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Alternatives to the PlayStation 5 DualSense Charging Station

Having trouble finding an official DualSense charging station for your new PlayStation 5? We've come with a few alternatives that might be what you're looking for.

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Neonridr1293d ago

Thing I like about the official one is that you don't have to actually plug the controllers in or press them a certain way. You just rest them on the stand level and they sit in place and charge.

Jin_Sakai1293d ago

Agreed. The official charging stand is great.

medman1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

I second that opinion. Well made, easy to use, stylish, and priced well.

Yppupdam1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

The one I have for the Dualshock 4 has a little plug that inserts into the USB connector for a passive connection so you don't have to actually plug it in. (the only issue with that though, is if your console forgets your controller from a power outage you have to pull the connector off to connect it to the console, and those suckers are tiny and really easy to lose)

jznrpg1293d ago

Yeah I love that . No USB C dongle to get bent/damaged . It was a nice surprise . I’ve seen the secondary market chargers and all have the dongle sticking out .

MaximusTKG1293d ago

I didn’t realize they were in such short supply. When I picked up my ps5 and charger, GameStop they said they were waiting to see who got the only charger they received.

Putnum1293d ago

Wait, your Gamestop only received ONE? wtf is going on

Yppupdam1293d ago

I got all the accessories from Playstation Direct without issue. OOPS! I just went over there to check and all the accessories except the camera are out of stock. Man, I am glad I ordered them early!

drunkenspy0071293d ago

pardon my ignorance, but you don't need a charging station, you can still just plug in a controller and let it charge?

solidsnake2221293d ago

That’s right, but it’s very convenient to just drop your controller on a charging station. That frees up your PS5’s USB C slot, and the charging station can charge two controllers. And it’s great to just put your controller in the station every time your done gaming, and it sucks pkugging your controller in to charge eve try time you finish gaming.

drunkenspy0071293d ago

ty, thought so, but wanted to be sure. I can definitely see the convenience, just not the necessity.

medman1293d ago

@solidsnake222
Yes, absolutely. There is no going back to usb charging after this for me.

FinalFantasyFanatic1293d ago

@drunkenspy007

It's more convenient as you get more controllers, on PS4, I have two sitting on the charging dock, and one plugged into the PS4's USB, always have a controller fully charged and ready to go.

Neonridr1293d ago

it's definitely an optional thing. Charging it the old fashioned way still works just fine. I just did it so I didn't have any wires coming out the front of the unit. I got a second controller as well, so there is always one fully charged at any given time.

jznrpg1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

Yes you can but the charging station is nice. You won’t wear that USB-C slot out and it frees up the USB in the front . I already have 3 controllers and I play with my kids so it’s nice not to have three cords hanging out of my PS5 . I still need one more controller and want another charging station but they are sold out . having young kids with cords hanging out , it’s like they have to pull on them . I don’t want to damage my controllers or my PS5 , it’s cleaner and just more convenient in every way for me personally . You don’t need it but it’s really convenient . If you do buy a charging station I would wait for the official Sony version , it’s worth the extra 10$

whitbyfox1293d ago

Here’s an alternative, use the cable that comes in the box.
People who buy charging stations are the same as those who buy pointless media remotes; remotes were useful on PS2 to some, laying in bed watching dvd’s when the dual shock 2 was wired and couldn’t reach, but controllers are wired no more. Waste of money and the controller is better as a media remote anyway.

Neonridr1293d ago

that's the great thing about options. You can choose what works best for you.

medman1293d ago

Here's a better alternative....having the charging station right next to my theater chair, within arms reach, and when I want to game, I simply reach over and pick up a fully charged controller. When I'm finished, it goes right back in the dock, without me having to get up, plug in a cable, and charge from the console. Ease of use is a wonderful thing.

jznrpg1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

That’s what I do. It’s nice that the charging station doesn’t need to be connected to the console you can put it anywhere .

FinalFantasyFanatic1293d ago

How is a charging station useless? With the amount of people complaining about running out of battery on this forum, it sounds like the majority should invest in a charging dock.

Games1st1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

What about TVs in the walkway area, where people can trip on cables?

jznrpg1293d ago

Maybe it’s a waste of your money, but to me it was money well spent . To each his own .

whitbyfox1293d ago (Edited 1293d ago )

Fair points people, i’m buying a charging station. 😳

screaming_egg1290d ago

FYI, if you buy a DualSense controller separately it doesn't come with a charging cable. Mine didn't anyway.

whitbyfox1290d ago

that’s a good point too, cheers.

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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.

franwex5d ago

This guy wrote a whole dissertation.

VenomUK5d 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. 🫡

anast5d ago

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

anast5d ago

Xbox on PSN took a minute to get used to.

Phoenix0295d ago

Sega on Nintendo was mind blowing

gold_drake5d 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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Iceball2000117d ago

Those are some neat features.

CRASHBASHUK117d ago (Edited 117d ago )

there also a new turn off/ rest mode screen

jznrpg116d 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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Einhander1972143d ago

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

Profchaos141d 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

dumahim140d ago (Edited 140d 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.

FPSRUSSIA143d ago

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

isarai142d 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

EvertonFC141d ago (Edited 141d 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 😂🤣

Profchaos141d ago (Edited 141d 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

CrimsonWing69141d 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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EvertonFC141d 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

frostypants140d ago (Edited 140d 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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GoodGuy09143d 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.

darthv72142d ago

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

blackblades141d ago

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

CobraKai141d 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.

Profchaos141d ago

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

Abnor_Mal141d ago

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

BlackDoomAx141d ago

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

Abnor_Mal140d 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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