Apparently, you can soon look forward to the DualSense 5 controller for the PS5 in new colors. This is at least suggested by a leak. MeinMMO summarizes the key information from the leak for you.
What kind of leak is this? The information comes from the Spanish website areajugones.sport.es. This site is known for accurate leaks about PS Plus games (via gamerant.com). According to the website, the information comes from an insider.
The latest leak is about new colors for the DualSense 5 controller of the PS5. In addition to the current color scheme of white/black, combinations of black/gray and red/black are expected to follow soon.
When are the colors supposed to arrive? Unfortunately, the leak does not specify. It only mentions “Soon”. So you should take the information with caution.
New colors have been desired since the release of the PS5. Fans have, for example, tried to illustrate how the new PS5 controller would look in black and presented 4 possibilities. This fan art from Snoreyn shows how the red variant might look:
White controller is stylish, but shows signs of use
Here’s how some fans reacted to the leak: The information quickly appeared in the subreddit for PS5 (via reddit.com). Numerous players are excited about the new colors. For instance, It’s Deadly writes: “YES, I have been waiting for a new color so I can buy another controller.”
Despite cleaning, the white controllers would show visible signs of wear after just six months. GoldenBunion writes, for example: “I think they look good […], but after 6 months of use, they definitely take on a tone around the grips, even though I clean them. That’s my only issue, but regular cleaning once a month mitigates it.”
Many players agree. Some will only buy a new DS5 controller if it is also released in a different color.
Strong feature, but there’s criticism too
The DualSense controller is considered one of the best features of the PlayStation 5 (via Screenrant.com). This is mainly due to the haptic feedback that lets you experience the game. You receive palpable feedback from the controller, depending on what you are currently doing in the game.
However, there is also criticism regarding the PS5 controller. Others criticize the wear of certain buttons. This isn’t surprising. The DualSense 5 has been the subject of discussion repeatedly for months.
There has already been a class action lawsuit against Sony for technical defects in the DualSense 5 as numerous PS5 controllers showed signs of wear or even broke relatively early.
A tinkerer has since discovered 4 major problems that are believed to be responsible for many PS5 controllers breaking.
This includes, for example, the choice of certain components that are partially designed for a lifespan of only 4 to 7 months.
The spring mechanism could also be part of the problem and cause the so-called “stick drift,” where the controller registers inputs even though the stick is not being operated.
Are you looking forward to the new controller variants if the leak turns out to be true? Do you wish for other color combinations? What do you think of the DS5? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
