like the haptic feedback.
Hopefully a lot of developers will make use of it!
I’ve always preferred the Xbox controllers. Not so sure now!
Comfortable to hold. It comes with a built in mic which is handy for those that don’t have a headset. Some games such as Astro’s Playroom make use of this feature for in game actions. This feature can be switched off by default in the console’s settings or via the mute button on the controller.
Although the PS5 console comes with one controller and one USB-C charger, the individual controller does not come with a charger so don’t expect to see one in the box!
The PS5 controller holds its charge longer than the PS4 controller.
The best game controller ever. It is as close to the concept as possible. Sony pulled off a coup on this one. It is a game change
If you are looking at this you probably already know about it, its a DualSense controller for a playstation 5.
Having already had 1 I wanted a second for playing 2 player games locally. It feels like its built to a great quality and has excellent haptic feedback.
Amazing item. The dualsense controller is very comfortable to hold and the vibrations are so much better. The triggers are so much better too.
The controller feels much more responsive and better to hold it is well made and strong im not sure the white will age well in my house but it looks great
the only complaint i have is the new microphone that is built into the controller the problem is people can hear the buttons being pressed expecially when my son plays who is heavy handed
the triggers feel much more responsive too and i like the whole feel in my opinion it makes me feel more comfortable in game and maybe slightly more accurate when playing FPS games a solid 4.5 from me amazing except for the built in mic which i don’t like
As per title. Bought a few of these after buying a PS5 (for when I can have mates over once finally out of lockdown). I like them but had to turn down the force feedback / vibration as the default setting on the console makes these sound like they are going to vibrate apart. Its like theres a loose connection or something. I originally thought this was a defective unit but they are ALL the same and its massively better after tweaking the settings but would have expected better for a genuine produc
PS5 controller…not much to say if yove sed one before but ye exactly as described. awesome
These new dualsense controllers are a great follow up to the DualShock line of controllers. The extra features are great and are hard to describe without just putting the control in your hands and saying “here have some fun.”
Feels larger in the hand than the PS4 controller, which up until now, has been the best video game controller ever. I think the PS5 controller takes the cake.
Requires a software update on setup.
I bought the controller for my pc as I don’t own or plan on getting a playstation. I prefer to play on controllers rather than keyboard and mouse. This controller has excellent build quality and feels very comfortable to hold. The controller looks slick and has many cool features.
If this controller had paddles on the back it would be the perfect controller.
I charge it overnight and it says 12%, or 25%, it’s always saying the battery is low
the controller itself is great, even when using on a pc you can use DS4 to play with how stiff the triggers are, and can map them to multiaction commands, it works as a mic on pc when plugged in with a wire, but every time i use it, it says the battery is low, it doesnt matter how long i charge it fo
Having used consoles since the Atari, I’ve held a few controllers. So, you might think it’s harder to improve on something we’ve held in our hands for many years, and yet, the boffins at Sony still manage to find a way!
The form factor is tidy, with the controller sitting in the hands well. The stems are still a little harsh as usual and when playing COD this can quickly produce a small bruise, depending on how much you play of course! Which for me, is a lot! I have added thumb cushions so all is good on that front.
The best bit I like is the haptic feedback when playing certain games, the resistance you get in L2 & R2 is impressive and mimics the feeling of pressure, much like you would expect if pulling the trigger on a real gun. They have cleverly built this feedback into other games which do not use guns and so it has multiple uses.
The controllers are light, and do not feel like they will wear down in the usual places, so quickly. The battery lasts ages, longest I usually play is 4 hours on COD multiplayer and I have yet to be concerned about the controller powering out on me.
Other reviews talk about the tech, which is great, but I wanted to say that I used to get pins and needles in my ring and pinky fingers with the Dualshock 4 when playing for a long time, the feeling is much reduced with the Dualsense.
It feels great in your hands, solid, great material, battery life of around 8 hours.
