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DualSense Controller on PC works as a go-to microphone and speaker

The DualSense Controller on PC works as a go-to microphone and speaker, and the potential for this is limitless on the PC gaming space.

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Intentions1305d ago

Lol nope, I'm good. I'll just keep using my current headset

SegaGamer1305d ago

I don't know why you are getting downvotes. Nobody that plays on PC is going to use the dualsense controller as a speaker and microphone.

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SyntheticForm1305d ago

He's getting downvotes because he cast aside the notion of using a controller speaker in lieu of a damn headset, which is vastly superior in every way to a controller speaker.

This makes perfect sense, but this is how sensitive fanboys are.

generic-user-name1305d ago

And nobody is expecting them to. Sony themselves say its no replacement for a gaming headset while playing on PS5. It's benefits will be when you want to send a quick voice message or dictate speech to text.

SegaGamer1305d ago

@Zeroblue2

So you are going to use that tiny speaker on a controller over your tv / monitors speakers or speakers you plug into your pc?........I don't believe you. Why would anybody do this?

SegaGamer1305d ago

@SyntheticForm

It's not just inferior to a headset, but actual speakers you can buy and plug into your pc too😂

It makes me laugh how far people will go with their fanboying.

Wrex3691305d ago

He's not worshipping PlayStation so the votes come lmao

Profchaos1305d ago (Edited 1305d ago )

Don't look at them as doenvotes or likes on n4g they are disagree and agree.

I didn't disagree or agree with him I saw the statement didn't feel for or against it.

frostypants1305d ago

Imagine arguing over this.

gamer78041305d ago

If it’s not pro Sony it gets downvotes here, just comes with the territory. Better off investing in a headset but a lot of casuals will still probably use the controller to talk unfortunately.

spdarksky1305d ago

Why would PC Players be using DualSense as a speaker and mic? It will just sounded awful. Better just stick with headset, for connectivity PC players can already do that on their xbox controller where most of pc players already had in their arsenal.

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Michiel19891305d ago

I wish MS finally buried the hatchet for this and let me use ps controllers on windows without additional software, its pathetic really.

KRUSSIDULL1305d ago

That not on MS table but on Sony to update and release drivers for their hardware to run properly on Windows.

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Michiel19891305d ago

my bad, odd that Sony hasn't released any drivers for it then. I don't see any downside to providing them, only positives.

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runner4life1305d ago

Ds4windows 👌👌👌 as good as anything that Sony could make.

Teflon021304d ago

HUH lmao. NAWWWWW. I can confirm it's on MS. You can use a PS4 control to do everything on PC but play games. MS blocks the damn controller. How I know this? if you have steam open and you run something without the ps4 control support, you can still get functions to work even if wrong. You play a game through the MS store and the controller is completely disabled and it's not a coincidence. I can Turn off the DS4 support in steam and Cuphead will still read the PS4 control and work, I actually turn off the DS4 support in steams settings for any game that supports it and can identify it as a different control because the PC has drivers for it. Sony even specified at the beginning of the PS4 gen that the DS4 has PC support. I can use on anything gaming related but the MS store games.

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Inverno1305d ago

Software would be needed, what shouldn't be so additional hardware like the adapter. Which is why I use that DS4 driver software. Let's ya use it wirelessly too, and play around with the lightbar

Michiel19891305d ago

if you have bluetooth on ur motherboard or something u dont need any hardware as far as im aware. I used a dongle if i wanted wireless and the cable the consoles came with to connect them to the pc for wired, i dont consider that additional hardware.

Teflon021304d ago

Yup I actually connect my DS4 to PC wirelessly through blue tooth and it works like it would on PS4. Just tap the power on the control and it's instantly connected. This is even with all programs like steam closed.

