DualSense
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My broken-down PS5 controllers make me pretty blue, but this seriously marked-down DualSense at Best Buy could change…
A deal at Best Buy offers an open-box "Cobalt Blue" PlayStation 5 DualSense controller for $25.99, a significant discount from its usual price. While this pre-loved controller may have minor cosmetic wear, it is rated as "excellent" and fully functional. A brand new "Chroma Indigo" DualSense is also available for $69.
Control Issues
An unofficial application has been developed to enable Sony's DualSense controller features on PC, following a lack of official support. This app aims to bring advanced haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionalities to PC gamers using the PlayStation 5 controller.
Sony Didn’t Do It, So Someone Else Made An App To Unlock DualSense On PC
A third-party app called DSX has released a beta update that enables full wireless functionality for the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller on PC, including haptic feedback and Bluetooth audio. Previously, users could only access these features by connecting the controller via USB-C. Sony has not released an official solution for unlocking the controller's full potential on PC.
PS5 Controller's Best Features Are Finally Working Over Bluetooth on PC
An app developer has released a beta version of DSX that enables the full capabilities of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller wirelessly over Bluetooth on PC. Previously, advanced haptic feedback and native audio required a USB connection, but this update aims to unlock these features for PC players using the controller wirelessly.
Rising prices mean the DualShock 4 is back on the menu, and looking pretty tasty
Sony is offering refurbished DualShock 4 controllers for $34 on its PS Direct site, addressing scarcity and high resale prices for the popular PlayStation 4 gamepad. Despite the existence of the newer DualSense, the DualShock 4 remains a compelling option for PC gamers due to its battery life, compatibility, and lower cost, especially when considering accessories like the Back Button Attachment.
This New PS5 Controller May Solve DualSense's Stick Drift Issues, But It Comes with a $220 Cost
Scuf has released the Omega controller for PlayStation 5, featuring hall effect analog sticks designed to prevent stick drift, a common issue with the standard DualSense. The premium controller also includes customizable inputs and mechanical switches but lacks rumble functionality. It is priced at $219.99.