Stronger microphone than previous-gen controller, L3 button touch pad works better too
Very good and fast response from seller, well packaged and functional in every respec
However… quality control is an issue that needs to be addressed. There have been too many reports of triggers losing their ‘strength’ and thus being very limp and loose a few months in… there have also been too many reports of the analogue sticks showcasing drift issues a few months in… both of these aren’t okay for a 60 product.
I say reports rather than saying I experienced them myself because I’ve only experienced one of these so far, that being the triggers turning limp/loose. I don’t have any drift yet but the triggers turning limper as time goes on is extremely annoying – and this isn’t just me getting used to the triggers and thus it not being as strong of a sensation as the first time because I have several new controllers (for family) that have barely been used and their triggers are much, much stronger.
Use a little more expensive parts instead of cheaping out on things like these and you’d have a perfect controller.
Do not pay more than retail price for this product (24.99) as it’s simply not worth 60 quid and it shouldn’t even be advertised here at that inflated price as your only encouraging resellers. That being said the product does exactly what it say, keeps both of your controllers charged and you can keep them on the stand even when they’re fully charged as it won’t keep charging them when they’re at capacity.
If you’re the kinda guy to only use xbox controllers for your PC Games. I made the move and I’m very, very happy with it.
I’m a bit gutted about the support on PC but via Steam you can have … most of it. Not all, but most. Feels fantastic, comfortable for long sessions and the battery life isn’t all that bad either.
Very inexpensive good looking easy to use & not overpriced very easy to use well recommended
I bought this for use on a PC, however rumble function doesn’t work without DS4Windows (Which kept randomly disconnecting the controller)
Additionally, the convex analog sticks are no good if your hands get sweaty, and I found my thumb slipping off during gameplay (and in tense moments, gripping it with my thumbnail to stop it slipping). As a result, after two weeks of use, the rubber has a gogue in it
Ended up returning it for a new xbox controlle
I bought a controller and the thing is absolutely amazing! It is really immersive! However when my controller arrived the box was very damaged luckily the remote was not but the box was which slightly ruined the unboxing of the remote.
A great looking controller.feels very sturdy and it’s a little bit bigger than the PS4 controller which should (hopefully)stop me getting arthritis after I’ve been playing a few hours non stop. After using the OS4 controllers for extended periods I feel like my hands are in a permanent claw. Bought this in anticipation of getting a PS5. 4 months later still no sign of them unless you’re a bot.
I suppose what’s not to love if you are a gaming fan and these are the holy grail and impossible to get so very lucky. My gaming son loves. Its as you would expect a very well made item with extra features a must for gamers.
A great controller but the R2 button breaks easily. Mine broke after only a week. I did send it back to Sony for repair and got a new one instead but still, it’s a shame that breaks so easily. Never had any issues with the PS4 controllers.
Best controller on the market. Feels like someone is making love to your hands when you play Astrobot…
Forget that last bit. It’s awesome, and is very solidly built.
The console itself (despite looking like it was designed but a lunatic let loose on an etch-a-sketch) feels like quite a small jump forward this gen. This controller however feels like the future.
The (adaptive) triggers feel different depending on what you’re doing and the controller vibrates according to what’s happening on screen.
Whilst it’s early days and there relatively little true ps5 content yet, the future feels exciting.
But if you’re buying this then I presume you’ve already got a Ps5 and already own the controller that came with it so…. this is just another one of those.
Seriously cool additions in comparison to the PS4 controller. The haptic feedback feels very different to the dual shock system but in a nice way. I personally found the default to be a bit overpowering and distracting so turned it down a notch. The adaptive triggers are insane making firing weapons far more fun and immersive than just the sound. The textured feel is much nicer and easier to grip than the PS4 controller too. Battery lasts around a full day of play with light at dimmed to lowest and haptic feedback set to medium.
These controllers are amazing, very comfortable to hold and alot of amazing features like the built in mic and speaker. My only issue with the controller is I’ve had to send my original one back that came with the console as the right trigger went completely floppy and lost all tension. Luckily Sony will take them back and send you a new one. Hopefully its an easy to fix design flaw.
