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DualSense Edge - Features Trailer | PS5 (launches on January 26 for $199.99)
HeisenbergFX4
Member
Available at select retailers
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Available at select retailers
I think they meant to say, "Direct retailer."
Aenima
Member
They are not wrong. Some retailers here in Portugal have it available to pre-order.
https://www.gamingreplay.com/pt/ace...ualsense-edge-playstation-5-711719444091.html
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Are they all sold out? The PS Direct link doesn't seem to let me order it.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
Missed opportunity not hitting COD launch and the Holiday SeasonIf you're in the land of the milkbag, its available on Amazon and Bestbuy. I wish I had it this week for cod season
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Going with the more capable Victrix Pro BFG.
PlayedStation
Member
Agreed. But I will be curious to see how this controller alters my COD abilities, so I guess a before and after sort of helps.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
Give yourself plenty of time to actually get used to it, in other words get ready to die a lot
I really struggled to learn the Elite controllers.
Hardest decision for me only having 2 back buttons what do I use them for since I currently use 4 for reload primary, pull out secondary, crouch and prone
Rac3r
Member
Exactly. The people who keep saying, “you could buy multiple games, or 3 dualsense controllers for the same price”, just don’t get it. This is now the de facto first party controller for competitive games, especially shooters. It’s for people who want trigger stops and back buttons and don’t want to deal with third party alternatives. I’m sure most of those people anticipated paying >$150 based on the costs of Scuf, Battle Beaver and Xbox Elite Controllers.
I do think Sony should have gone farther with the controller and tried to incorporate replaceable face button modules so people could switch to a six button layout for fighting games. There’s so much tech packed into the dualsense which probably made it hard to do.
saintjules
Gold Member
Still available when I checked just a few minutes ago.
$217USD w/tax. Yeah, I think I'll pass.
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BreakOut
Member
I pre-ordered it. I have 4 controllers. 3 I bought and 1 came with. 2 of them have drift. I’ve already bought this controller in just replacements. So.. fuck it. The sticks are interchangeable, which is awesome. And hopefully Sony put some better parts into it in general. Anyway, I’m excited for it.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
I recommend playing a low stress game (single player FPS on easiest difficulty) to get used to back buttons. When you die online because it takes your brain 7.5 seconds to locate the jump button in the heat of battle...it can get frustrating.
PSYGN
Member
It takes me about a week to adapt to a new controller configuration. In CoD I flipped my aim and shooting from L2/R2 to L1/R1 for single fire. It's frustrating when your panic hooks into your old muscle memory and you press the wrong button, but give it a solid week and I find that you'll have mostly adapted. Same with back buttons. I have changed a lot of my button configs in Apex Legends. I use the R3 button as my health wheel (instead of the right or left D-PAD - I forget), and it allows me to press and flick in the direction of the item I need (happens so fast the wheel isn't seen), then press R3 again to action on it. That took about a week to get used to. You just got to give it time for your brain to rewire your muscle memory, but it's worth it in the end.
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PSYGN
Member
I would like to know also. I hope the replaceable stick component (which I assume would fix stick drift considering how it goes beyond the stick to the base) is replicable by the fine folks at Alibaba so we can buy a dozen at a time for cheap (for those of us who wear them out quick)... that would help make the controller worth $200, imo, versus having to open and swap or buy a new controller all the time.
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HeisenbergFX4
Member
Really surprised this hasn't sold out so either they made a lot of them or people didn't want to part with that kind of money for this controller especially with only 2 back buttons (unlike myself)
Akuji
Member
when reviews come in and someone showing the internals and quality of the parts as well the construction and its indeed great. I buy it.
If it is a Dualsense with 2 extra buttons i dont buy it because i dont need / want extra buttons.
I think many people are waiting for hands on expieriences and more information.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Dualsense Edge with two back pedals 239,99€
Scuff Dualsense with four paddles 199€.
Scuff Dualsense with four paddles 199€.
FrankWza
Gold Member
I did the 4 paddle mod a while back and it’s been great. No issues and they’re placed in a good spot for my comfort but I’d still be interested in at least trying this. I think the Edge and Dualsense is going to have an extra back button peripheral like the DS4 did. It’s definitely something they can do if you look at the placement of these paddles. They probably did a survey and most people only used 2 so they went with that model. This is the “pro” and has extra features. The regular dualsense can have back buttons added and it can work for both but you’ll need the pro/edge for 4 and the extra featuresDualsense Edge with two back pedals 239,99€
Scuff Dualsense with four paddles 199€.
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Hands-on with Sony’s DualSense Edge, the $200 PS5 gamepad
The ultimate PS5 controller? For now, perhaps.
www.theverge.com
Topher
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Hands-on with Sony’s DualSense Edge, the $200 PS5 gamepad
The ultimate PS5 controller? For now, perhaps.
