Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller – Red
| Dimensions: | 20.1 x 7.7 x 17.7 cm; 300 Grams |
| Model: | 9814153 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 A batteries required. |
| Dimensions: | 20.1 x 7.7 x 17.7 cm; 300 Grams |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Dimensions: | 20.1 x 7.7 x 17.7 cm; 300 Grams |
| Model: | 9814153 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 A batteries required. |
| Dimensions: | 20.1 x 7.7 x 17.7 cm; 300 Grams |
| Origin: | Japan |
Item is as described, works perfectly, no stiffness or delays at all. Works the same as my original controller.
Bought for my grandson to replace a broken one. He is very pleased with it.
The real PlayStation gamers will know when there’s a real one and a fake
GREAT SELLER!!These are genuine PS4 Dualshock 4 wireless bluetooth controllers! Item arrived before delivery time, packed well, touch pad lights up to show V2, all buttons and analog stick feel very sturdy and of quality and so nice to use/press.
I would for sure order again in the future.
Very good controller feels very new the supplier was also very helpful and caring in providing me with a new replacement one which I am thankful for.
As it says, Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 Controller – Green Cammo, Works great and no problems with connecting it to the PS4
Love using a new things are much more precise when a new controller is being used
Went for the DPM as it was the cheaper option to the standard
Bought this as I my battery was finally going on my original one from 2014. This is definitely an official PlayStation controller and was relatively cheap compared to other sellers such as Currys and Argos.
I got a new PS4 controller and I’m thoroughly happy and satisfied with the product and feel completely comfortable in highly recommending it.
It’s legit but ps4 controller don’t connect easily for me the method that worked was holding down option and ps button and connecting it as a Bluetooth device , usb cable method didn’t work, neither did resettting it .
I’ve noticed a common issue with anyone else who has the camo detail controller, myself included, and that is that the right analogue stick is slightly off and leans to the left, so during gameplay the camera will randomly drift to the left. Other than this one issue, the controller works fine.
Please realise this isn’t a negative review towards the seller, but a negative review on the quality of the official Sony Dualshock controller itself.
Cannot fault the seller on their delivery time as it arrived promptly, factory sealed, brand new and appropriately packed.
The product itself however was faulty from the get go; thumb sticks suffering from stick drift and not springing back to their default central location and after a while it seemed the square button was constantly being pressed down though it wasn’t being touched. The controller doesn’t feel as sturdy or heavy as the original black/grey controllers, the plastic seems flimsy and in places the light from the light bar bleeds through at random places on the body of the controller. Poor craftsmanship from Sony. Got maybe 4 weeks use out of it before the square button incident made it completely unusable.
I bought it as Xmas present. He works great, no faults and it’s an original one.
What can i say, does what it it’s says. Nice touch with the light on sensor pad.
I have bought copy versions of the ps4 controllers in the past. Don’t bother just buy the sony version much better quality.
Super good.Doesn’t break easily.Very strong.And good colou
I bought this controller to play on my PC, and I’m glad it’s brand new in the box unlike ones I bought on Amazon from the past.
Which just came in a plain cardboard box with no brand names on it, to suggest it was a PS4 controller luckily mine came in original Playstation branded packaging.
…For my grandson after his old one (also from Amazon!) gave up the ghost. He loves the new colour.
A brand new controller is always good, and the price for this one was particularly lower than usual.
Arrived that L3 and R3 do not work
Asked for a refund and after more than a month I’m still waiting for them to come and collect it.
DO NOT BUY from this company, they are THIEVERS
I’ve had it for a while now and it has stick drift, not all controller will have the same problem but it’s a large problem with these newer controllers.
Works amazing only problem is that the right trigger isn’t as sensitive as i would wish and the packaging was crumpled during delivery which was a shame
I order the weekend.dispached monday.Arived tuesday..fastes dilivery to ireland yet.
Excellent.
Basicly its same controler as my original.and if you no that.you no its a great product.
Well done selle
I was in dire need of a new controller as my previous one had heavy stick drift. This was a great buy, Nice bright red colour, feels premium and does a great job.