I like it, if you’re looking for a good controller this’ll be the one. Keep in mind if you’re using PC, Computer, Laptop, Desktop it will work on some steam games but a lot of games do not have support for this controller. And also do not expect to take advantage of all of its features at the moment on computer as it needs official or at least good third party drivers.
Easy to charge fits nicely in your hand and looks great with the new PS5. No hesitation in saying I’d buy this again. Quality finish as well.
Bought a spare pad but I have felt the sensations you feel that come through the pad when you’re doing things in games (Astros Playroom demonstrates this brilliantly).
Caters for your sense of touch, brings another layer to gameplay and feeling is believing. Quite pricey, but when you’ve already shelled out for the PS5 you’ve got to “go big or go home”.
I play on PC and I use a Playstation controller for almost all games.
PS controllers really suit me and I think this latest one is the best yet. The buttons and triggers feel more or less the same to me, but I like them. As you can see it is chunkier, and that will suit different people more or lesser.
I don’t know what the haptic feedback is like and I don’t use rumble.
You can change the light bar to any colour your like with the latest version of DS4Windows.
Probably great but another present bought for my boyfriend at Christmas that he took to his house before dumping me. I’m sure he will enjoy it though. The absolute a hole 🙂
Brilliant!! Got this for my boyfriend and he is delighted with it. The controller is INSANE! The sensitivity and the vibrations on the controller are made to perfection and it baffles me how something this amazing can be made!!
Hi Im a Pc gamer Iv been going though many controllers (last 6 months or so at best) and have just went though two PS4 Controllers in about 4 months one had button failure and retiring the other one for this new PS5 controller.
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This controller has failed keep vibrating and losing connection when wired. perhaps the msot annoying thing is the controller headphone port take over your PC master volume when conected a right pain.
Unfortuantely with product is crap like all Games controllers they are alt rash and just an over priced cash scam.
Unfortuantely I can’t reccomend any controllers as iv bought so many all have failed within a few days, weeks or months of buying them the whole controller market is a scam market.
The build quality of the Playstation 5 dual sense controller is second to none. Its is a super comfortable controller to hold for long gaming sessions and absolutely precise when aiming for that Headshot!
I have already tested the Controller on the majority of my large collection of PC games, and I am seriously impressed by the accuracy. I believe I have tested every controller worth testing (including my friends Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and my own Xbox controllers), and the Playstation 5 dual sense controller is the Crme de la crme of Controllers. Embarrassingly for Microsoft, It is also much cheaper that Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and simply put, it is a superior controller in every way.
Firstly, Windows 10 users need to have Steam installed on their Windows 10 PCs. Steam will recognise the Playstation 5 dual sense controller once you have it connected to your PC over a Bluetooth 5 or Bluetooth 5.1 connection. (You can buy very good PC Wireless Adapter PCIE
WiFi Card with Bluetooth 5.0 or Bluetooth 5.1 for a reasonable price on Amazon).
Many of my games are not on the Steam Platform. My Cyberpunk 2077 is on GOG, Assassins Creeds on Uplay and Red Dead Redemption 2 is on rockstar launcher. You can easily add all of the aforementioned games to Steam, by clicking the Games tab in the top left corner in Steam and then choosing the ‘Add a Non-Steam game to My Library’ Tab. A list of programs and games will open up and you simply select the Game you want to add to your library.
After you have added non Steam games to you Library, you need to run Steam in The Big Picture Mode (which is an Icon at the top left of Steam beside the minimise Icon.) You con now used your Playstation 5 dual sense controller to navigate your Steam and non steam Games, within the Steam App. You can also configure the button layout for each individual game if you like, but the loaded templates for each game I have tested works very well.
The Dynamic Trigger function on the Dual Sense are not working yet in most Games on the PC, but I am getting very good Haptic Feedback in many of my newer Steam Games, But every single one of my Steam games that have Generic Controller support are fully playable with The Playstation 5 dual sense controller.