Ugh....
"The company is only saying it will have “moderately shorter” battery life than the original DualSense."
ManaByte
Banned
“Moderately shorter” battery life?Hands-on with Sony’s DualSense Edge, the $200 PS5 gamepad
The ultimate PS5 controller? For now, perhaps.
Banjo64
cumsessed
The company is only saying it will have “moderately shorter” battery life than the original DualSense. Here’s Sony’s full statement on that, via spokesperson Zhang:
Still can’t believe people are celebrating the modular sticks when we should be asking for Hall effect controllers.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
HTK
Banned
People are celebrating the modular sticks because they've been familiar with "DRIFT" since joysticks have come to the market. Meanwhile, nobody has a clue what the fuck HALL EFFECT joysticks are... I don't see this tech being adopted until PS6 if even that. I don't know the pricing behind that tech ssooo yyeaahh...
HTK
Banned
Although I play wired majority of the time disappointment creeps into mind at a $200 price point.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
As do I since I sit so close to my consoles and monitor and just reading the article I see they are adding a longer cable as well
Playing is believing when it comes to the DualSense Edge wireless controller for PlayStation 5. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the ultra-customizable, high-performance controller, trying out multiple interchangeable pieces, on-console controller setting options, and tested everything out across a variety of games. The key takeaway — regardless of your overall experience with customizable controllers designed for precision play, the DualSense Edge controller experience combines premium construction with intuitive user options.
For a closer look at what inspired the controller’s form factor and customization options, we sat down with the minds who helped design it. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the first-ever, highly customizable controller developed by PlayStation was created:
High-quality case
The DualSense Edge controller comes with a sleek and sturdy shell-like case to keep your controller and its accessories safe and organized. One nice touch is the removable flap where the included braided USB charging cable can fit, allowing you to charge the controller while nestled within its case.Familiar form factor
The controller feels immediately familiar since PlayStation engineers set out to match the original DualSense controller’s shape and size. Close inspection of the DualSense Edge controller reveals subtle examples of its premium build quality, such as increased surface area for the grippy white plastic around the handles and extra texture on the touchpad and triggers.
Adjustable trigger length
Players can adjust the length of the triggers with built-in switches for both R2 and L2 buttons. This makes on-the-fly customization easy, without needing to adjust any controller profile settings. One example from my time included jumping from God of War Ragnarök, where I wanted full range of the R2 button, to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, where clicking into a shorter trigger length helped me shoot faster.Switchable stick caps
The DualSense Edge controller features three sets of stick caps that make quick customization easy. The two standard caps the same as the DualSense controller’s snappy sticks, while the sets of high and low dome caps offer a satisfying concave feel. I appreciated being able to swap in a high dome cap on the right analog stick, which provided a greater degree of finesse when taking aim in Call of Duty or Apex Legends.
Back button versatility
The DualSense Edge controller also features optional back buttons. The lever back buttons offer a longer, flatter form factor that’s quick to activate. The half dome back buttons feature a low profile and precise feel. They open up new options for button configurations, and once I acclimated to the new inputs I felt like a nimble powerhouse. One example includes…God of War Ragnarök
Assigning the dodge button to the left back button and Kratos’ Leviathan Axe retrieval/elemental attack charging to the right back button let me keep my thumb on the right stick and control the camera during every moment of combat. I reduced the length of the left trigger to speed up aiming ranged attacks but kept the right trigger at default to feel the adaptive triggers’ immersive magic during melee combat. The result was so satisfying I’m already planning my second playthrough of Santa Monica Studio’s stunning sequel after the DualSense Edge controller launches.
Customizable controller profiles
The options for optimizing your playstyle extend beyond the accessories and trigger adjustments to customizable controller profiles. A slick tutorial automatically pops up when you first plug your controller into the PS5 console. Some of the robust additional options include:- Up to 3 profiles stored on the controller itself
- Custom button assignments (e.g. to set up an FPS profile, driving profile, action-game profile, etc.)
- Stick sensitivity and deadzone tuning
- Trigger deadzone tuning
- Vibration intensity
- Trigger effect intensity
Preset profiles for stick sensitivity
Diverse preset profiles for adjusting stick sensitivity offer a gentle onramp for players who may not want to dive into the deep end of customization out of the gate. Here’s what the system settings described (subject to change):- Quick – The amount of registered input accelerates as you tilt the stick. Good for making quick movements. Gain the upper hand by quickly aiming in fast-paced shooters.
- Precise – Minimum input is registered when you tilt the stick. Good for making precise movements. Fans of shooting games may find the ability to aim slowly and accurately helpful.
- Steady – Registered input is limited even if you tilt the stick far. Enables smooth and stable movement. Ideal for when you need to move smoothly in action games.