Having used and worn out many original PlayStation controllers I decided to save some money and buy one of the many cheaper brands available. However in every one that I bought I found them to be not as good as the original. From lag to unresponsiveness, from unwanted movement creep to poorly made, I finally gave up and decided to bite the bullet and buy an official original controller. What a difference it makes as everything is now as it should be. You might find yourself able to play with an inferior make but I could not.
A lot of negative reviews saying that the controller they received was fake or used. I almost didn’t purchase the controller from here for that reason. In the end I did buy and it was a perfect Sony controller nothing to worry about.
I see a lot of reviews on the ps4 controllers with other companies sending fake knockoff controllers. So if you have any concerns or worries, I highly suggest buying from “DVD GAMING DIRECT”
Controller is perfect as shown. Also with comparison with my ps4 controller that came with my system(which is the old design with no light on touch pad)
I am very happy with my order. And would buy again if I ever needed another
I would also like to add the customer service for “dvd gaming direct” was a definite 5Stars as I had a question and had an speedy reply within the hour of asking when amazon says to wait up to 2 days.
Order came earlier than predicted!
I don’t know what other people are on about in the reviews, my product was supplied and shipped by Amazon for Sony. The controller is legitimate.
The red is a really nice colour.
To ensure the controller you receive is genuine, here are a few tips to check:
1. The box should have 4 languages on front/back. Image attached.
2. The back of the controller should have a black sticker and read a genuine barcode. Image attached.
3. There should be no charging lead included in the box. Controller only.
Hope this helps you out, as I too was skeptical before buying.
I actually didn’t buy this controller for a PS4 console. It works perfectly on some Windows 10 games such as Minecraft with an app called DS4Windows, or natively on PS Now for Windows, and it actually works as a fully supported game controller with a Fire TV Stick/Cube as well.
If I could go back on my purchase, I’d probably not have picked a red one though because the LED in the light bar bleeds through the bottom of the controller quite a bit, but I’m sure I can learn to live with this.
With 3 years of usage from a previous PS4 controller, I have learned that these are quite easy to break if you’re the type of gamer that throws the controller every time you lose.
The battery life isn’t terrible, but it also isn’t the best in the world. The touch bar remains a completely useless feature and I have no idea why they carried this on to the new DualSense controller.
All in all, this is a decent controller.
I actually didn’t buy this controller for a PS4 console. It works perfectly on some Windows 10 games such as Minecraft with an app called DS4Windows, or natively on PS Now for Windows, and it actually works as a fully supported game controller with a Fire TV Stick/Cube as well.
If I could go back on my purchase, I’d probably not have picked a red one though because the LED in the light bar bleeds through the bottom of the controller quite a bit, but I’m sure I can learn to live with this.
With 3 years of usage from a previous PS4 controller, I have learned that these are quite easy to break if you’re the type of gamer that throws the controller every time you lose.
The battery life isn’t terrible, but it also isn’t the best in the world. The touch bar remains a completely useless feature and I have no idea why they carried this on to the new DualSense controller.
All in all, this is a decent controller.
I actually didn’t buy this controller for a PS4 console. It works perfectly on some Windows 10 games such as Minecraft with an app called DS4Windows, or natively on PS Now for Windows, and it actually works as a fully supported game controller with a Fire TV Stick/Cube as well.
If I could go back on my purchase, I’d probably not have picked a red one though because the LED in the light bar bleeds through the bottom of the controller quite a bit, but I’m sure I can learn to live with this.
With 3 years of usage from a previous PS4 controller, I have learned that these are quite easy to break if you’re the type of gamer that throws the controller every time you lose.
The battery life isn’t terrible, but it also isn’t the best in the world. The touch bar remains a completely useless feature and I have no idea why they carried this on to the new DualSense controller.
All in all, this is a decent controller.
I actually didn’t buy this controller for a PS4 console. It works perfectly on some Windows 10 games such as Minecraft with an app called DS4Windows, or natively on PS Now for Windows, and it actually works as a fully supported game controller with a Fire TV Stick/Cube as well.
If I could go back on my purchase, I’d probably not have picked a red one though because the LED in the light bar bleeds through the bottom of the controller quite a bit, but I’m sure I can learn to live with this.
