Tag: Controllers
Video DualSense Edge vs. Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller: Which Premium Pad Is Best?
Taking control
Most of us will happily use the default DualSense controller to play our PS5 games. However, there's been a market for more premium input options for a long time, and Sony itself finally tapped into it with the DualSense Edge — a more customisable (and more expensive) version of its classic pad. On the other hand, Nacon has been in...
News PS5 Access Controller Costs $90, Out on 6th December
Pre-orders open next week
Sony has today announced its PS5 Access Controller will release on 6th December 2023 at a price of $89.99 / £79.99 / €89.99. Pre-orders will be taken from Friday, 21st July 2023 on the official PlayStation Direct website and participating retailers. Check out the new trailer above to see what the PS5 Access Controller...
News Japan Is Keeping Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Controller, Console Covers for Itself
Releasing "only in Japan", says PS Blog
Sony is releasing an official Final Fantasy XVI themed PS5 DualSense controller and set of PS5 console covers, but you won't be able to buy either of them. That is unless you're willing to import them from Japan. A post on the Japanese PS Blog has revealed the two accessories — alongside the worldwide reveal...
News Sony Patents Heat Dispensers Inside PS5 Controllers
Hot or cold
Here's another wild patent Sony has registered that it'll never actually use: the ability for the PS5 DualSense controller to dispense heat to reflect on-screen gameplay. Based on upgrading the current pad's haptic feedback feature, the idea is that vibrations will warm the controller up or cool it down depending on what's happening in...
Guide Where to Buy PS5 DualSense Edge Controller
Best deals and cheapest prices
Sony's already treated PlayStation 5 owners to a wide range of DualSense controller colour schemes and limited edition controllers, but the new DualSense Edge is designed to be a cut above the rest. If you're wanting to know where to buy a DualSense Edge for yourself, you've come to the right place. Built with high...
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy Dualsense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
Video What's in the Dualsense Edge Pro Controller Box?
Our unboxing reveals all
Sony's bid in the pro-scuf controller market is finally making its debut this month in the form of the Dualsense Edge. This is a high-end, customisable controller for those that want to take their competitive gaming to the next level. It has been a long-time coming, with Xbox's Elite Controllers being one of the only...
Guide Where to Pre-Order the God of War Ragnarok PS5 Controller
Get me a pre-order, boy
Pre-orders for the limited edition God of War Ragnarok PS5 controller are rolling out today (27th September 2022), so with the pad expected to be a popular pick for the holiday season, it may be worth putting some cash down for one now. Shipping alongside the game for 9th November 2022, here's where to pre-order the God of...
Deal PS5 DualSense Controllers on Sale for Days of Play
Save up to £20/$15
The big Days of Play promotion has arrived, and with the PlayStation Store sale already covered, we turn our attention to the PS5 accessories that have temporarily dropped in price until 8th June 2022. Most importantly, PS5 DualSense controllers. Every colour on the market has been cut in price by as much as £20/$20,...
News New PS5 Controller Colours Available to Buy Now
In select territories at least
Today's the day for new PlayStation 5 controller colours! Well, if you're living in the correct country at least. Available in the US, UK, France, and Germany, Sony is now selling the brand spanking new galactic purple, nova pink, and starlight blue PS5 pads through the official PlayStation Direct shop. All three...
News Scuf Reveals First Line of Third-Party PS5 Controllers, Prices Start at $200
Reflex, Reflex Pro, and Reflex FPS
The first line of third-party PlayStation 5 controllers has today been revealed by Scuf, a fairly popular company in the peripheral industry. Marketed as Reflex pads, prices start at £199/$199 and the first batch has already sold out. The base unit looks a lot like Sony's own PS5 DualSense controller, but it sets...
News Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Promotes PS5 Controllers
Peter Parker learns marketing
Boy did Sony make Marvel fans wait for the Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser trailer. Excitement has been at an all-time high these past few days following a supposed leak, but now the superhero fandom has been satisfied with a first look at what happens when the web-slingers true identity is revealed. Naturally, Peter...
News PS2, PS1 Wireless Pad Kickstarter Beats Pledge Goal with Time to Spare
Pick one up for $34
A Kickstarter for a wireless controller that hooks up to both a PlayStation 2 and PS1 console has flown past its pledge goal of $20,000 with one week to spare. Designed by a family-owned business named Retro Fighters, 1,875 backers have so far raised more than $125,000. Named the Wireless Defender, the pad connects to the two...
News McDonald's Stream Week Delayed And Themed PS5 Controller 'No Longer Included'
Fries and burgers are always with you
Update 31st July: McDonalds Australia has delayed its stream week due to an issue with promotional materials, as detailed in a statement issued to Press-Start: “Unfortunately, McDonald’s stream week has been postponed and won’t be going ahead this Sunday. We are unable to confirm a new date for the...
