Sony would be about to launch a new version of the controller DualSense from PS5, whose great novelty would be its better battery. As of this writing, the accessory has not been officially announced; However, it already appears in the catalog of the Canadian version of Best Buy.
The aforementioned store identifies the apparent new PS5 controller as “DualSense V2”, although the publication maintains the price of the original version. As we already mentioned, its most outstanding feature would be its optimized autonomy, that would reach 12 hours.
If true, it would be a significant improvement compared to what the PlayStation 5 control currently offers. Let’s keep in mind that the DualSense battery is 1,560 mAh and promises a duration of between 7 and 8 hours. However, this drops to no more than 6 hours when used with demanding games that take advantage of all its functions.
Best Buy’s post mentions an “exceptional 12-hour battery life on a full charge” on the page dedicated to the PS5’s DualSense V2. Although this is not the only highlight, since the new command It would arrive with a charging base included in the box.
Sony could launch an updated version of the PS5 DualSense controller
The appearance on the scene of this supposed PS5 DualSense V2 is generating a lot of expectation. However, some points are still not entirely clear. The first, and most logical, has to do with its price. Assuming it is true that Sony releases the updated version of the controller and includes the charger, It sounds a bit crazy that they sell it for the same price as the original.
In the official PS5 store in Spain, the conventional DualSense sells itself in exchange of 69,99 dollars. A price that, it is true, has been reduced to 49.99 dollars during the holiday season. However, the original value is the first of those mentioned.
The charging station, meanwhile, is an accessory that sold separately with a price of 29,99 dollars. Although there is also another detail that we should not overlook: this model allows you to charge two PS5 DualSense simultaneously. A rumored alternative is that Sony launches a variant to recharge a single controller and that is the one that is included in the V2 box. But, even if it were true, we do not know if it is feasible that it would not impact the retail price.
The other thing that generates a lot of noise is that the DualSense V2 for PS5 would maintain the dimensions and weight of the original model. Something striking, considering that the apparent improvement in autonomy should require the inclusion of a larger battery. Therefore, it would be logical to expect some variation – minimal, even if it was – in these specifications.
The other alternative to consider is that the Best Buy publication is mixing old information with new data. That is, the description of the PS5 DualSense V2 and its 12 hours of autonomy are real, but the store has not yet updated the promotional images, the technical sheet and the price, waiting for Sony’s official announcement. We will follow the matter closely.