With 3 years of usage from a previous PS4 controller, I have learned that these are quite easy to break if you’re the type of gamer that throws the controller every time you lose.
The battery life isn’t terrible, but it also isn’t the best in the world. The touch bar remains a completely useless feature and I have no idea why they carried this on to the new DualSense controller.
All in all, this is a decent controller.
I think like another review said, Amazon has seemed to pool reviews for other products together, as through my research this controller seems genuine and has no indication of being fake (without taking it apart that is)
I have only had 1 short gaming session with it, but everything worked as expected, the response was great and instant, everything felt smooth and not too loose. I will update this review if i have any issues with the controller any time soon, but currently it’s all been great and seems genuine 🙂
My original Sony PS4 controller gave up the ghost recently (but not bad going for the abuse its taken over the last few years!) and so a new one was required.
Rather than take a risk on generic controllers, I felt more comfortable purchasing a genuine Sony product. Please understand that this is a personal choice – I’m not badmouthing other controllers, and I’m sure there are perfectly decent ones out there.
As to this controller, it’s just perfect. The battery lasts around 12 hours or so when being lightly used (watching YouTube or Netflix for example) and about the same for an all night gaming session.
So in summary, a perfect replacement with the high build quality we expect from Sony.
I had fallen for a fake controller in the past, I also have legit ones, so I had a few to compare with.
Firstly I looked at the sticker on the underside. All seems to be correct. No spelling mistakes, no stretched logo, no issues with spacing, all of which can be seen on the fake controller. The sticker is flush, with no bubbles, it is in the correct position. Overall, it seems real so far.
Next I checked the buttons, making sure they weren’t sticking out too far or too little. I checked they made the correct sound and did not stick. All seems fine to me.
After that I checked the triggers and sticks, both are smooth, they dont stick or move in a jolting manner. I then checked the overall quality of the build, there are no jagged edges, the thumb sticks are the soft rubber as expected.
I then weighed the controller against the fake controller and the real. This controllers weight was more in line with the real than fake, which weighs less than the legit controllers.
For my final check I stuck on an online multiplayer game and got stuck in. The controller allows for smooth playing and works perfectly.
I do believe what I received to be a legit SONY controller and I am happy with my purchase.
I had fallen for a fake controller in the past, I also have legit ones, so I had a few to compare with.
Firstly I looked at the sticker on the underside. All seems to be correct. No spelling mistakes, no stretched logo, no issues with spacing, all of which can be seen on the fake controller. The sticker is flush, with no bubbles, it is in the correct position. Overall, it seems real so far.
Next I checked the buttons, making sure they weren’t sticking out too far or too little. I checked they made the correct sound and did not stick. All seems fine to me.
After that I checked the triggers and sticks, both are smooth, they dont stick or move in a jolting manner. I then checked the overall quality of the build, there are no jagged edges, the thumb sticks are the soft rubber as expected.
I then weighed the controller against the fake controller and the real. This controllers weight was more in line with the real than fake, which weighs less than the legit controllers.
For my final check I stuck on an online multiplayer game and got stuck in. The controller allows for smooth playing and works perfectly.
I do believe what I received to be a legit SONY controller and I am happy with my purchase.
I had fallen for a fake controller in the past, I also have legit ones, so I had a few to compare with.
Firstly I looked at the sticker on the underside. All seems to be correct. No spelling mistakes, no stretched logo, no issues with spacing, all of which can be seen on the fake controller. The sticker is flush, with no bubbles, it is in the correct position. Overall, it seems real so far.
Next I checked the buttons, making sure they weren’t sticking out too far or too little. I checked they made the correct sound and did not stick. All seems fine to me.
After that I checked the triggers and sticks, both are smooth, they dont stick or move in a jolting manner. I then checked the overall quality of the build, there are no jagged edges, the thumb sticks are the soft rubber as expected.
I then weighed the controller against the fake controller and the real. This controllers weight was more in line with the real than fake, which weighs less than the legit controllers.
For my final check I stuck on an online multiplayer game and got stuck in. The controller allows for smooth playing and works perfectly.
I do believe what I received to be a legit SONY controller and I am happy with my purchase.