I am sure many of the advanced features on the Playstation 5 Dual Sense Controller, will be implemented in future updates on the Steam Platform, but all the basic functions work and ALL of my Steam Games that have generic controller support are fully playable on the Dual Sense.
Remember, if using on a PC you will need to Purchase a USB C cable to charge the controller, which charges quite fast and lasts for a very long gaming session. You also need a Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.1 PCIE Card in your PC.
My Conclusion, even without some of the more advanced features fully working yet, the Playstation 5 Dual Sense Controller is the best controller I have ever used on a Windows 10 Platform, and overall the best controller I have ever used. (My first Controller was the Atari 2600 Controller in 1980). I also have to add a big thanks to Amazon for delivering the Controller in less than 30 hours. I received it on Christmas Eve Morning, while I was not expecting to receive it until January 2021. Thanks Amazon.
Well it’s not as good as a Nintendo 64 with a rumble pak but the kids don’t understand and they like it.
Nice well made product, slightly bigger than previous ps controllers but fits nicely in the hand, free playroom game with ps5 shows off its abilities unfortunately no games as yet really utilise these
The controller at first sight looks like any other ps controller before it however packs some pioneering tech under the hood. Without spoiling too much, you really need to experience it yourself to get a true feel for all the features. The free included title with ps5, astros playroom does a stellar job of showcasing all of the features so be sure to try it out. Compared to an xbox series x controller, this controller wins hands dow
This controller is great never felt this experience before. Playstations immersive design & technology was the reason I choose over Xbox hats off to Sony
This controller is a game changer! The immersion created by a controller alone is incredible, if you are walking on sand it “feels” like you are on sand, if you are in water it feels and sounds like you are in water. The triggers adapt and change to suit what is happening, so if you are pulling back a spring for instance, the tension on the triggers increases as it goes, just like pulling a real spring! Coupled with the integrated microphone and change of shape from dualshock to increase comfort when playing, The dualsense is absolutely amazing, 10/10
Great new controller the haptics in the pad are good but for the price it’s not too much different to the dual sense 4
Brilliant product, loving the new designed controller delivery was really quick, highly recommend
I can’t believe the people that are reviewing this without actually having a PS5 to try it on…
This controller is an absolute joy to use. The build quality is great and the white plastic is tough and stain /scratch resistant. The new haptic feedback is really something else, this is what elevates the Dualsense above previous generations.
The feedback is strong by default but can be adjusted in the options menu. I’ve been getting about 12 hours before I need to charge it playing Valhalla, which doesn’t use a lot of the new haptic technology. If you’re playing a game that does, expect this battery life to drop a little.
Having a headphone jack on the controller is fantastic as my Bluetooth headphones have trouble pairing with my TV. Being able to plug them in and not have to worry about that is a godsend.
If you want an excellent demonstration on what is possible with the new haptic tech, try Astrobots which is pre installed on every PS5 and is actually a fantastic little game, far better than it has any right to
Way more comfortable than the old controller. I actually use this with my PC and it works great with steam. Although it doesn’t seem to work yet with PS Now on PC, so be wary of that before buying.
Such a great controller.
Feels fantastic in hand
So comfortable.
The new features and heptic feedback are amazing and have to be tried to fully understand.
This is one hell of a controller!! Engineering brillance! Comfort, style and function. Best controller in the market and will change gaming forever! Only negative is the PS button I find myself pressing the mic mute button, hopefully i get use to this
Time will tell on things like battery and so on, but at launch this is a fantastic controller. Feels better in the hand than a DualShock4, and the new features are all great.
most certainly next gen been a pc gamer last couple of years and this controller spells next gen in many ways
very comfy with along haptic feedback giving gamers a feel for the game
looking forward to all the new games coming out with this tech
Now my favourite controller or all time. The dualsense feels much more premium than the dualshock 4 in every way. I was a bit apprehensive at first because the controller is a bit bigger than the dualshock 4 and I generally like smaller controllers. But the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers feel great, this controller really does feel like something fresh and new.
