Poll: Is the PS5 DualSense Sony's Best Controller Yet?

Absolutely the best, hands down (literally).

This SHOULD be a no-brainer.

I never doubted the functionality of the controller, merely it's design. And even that has grown on me

Honestly, I think the DS4 slightly edges it. The triggers on the Dual sense are great, I feel like the rumble has been a bit overhyped, but as far as form factor goes, I prefer the 4 just that little bit more and I think the D-Pad feels like a step down.

Xbox elite controller 2. Has adjustable sticks and trigger lengths and 4 back paddles and is great.

PS5 controller has been a blast to use. Astro playroom had me smiling the entire time with how they took advantage over the controller.

That being said, I wish they put more effort with the Dpads. Maybe it's just me but as someone who loves fighting games, I'm finding it hard to land certain combos with it. Maybe I just need more time but that's my only complaint.

Atari joystick all day every day.

If it wasn’t, that would be pretty messed up.

Dualsense is great, can't wait for games to really use the benefits. Poor sixaxis, how can anyone prefer the original ps1 controller without sticks.

@DrClayman I couldn’t agree more with the haptics being over hyped, they’re cool but not revolutionary as everyone keeps saying. Plus the ps button is kind of annoying

I thought I loved the DualShock 4 until I held a Switch Pro Controller and the difference in form factor felt so much more comfortable. If the DualSense is closer to that than the DS4 then I know I’ll love it.

Dualsense is the best analogue controller I've ever used, I love the adaptive triggers and the rumble itself is brilliant in Astro's Playroom, so much so i miss it when playing the likes of Sackboy and its a feature I hope will be used to its full potential. Even outside of that its comfortable, looks good, the L1 and R1 buttons are better than before and the speaker is really good too. Brilliant controller

I didn't really like DS and DS2 but never owned the systems, have always had big hands even as a youngster. DS3 was OK but not the most comfy, I loved the DS4 but now the Dualsense is the perfect size and the cool tech inside just wows me even 6 days later. Can't wait to see what developers do with the beast!

The dualsense hands down. It's not even me being swayed by yhe haptic feedback. I just think the size and weight balance makes it feel lovely in the hand.

I do have concerns for younger gamers who i feel are less likely to be able to use it given the size. I have also found my finger slips off the r1 button more easily than previous controllers, but thats the only negative feedback i can give

I did adore dualshock 4. And it was Sony's best controller up to now, but dualsense edges it. The older controllers just feel cheap, particularly original sixaxis

The best PS pad bar none.
Although the NegCon comes a close second.

The DualSense features are excellent, however it is quite a bit larger than the DS4. I'd prefer the size of the DS4 with the features of the DS!

For my hands, it is better than any Sony controller I have ever used, it is just more comfortable to hold for long periods of time.

On top of that, it is filled with fairly cool technology. Although I think the haptic feedback is worthwhile, the adaptive triggers are definitely my favorite addition.

Great controller, but I don't like the Share, Options or PS Button

absolute no-brainer. it's the best controller they've ever made. be interesting to see where they take it in the future

When you play Astro bots it is amazing and I hope it gets taken full advantage off. Just imagine drawing that bow in HZD2.
Other games so far it’s ok, but not fully utilised.

Best controller ever, Sony or otherwise

@nessisonett I much prefer the Pro Controller over the DS4 too. The DS4 is fine, but it doesn't match the comfort of the Pro Controller. The DualSense feels much more like the Pro Controller and so easily beats the DS4. I can't say whether I prefer the DualSense, but it's very close.

Easily the best. Most comfortable, most features. Best controller ever made. Things to improve - add back buttons / paddles and longer battery life.

I keep reading everywhere that the battery of the DualSense it’s trash and since I don’t have it PS4 still the best for me but that might change later on

I like it but the games I've primarily been playing haven't really been making use of its features too well (Assassin's Creed Valhalla and now Watch Dogs Legion). Astro's Playroom was a great example of its potential but I can't make an informed decision on whether or not its better than the DS4 just yet.

I will say though, the DS4 did seem to fit my hands much better and felt slightly more comfortable. That may just be because I'm not used to it yet.

This is my second favourite controller ever, behind the switch. Absolutely love the switch controller. Can hardly tell your holding them and can keep hands relaxed in any position. Shame the only decent games on it are Mario Kart and Zelda!

If it still has the 'stick drift' issue then it still needs more work. It makes a whole controller practically USELESS to an extent. Seriously it's facking irritating, this new DS4 I got it's not even a year old and I can't even get players to stand still, in PES/FIFA - players are automatically performing skill moves when I haven't even touched the right stick. You know that Fabien Yoga mission in GTAV is impossible when you have stick drift. And if this DualSense hasn't fixed that then it'd be very disappointing.

Dualsense for the win, the r1/l1 buttons feel slightly spongier than ds4 but the bigger size combined with haptic feedback are a winner. Prefer it to x360, switch pro controller or ds4. So far, best controller I have ever used

It’s fantastic. Build quality, ergonomics and functionality far greater than its predecessors.

Without any doubts, it's the best PlayStation controller. It's as creative as Nintendo controllers, but ergonomic with a "premium" look and feel. They even fixed the precision of the touch pad! What is there not to like?