I bought this as a replacement for the one I bought years ago (replaced due to broken button). The red looks great and worked very well for a month or so. Then it started glitching. The analogue stick would appear to constantly drift. I tried resetting it and also forgetting it from the console. Nothing seemed to work.
The problem was actually with the Bluetooth connectivity. My girlfriend was watching things on her PS3 in the next room using 2.4GHz broadband (same frequency Bluetooth uses). Once I connected her device with wired internet, the controller drift issue was instantly fixed. I saw a few others report controller drift in the review section also. I imagine they might have had similar issues without knowing the real problem.
This will be my first time writing a review but I felt I needed to weigh in on whether or not these controllers are fakes.
Firstly I bought mine new, with amazon prime delivery and it arrived midday the following day (impressive as I live in the middle of nowhere) and secondly if this is fake it’s such a good fake that the point is kinda moot. Some reviews state that their controller came badly packed in an unsealed box, this was not the case with mine. Other reviews state that the controller didn’t work well, again not the case with mine.
Honestly I think this is the genuine article and if it’s not it’s good enough that I’m not really bothered. As for longevity right now I’m not in a position to comment, all I can say is that if an issue does occur I will update this review accordingly.
I bought this controller to use it for gaming on PC. I prefer it to using a keyboard for certain games, such as GTA. It is a very well built controller and connects with my bluetooth receiver with ease. So far I have had no issues with it and the battery life is decent.
Games played for review: F1 Mobile Racing (Codemasters) and Call of Duty Mobile (TiMi Studios / Tencent Games). Connection: Bluetooth.
Controller #1 – Steel Series Stratos Duo. Price paid: 64.99 not including phone mount.
It looked the business, and with gaming sites recommending it, I bought it straight away and was initially not disapointed. Battery is built in, the look and feel is excellent and it holds comfortably like an X-Box controller. When not in use it goes to sleep by itself to preserve battery. The only slight disapointment was the Steel Series phone mount prevents you from plugging a USB lead in whilst it’s attached – meaning you have to faff around removing it when it’s time to re-charge. But, the recharge wasn’t needed often – battery life was good, and the LED’s tell you how much remains. Other reviews have complained that the 4 LED’s flash every few seconds when connected to Bluetooth – it didn’t bother me.
However, I really struggled with controlling my car in F1 Mobile Racing. The steering seemed delayed and digital, applying counter steer was impossible. I started to look for other controllers which might perform better, and I also consider that the game itself is at fault here – the game doesn’t officially support controllers on Android, and this shows. Also, be aware that this controller is not supported at all by Call of Duty.
Quality appears to be Steel Series achilles heal, and after just two or three weeks of gaming, the “B” button stopped working properly, causing the controller to lock-up when this is pressed. If it wasn’t for this fault, I’d probably have kept this controller and been reasonably happy, even without being able to play Call of Duty.
Pro’s:
Materials quality, finish
Battery
Comfortable to hold
Sleep works well
Con’s:
It broke
Phone mount is fiddly
Not all games support it
Controller #2 – Jevogh Xbox one Controller JV24. Price paid: 45.00.
Note: I didn’t try this controller with Call of Duty.
Whilst trying to work out why my Formula One car was so uncontrollable, I bought this significantly cheaper controller to do a comparison. It worked just as badly for controlling the car, and wasn’t a very nice controller and I quickly returned it.
Controller #3 – Sony Playstation Dualshock 4. Price paid: 44.99
By this time I had tried Call of Duty and seen the error of my ways… I don’t have a Playstation these days and didn’t realise the controllers are Bluetooth compatible, and work with Android. Suddenly my F1 car is more controllable, and my laptimes have improved – it’s hard to pinpoint the exact difference (analogue stick deadzone, perhaps?), and F1 Mobile Racing is still not perfect, but it’s a lot better.
I’ve had a few connection issues, and I’m also unsure of the state of charge of the controller battery… Without having a Playstation to tell me this, I have no indication and I suppose it could run out of battery mid-game. Worse, it doesn’t seem to go to sleep, so you have to turn off your phones bluetooth unless you want the battery to drain. You also have to avoid certain USB fast chargers if you wan’t to avoid killing the battery. Furthermore, I’ve had some Bluetooth connectivity issues – I had to re-start my phone, and re-pair the connection to get it working again. Although I think this is potentially teething issues whilst I get used to how it pairs.
