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God of War Ragnarok PS5 Controller Screenshots & Price Revealed; Pre-Order Kicks Off Today

The God of War Ragnarok PS5 limited edition DualSense controller will be available November 9 for $74.99! Pre-orders are now open.

darthv72970d ago

thanks to an additional $5 off for being a pro member... got mine for $75 shipped.

darthv72969d ago

...I know that seems confusing as Gamestop offers free shipping on orders over $49 but there was still tax. so basically there was $5 tax and then the $5 discount took care of that. Another way to look at it was I paid $69.99 for the controller (after $5 discount) with $5 tax and free shipping.

VenomUK969d ago

It looks okay but it doesn't particularly God of War-y does it?

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SullysCigar970d ago

Very soon, I will be playing GOW Ragnarok, periodically looking down at that lovely controller with a smile on my face.

ClayRules2012970d ago

Watcha talkin bout Sully? You’ll have no time to be looking down at your controller…you’ve got a son that is in search for answers, a vengeful, powerful witch who is going to try and make good on her promise of raining down every agony, every violation imaginable upon you, among other things, I will NOT repeat😅 she scares me lol. And, you’ve got new villagers to meet in these new realms, don’t scare them😉😂along with catching up with the ever so funny and unfiltered Dwarf Brok and his stranger, yet, kind and lovable brother Sindri, who will I’m sure want to catch up with you. But you might need to give him a minute, he tends to be on the verge of puking here and there haha. Also, it’s been 4 years, and your 🪓 it’ll need some upgrades/modifications, no doubt (Don’t let Brok find out😜) otherwise you’ll have more than just Thor and Odin to deal with haha. Some new interesting characters will cross your path, such as Angrboda, she’ll be a nice addition to your team, Tyr is another, who is certainly impressive in height, and goodness, and he’s special. Oh the always entertaining, talking head Mimir, rude of me to almost forget him. A long journey awaits you, no time to take your eyes off what’s important here…Killing Thor and Odin, and taking Asgard all for yourself lol.

I did it again, Sully🙈 🤷🏼‍♂️ Honestly tho, jokes aside, here’s hoping you enjoy the controller, along with the game buddy!!

SullysCigar970d ago

Lol you did, didn't you Clay?! And now you're getting hate votes for daring to have fun!

Not looking forward to facing Freya again. A woman scorned... She was pretty pissed in the last fight and she's been dwelling on it, going by the new trailers 😬

darthv72970d ago

Oh I would never use this one to play... its too nice. this one will sit on the shelf next to the others. only wish there was a matching stand for it by Razer.

ClayRules2012969d ago

Lol, I did! And yep, hate votes for daring to have fun! Iyiyiy. But, I’ll keep doing these, simply because I enjoy doing it and not everyone hates them lol. I appreciate you, Sully!

I hear ya, I’m sure Freya will make her presence known (like in the trailer when Kratos was running in what looked to be Freya’s home realm, with Angrboda on her back or maybe it was Tyr, I don’t know) either way, she’s a woman scored, pissed off, a mother with a broken heart, and wants Kratos dead😢

Best we keep our 🪓 at the ready…

purple101969d ago

Nice. I like your style.

I actually have some unused stickers (official, licenced, came with prima official hardback guide for the last god of war)

If anyone wants them..send a stamped address envelope to me, and like £1 as a token and there yours.

So that's buy 2 stamps.. put one in an envelope and one On the envelope to send it to me in UK,. personal message me for address. And you can have them for the price of the stamps and envelope... and a £1 coin.

There worth about £5-7 for similar on ebay, but of course,. The ones i have, are not available anymore and came with the official premier edition hardback guide, (a special edition itself!) back in 2018.

So you can have an officially licenced god of war dualshock 4controller, that no-one else can buy anymore, for basically nothing.

Now there's a deal. I'd be happy (honoured actually>) to help someone out, who wants this dualsense, loves god of war, but can't afford a new one at this time

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ClayRules2012970d ago

Got mine. My fiancé is playing through 2018, again, to freshen up on her skills before Ragnarok. Love watching her improve on these games!

