Thanks to Black Friday, you can currently get the Pro Controller for the PS5 for 50 euros less. But is it worth it at all? MeinMMO has taken a look at the offer.
What kind of controller is this? Sony presented a major innovation for the PS5 in 2022: an official Pro Controller. Up to this point, players had to rely on third-party manufacturers, who in many cases only modified official controllers.
The DualSense Edge is like an official PS5 controller, but comes with additional features:
- Two back paddles can be attached to the back.
- The thumbsticks can be replaced with stick modules. For this, the front plate needs to be removed.
- The stick caps can also be swapped out.
- Additionally, you can configure and set up all buttons via an officially integrated software. You can switch between options at any time using 2 FN buttons.
But these additional features come with a catch, and that is the price: After all, the Edge costs three to four times as much as a normal DualSense controller. But is the controller worth it if it costs less than 200 euros?
Great Pro Controller with (much) too short battery life
How does the DualSense Edge perform in tests? MeinMMO was able to thoroughly test the DualSense Edge. In everyday use, the controller impresses especially with its intuitive and easy setup. It is also practical that you can swap and even replace many parts. The very good integration into the PS5’s software has also been very successful.
It was less impressive in terms of battery life, which feels even shorter than that of the normal DualSense. After 3 to 4 hours, gaming is already over.
From a long-term perspective, the DualSense Edge has been doing its job on the PS5 for over a year and a half and has functioned flawlessly without any problems so far.
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Who is the controller recommended for? The DualSense Edge has a big advantage, which is its accessibility. The software is already integrated into the PS5 and is very easy to use. Swapping out the sticks and paddles is also very straightforward. If you’re just looking for a well-manufactured, quality controller that you can freely customize, you can’t go wrong with the DualSense.
Yes, with other manufacturers you’ll certainly get better thumbsticks and possibly more options for colors and other personal touches. But if you just want a plain controller for your own settings, then the controller is really good. Particularly for under 200 euros, the controller is highly recommended.
Pro Controllers from competitors cost hardly less than the DualSense Edge
How about the competition? If you compare the prices in the immediate vicinity of the DualSense Edge, you will find that alternative Pro controllers cost hardly less and in some cases even significantly more:
- For the SCUF Reflex Pro PS5, you’ll pay 249.99, depending on the features even up to 300 euros.
- For the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, you’ll also pay around 250 euros.
- The PDP Victrix Pro BFG controller also costs around 200 euros.
- The Wolverine V2 Pro for the PS5 also costs 199.99 euros.
Depending on the equipment, feature set, or special requests, the prices can increase even further.
Basically, you can always spend a little more. Former colleague Maik Schneider paid 280 euros for a controller for the PS5 back then. And he says: He would do it again immediately. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: I paid 280 euros for a PS5 controller and damn, I would do it again
