While the DualSense has earned a lot of praise since its debut alongside the PS5 in 2020, that didn’t stop Sony from refining its technology even further. At this year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live event, the publisher then announced the next phase of the controller’s development. Dubbed the DualSense Edge, the second-generation device promises to be a premium experience and PlayStation’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controllers.
As it stands, though, it’s unclear exactly when the DualSense Edge will hit store shelves. Sony has also been noticeably hesitant about how much the premium controller will cost players in cash when it finally releases. On the other hand, when it comes to the list of features, a clearer picture is already beginning to emerge. Players will then have a good idea of what the controller will look and feel like when the option to buy it eventually goes live.
Interchangeable sticks
While the original DualSense was praised by many, Sony’s controller didn’t make a perfect first impression on everyone. Since its launch alongside the PS5 in 2020, some players have had issues with the sticks. While drift problems are the most commonly cited complaint, others have noted that their stick caps also deteriorate quickly. While Sony has taken steps to address both in recent controller batches via a material change, the Edge controller goes one step further.
When the DualSense Edge is released, players will be able to replace the stick caps and the modules underneath. Sony has promised that players will find three types of stick caps in the carrying case of the controller. In addition to the kickstand seen in the Edge’s marketing photos, there is also a high and low dome option. Each option is designed to provide players with varying levels of grip and stability, allowing them to work out a preference to suit their individual needs. However, when it comes to the stick modules, it’s worth noting that replaceable ones are only sold separately for a currently undisclosed price.
Customizable Controls
A standout feature of the DualSense Edge over the original controller is the customizable control options. According to Sony, each button on the premium controller is designed so that players can remap their inputs as they see fit. If a button in a certain type of game doesn’t make sense or can be accidentally hit, they can even deactivate it completely. With the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 It’s easy to imagine this feature being particularly welcomed by fighting game fans.
The same customization philosophy has been applied to other parts of the DualSense Edge as well. For example, each of its sticks and triggers can be individually tuned and even reassigned. Players will reportedly be able to customize both aspects of the controller even further, though, as sensitivity, travel distance, and dead zone customization options have all been mentioned by Sony. While it’s easy to imagine that these are useful in most games, the publisher has emphasized how franchises work Duty would benefit the most.
Recurring DualSense Features
Of course, being a premium version of the original DualSense means that large parts of the Edge’s feature list will be familiar to current PS5 owners. Rather than being a complete break from tradition, Sony has instead spent time refining each of the controller’s pre-existing design concepts. As a result, prospective owners of the DualSense Edge can look forward to the same kinds of features they are probably already used to using.
The return of the DualSense’s adaptive triggers and the haptic feedback connection top the list of the Edge’s known features. Since the launch of the PS5, each has been celebrated by fans for providing significantly more physical feedback than the now-defunct DualShock line of controllers was capable of. Between games like Horizon Forbidden West and strayeddevelopers have already demonstrated in detail how both can make gaming a more immersive experience.
Overall, holding the PS5’s DualSense Edge should be similar to the original controller for any player who’s already used one. That’s largely due to the fact that Sony chose to keep the form factor and shape of the first DualSense within the premium incarnation. The built-in microphone, motion controls and USB Type-C charging port are all set to return to support this sensation as well. The latter has been upgraded slightly, as the charging wire can now be locked in place.
The Edge’s Back Buttons
Towards the end of the PS4’s lifecycle, Sony experimented with the concept of back buttons. For the DualShock 4, players could then purchase an attachment that could be locked via the USB port on the back of their controller. With the DualSense Edge, the publisher has taken the opportunity to rethink and develop the concept even further.
Unlike the DualShock 4 mount, the DualSense Edge’s rear buttons are built into the back of the controller. As well as arguably looking neater, this decision has enabled Sony to do more with it functionally as well. Like the other buttons mentioned earlier, players can customize and disable their functions. As with the controller sticks, there are also multiple types of back buttons included with the controller. These include a half-dome and lever-type option.
The Edge . controller profiles
To make the DualSense Edge’s customizable options more accessible on the PS5, Sony has added several buttons to the mix specifically dedicated to the concept. At the bottom of the new controller, players will then find the ‘Fn buttons’. In addition to being able to use it to access and navigate the controller customization interface, owners can also save several of their favorite custom settings here.
What’s impressive about these saved profiles is the fact that players will reportedly be able to instantly switch between them via new switch-like buttons on the back of the controllers. Sony made a big deal on how players can get in from one loadout God of War: Ragnarok, to a more Battle Royale capable setup in another game with just a few button presses. These buttons can also be used to adjust game volume and chat balance without having to dive into a menu, similar to the PS5‘s Pulse 3D headset.
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