CobraKai970d ago

Same. I don’t wanna be like “who was that again?”

jznrpg969d ago

I wish my wife would play games with me but she only likes 2D Castlevania with items and armor and such and Konami sucks these days sooo yeah .

ClayRules2012969d ago

I’m sorry to hear that man! Maybe she’ll come around in this newer generation of consoles (with the expected leap in gameplay design now possible with the speed/SSD and power combined)Konami does suck, I agree. I’m glad she has some enjoyment with gaming, hopefully she’ll find some interest in what you play in the next several years tho. Is there anything you play that she sits back and at least watches, for like the story?

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10 Highest Rated PS5 Games

Some of the best PS5 games are exclusives like God of War Ragnarok and Astro Bot, but there are some indie highlights as well.

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Celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary with God of War Ragnarök Dark Odyssey Collection

The festivities also include new 20th anniversary merch, a fan kit, and more.

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darthv7271d ago

well... its not quite what I was expecting but still nice they honor the spartan.

VenomUK70d ago

What an absolute half-hearted and shoddy way for Sony to commemorate the epic God of War series. A few alternative skins and the option to buy t-shirts or vinyl. It would have been better to not have any celebration. Abysmal.

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PanicMechanic71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

No offense Sony… but nobody is playing God of war ragnarok in 2025…

andy8571d ago

Every month in 2025 God of War Ragnarok has had more steam users than Starfield.

Inverno71d ago

Bruv I'm pretty there are more people playing literally anything BUT Starfield.

Profchaos70d ago

Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if there was more people playing bubsy 3d than starfield

Profchaos70d ago

Yeah no one at all especially when it just became available to the millions of PS plus subscribers

PanicMechanic70d ago (Edited 70d ago )

Maybe it’s because I sold my Ps5 last year and built a new PC. But ragnarok I finished in 2022 when it released. Don’t have any motivation to replay.

Profchaos70d ago (Edited 70d ago )

It would have been nice to have a PS plus drop of the ps2 original though I get that

Cacabunga70d ago

I actually installed it again today to try the latest roguelite DLC. Costumes is a nice addition but def expected something else.

Killer2020UK70d ago

Mate, I only started playing the previous one. It holds up unbelievably well considering it was a PS4 release

Chard70d ago

Not everybody buys and plays games during the launch window

BISHOP-BRASIL70d ago

I just finished it last week. You don't speak for everyone.

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Dandalandan11771d ago

Damn Sony
You keep on remastering recent games and yet choose not to for a franchise that's celebrating it's 20 years?
I'm sure a lot of old and new fans would appreciate being able to play the entire saga using their current gen consoles.

Shane Kim71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Sure but that would require to actually remaster. Not selling the same game from last gen in a new box and call it remaster.

Profchaos70d ago

I admit I got a bit swept up in thinking we would get a PS classics drop of the first game on PS plus not a remaster or anything just running under the new ps2 emulator id be.halpy with that or the PSP games that deserve more praise really

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You Can Now Connect PlayStation's DualSense Controllers To Xbox Series XlS

There's a fan-made app on the Microsoft Xbox store right now that allows players to connect their DualSense controller to Xbox Series XlS.

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S2Killinit71d ago

Hehe that must be a hard pill to swallow.

neutralgamer199271d ago

I have been a PS fan since day one and last year switched to PC and to me Xbox series controller just feels better (no doubt features wise dual sense has more to offer but the feel in hand xbox feels more natural)

RupeeHoarder71d ago

The feel between the two is negligible at best. One thing I can absolutely say is not negligible is the sound difference. The Series controller is a loud, clicky, cheap sounding mess.

DodoDojo71d ago

I prefer the Xbox controller too. I think there was a Steam survey that showed 60% of the controllers used were Xbox controllers.

VenomUK71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Just wait until Microsoft starts selling Xbox controllers for PS5. I joke, I joke, that’s one red line Microsoft will never cross…

Promise?