Inverno1305d ago

Ah, I thought the adapter was needed for windows to recognize the DS4

GOULDYBOBS1305d ago

Most games won't pick up the controller. Can be fixed with software called DS4Windows

VJGenova1305d ago

They patched that ages ago. Steam games are a bit, finicky. Dark Souls 3 for instance use the axis in the DS4 as a mouse. I had to use DS4 to emulate an Xbox controller. That said, Xbox, Uplay and Epic all support the PS4 natively now.

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Bigman4k1305d ago (Edited 1305d ago )

I just hope I can used my ps5 controller to play both playstation 5 & 4 games on ps5 because I think read somewhere you need a D4 controller to ps4 games on the ps5

Bigman4k1305d ago

Didn't DBZ super end back in 2017 🤭

ThereGoThatManQ1304d ago

Nice comeback.....

Big man lol

Bigman4k1305d ago (Edited 1305d ago )

How would you know because to play vr games on ps5 you need the vr,ps4 camera,and camera adapter

ziggurcat1305d ago

"... I think read somewhere you need a D4 controller to ps4 games on the ps5"

No.

Bigman4k1305d ago (Edited 1305d ago )

Quote: use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller when playing PS4 games and PS VR games on a PS5 console.

Bigman4k1305d ago

You should've said no to that profile pic 🤣🤭

ziggurcat1305d ago

You can use a DuelSense to play PS4 titles on PS5 as well, so you don’t need a DS4.

Christopher1305d ago

Considering you can use DualSense on PS4, that would be really stupid. But, it's also just not true.

DivineHand1251305d ago

How do you use dual sense on PS4 because I've been looking around youtube and found that it can work on ps3 but not on ps4 unless you use remote play via a pc?

Teflon021304d ago

LMAO Divine, there's people using it straight out the box on PS4. The first unboxing of the control where they did a tear down and snapped the top by accident showed the man playing on PS4 with it lmao. Sony also specified it works on PS4 lol

Mr Logic1305d ago

That only applies to VR games.

DJStotty1304d ago

"I think read somewhere you need a D4 controller to ps4 games on the ps5"

No the DS5 can be used for PS4/5 games on the PS5

You can not use the DS4 to play PS5 games on the PS5. (think this is what you were referring to)

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Inverno1305d ago

DS4 also acts like a speaker but I've never been able to make any noise play through it

Mr Logic1305d ago

You plugged headphones into the controller right...?

Inverno1305d ago

Never really thought to while connecting to my laptop tbh. Figured noise would go through to speaker on the controller but now I guess headphones would make more sense lol

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Xbox Exclusives on PS5 - Has Xbox Studios Taken Advantage of the PS5 DualSense Features?

Here's an in-depth look at whether Microsoft took advantage of the PS5 DualSense controller's features with the Xbox games on PS5.

franwex2d ago

This guy wrote a whole dissertation.

VenomUK2d ago

I’m going bed now so have only previewed this article but credit to James Lara at MP1st.com for such a unique and in depth investigation! From comparing the audio captured from the controllers’ vibrations to determining the in-game source of vibration and its effect in Hi-Fi Rush, this seems like a scientific approach has been taken. Wow. Man must really cares about the topic, I gotta respect that passion. 🫡

anast2d ago

I thought you were joking, then I clicked to read it.

anast2d ago

Xbox on PSN took a minute to get used to.

Phoenix0291d 13h ago

Sega on Nintendo was mind blowing

anast1d 12h ago

I forgot about that.

gold_drake2d ago

i love how this is so indepth only to say "well yes, but mostly no"

haha xD good article tho

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PS5 beta adds DualSense controller sound enhancements and Share Screen interactions

Beta starts today for invited participants in select countries.

As the new year kicks into high gear with an amazing slate of PS5 game releases like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Tekken 8 and Helldivers 2, along with FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth later this month,SIE are pleased to roll out another PS5 system software beta today with a number of quality-of-life enhancements and new features.

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Iceball2000113d ago

Those are some neat features.

