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DualSense Edge wireless controller hands-on — key takeaways
PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers are back on sale for $49
If you’ve been meaning to grab a spare gamepad for your PlayStation 5, today is a good day to do so, as Sony’s DualSense Wireless Controller is back on sale for $49. This the same deal we saw around Black Friday and ties the lowest price we’ve tracked. Normally, the controller retails around $70. The discount is available at several retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Target, Best Buy and Sony’s own PlayStation Direct store. It also applies to multiple color options, though stock of those appears to differ by retailer, and some models may not arrive before Christmas. According to the controller’s PlayStation Direct listing, this offer is scheduled to run through December 23.
The market for third-party PS5 controllers is mostly limited to more expensive “pro” models, so the DualSense remains the only real option for people who want something more reasonably priced. That said, it’s still a good controller, with the familiar PlayStation layout, well-sized grips, responsive triggers and impressively detailed haptics (which can also be turned off in most games). Its battery doesn’t last nearly as long as something like a Switch Pro Controller, but it’s an improvement over the PS4’s pad, and it’s rechargeable through a USB-C port. And while there’s always a risk of durability issues with gamepads you use all the time — yours truly has had two models break in two years — Sony appears to have improved the DualSense’s internal hardware since the device launched in late 2020.
The DualSense is still on the heavier side, and though it does have Steam support, using it with a gaming PC is generally a bit more complicated than the process would be with Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S controller (which itself is still on sale for $40). If you want more “pro” features like customizable back buttons, trigger stops and multiple settings profiles, meanwhile, note that Sony’s higher-end DualSense Edge controller will release next month, albeit at a pricey $200. All that said, if you just need a PS5 pad for the basics, this is a good deal.
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Pick up a Sony DualSense controller for £40 after a £20 discount at Very
Yesterday we covered a great deal on discounted Xbox Series Wireless Controllers at Currys, and today I’m back to share a similar deal that sees Sony’s DualSense controller down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Right now you can pick up the PC-compatible controller in white for £40, a £20 reduction from its normal price of £60.
Sony’s DualSense Edge PS5 controller will arrive on January 26th
Sony has revealed when you’ll be able to get your hands on its premium DualSense Edge controller for PlayStation 5, but be prepared to shell out a pretty penny for it. The $200 peripheral will be available on January 26th in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Pre-orders will open on PlayStation Direct on October 25th.
The DualSense Edge is “built with high performance and personalization in mind,” Sony says. You can swap out the standard thumbstick caps, for instance, and use the included high dome caps or low dome caps instead. Replaceable stick modules will be sold separately for $20. For the back buttons, you can opt for half-dome or lever versions, both of which are included with the controller.
You’ll be able to adjust the thumbstick sensitivity to your liking and remap the controls (including the back buttons) as you wish. Trigger stops and dead zones are adjustable as well. Those could come in handy if you play games that demand twitch reactions, since you’ll be able to reduce the travel distance.
There’s the option to save these settings to unique profiles you can switch between by using shortcuts. You can adjust audio levels via shortcuts too. What’s more, the controller comes with a braided USB-C charging cable that you can lock into place.
The DualSense Edge is clearly geared toward serious gamers, particularly given that price. It’s almost three times the cost of the standard $70 DualSense. However, it’s in the range of the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, which starts at $150, and as of Tuesday is customizable through the Xbox Design Lab. The DualSense Edge is the same price as Scuf’s Reflex gamepad for PS5. Scuf also offers more expensive models, which may cast the initial sticker shock of Sony’s latest offering in a slightly less harsh light.
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God Of War Ragnarok Gameplay Trailer Revealed Alongside Special Edition DualSense Controller
God of War: Ragnarok is surely at the forefront of many minds with its November launch date approaching fast, and knowing that, Sony decided to build further hype during its State of Play with a new gameplay trailer. Mixing in cinematic moments, such as basically everyone questioning Kratos’ judgment, including himself, we also get an extended look at the game’s combat systems and incredible-looking environments.
See for yourself in this new gameplay trailer fresh off the virtual stage of Sony’s September 13 State of Play.
Alongside that trailer also comes the reveal of a God of War: Ragnarok-branded DualSense controller. Featuring an icy white and blue style inspired by Midgard along with images of a bear (Kratos) and a wolf (Atreus), on the touchpad, it’s likely that the biggest God of War fans will be looking to preorder it as soon as possible. Those preorders begin on September 27, said Sony.