Will it?

MUMMY.

darthv7271d ago

DS has the better actuators but the XB feels better to hold. It is clicky... but that audible feedback is nice to hear. Then again i also like the classic clicky keyboards of yore.

Si-Fly71d ago

Hopefully Sony will get the ergonomics right one day, they’ve come a long way since the PS1 but Xbox has always had comfier controllers.

KyRo71d ago

I have both and it blows my head when people say the Xbox controller is better. The controller sounds cheap and hollow when moving the analogue sticks. The vibration feedback is pretty naff and the LB/RB buttons are like digital mouse buttons.

I've not used the Elite controller myself but the standard one just doesn't compare with the Duel Sense.

Rockstar71d ago

@ RupeeHoarder

I absolutely agree. The Xbox controller is indeed a loud, clicky cheap feeling controller. I prefer my dual sense and 8bitdo Ultimate controllers. But in my opinion all of these controllers are very comfortable

neutralgamer199271d ago

Guys I just shared my opinion on what felt better in my hands. Dual sense has more features like I said and I agree compared to Xbox controller DS feels premium. I wish Sony would give the option between having a normal dual sense and one layed out like Xbox controller and I wish Xbox would do the same. Having more options is better for us all

Controllers are such a subjective matter. What feels good in my hands might not in another gamers hands

MASTER_RAIDEN71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

I honestly can’t believe people still argue about this. The Xbox controller is significantly more ergonomic/comfortable than anything PlayStation has ever put out. Do you guys like those weirdly stiff, gross feeling dualsense triggers? How about that giant useless touchpad in between the and share buttons (2 of the worst buttons I’ve ever used on a controller). The triggers on the dualsense bottom out at an inward angle for crying out loud. The PS button feels weird and should probably just be a circle shape with the ps logo like it was on ps3. I love PlayStation and haven’t owned anything Xbox since the 360, but let’s just be honest. Xbox one controllers onward NAIL the controller feel. PlayStation controllers just have really awkward design decisions.

Goodguy0171d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Preference

babadivad71d ago

Exactly. Xbox has the better controller.

rocky04758671d ago

Really? I really think the people that say this MUST have small hands. There's NO way if you have big hands that you'd think the Xbox Series X controller feels natural in your hands. To me, it feels small and my hands feel like it's smothering the controller. It feels awkward to hold compared to the hefty PS5 Dual Sense controller. I'm not body shaming small hands either, sorry if it sounds like it.

neutralgamer199271d ago

Rocky I am 6-4 with quite large hands. I have a otter box cover OK my controllers. Yes without that she'll case I definitely think it's too small

phatak71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

well thats your personal opinion, im a full time pc gamer and the dualsense is easily the best controller ever made, the texture effect on the back and sides of the xbox controller this generation is extremely strong that it feels awful, I literally have to use a rubber cover or wear gloves to make that texture go away, it feels like saw dust. Playstation also has a texture but its much more normal feeling, the last time microsoft had a better controller than sony was the xbox 360, xbox one and ps4 dualshock were basically a tie, while dualsense smokes the series s/x controller for me personally

Profchaos71d ago

I've got to admit I never liked the Xbox one design the stick tension is wrong it's shoulder buttons don't feel right the grips are not as ergonomic and I don't like using it for long periods of time but the 360 pad was perfection I still use it over the Xbox one controller

TheEroica71d ago

The Sony defense force is gonna hate your comment. They're corporate bootlickers so expect downvotes.

PanicMechanic71d ago

The Xbox series controller is inferior to the Dualsense in just about every way possible. Dualsense feels better in my hands. Haptic feedback obviously makes the Dualsense the better controller and that can’t even be debated.

The series controller feels too “narrow” in my hands compared to the Dualsense

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Profchaos71d ago

To be fair i was using a duelshock 4 with xcloud to play halo a few years ago already which felt like a nice novelty

TheEroica71d ago

A hard pill to swallow? Huh? Like anyone is clamoring to hook up a Playstation controller to an Xbox. What a weird statement...