News PC Games Now Utilise PS5 DualSense Controller Features
Metro Exodus gets DualSense support
It has been discovered the recently released Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PC natively supports the many features of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller after downloading the latest hotfix. Discovered by ResetEra user dex3108, the poster shared how developer 4A Games has utilised the pad's Adaptive Triggers...
Talking Point Should Sony Have Its Own Controller Design Lab?
More colours, more customisation
PlayStation controllers are all the rage nowadays. PS5 pads are selling well, PS4 controllers were some of the previous generation's best-selling accessories, and last week's announcement that more colours are on the way for the current-gen gizmo went down a treat. While there's no way of tracking pre-order numbers,...
Random The Medium's Custom Xbox Series X Controller Has Some Familiar Symbols on Its Packaging
No need to be cross
Is The Medium coming to PlayStation 5? Well, developer Bloober Team was recently asked this very question, and it predictably declined to say either way. However, as the game arrives on Xbox Series consoles today, it seems a packaging faux pas has given us a bit of a clue. Twitch streamers are receiving special, Medium-themed...
News Part of the PS5 Controller Is Very Easily Removable
Potential for custom parts
Here's something quite interesting that we haven't seen talked about: part of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can be very easily removed. It's the black piece of plastic towards the bottom of the pad that covers the two thumbsticks, the PlayStation button, and the microphone. YouTuber John Glasscock demonstrates how...
Guide All PS4 Controller Colours
All DualShock 4 designs
Looking for all PS4 controller colours released so far? Well you've come to the right place. In this guide, we've listed all of the different coloured DualShock 4 controllers that PlayStation has individually released over the course of the PS4's life. All PS4 DualShock 4 Controller Colours: Below, you'll find every...
News PlayStation Is Bringing Back a Number of PS4 Controller Colours This Month
Life in colour
If you've been waiting on Sony to restock some of its more elusive DualShock 4 designs, then you're in luck. This month, it's bringing back a bunch of colourful controllers globally, including Berry Blue, Red Camouflage, Rose Gold, and Steel Black. The Japanese giant says that you'll have to check availability at your local shops, but...
News No, the PS5 DualSense Controller Doesn't Have Buttons on the Back
Confirmed
Does the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 have back buttons? As we now know, the short answer is an emphatic no. Ever since the PS5 controller was revealed earlier this year, fans have been curious to know whether it would feature paddles or buttons on the rear of the device. Given we've never had a good look at the back of the pad,...
News PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Remember the Back Button Attachment? Sony released this interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on at the start of this year, affording players the ability to map two inputs to a pair of rear paddles. It was widely received as a success, and it quickly sold out. Since then, it's been pretty hard to track one down, but it...
News PS5 Controller Revealed, Named DualSense with Create Button and Built-in Microphone
Share button replaced
On a random Tuesday evening, Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation 5 controller. It's named the DualSense, features a Create button instead of the PlayStation 4's share functionality, and has a built-in microphone which negates th
News Sony Could Be Considering Wireless Charging for PS5 Controller
One less wire to worry about
Another day, another Sony patent. This one was registered in the summer of last year, but the full documentation has only just been made public. The gist of it is that this patent describes a PlayStation controller attachment which allows for wireless charging. In other words, you clip this device onto your DualShock,...
News PS5 Controller Will Work With PS4, According to PlayStation France
And it's called the DualShock 5
PlayStation France may have just given us some (admittedly unsurprising) PlayStation 5 details. More specifically, details about the next-gen console's controller. On the official PlayStation France support site, there's a page that lists the differences between available PlayStation 4 models. One column shows...
Round Up PS4 Back Button Attachment Reviews Are Incredibly Positive
Feeling things out
The PlayStation 4's back button attachment doesn't release to the public for another couple of weeks, but it looks like certain outlets have already gotten the go-ahead on posting their impressions to the internet. Reviews are popping up all over the place, and the feedback generally seems to be overwhelmingly positive. The device...
News PS5 Devkit Leaks Again with New Images of the Console and Controller
Cleaner reveals all
In case you were still suspicious of the presumed PlayStation 5 development kit shots that have been doing the rounds across the internet these past couple of months, one more leak may tip you over into becoming a believer. That's right, even more images of the console developers are using across the globe to make PS5 games on...
Evolution, not revolution
Nacon's back with another licensed PlayStation 4 pad, adding to its already impressive controller lineup on Sony's system. The Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3 is, as its name suggests, the third main iteration of the company's 'Revolution' series -- technically the fourth if you're counting the Revolution Unlimited -- but...
News PS5 Controller Patent Potentially Explains DualShock 4's Back Button Attachment
Push where?
Sony has filed a patent for an updated DualShock controller, which will potentially be the design that ships with the PlayStation 5 next year. Interestingly, the documentation reveals four additional buttons on the rear of the unit – particularly pertinent considering the organisation has
News For Some Reason, the PS4 Back Button Attachment Is Exclusive to GAME in the UK
Get your pre-order in
UK folks will already know the drill. If the collector's edition of a hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 game decides to launch on British shores, it's probably going to be exclusive to GAME. The retailer pretty much has the market on lock, but we don't ever recall it being the only place you can purchase an officially produced...