- Digital – Tilting the stick even slightly will register nearly maximum input. Functions like the direction buttons on the controller. Get instant input reaction for your fighting and action games
- Dynamic – Registered input is limited when you tilt the stick slightly or far but accelerates in the middle range. Enables versatile gameplay in shooting games where you may need to aim carefully but also turn quickly
Function buttons
These two buttons are positioned below the thumb sticks, providing easy access for a DualSense Edge controller-specific menu that pops up whenever pressed, whether in game or in system menus. These buttons make it easy to snap between profiles, adjust headset volume, game/party chat audio balance, and more. The option to quickly jump directly into the controller profile menu after a couple quick button presses is crucial, allowing you to make quick adjustments without disrupting gameplay. The experience reminded me of jumping into edit weapon loadouts while waiting to respawn in Call of Duty. Speaking of…Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
The function buttons stood out when hopping into a Modern Warfare II match. I immediately realized I had the controller profile still set up for God of War Ragnarök, but thanks to the on-controller trigger switches I quickly adjusted them to a shorter length for snappier aiming and shooting. Following that, I used the function buttons to quickly swap to a profile I set up using the “Quick” preset as a base. I assigned jump to the left back button and crouch/slide to the right back button, letting me smoothly control my movement across the map while keeping my thumbs poised for a firefight. I also swapped the high dome cap in for the right analog stick, providing a greater degree of control while taking aim.
Heading into my hands-on experience with the DualSense Edge controller, I expected to be impressed by top-quality engineering and cool physical controller customization options. What surprised me was the intuitive on-console tutorial and frictionless menu navigation thanks to the function buttons. Whether you’re a competitive player looking for every edge, or simply interested in maximizing your gameplay options in your favorite games, the DualSense Edge controller is poised to deliver when it releases January 26, 2023.
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Banjo64
cumsessed
I agree but the people on here who care about drift etc should in the main know about them. I don’t know the cost either but I know that 8bitdo’s latest pad shipped with them @ the same cost of a Switch Pro pad. Just feels like Sony would rather have a product that breaks so they can sell you replacements (same for Xbox).
Sorcerer
Member
I bet what happened is Sony got the wrong idea from the unexpected success of the back button attachment for the the PS4 controller. They probably thought that 2 back buttons were enough and what people wanted based on that, unfortunately.
HTK
Banned
HeisenbergFX4
after watching that video it got me hyped again, glad I pre-ordered it. Wish they would have said something about input latency, if that has had any improvements but overall it looks solid and the additional software options/settings is a big plus with the Fn key. We're almost here.
Interfectum
Member
Less battery life?
HeisenbergFX4
Member
I really look forward to getting my hands on it as well
As soon as I get that shipped email...
For my DS4 those backbuttons created awful input lag that even destroyed games like Ghost of Tsushima.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Shorter battery life is this a joke??
At this price range they should have increased the battery by adding higher capacity batteries.
I mean seriously this piece of crap costs 240€ in europe.
You can find 2800mah batteries on amazon but Sony can't increase the battery life? Are you kidding me??
Fuck this crap.
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HeisenbergFX4
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DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Oh just "UrAvgConsumer" inside HGTV looking studio with bankrolled production values.
PSYGN
Member
Half-dome buttons seems like a nice change. The fully replaceable thumbsticks are awesome - I didn't think Sony would be so pro-sumer here... now we'll just have to see if Sony went out of their way to create some proprietary DRM to prevent cheap third-party sticks with different tensions.
01011001
Banned
loooool, you know that the brand of Analog Sticks Sony uses are known to be extremely prone to get stick drift right?
the real pro consumer move would be A: to NOT use the same shitty ones they are currently using and B: to ABSOLUTELY let third party sticks work without any restrictions.
because the only thing that can save this overpriced junk is a third party company making hall effect sticks for it.
JawaSaysUtinni
Member
I mean this looks great but the price made my eyes water a little.
DanEON
Member
Ok. This has sold me. The ability to map the TouchPad to the back buttons means I can use gyro aim without the need to press the left trigger. This means I can control the camera when not aiming. (on PC).
NightmareFarm
Member
Edgy
Sorcerer
Member
Never actually used the back button attachment with a PS4. That sounds horrible!!! I hope Sony know what they are doing with this new controller. They already are at 2 strikes with shorter battery life and 2 paddles. (Strike 3 if you count the $200 price tag).
you mean the brand every console manufacturer uses? on controllers where those sticks are not replaceable? loool indeed
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When I posted about this issue, people claimed they never had the issue themselves, so maybe it was the revision of Dual Shock 4 I had? The felt distinctly different when I took the backbuttons of timing was spot on then.
My XOne adapter for my Xbox Elite 1 controller that lets you use a Xbox controller on switch/ps4 wirelessly even had less input lag than what had occurred.