Game news PS5: we know everything about the new “Pro” DualSense Edge controller! Price, release date, features…
If its size doesn’t fit all hands, the DualSense still hit the mark. Equipped with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and an always tactile pad, the controller first asked questions before finally convincing the public and developers. Today we know a lot more about the development of this controller!
During gamescom, Sony presented its answer to the Xbox Elite series controller, much appreciated by gamers for its modularity, its additional elements, its grip and its spare accessories.
DualSense Edge for PS5: release date announced, pre-orders coming soon
This new Sony PlayStation controller, called DualSense Edge, seems to be aimed primarily at gamers looking for high-end functionalities, particularly through palettes that act as additional buttons. Presented as fully customizablethe DualSense Edge was presented in more detail today in a press release and a dedicated article on the PS Blog. The opportunity Learn more about customization options, price, and release date in France.
The first information given is that this DualSense Edge will be released worldwide on January 26thwith something Pre-orders open from October 25th at partner dealers. As expected, you can customize all the controls to create a gaming experience that suits each user. It is therefore possible to configure the buttons Adjust the sensitivity of sticks and triggerscreate multiple profiles and use one user interface “unique and integrated into the controller”
What does the DualSense Edge package include?
In addition, players can:
(…) Customize the DualSense Edge controller to your liking thanks to the three sets of interchangeable joystick caps and the two sets of rear buttons that are also interchangeable. All of these items are included in the tote bag.
On the content page, buyers will find the following items in the box. Note that the joystick replacement module is sold separately :
- DualSense Edge wireless controller
- Braided USB cable
- 2 standard caps
- 2 high rounded caps
- 2 low rounded caps
- 2 semicircular rear buttons
- 2 rear paddles
- connector housing
- carry bag
At what price will the DualSense Edge for PS5 sell?
Features aside, of course, gamers were waiting to see how the controller would position itself compared to its main competitor, the Xbox Elite Series V2. And a few teeth may twitch, because where Microsoft sells its controller without accessories for 179.99 dollars, Sony expects 239.99 dollars. A price that is not directly justified by the manufacturer, but it has to be related to embedded technologies and hardware and software customization options.
Beginning January 26th, players residing in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg will be able to do so Buy the interchangeable joystick modules on the official website for $24.99. In other words, in order to get the joystick and a module, it is necessary pay a total of $264.98. A considerable sum, which was not missing in the social networks. Sony has not yet spoken about the overall price.
