When I first reviewed PlayStation 5, said the DualSense controller is “feature-packed.” With the DualSense Edge, Sony has packed even more. Think of this as a Thanksgiving turkey controller. Too much for most people, but it sure is nice.
The DualSense Edge is Sony’s first full-fledged pro controller. Sure, we dabbled in attachments to add a back button, but this adds a lot more.The DualSense Edge includes a pair of mappable back paddles, a replacement It adds an adjustable joystick, adjustable triggers, a long braided cable, a carrying case and more.
A PS5 controller will be $200. It’s half the price of the PS5 Digital Edition and $130 more than the regular DualSense controller.
For most people, this is overkill. But for avid PlayStation players and competitive players who want the best option, the DualSense Edge may prove worth it as long as you don’t forget to charge the battery regularly. .
DualSense Edge Design and Comfort
The DualSense Edge looked heavy at 280 grams when it first launched. The DualSense Edge is heavier, weighing 322 grams out of the case and set up (Sony didn’t comply with the official spec sheet claims). It feels like a luxury item when you hold it in your hand.
At first glance, it looks very similar to the existing DualSense, with a black trackpad and buttons and a glossy rather than matte cover around the joystick. I personally prefer the matte look of the original controller as this attracts fingerprints. But I don’t think it bothers most people. If you liked the feel of your existing DualSense, the DualSense Edge doesn’t change much, it’s much improved. I will undertake the transaction.
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Of course, there are some additional features as well. Two function buttons protrude from the bottom, allowing you to change the control scheme profile or adjust the chat volume while in-game. The grips on the inside of the controller’s grip are rubberized, which greatly improves comfort.
The controller comes in a hard white carrying case. The case includes a pass-through port for charging and all accessories (2 high dome stick caps and 2 low dome stick caps) (traditional caps are pre-installed on the controller). controller); 4 back buttons (2 usable at a time), including 2 level styles and 2 half domes. A long braided USB cable. A special housing to lock the cable to the controller for those who prefer to play in wired mode.There is also a QR code inside the case that serves as a digital instruction manual.
One of the great design features is the ability to change joysticks without tools. A small release latch on the front of the controller allows you to remove the cover. Each joystick module has more levers, just replace one and insert another. Sony is $19.99 for replacement module per stick. Yes, it’s a no-brainer that joystick drift can be an issue with Sony controllers. Part of me wishes Sony had completely changed the design of this controller. It wasn’t, so giving the people who are most likely to push hard on the controller the ability to swap sticks without junking the whole controller seems like a solid compromise for serviceability.
My first instinct when opening up the DualSense Edge was to leave the standard cap on the left stick while attaching a tall dome to the right stick. I found the dome to fit perfectly on my middle finger, making it easy to push.
I’ve dabbled with these means throughout my career and often found them getting in the way, so this felt like a big compromise. Other types of games, especially adventures and platformers, are more likely to revert to the standard joystick layout.) It has fewer rear buttons than the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 (which has four) and can completely replace the front buttons if desired.
The shape of the DualSense Edge is very similar to the DualSense so you can fit it in the same Playstation branded charging cradle and connect to the same headset with a 3.5mm jack so you don’t have to worry about other accessories you own.
DualSense Edge Specifications
| weight | about. 322 grams (0.71 lb) |
| battery life | “Moderately shorter” than standard DualSense |
| connectivity | Bluetooth, USB Type-C to Type-A cable (included) |
| accessories | Standard, low dome and high dome joystick caps. Braided USB cable. Lever and half-dome back button.connector housing lock; carrying case |
| price | $199.99 |
DualSense Edge Setup and Features
When you connect the DualSense Edge for the first time, the system will ask you to take a “tour” of the controller to see its capabilities. Then you can start remapping the buttons.
Personally, I’m pretty used to the standard PlayStation layout, but this is an important place to change the back paddle. You can create multiple profiles and switch between them in the function menu even while in-game.
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You can also make the same changes you made to the standard controller, such as adjusting the strength of the trigger effect, the vibration level, and the brightness of the controller’s built-in light.
Gaming on DualSense Edge
I felt like I was better at gaming with the DualSense Edge.I wasn’t, but I I felt so$200 might give you confidence.
In general, it feels like you’re playing a Playstation. But I have set the back button to be the primary function.This gave us the idea that we were at least improving. fortnite, I had a set to jump to and another set in the build menu. This allowed me to spend a lot less time off the stick (of which I used the high dome on the right for aiming). For some, this is where there aren’t more than two back buttons.When I wanted to switch from a weapon to a pickaxe, I was still reaching for the triangle button.
by rocket alliance, I set one trigger to jump and another to boost (I prefer regular sticks in this game, but you do). In that case, two buttons would have been enough.
My favorite games are story driven.of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, I’m pretty familiar with the standard controller setup. I’ve tried setting the back button to different tactics, and while it worked, I didn’t feel like I was getting the same advantage I got in competitive play. spiderman uses adaptive triggers, and I found that unless I left the controller on the default trigger settings, I lost the adaptive functionality.
Gaming on PC is complicated.I I connected this PS5 controller to my PC, Windows saw the controller as a DualSense Edge, but Steam saw it as a normal PlayStation 5 controller.But if you dig into Doom Eternal, I was surprised to see the edge back button assigned to the last profile I used on PS5. This made it easy to jump and lunge at enemies.
It would be great if Sony could build an app for the Edge, but it would also be possible for the game’s developer (or a client like Steam) to do that and allow customization without having to go to a PC first. As we start releasing more games on PC, we need to make sure that flagship controller works as well as possible on the platform.
DualSense Edge battery life
The bad news here is that the DualSense Edge has less battery life than the standard controller. Back in December, Sony Saidhe is verge:
“The operating time of the DualSense Edge wireless controller is moderately shorter than the original DualSense wireless controller. It has the same form factor and ergonomic design as the original DualSense controller, but includes more features. We wanted to strike a good balance in wireless run time, plus the longer USB braided cable is for competitive players who prefer to play with a wired connection to avoid wireless interference. is also great, this option will extend your battery life.”
In my test, fortnite, rocket league, Spider-Man: Miles Morales When Doom Eternal On the PC side, I got about 5 hours of use with the DualSense Edge. You can squeeze more charges by changing a few settings. I used the out-of-the-box defaults, left rumble and haptics on, and set the controller lights to bright. Turning off the lights and feedback may lengthen the charge interval.
In general this is not great. My DualSense has already lost capacity since booting, so we’ll have to see how this lasts. can. It also has a convenient Velcro charging pass-through on the top of the case.
Conclusion
Playing with DualSense Edge feels great. Avid PlayStation gamers who love competitive gaming and have run out of joysticks on their existing controllers can get some value out of the Edge as long as they’re willing to charge a little more often than standard controllers.
For most people, it’s hard to recommend a controller that costs more than double the normal DualSense command. You are on your way to another PlayStation. However, it’s not uncommon with professional controllers. Microsoft charges $179 for its pro-his controller.
If you only play on PlayStation, this is probably the best pro controller to get. Users who switch between PlayStation and PC will still be able to use it, but they will not be able to take advantage of all the features of PC at this time. Most games already support Xbox controllers on Windows, so the Xbox Elite Series 2 may be a better choice for PC only.
But if you’ve been waiting years for an official PlayStation pro controller and want luxury at the expense of battery life (and lots of cash), there’s finally a solid gamepad.
