Developers from multiple studios talk about the DualSense PS5 controller, with one stating, it "Requires a Lot of Work, But Worthwhile."
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.
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.
I have the Cobalt Blue controller and it lasts twice as long as my launch white controller did out of the box already.
never had a problem with the battery life or stick drift good to know that they improved it.
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.
I have no problem with battery life, but what I would have liked on this new version would be back buttons/paddles.
Sony seems to be working on a new version of the DualSense that would improve on the PS5 controller with some extremely helpful features.
Pretty awesome. Hopefully they add a bigger battery to boot.
“The button hints would also be spelled out on the controller's touchpad, which would actually double as a display. This is not the first patent indicating that the DualSense 2 might feature a touchscreen instead of a touchpad, as another such IP filing emerged online back in September. As for the concept at hand, the controller that it describes wouldn't just be capable of lighting up its buttons, including its shoulder triggers, but also both of its analog sticks.“
Cool
Hopefully any upgrades and the like are kept for the PS6. If we start wasting things on mid gen consoles then the next gen isn’t as “wow” worthy compared to holding out and seeing a massive difference from something released 8 years ago or something.
Honestly, I would dig a screen on a controller. I always liked the Dreamcast implementation of the VMUS, which could be simulated by something like this. The buttons lighting up could be cool for some accessibility-specific scenarios. Still, for general usage, I can't think of any potential uses that can't be achieved by ordinary buttons.
That said. If they are going to make a new controller, I would love them to invest in more repairability. Modular sticks, easier access to the battery, etc.
I approve of the features, don't approve that we're In 2020+ & controllers parts aren't easily replaceable, i.e. stick drift issue with the ps5.
*You can enjoy gaming until you've hit the 417hr mark with the controller o_O Weardown will be significant depending on the game, but still -_-
Its great a gamepad and not some last gen stuff... Much better battery, better trigers and just need more colours or custom to get the second one. Sony should be happy they are selling tons of them
I recently got Xbox x not series x with two elite series 2 controllers in my opinion controllers should come with that kind of customization
DS5 stick issues are legit and sony should have done a better job(coming from a playstation gamer) under jim ryan this just doesn't feel like the same sony
It's a gimmick and doesn't add to my experience at all frankly, I reckon it's implementation in the new vr controllers would be more immersive though.