The DualSense Edge is the first of its kind from PlayStation, offering serious gamers a new way to play – but it comes at a cost.
PlayStation’s long-awaited “pro” controller has finally hit stores.
The DualSense Edge is the first of its kind from PlayStation, offering serious gamers a new way to play – but it comes at a cost.
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The controller features replaceable parts, back paddles, and an all-new grip to offer a premium gaming experience.
It even comes in a tough, sleek case to store the Edge inside.
But is it worth the price? Let’s take a look.
How much is it?
The DualSense Edge retails for about $340. Yes, you read that right – not a typo.
It’s a costly piece of equipment, but it’s an absolute premium-grade controller.
The standard DualSense controllers retail for around $100, so you could essentially buy three controllers and a charging dock for the price of the Edge- but why have three standard controllers when you could own the ultimate PlayStation gaming controller?
What’s in the box and how does it work?
Inside the DualSense Edge case, you’ll find the controller body, along with two detachable thumbsticks, two half-dome back paddles, two lever back paddles, two low dome thumbstick caps, two high dome thumbstick caps, a USB cable lock and a charging cable.
There’s a detachable faceplate to hide the thumbstick locks and it also includes a USB-C charging cable, which can be inserted through the back of the case.
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Each part has its own space within the case to keep it all together.
Many pieces are replaceable, like the thumbsticks, which you can buy from retailers like JB-HIFI for about $34.
Many DualSense users have experienced “stick drift” with their controllers in the past, so being able to change out the thumbsticks is the simple solution to that – the better solution would be to just build thumbsticks that don’t drift (easier said than done).
Along the back of the controller are two switches, one for each of the triggers (L2 + R2), these allow you to change the trigger length and stop point. This means you don’t need to press down as much, or vice-versa. But unless you leave it on “long stroke”, in-game trigger effects won’t be in play.
As mentioned earlier, the controller does come with back paddles. The back paddles can be custom-set, allowing you to keep your thumbs on the sticks without reaching for other buttons.
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Customising the controller is as simple as going into the settings on your PlayStation 5 console. You can customise four different profiles at any one time and save them for each game you’re playing.
Switching between custom profiles is as simple as holding down the controller’s new thumbstick buttons, pictured above, and hitting the corresponding button on the controller.
What’s the verdict?
It’s an excellent controller.
It truly feels like a premium product, which makes the price tag that little bit more reasonable.
My one critique is the thumbstick faceplate. While it looks great, it is a fingerprint magnet, which isn’t ideal given it’s a two-thumb hotspot.
Fingerprints aside, the DualSense Edge is a welcome addition to the PlayStation 5 – it’s a literal game changer.
But, it’s not for everyone.
Unless you’re looking to seriously up your game, the standard DualSense controller offers more than enough immersion.
While we haven’t completed any battery tests on the controller, it’s been confirmed the DualSense Edge battery is slightly smaller than the standard controller.
But for those really serious about their Call of Duty and Fortnite – this is a must.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a pro controller for your PC, the DualSense Edge is compatible there too.
The DualSense Edge is out now.
Quest Daily was supplied with a review unit of the DualSense Edge by PlayStation Australia for the purpose of this review.