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GotGame81871d ago

I prefer the Xbox controller. So do most PC players.

https://www.pcgamer.com/bes...

crazyCoconuts71d ago

On PC the biggest drawback of dualshock/dualsense is lack of universal support.
Once you've got DS4Windows / Steam Support configured, the Sony controllers simply have more features.
I can use the trackpad as a mouse which is really useful in Windows.
I can also use the gyro in Steam games for fine tuned aiming which is a great feature once you get used to it.
The other advanced features that the dualsense have are great (triggers, better haptics), but having to connect it via USB just to find most PC games don't support it isn't great at all.

Anyway this user mod doesn't support any of that greatness on xbox anyway... i was just talking about PC

Goodguy0171d ago

Budget 3rd party controllers have been amazing lately that even include back buttons, great battery life, trigger stops, and hall effects for $40-$60. 3rd party has been amazing and stepping it up, I'd recommend them if you're on PC. Official controllers by the big 3 and pro controllers are selling them overpriced and have some features fail within a year as a person who's tried out many controllers myself.

gold_drake71d ago

fuck no
i hate the xbox controllers. they are so bulky and loud for no good reason.

the biggest drawback of the somy controllers is the lack of 100% support.

Profchaos71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Plus the face buttons feel like you need to press then harder which doesn't lend itself well to twitch motions it's my most hated gamepad for retro gaming on PC or though emulation

It feels like it's built around shooters and nothing else

andy8571d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Only because of the ease of use connecting a Microsoft product to a PC. It's just plug and play unlike the dualsense. I personally use an Xbox controller too on my laptop, but if it was as flawless I'd be using a dualsense every time.

Rockstar70d ago

Price is likely a factor as well. The Xbox controller is 35 dollars less expensive than the dual sense. At least here in Canada anyway

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MrDead71d ago (Edited 71d ago )

I always forget how archaic the Xbox controller is, it'll be be like a wizard from the future casting a spell on the confused peasants.

"What is this magic you bring us?"

MrDead71d ago

No s#it.

"If you use the adjective archaic you are referring to something outmoded, belonging to an earlier period. Rotary phones and cassette players already seem so archaic! The adjective archaic means something that belongs to an earlier or antiquated time."

oldenjon71d ago

Well, it reads like you don't understand what it means. Just trying to help lol

Schoolboi71d ago

Well then you need to take some comprehension lessons, because what he said and how he used archaic is absolutely fine

oldenjon71d ago

@schoolboi oh thx ‘school’ boi! Yeah the point of the joke is somewhat obscure, and the language used isn’t really helping me grok it.

KwietStorm_BLM71d ago

I don't like the multiverse. It's scary.

DivineHand12571d ago (Edited 71d ago )

This is a huge win. I will try this as soon as I get home before Microsoft pulls the app. The only thing that is left is for someone to mod the dual sense controller buttons with Xbox buttons.

DivineHand12571d ago (Edited 71d ago )

Ok, to add an update. The app works, but you will need a PC or Android phone to act as a middleman to manage the connection between the console and the dual-sense controller. I was able to connect my dual sense using Bluetooth to my laptop, and then my laptop was able to connect to the Xbox via wifi.

I was able to control the Xbox dash board using the controller, and I tried playing 2 games. I tried the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Generations (disk version), but that didn't work. I then tried playing Forza Horizon 4 (Digital), and I was able to control the game without any noticeable input lag. I expected the game to have rumble like PS4 games on the PS5, however, there was no vibration what so ever. I was only able to experience the novelty of using a dual sense controller to control the Xbox Series X. In its current state, you are better off just using the Xbox controller.

The flaw I noticed is that if you have Steam running on your PC and you press the Playstation button thinking it will take you back to the dashboard, you are wrong. It will just launch Steam big picture mode on the PC, and at that point you have to focus on what is on your PC because you don't want to press and open something accidentally. It seems you will still need an Xbox controller to get back to the dashboard/home screen. It doesn't matter if you exit Steam on your PC.

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