Finally, the first phone mount I bought snapped literally within hours… It seems Sony have designed a controller that is inherantly difficult to mount a phone onto (because of the touch-pad front button), and the plastic mounts have to curve around this button, with a thin plastic section. So, be prepared for breakages of this part.
Pro’s
Supported by more Android games
Controller quality is very high
Con’s
Not as comfortable to hold
No indication of battery charge level
Bluetooth connection unreliable
Don’t use a fast-charger
Phone mounts are fragile
In conclusion, I thought this would be really simple; buy a controller, have more fun on games. But it’s turned into a saga of buying and returning hardware to find something suitable for purpose, and even now the Sony PS4 controller is not perfect for the job.
Games played for review: F1 Mobile Racing (Codemasters) and Call of Duty Mobile (TiMi Studios / Tencent Games). Connection: Bluetooth.
Controller #1 – Steel Series Stratos Duo. Price paid: 64.99 not including phone mount.
It looked the business, and with gaming sites recommending it, I bought it straight away and was initially not disapointed. Battery is built in, the look and feel is excellent and it holds comfortably like an X-Box controller. When not in use it goes to sleep by itself to preserve battery. The only slight disapointment was the Steel Series phone mount prevents you from plugging a USB lead in whilst it’s attached – meaning you have to faff around removing it when it’s time to re-charge. But, the recharge wasn’t needed often – battery life was good, and the LED’s tell you how much remains. Other reviews have complained that the 4 LED’s flash every few seconds when connected to Bluetooth – it didn’t bother me.
However, I really struggled with controlling my car in F1 Mobile Racing. The steering seemed delayed and digital, applying counter steer was impossible. I started to look for other controllers which might perform better, and I also consider that the game itself is at fault here – the game doesn’t officially support controllers on Android, and this shows. Also, be aware that this controller is not supported at all by Call of Duty.
Quality appears to be Steel Series achilles heal, and after just two or three weeks of gaming, the “B” button stopped working properly, causing the controller to lock-up when this is pressed. If it wasn’t for this fault, I’d probably have kept this controller and been reasonably happy, even without being able to play Call of Duty.
Pro’s:
Materials quality, finish
Battery
Comfortable to hold
Sleep works well
Con’s:
It broke
Phone mount is fiddly
Not all games support it
Controller #2 – Jevogh Xbox one Controller JV24. Price paid: 45.00.
Note: I didn’t try this controller with Call of Duty.
Whilst trying to work out why my Formula One car was so uncontrollable, I bought this significantly cheaper controller to do a comparison. It worked just as badly for controlling the car, and wasn’t a very nice controller and I quickly returned it.
Controller #3 – Sony Playstation Dualshock 4. Price paid: 44.99
By this time I had tried Call of Duty and seen the error of my ways… I don’t have a Playstation these days and didn’t realise the controllers are Bluetooth compatible, and work with Android. Suddenly my F1 car is more controllable, and my laptimes have improved – it’s hard to pinpoint the exact difference (analogue stick deadzone, perhaps?), and F1 Mobile Racing is still not perfect, but it’s a lot better.
I’ve had a few connection issues, and I’m also unsure of the state of charge of the controller battery… Without having a Playstation to tell me this, I have no indication and I suppose it could run out of battery mid-game. Worse, it doesn’t seem to go to sleep, so you have to turn off your phones bluetooth unless you want the battery to drain. You also have to avoid certain USB fast chargers if you wan’t to avoid killing the battery. Furthermore, I’ve had some Bluetooth connectivity issues – I had to re-start my phone, and re-pair the connection to get it working again. Although I think this is potentially teething issues whilst I get used to how it pairs.
Finally, the first phone mount I bought snapped literally within hours… It seems Sony have designed a controller that is inherantly difficult to mount a phone onto (because of the touch-pad front button), and the plastic mounts have to curve around this button, with a thin plastic section. So, be prepared for breakages of this part.