Hi there fellow gamers.
Even though I love Dualshock 4 a lot, it was a pretty good evolution of Playstation controllers and it is my personal favourite for fighting games and souls-like games(Xbox One second, Switch Pro third), I gotta say, the Dualsense?
It is, without a doubt, THE BEST Playstation controller Sony ever made.
I actualy belive it might be the very best game controller.
Having had the opportunity to experience a multitude of different gaming platforms, from Sega, Playstation, Microsoft and Nintendo, and being able to use all their different, unique and revolutionary controllers, it has been a blast seing the evolution each company has made with their devices and how we gamers interact with the fantastic gaming experiences that provides with so much joy.
But in my oppinion, Dualsense is King.
Cheers, stay safe and happy current and next gen gaming to us all

It would have been a joke it it wasn't the best. Every iteration is the same controller with some improvements. You can't go wrong by taking so little risk

Its fantastic simply the best controller yet. This is the new standard for the industry.

Yes. It is true.

So far so good. Just hoping the gears inside don't wear out from grinding.

By far. Not only the best PS controller but the BEST controller ever.
I seriously don't know how people liked the Xbox controller, I have an Xbox One now and I don't like it over Dualshock 4 at all!

I love the feedback, I hate the mic. Not needed and won't ever be used by me - muted.

Only just set my PS5 up tonight and thoroughly pi**ed off with the fact HDR is either on or off.

It isn't automatic at all.

Weird implementation by Sony.

Who would use a faux HDR setting? Pointless.

I bought one even tho I don't have a PS5 yet. Going to use it on PC for now. So, hopefully it gets full support asap

While the Dualsense is the best so far but sadly my R2 button is already loose after 2 to 3 weeks of usage. Always had bad experience with Sony controllers so it doesn't surprise me. Looks like the L2 is heading that way too. Even if you rarely press into it, it still functions as a command. Going to see if I can exchange it for a new one over at Best Buy. Very disappointing. Glad I have a back up but still, sucks regardless.

Looks like the people have spoken!

It’s probably my favorite controller ever. It’s not as ergonomic as the Xbox controller line but the haptic feedback, built in mic, rechargeable battery, touchbar, speaker, and reactive triggers put it wayyy above any other controller IMO

Yes, I'm really looking forward to trying the haptics 😃

I'll wait to see how developers use it over the long haul but it definitely has potential to be the best PlayStation controller, or just best controller regardless of platform. One thing I'll say for sure, I do like the controller. Didn't care for the more Xbox look but I'm used to it now and the controller is really comfortable to use, has a good weight to it. Feels like a premium product.

81% say dual sense. 19% don't have a PS5.

I do love all official Playstation controllers. I could love the Dual Sense over Shock 4 if Sony were to also release a back button attachment. That add on has been trans formative for me and it has been my go to controller on ps5 (back compat) and PC.
Overall though the original digital ps1 controller takes the top spot for me. When I first got a ps1 in mid '96 that controller elevated my Street Fighter skills ten fold and I still use it today.

Its a fantastic controller, has great potential, but its greatness heavily depends on game devs to make use of it, so we will see how well that goes in the coming years, i really hope its used well

First controller I have had that needs to be plugged in to receive an update for it.

Love the haptic feed back on the trigger for fps games like cod.

The grips though feel weird as solidrev said they feel the same as when you hold little dog legs.

I'm not joking they really do!

I love it. I just wish it wouldn't keep un-syncing from my PS5.

Maybe there’s a little big of my fanboy-ism sneaking in here but it feels like Sony has done some genuine innovations this generation. The Dualsense is obviously a big part of that. Whereas the ‘competition’ has seemingly done more of the same but prettier (even the UI is exactly the same), Sony has borrowed a page from Nintendo’s book and gone for better immersion.
I keep reading about games like Deathloop and how they will use the Dualsense in the future and it just made me think how many will choose the PS5 version of a multi format game purely for Dualsense features. I’m not a massive COD fan but picked up Cold War after hearing how good the adaptive triggers were and they are a genuine game changer. Well done Sony. Bring on the future. 👍

The dual sense is awesome and by far Sony's best controller although mine still doesn't charge properly
The Switch pro controller is nice and a close second but doesn't quite feel as high quality in the hand IMO (it's a bit light).

Dual Sense. Not even close. I loved the DS4 but this one is so comfortable.

@doctommaso 100% agreed. Makes the game so much better. PS5 as a whole package has been a win win. Runs smooth, graphics are amazing, UI and controller awesome ,Plays all my PS4 games and look so damn good doing it.

Absolutely it is, not even close!

Not till it gets a back button attachment.

It's an amazing controller. I never imagined a gamepad could draw you more into a game, but this is a game changer.

The haptics are indeed very well implemented. I played The Playroom on PS4 today, the way the bots feel “inside” your controller is effective enough, but the same effect on the DualSense actual feels almost real - it give proper weight and nuance to the controller movements.

The adaptive triggers are also incredibly effective. Playing Astrobot I was surprised that the triggers have the ability to stop dead until more pressure is applied.

The only thing I don’t like so much about the controller is the PS button. It seems to be more of an aesthetic choice over a functional one - a round button as before is easier to find and press. This button feels more flush and for something that needs to be used a lot, I feel they didn’t quite get it right, but it’s a minor niggle.

How it curves inward at the bottom makes it harder for me to keep a grip. The DualShock4 was pretty much a perfect controller.

@Woogy U can turn the mic off in the settings