Astro's Playroom PS5 Hands-On Preview: DualSense Is a Fun Evolution - IGN

The “Cooling Springs” level of the PS5 pack-in offers a sense of what PS5’s new controller can do.

Johnathon Dornbrush writes: "One of the most exciting unknowns about the PlayStation 5 is how its next-gen system introduces a surprising revamp of PlayStation’s long-standing controller. The DualSense’s advanced haptics and adaptive triggers are meant to better immerse players in the games the next generation will deliver, but it’s still a question of whether its added tech is a launch gimmick or a more lasting change. Thankfully, Astro’s Playroom is a free pack-in launch game for PS5 meant to showcase what the DualSense can do. And my time with it – I was allowed to preview the Cooling Springs level – certainly hinted at some of the potential for what the new controller can deliver in a surprisingly Nintendo-like way, while also being a joyful PlayStation homage and a fun platformer in its own right."

[darthv72]

I love controllers and this one has me giddy with anticipation.

[potatoseal]

Can't wait to start using the amazing Dualsense controller. The only next-gen controller around.

[lifeisgamesok]

With the PS5 it seems like Sony wanted to innovate with the controller and audio along with providing amazing looking games

The PS5 feels like an all around better improvement over last generation

[NEXUS-6]

Not a generational leap! /s

I want my console to be iterative, with small improvements and a robust subscription model. /s

It really is getting some good reviews, and this only the first area/level of Astro.

Can't wait to see more - and hopefully we can see some hands-on with PS5 launch titles before release.

[Profchaos]

Yup IGN has a fantastic bias it's seriously rock solid and embarrassing how deep they are in ms pockets

[boing1]

DualSense is fantastic. No one will be dissappointed.

[SullysCigar]

tbf I could play Astro Bot with an Atari joystick and still grin from ear to ear lol

DualSense looks amazing though and everyone is buzzing about it in these previews, which is definitely a huge positive!

[GaboonViper]

Jason Schreier is loving it on twitter.

https://ibb.co/ykbRd6y

[jjb1981]

I can appreciate the added functionality of the peripherals instead of marketing and pushing tErAFLoPZ.

[System_Call]

Between Xbox and PS5 controller, the DuakSense 5 is the only one who really feels like an innovation rather than a fresh update.

I'm very hype. I believe there is going to be many talented developers who are going to make magic with its features.

[DarkZane]

Not surprising since the Xbox Series X controller is literally the exact same thing as the Xbox One controller. It's no wonder you can use the Xbox One controller on Series X since the Series X controller doesn't innovate and also doesn't have anything new compared to the Xbox One controller.

[Chevalier]

Xbox really knows how to put the FLOP in TeraFLOPS.

[Deathdeliverer]

From UI advancements, unparalleled speed, and to actually pushing forward controller tech (again) Sony really did make a all around next gen experience. They said a long time ago that they would have to start looking at more than just pushing graphics to define each generation and start pushing experiences and how we interact with games. Next thing you know we had PSVR, touch pads, and Share play, and remote play to name a few. Now we have a next level SSD with I/O to match (which is the game changing part of it all. No bottlenecks!), an advancement past just “rumble” and even steps higher than the already phenomenal Switch haptics, and several new UI features that they aren’t even done talking about. The PS5 truly feels next gen and I couldn’t be more happier with what they’ve shown. Can’t wait to see when they explain what the “switcher” tab was during the UI reveal and the other new advancements.
Great job Sony.

[Gamerking82]

Wonder how much space this installed playroom thing takes up as i may need to delete it for games im interested in.

[Father__Merrin]

Dualsense > Steam Controller & Xbox Controller 🎮 no doubt about it now this controller is next gen!!

[GaboonViper]

The fact this comes free pre loaded is a fantastic addition, i love how each level is based on the PS5 components and takes full advantage of the new Dual Shock to get us ready for the new tech inside it.

[SCW1982]

And the whole game is a love letter to PlayStation past and present.

[Father__Merrin]

Looks incredible. The graphics and gameplay are top tier. Slowly gameplay is now coming out of actual ps5 games

[Einhander1971]

Sony need to make Astro the face of PlayStation. Like Mario is Nintendo. VR Astro is incredible, PSVR 2 with Astro and haptic controls is the future.

[SCW1982]

Rescue. Mission 2 on VR day one.