Pro’s
Supported by more Android games
Controller quality is very high
Con’s
Not as comfortable to hold
No indication of battery charge level
Bluetooth connection unreliable
Don’t use a fast-charger
Phone mounts are fragile
In conclusion, I thought this would be really simple; buy a controller, have more fun on games. But it’s turned into a saga of buying and returning hardware to find something suitable for purpose, and even now the Sony PS4 controller is not perfect for the job.
Lovely and shiny controller. Still has deadzone not sure if that is just how they are but not ideal. My original original controller was 0.10 on cod MW this is 0.03 so improvement.
it still has the same problem with the option and share buttons being to close to the trackpad but that’s a niggle not a dealbreaker.
all in all a very nice controller, so why only 4 stars? at 75.00 it’s overpriced but I needed a decent replacement as mine would no longer charge, half an hour of gameplay and it was dead, this little beauty after one-day solid gaming still at full charge and that junkyard USB port replaced with something much more sturdy.
until now the PlayStation controllers have always felt like toys this feels like an adult gaming companion.
it still has the same problem with the option and share buttons being to close to the trackpad but that’s a niggle not a dealbreaker.
all in all a very nice controller, so why only 4 stars? at 75.00 it’s overpriced but I needed a decent replacement as mine would no longer charge, half an hour of gameplay and it was dead, this little beauty after one-day solid gaming still at full charge and that junkyard USB port replaced with something much more sturdy.
until now the PlayStation controllers have always felt like toys this feels like an adult gaming companion.
it still has the same problem with the option and share buttons being to close to the trackpad but that’s a niggle not a dealbreaker.
all in all a very nice controller, so why only 4 stars? at 75.00 it’s overpriced but I needed a decent replacement as mine would no longer charge, half an hour of gameplay and it was dead, this little beauty after one-day solid gaming still at full charge and that junkyard USB port replaced with something much more sturdy.
until now the PlayStation controllers have always felt like toys this feels like an adult gaming companion.
it still has the same problem with the option and share buttons being to close to the trackpad but that’s a niggle not a dealbreaker.
all in all a very nice controller, so why only 4 stars? at 75.00 it’s overpriced but I needed a decent replacement as mine would no longer charge, half an hour of gameplay and it was dead, this little beauty after one-day solid gaming still at full charge and that junkyard USB port replaced with something much more sturdy.
until now the PlayStation controllers have always felt like toys this feels like an adult gaming companion.
This controller arrived in 3 days and is great! The controls are sensitive like how I want it and the battery is much better than my previous controller. Only bad thing is the build of it as some parts are a big stuck out but other than that it’s good.
EDIT: After 2 months it now has a problem, whenever I press L2 it inputs the right joystick and makes my in-game cursor look up.
I’ve been trying to contact Playstation but the contact options are not clear and now I’ve got a broken controller AGAIN.
EDIT EDIT :
I managed to fix my controller by taking it apart and cleaning it. It is working fine now.
After the death of the controller that came with my ps4 I had to lay it to rest and search for another. This controller works perfectly and has allowed me to return to smooth gameplay, instead of hitting what look like invisible walls every few steps and crying lots of tears the analogue stick keeps getting me killed which I was previously stuck with. I’m no controller pro but from what I can tell the product is legit and works perfectly for my ps4 gaming and video binging needs.
Beautiful design, sleek colour and finish. A gorgeous controller and proper rose gold, not coppery looking
Beautiful design, sleek colour and finish. A gorgeous controller and proper rose gold, not coppery looking
Beautiful design, sleek colour and finish. A gorgeous controller and proper rose gold, not coppery looking
good luck
good luck
I contacted Amazon for advice/support via callback, the agent sorted everything out with no fuss at all, even though I had recycled the original packaging it came in, I popped it into a jiffy envelope & dropped it off at my local post office with the QR code I was emailed for return, free of charge.
I received a replacement controller a day later so I cannot fault Amazon at all for their support & service in getting this sorted out.
The replacement rose gold controller has been working fine with no problems so far, it looks really nice & is doing the job as intended. My daughter is very happy with it.
