'Pro' video game controllers – such as the Xbox Elite Controller, the Scuf Gaming range, and the PlayStation DualSense Edge Controller – are essentially luxury items, let's make that clear in the outset. Often retailing at double or triple the cost of standard first-party Xbox or PlayStation controllers (which aren't an insignificant cost to start with), the characteristics they give you are great to possess, although not essential, and they won't instantly cause you to better at multiplayer games.
In some cases, their features could give you a small advantage, versus a standard controller. However the primary benefit originates from having access to a variety of small conveniences and niceties, additional choices for customisation and accessibility, and minor performance optimisations.
As someone who’s meticulous – sometimes to some fault – about the feel of many different types of game genres, I've long held the Xbox Elite Controller in high regard, for both Xbox and PC gaming. Features like back paddles, swappable analog stick caps and directional pads (D-pads), in addition to adjustable trigger stops are stuff that I find myself missing when I revert to the stock controller. Because the Xbox Elite Controller came out in 2023, I've longed for something officially sanctioned for PlayStation consoles, the platform I tend to use more regularly.
The PS5 DualSense Edge Controller finally answers those wishes – but while I'm very happy to finally have some of these pro controller options for PlayStation games, the DualSense Edge doesn't come without some monkey paw-style compromises.
There are several aspects of the DualSense Edge controller that are spectacular. It feels great within the hand, is nicely textured, has a good heft, has got the core pro features you'll need, and integrates fantastically with the PlayStation 5’s operating system.
However, it also feels like there are several omissions, particularly when when compared with what’s offered around the Xbox Elite Controller. These may amount to relatively minor omissions, depending on what you personally find most valuable inside a controller such as this. However you might also need to think about that the DualSense Edge costs more than the Xbox Elite Controller – much more, in some markets.
- How much will the PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller cost?
- What's included in the box?
- Feature Breakdown, Analysis, and Comparisons
- Back Paddles
- Analog Sticks and D-Pad
- Analog Trigger Stops
- The Case
- User Interface and Profile Switching
- Use Cases for the DualSense Advantage on PS5
- Gran Turismo 7
- MultiVersus
- Apex Legends
- Concluding thoughts
How much will the PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller cost?
The PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller has a recommended retail price of:
- US $200
- GB