Item had to go back because amazon because could not get a ps5 at launch . But looked a good item . Shame the amazon system let me down .
I have always preferred the xbox controller in the past, but this new controller is truly a step up. Its very comfortable to hold, and all the new features (haptics and stuff) add a new dimension to gaming. Truly next gen stuff, unlike the xbox controller that is old hat now.
Beautiful controller, sturdy, feels great within the grasp of my hands killing off vikings, shooting enemies and fighting to go up the towers. Always need a second controlle
My hubby is delighted to receive his new PS5 controller, just a shame I couldn’t buy a console for him to be able to use it. For the time being it’s an ornament until more consoles are released as they are like hot dust to get a hold of. Sony need to plan their stock more effectively for future releases so both are available.
Were it not for this controller, the new PS5 would only be somewhat worthwhile upgrading to right now, but because it has DualSense, it’s a genuine upgrade. It helps that the controller is really comfortable too – something I was a little concerned about with the harsher angles at the bottom of the grips, but my hands are pretty small so all good!
Mine came with a scuff that made me dread poor quality control in the rush to churn out product…however in using its its perfectly fine so don’t mind it and even use it to my advantage as to indicate ‘my pad’ and not the one that came with the console. I always wondered if the console pads were better than the sold separately pads – I guess this will help me answer that wonder as time will tell. Holding this new pad helped me remember the first PlayStation pad I ever held (ps1) and I could feel and see the great refinement! I like the nano ps icon grip too like on all the new peripherals.
This control just feels more premium than the DS4s. The control has a nice weight to it and fits my hands comfortably. Personally I love the clean white look that PS have gone for this time around and straight out of the box I was able to hook up to my ps4 through remote play. Works like an absolute dream! The only downside is the control comes without a cable… I think for 60 the least they could do is add a usbc cable!
Update – having had chance to play with the new controller, Astros Playroom is built to display the capabilities, I can say it is amazing!! The force feedback triggers are great and offer real resistance, the haptic effects are excellent, you can feel rain falling on you, sound crazy but it works, the motion control is super accurate and the size and shape are great, that little extra bulk with cut offs make a big difference.
A lot of it is still what you will have loved from PlayStation controllers going back years but this is a big step on.
Overall great bit of kit!
Amazing controller, will be playing all multiplats on the PS5 just because of this controller. Sony have truly delivered with the dualsense. Best controller no doub
This controller is a real step up from previous controllers I have used. The feel is much more premium,it feels heavier than its predecessor much more expensive. Well done Sony,not only the best Console but also the best controller.
Contacted Sony and it does not come with a charger WTF NO charger so how am I suppose to charge it!!!!! Crazy
Yes the PS5 will come with a charger but firstly I don’t have the PS5 and secondly what if I want to charge 2 controllers at once??????
Utter madness
I can see why they have diverted from naming this controller DualShock 5 but instead calling it ‘DualSense’, the reasoning for this is certainly key changes such as the old rumble motor and has now opted for dual actuators which can replicate specific frequencies to give a more immersive experience through haptic feedback.
Another key feature are the adaptive triggers which allows the game developer to add resistance to the triggers. A perfect example which has been used many times to explain this is when you draw a bow, initially it’s very easy to pull back until it gets to a point where more and more resistance is applied making it tougher to go any further; developers can simulate these in the triggers.
The DualSense like the DualShock 4 also has an in-built microphone, speaker, touchpad, three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer. With all the different sensory elements the new controller has in-built, it makes sense to call it “DualSense”.
Important information:
* DualSense is NOT compatible with the PS4 console (as expected).
* DualSense WILL work with PS4 compatible games when played on the PS5 console.
* DualSense is NOT compatible with PSVR games when played on PS5 console. The main reason is because the DualSense has no lightbar on the front, so cannot be tracked.