As a side note I’d like to confirm that both of the controllers I received are 100% Sony original products & not fake.
I contacted Amazon for advice/support via callback, the agent sorted everything out with no fuss at all, even though I had recycled the original packaging it came in, I popped it into a jiffy envelope & dropped it off at my local post office with the QR code I was emailed for return, free of charge.
I received a replacement controller a day later so I cannot fault Amazon at all for their support & service in getting this sorted out.
The replacement rose gold controller has been working fine with no problems so far, it looks really nice & is doing the job as intended. My daughter is very happy with it.
As a side note I’d like to confirm that both of the controllers I received are 100% Sony original products & not fake.
good luck
good luck
I contacted Amazon for advice/support via callback, the agent sorted everything out with no fuss at all, even though I had recycled the original packaging it came in, I popped it into a jiffy envelope & dropped it off at my local post office with the QR code I was emailed for return, free of charge.
I received a replacement controller a day later so I cannot fault Amazon at all for their support & service in getting this sorted out.
The replacement rose gold controller has been working fine with no problems so far, it looks really nice & is doing the job as intended. My daughter is very happy with it.
As a side note I’d like to confirm that both of the controllers I received are 100% Sony original products & not fake.
Controller is a nice size and weight. Comfortable in the hands. It’s mostly well built, but the analogues have issues with reliability. I’m now on my fifth PS4 controller and they’ve all had an analogue issue. Often it’ll be motion drift, ie you’ll start moving forward when you’re not touching it, but I’ve had the opposite as well where it loses sensitivity. Overall it’s very good, but be warned that it won’t last too longer.
This caused the controller to have some small internal loose parts that at random started to affected functionality. Soft and hard resets did not help. Quite upsetting. Even though the other controller helped me to maintain my daily video game routine. However the children’s joint game play got disrupted which is also not good for family life and harmony. And their friends lost interest to visit them! So after 5 years of daily service a new Sony controller had to be ordered, putting other family expenses on hold. A cheaper version was no option assuming these would even be less able to withstand the children’s gaming rage.
Upon arrival I was quite pleased with the new PS4 controller. Already I consider the PS4 controller as best in class; right weight and excellent grip. The new controller has more dark-grey in colour than the original black controllers that came with the console. And its rubbery grip feels even better. But otherwise there are no noticeable differences. So I’m quite pleased as are the junior gamers in the family (and their friends).
Problem solved – and hopefulled our gear remains in good good condition until day-1 of the PS5 launch.
This caused the controller to have some small internal loose parts that at random started to affected functionality. Soft and hard resets did not help. Quite upsetting. Even though the other controller helped me to maintain my daily video game routine. However the children’s joint game play got disrupted which is also not good for family life and harmony. And their friends lost interest to visit them! So after 5 years of daily service a new Sony controller had to be ordered, putting other family expenses on hold. A cheaper version was no option assuming these would even be less able to withstand the children’s gaming rage.
Upon arrival I was quite pleased with the new PS4 controller. Already I consider the PS4 controller as best in class; right weight and excellent grip. The new controller has more dark-grey in colour than the original black controllers that came with the console. And its rubbery grip feels even better. But otherwise there are no noticeable differences. So I’m quite pleased as are the junior gamers in the family (and their friends).
Problem solved – and hopefulled our gear remains in good good condition until day-1 of the PS5 launch.
This caused the controller to have some small internal loose parts that at random started to affected functionality. Soft and hard resets did not help. Quite upsetting. Even though the other controller helped me to maintain my daily video game routine. However the children’s joint game play got disrupted which is also not good for family life and harmony. And their friends lost interest to visit them! So after 5 years of daily service a new Sony controller had to be ordered, putting other family expenses on hold. A cheaper version was no option assuming these would even be less able to withstand the children’s gaming rage.
Upon arrival I was quite pleased with the new PS4 controller. Already I consider the PS4 controller as best in class; right weight and excellent grip. The new controller has more dark-grey in colour than the original black controllers that came with the console. And its rubbery grip feels even better. But otherwise there are no noticeable differences. So I’m quite pleased as are the junior gamers in the family (and their friends).
