Agreed. I purchased a new Elite Series 2 controller a while back and within the first week the right bumper started squeaking and the A button would randomly stop registering. Ridiculous for a premium controller. Ended up returning it.
@sonic, if I assume an edge connects the same way as a regular DualSense, you can connect via Bluetooth wirelessly. But if you have PC games that support the cool DualSense features, they don't seem to work unless you hard wire. Also some games need a utility like DS4windows to recognize the controller. All that and you still won't have a native PC utility to change configs like the Elite has. Unless PS does more to support PC gamers, I wouldn't think it would be worth it. If you like the PS layout, a DS4 with back paddle attachment and DS4windows isn't a bad setup
@MrLogic That is only for games that implement SteamInput. A lot of PC games use DirectInput/XInput, especially if they are releasing on other stores - SteamInput doesn't work outside of Steam.
I'd also like to toss another option out there, if one doesn't mind paying, called reWASD. The basic version of it costs $7, but the amount of customization in that thing is incredible. I'd been aware of it for a while, but finally took the plunge recently and am loving it.
Dang thing is so flexible I've even been able to set up a wireless PS3 Nav Controller & mouse combo for analog movement & mouse precision for FPS games! If you have controllers Steam doesn't natively support, or you want even MORE control, I'd suggest anyone vaguely interested at least download the trial :-)
If I played more multiplayer on my ps5 I'd get it for the back paddles. I think they make a difference because you don't have to move your thumb off the stick.
The amount of customization with profiles & such also seems so great that, even though I also primarily play single player games, I'd also be interested in upgrading if it were at least in $150 range or under. At $200, though, it is a bit of a tough sell personally. Hopefully we get some decent sales not too far down the line.
I get maybe not caring for customization, or not personally seeing the value in it, but why do you hate it? Not saying you don't have a reason, just not sure I have heard anyone be so against options before lol.
It’s weird man. When creating my character in let’s say, Elden Ring… I just pick default. Same with Madden, WWE, NBA, Mass Effect, etc. I don’t want to spend time making my character a certain way, or customize controls, I just want to play.
I really enjoy having the developer make it the same across the board. Possibly a shared experience. Or maybe I was criticized when I was younger? I remember people complaining how I had the controls inverted. Idk, but I much prefer for it to be the same across the board.
So far this gen, Sony have delivered with their controllers, they've delivered with their games and they're about to drop next gen VR on us. Really going through a golden era with Sony since 2008ish IMO. Long may it last.
''There are 9 salty people upset over straight facts hahaha''
Nothing new tbh, they've been salty for 20 yrs if you know what I mean and they will continue to be so.
I think it would be nice to have 4 paddles as an option, but honestly I rarely ever use the top two extra buttons on either my Elite 2 or Steam Deck controllers. Again, I think it is better to have 4 as an option - I can always ignore or remove buttons/paddles. But I could also see that perhaps they had the data to back up 2 paddles covers most people. Or something even more benign, like simply not having more room to accommodate extra features in the already packed controller given the limited space.
planning on picking one up myself. I've used the elite 2 on my series x and have been waiting for sony to drop an equivalent for the ps5 and now they have. i really love the haptics and and adaptive triggers on the ps5 so i'm pretty stoked to now how customizable curves and rear buttons.
There an opportunity here, Phil - go tell the FTC that Sony's even ahead in controllers and Xbox just can't catch a break. That might swing it in your favour!
Probably depends. I've certainly seen some calling it a bad controller for that reason (one clickbaity YouTuber even saying "The worst of all time"). But I think, for the most part, MOST people don't game for more than a few hours at a time. In the same way most people are accustomed to plugging their phone in every night, dropping the Edge on a charger when finished likely isn't a massive imposition to most, and it serves their needs while actively gaming.
I agree that the battery life could/should be better, but I can also see how it wouldn't necessarily be a deal breaker for most people. Perhaps the concern in the long run is how the battery degrades. If in a couple years you lose 30% capacity or something, that could be an issue. For that reason, I wish they made the battery more easily swappable.
Easy, how the controller feels and performs and battery life are 2 different things.
Both things can be true as a controller to use its the best ever made, but the battery life sucks.
Thats like saying a control that feels cheap, shit and uncomfortable to use but because it has the longest battery life that makes its a great controller lol
Ur logic doesn't make sense.
In terms of its purpose its clearly amazing which is the main point of of an actual controller, people are buying it to get a competitive edge, pun intended lol battery life is secondary.
My logic makes perfect sense. Why would something that cost more have an inferior feature of something that cost less? The battery life can and will be a deal breaker for a lot of people. Sony is asking a premium price for something that don’t last as long as their own Dual Sense controller. If someone’s logic doesn’t make sense it would be Sony’s. I bought the controller and it’s on its way so don’t think that I’m hating on the controller but I’m also not so far up Sony’s ass that I don’t call them out for their shortcomings…
If the best u can do is pick on my grammar rather than my points then thats tell u everything.
U didn't counter anything I said.
How the controllers feel and performs while playing is why someone would buy this controller that is the most important aspect not the battery.
Unless ur saying a shit controller with a great batter would be better for the market that is buying this???
I admitted the battery life is shocking but like I said it's not the main reason ur buying this.
For reference I'm not even buying this, way to expensive for a controller that basically is only good for competitive fps gaming and the short battery life lol my dual sense battery is bad enough.
My dual sense will serve me just fine, just wanted to point out ur logic again doesn't make sense.
I called out the one shortcoming, while acknowledging all the great, you just decided to focus on the one negative, and ignored all the great which is secondary to buying a completive gaming controller.
I have had my Series 2 Elite Xbox controller for months with no issues and the battery life is insane. I love it, so I was looking for something new for the PS5. I pre-ordered the PDP Victrix PS5 controller, and after it was delayed 3 times, I cancelled, then ordered the Razor Wolverine PS5 controller and returned it as it was missing some key features, so I ordered the Dual Sense Edge direct from Sony and hoping it comes in tomorrow or 1/26/23. Looking forward to this one as it has all the features I was looking for, and the battery life is not an issue since my controllers are on the charge base when not in use and I have no issue plugging and playing via the cord.
This is very good to hear, but can anyone tell me some good use cases for this kind of controller? Maybe I lack imagination but I can only think of competitive FPS guys, and maybe a racing fan who really can't do a wheel + pedal setup..
Now that’s some high praise. I’d say it’s definitely better than the Xbox Elite controller. That thing is has horrible build quality.
I'm going to need it to cost a little less, but I'm definitely getting one at some stage.
The only problem is the regular DualSense is already so good, this is not giving me enough extra to justify the price.
Not for that price. For that price, I can buy several games. A regular Sony PS5 DS would suffice for me.
It’s cool, but I hate customization. Just give me the best controller with improvements. Battery improvement would be one option imo