Sony first revealed the DualSense Edge controller at Gamescom in August.We are now releasing a lot of important controller information along with pre-order and availability details and pricing. playstation blog Today is the full scale of the changes compared to the standard PS5 DualSense design, with pre-orders starting today (Tuesday 26th October) for a week starting at $199.99 USD / ¥29,980 (tax included) / €239.99 / £209.99. increase. According to the company, the hardware will ship from Sony on Thursday, January 26, 2023, and third-party retailers won’t have him in stock until February 23.
High price aside (more on that below), Sony really pushed the boat out with customization, configuration, and modularity options for the DualSense Edge wireless controller. It is hardware configurable, presenting buyers with a variety of choices for stick caps, buttons/levers, etc. Check out the bullet points below for a quick rundown of what the Sony DualSense Edge wireless controller has to offer.
Summary of main features:
- replaceable stick cap
- replaceable stick module
- changeable back button
- Customizable button mapping
- Adjustable trigger stop
- Configurable stick dead zone
- Adjustable stick sensitivity
- Adaptive triggers with haptic feedback
- Braided USB connector cable with lockable housing connector
- Quick Swap Controller Profile Set
- Includes integrated carry, organizer and charging case
- Works on PS5 and PC/Steam
- Maintains the same comfortable ergonomic design as standard DualSense controllers
Of the above, perhaps the star attraction is: The reappearance of the back button (and the interchangeable button/lever selection here), as well as fine-grained adjustments available for trigger and stick movement. To do.
PC gamers have many options for using their existing PS5 DualSense controller via PC, and this should carry over.Using the configuration tool on Steam is a popular option. Also, much of the functionality of the new Sony DualSense Edge wireless controller lies in its configurability and hardware, so it doesn’t seem like you need to do anything to use it on your PC. Recall that many new console-style gaming experiences hitting the PC, such as using adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, directly support DualSense. Such titles include spiderman, AC Valhalla, genshin impact, Death Stranding, F1 2022more.
Of course, the price of the controller is also a standout feature. The standard Sony DualSense wireless controller, available in black or white, currently sells for $70, and sometimes as much as $60. At about three times that total, the Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller is too much for most people to feel is worth it.
Joystick problems are a common problem with aging game controllers, and even though an easily replaceable joystick module is a quick and accessible repair for premium controllers, it takes years to “break even” It’s also not yet known how much Sony will charge for the stick module replacement.
Still, given the companies that have been selling custom third-party controllers at high prices over the years, it’s no surprise that Sony wants to get into that market. It’s interesting to see what the premium options of can offer.