And to end on a positive note, the DualSense controller feels incredibly robust compared to the old DS4 and is so comfortable to hold; in my personal opinion, I much prefer using the DualSense controller.
Love the controller the quality compared to the PS4 seems a lot better only complaint is that it’s a bit of a pain to set up on pc but that should be sorted soo
Looks good, and more importantly feels good. PS4 and older controllers always felt flimsy to hold but this has a lot more heft to it.
Not including a cable for 60 seems a bit ridiculous.
Hopefully proper PC support arrives sooner or later so I can enjoy the adaptive triggers as well.
The first thing you will notice is the look of the controller. It looks very space age and different to the PS4. It will take a little getting used to playing with the controller but it is very comfy.
The layout is basically identical to the PS4 controller with a slightly redesigned home button, and slightly larger triggers and touchpad. It has a built-in microphone and headphone jack which could be handy.
The big negative.. very strange but it does not come with a charging cable! Now that is a first time I have purchased a product that does not come with a cable to charge it. For 59 you pay for the controller you would have expected this to be included.. come on Sony… a bit slack!
However I will not let that impact my review and rating of the controller itself.
So over all love it, great looks and feels nice, tiny bit heavier and larger than the PS4 controller.
The one thing that was stopping me from switching from xbox was the ps controllers were too small and thin but now i am happy with this one and will be finally switching so will get the ps5 instead when i do buy a console.
I’ll update this review once I’ve had chance to try it out, but I thought I’d offer my opinion on the aesthetics for the time being.
The DuelSense is slightly larger than the DuelShock for the PS4 – this is something I like, as it finally feels like a worthy challenger to my beloved xBox controller (which was the thing I missed the most when I swapped sides from team Microsoft to team Sony back in the XOne/PS4 days).
It also feels more weighty than the DuelShock and I love the design with the teeny tiny PS symbols that adorn it’s beautiful facade!
I would point out that there is no charging cable included, which is disappointing for a premium product (and explains why I’ve only awarded 4 stars). That being said, I’m sure the PS5 will include a charging cable, so it’s not the end of the world.
For me, this is the best looking controller on the market. Whether it is the best performing remains to be seen, and is largely a subjective view anyway. I can’t wait to try out the adaptive triggers and the haptic feedback, but for now, I’ll just have to be content to hold it in my hands and dream of what goodness might await!
Update #1
For anyone reading this and wondering why I’ve not updated my experience with the DualSense, it’s purely due to the fact that my PS5 died within 4 hours of ownership (see my PS5 review on Amazon). As such, I never really got to experience the greatness that others have commented on as I didn’t get to play any games. That being said, I can confirm that the experience of using the controller whilst I was setting my PS5 up (before it failed) was really positive – as already commented, the size and weight now feel perfect, and movement just feels more fluid (partly down to the improved PS5 UI, but this beautiful piece of equipment also factors in). Unfortunately, as my PS5 is in console heaven, I’m back to using my DualShock with my PS4… which now feels entirely inadequate!
Finally arrived!!
Little impatient but to be fair well worth the wait! Feels really nice in my hands and has some decent weight to the controller especially compared to the previous ps4 controller.
Anyone who buys this will not be disappointed!
Roll on Next week for the release for the ps5!
Great , feels better to hold then the PS4 , I used thumb grips on it like i have with the PS4 ones o it lasts longer , MIC button in the middle is a good new feature and I can’t wait to try the hepatic feedback on it.
Arrived today – Be aware that it requires a USB-C cable to recharge and this does not come in the standalone controller box.
As the PS5 doesn’t release in the UK for another week I’ve only been able to hold and charge the controller.
It definitely feels more solid and a premium build compared the old PS4 controller.
Also heavier and slightly bigger but nicer to hold.
My only gripe is, would it have killed Sony to provide a charging cable when customers fork out 60 quid for a controller? For that I’ll deduct one star.