Problem solved – and hopefulled our gear remains in good good condition until day-1 of the PS5 launch.
Purchased of the warehouse so a little cheaper. It arrived in a good looking box without a manual hence the cheaper price. The O button was a bit sticky though but got that sorted in 20 mins with a youtube video. Amazon was great offering support. My little boy is really happy with his red new controller. It’s a genuine one so don’t be put of by other buyers. They’re not all fake 🙂
It’s got all pros of a typical a DS4 controller but here are some things I find annoying:
-The controller seems to be lighter than the one that came bundled with my PS4
-The light bleeds from the bottom of the controller when set to medium to high brightness.
All of that makes it look like a DS4 with corners cut.
Had it about a month and had no complaints, bought it when my old standard black controller that I got with my ps4 was on its last days and this one feels much better. Besides just looking nicer because I like the colour, it actually has a different texture on the joysticks, which I didn’t realise before I bought it, and this gives you a much better grip and feel to them, and just feels better in your hand. Plus surprisingly it hasn’t actually got dirty and the colour hasn’t faded
It’s a relief then that for this new generation the Dualshock controller has become perhaps the most ergonomically pleasing and comfortable controllers I have ever used. Every issue I had, from the triggers, proportions and grip have all been fixed and perfected in this controller. It is that good.
There are two downsides though. The first is the touchpad, it’s a gimmick and awkward to use. Thankfully it’s use isn’t mandatory in most of the games I’ve played. The other? The lightbar. Even though software updates have allowed you to dim the brightness it is still too bright and frequently is visible reflecting off my T.V. when a dark image is displayed, thus ruining immersion. Hopefully these issues will be resolved with the Dualshock 5 when the Playstation 5 is released.
Overall, this is a wonderful controller that has put Playstation on top of the mountain for console controller ergonomics and usability.
It’s a relief then that for this new generation the Dualshock controller has become perhaps the most ergonomically pleasing and comfortable controllers I have ever used. Every issue I had, from the triggers, proportions and grip have all been fixed and perfected in this controller. It is that good.
There are two downsides though. The first is the touchpad, it’s a gimmick and awkward to use. Thankfully it’s use isn’t mandatory in most of the games I’ve played. The other? The lightbar. Even though software updates have allowed you to dim the brightness it is still too bright and frequently is visible reflecting off my T.V. when a dark image is displayed, thus ruining immersion. Hopefully these issues will be resolved with the Dualshock 5 when the Playstation 5 is released.
Overall, this is a wonderful controller that has put Playstation on top of the mountain for console controller ergonomics and usability.
It’s a relief then that for this new generation the Dualshock controller has become perhaps the most ergonomically pleasing and comfortable controllers I have ever used. Every issue I had, from the triggers, proportions and grip have all been fixed and perfected in this controller. It is that good.
There are two downsides though. The first is the touchpad, it’s a gimmick and awkward to use. Thankfully it’s use isn’t mandatory in most of the games I’ve played. The other? The lightbar. Even though software updates have allowed you to dim the brightness it is still too bright and frequently is visible reflecting off my T.V. when a dark image is displayed, thus ruining immersion. Hopefully these issues will be resolved with the Dualshock 5 when the Playstation 5 is released.
Overall, this is a wonderful controller that has put Playstation on top of the mountain for console controller ergonomics and usability.
Happy to support a well made product – It is the V2 with the light bar visible on the top of the touch pad. I also like the contrast for the two small buttons either side of the touch pad, I find it hard to use them on my black one as in low light they are hard to see!
Edit: Since my purchase I have used this with my desktop PC connected by the Sony Dongle, and also with my PC tablet using the built in Bluetooth for connection. No problems at all. Next I have used “DS4Windows” on both Desk PC and Tablet and can say coupled with this controller you can do almost anything, so I am now playing old DOS games on a Tablet PC (Using DOSbox) having recorded keys or macros with DS4Windows to play the games with no trouble at all. Essentially I find you can play any game you want with this controller if you set up a profile in “DS$Windows”. I plan to add the DS4 keyboard next, that clips in between the handles for access to a mobile sized keyboard.
Of course it can also emulate the XBox controller this way when using the PC