CRASHBASHUK113d ago (Edited 113d ago )

there also a new turn off/ rest mode screen

jznrpg113d ago

Looking forward to these nice little upgrades

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This leaked DualSense V2 looks to solve PS5 players’ biggest pet peeve

Listing for the DualSense V2 spotted over on Best Buy. Featuring improved battery life over its predecessor, the DualSense V2 could become a must-have PS5 accessory for those looking to stay wireless while gaming.

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Einhander1972139d ago

I have the Cobalt Blue controller and it lasts twice as long as my launch white controller did out of the box already.

Profchaos137d ago

Yeah I got the black controller and it's been way better than my launch ones also. I had to return my launch one cause of stick drift and the replacement had the springs snap in the L2 trigger then that replacement got drift again then I finally tried the black controller it's been flawless so happy with it

dumahim137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

My original didn't last a year before stick drift took over. (edit: actually, don't think it made it 6 months since I first experienced the drift in AC which I started playing around January after the PS5 launch). I bought the black one as soon as it came out. Now it doesn't last a day's worth of gaming.

FPSRUSSIA139d ago

never had a problem with the battery life or stick drift good to know that they improved it.

isarai139d ago

This is the 1st controller I've had stick issues with unfortunately, took it apart and cleaned it even though it already looked clean, but the drift came back after couple days. Kinda bummed about it honestly cause I take good care of my stuff

EvertonFC137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

Same fella, never had a problem with previous gens but this one I'm on my 3rd already and I take very good care of my controllers and tech in general.
I've put it down to GT7 and rocket league 😂🤣

Profchaos137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

Same I'm on my 4th since launch 2 with drift and 1 with the springs snap off if the trigger all warranty replacements but it's still annoying.

This is the only generation I've had an issue since the duelshock on PlayStation 1,2,34 PSP vita in fact all of those are still going strong and I've not even had drift with the switch joycon which was apparently common.

I definitely feel the launch whit controller was a lesser build quality perhaps rushed to meet launch date while the coloured revisions are better quality they have thicker trigger springs at minimum.
When I called it out in here that I was a bit disappointed I had three break I was called a liar

CrimsonWing69137d ago

Same here, even my replacement controller for the one with stick drift got stick drift. Third times the charm though, haven’t had issues yet.

I’m also extremely OCD careful with my stuff. Making sure dust doesn’t get in the hardware, keeping things clean, not being rough on the controller. I’ve just never had the stick drift issue until these PS5 controllers.

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EvertonFC137d ago

After 6 hours of gaming I'm normally walking the dog, or making something to eat or take a break and listen to a podcast while battery charging.
Had a couple of drifts though

frostypants137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

The early gen controllers almost universally go wonky. all three of mine did (two white, one black). Every controller made since they released the galaxy series of colors has revised internals. The SKUs changed accordingly. The fact that they are actually calling this new one "V2" makes me think it's a pretty big overhaul because they've already quietly made changes to these.

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GoodGuy09139d ago

I was thinking all it really needs is a battery upgrade and there ya have it. Hall effect sensors would be great too but this is a good upgrade.

darthv72139d ago

i didn't think battery life was much of an issue. Stick drift though....

blackblades137d ago

Me either and I think it wont solve the issue cause some people will still B* about it or something

CobraKai137d ago

I got the drift on my launch controllers. I dont play games long enough in one session for the battery to be an issue. I usually charge my controllers once every 3 days.

Profchaos137d ago

Same it's not amazing but I've never one been stuck unable to play. Drift is a far bigger problem

Abnor_Mal138d ago

I have no problem with battery life, but what I would have liked on this new version would be back buttons/paddles.

BlackDoomAx137d ago

They have the Edge for that. Or you could go the cheap way and install an extremerate, it's easy and nice.

Abnor_Mal137d ago

The Edge is not worth the price if all I want is the back buttons, all the other bells and whistles the Edge can do I’m not interested in.

The PS4 back buttons were a very inexpensive solution that could have been added to the DS

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