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FAQs

What controller do pros use for PS5? ›

DualSense Edge

✅ You want an official pro controller: Unlike other pro-level PS5 controllers, the DualSense Edge retains everything from the DualSense while adding remappable buttons, trigger stops, and improved sticks.

The best PS5 controller overall

Undoubtedly our favorite controller overall at the moment, the Victrix Pro BFG is competitively priced and simply makes you better at every game you touch with it. This is probably one of the best gamepads ever made and we even prefer the customization elements over the Edge.

The DualSense, the best PS5 controller, traditionally sees its biggest discounts during peak trading events such as Prime Day and Black Friday; that's when the best PS5 DualSense deals typically appear.

Connecting the PS5 controller to your PC

There are two ways to connect the DualSense controller to your PC. The easiest is to simply plug in using the USB Type-C port on the controller and a USB port on your PC. You just need a USB cable, which you probably already have, whether it's from your phone or another device.

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The problem usually occurs when the potentiometers in their analog sticks are worn down. Some controllers get around this by dropping potentiometers in favor of magnetic Hall effect sensors that aren't as prone to wear and tear. The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro is one gamepad that uses Hall effect sensors, so won't drift.

The Midnight Black PS5 controller is arguably the most desirable color variant Sony has released.

Like all joysticks, PS5 DualSense controllers work less efficiently over time. The most common PS5 controller drifting issues are caused by physical damage, simple wear and tear due to regular use, debris build up, and out-of-date software.

From our extensive testing, you can expect to get around six to 12 hours from the PS5's controller battery life from a single charge – with the top-end of the estimate being a rarity. That might not sound too bad, but the best Switch controller and the best Xbox controller can last over 40 hours.

Can you use a PS4 controller on a PS5 console? Sure can, but PS4 controllers may lack some of the standard PS5 controller features (like haptic feedback or adaptive triggers), and it comes with a pretty big caveat—they can only be used to play older PS4 titles on the newer console.

Do all PS5 controllers work on PC? ›

PS5 DualSense controller works both wired and wirelessly if your PC supports Bluetooth, but if you want to use it wired, make sure you have a USB-C to USB-A lead. If you decide to use the PS5 DualSense controller on a PC, bear in mind that the adaptive triggers won't be utilized when playing most PC games.

What games use the DualSense controller's features on PC? You won't have to use Steam to make the DualSense work in all games. In Windows the DualSense uses the generic DirectInput driver, which some games support out of the box.

DualSense Edge™ wireless controller. Pro controller for PS5. PlayStation (US)

The DualSense Edge is Sony's relatively new first-party elite controller. Positioned as an answer to Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2, it offers pro-level features you won't find on the standard PS5 DualSense controller.

DualSense wireless controller. The innovative new controller for PS5.

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