News PS4 Back Button Attachment Proves Demand for PlayStation Pro Controller
Sony should be listening
Sony made the rather unexpected announcement of a back button attachment for the PlayStation 4 controller earlier this week, allowing the pad to map two buttons to padels placed underneath where your fingers would usually rest. It's an accessory which has been implemented into the past two versions of Microsoft's Xbox Elite...
News Artist's Rendition of PS5 Controller Is Our Best Look Yet at the DualShock 5
Is this what it will really look like?
We've had several clues about what the PlayStation 5's controller may look like. Whether it's reports from Wired or directly from patents, the DualShock 5 has been described in pretty clear detail. According to the aforementioned publication, it looks very similar to the PS4's pad, which shouldn't come as a...
Talking Point Is the Back Button Attachment an Attempt to Bring the DualShock 4 In Line with PS5?
And what does it suggest about the PS5 controller?
In case you missed it, Sony has just announced a very interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on named the Back Button Attachment. In a nutshell, this device clips onto your PlayStation 4 pad and provides you with two customisable buttons along the back of the controller. It will allow faster access...
News Newly Announced Back Button Attachment Turns Your DualShock 4 Into a PS4 Pro Controller
Coming early next year
This came out of nowhere: Sony has just announced the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment. This new add-on for your PlayStation 4 controller essentially gives you an extra two buttons, which you can fully customise. The paddle-style inputs can be programmed to any command on the DualShock 4 to grant you faster, or easier,...
Rumour New PS5 Devkit Leak Shows Console and Controllers
V for very nice
Yep, the PlayStation 5 development unit appears to have leaked once again. Posted to Twitter by @Alchoholikaust, a photograph shows not one, but two PS5 devkits sitting next to a monitor. Also pictured is the supposed PS5 controller -- the design of which matches a recently uncovered patent from Sony. It's a lot like the DualShock 4,...
Arcade stick meets pad
The Raion is a curious PlayStation 4 controller from Razer. Built primarily for fighting games, the pad doesn't have any analog sticks, and it has six main face buttons in similar positions to what you'd find on a typical arcade stick. The Raion is essentially a hybrid input device, bridging the gap between pad and stick --...
Rumour PS5 Controller Removes Light Bar
Let there be no light
The PlayStation 5's controller -- supposedly named the DualShock 5 -- will ditch the light bar that was introduced with the DualShock 4. That's according to a freshly uncovered Sony patent that shows clearly labelled drawings of the next-gen device. As you can see, the PS5 edition doesn't seem to have a light
News PS5 Controller Looks a Lot Like DualShock 4 in New Patent
Bigger triggers, smaller thumbsticks
In recent Wired articles discussing next year's PlayStation 5, the all-new controller that will ship with the console has been described as looking a lot like the current Dualshock 4 pad. Now, a newly uncovered design on the official Japanese patent website has given us our firs
News Razer's New PS4 Controller Is a Cross Between Arcade Stick and DualShock 4
One for fighters
Razer has released a rather interesting new PlayStation 4 controller dubbed the Razer Raion. It's designed to bridge the gap between arcade stick and DualShock 4, with six large face buttons (two of which are mapped to L1 and R1) and a responsive 8-way directional pad. Without any analog sticks, it's clear that the Raion is aimed...
The 'DualShock 5' sounds nuts
Those lucky b*stards over at Wired have managed to get their hands on the PlayStation 5's controller, supposedly named the DualShock 5. According to the publication, it looks "an awful lot like the PS4's DualShock 4", so you can expect a very similar design when compared to Sony's current-gen pad. But there are some...
News Another Officially Licensed Pro PS4 Controller from Nacon Launches Next Month
Revolution Pro Controller 3
Sony has greenlit another 'pro' controller for the PlayStation 4. Once again, Nacon is stepping things up with its latest design, due to launch in October. Much like the company's previous efforts, the Revolution Pro Controller 3 will feature Xbox-style asymmetrical analog sticks, and requires a wired connection to your...
News Oof! These New PS4 Controller Colours Are Gorgeous
Smooth operators
Sony's come up with some lovely looking DualShock 4s over the years, and it ain't stopping anytime soon. Set to launch this September, the company's introducing four new controller colours: Titanium Blue, Electric Purple, Rose Gold, and Red Camouflage. Admittedly, we're not huge fans of Red Camouflage, but the other three? Phwoar!...
Another solid effort from Nacon
The Nacon Asymmetric PlayStation 4 Controller is an affordable third-party option for players who may not be keen on Sony's traditional analog stick layout. You can find the Nacon Asymmetric for around or under £40 at some retailers, often pricing it below Sony's official DualShock 4. The price point obviously means...
News The New Alpine Green DualShock 4 PS4 Controller Is Available Now
But it's proving popular
Not all of Sony's alternative DualShock 4 controllers are lookers, but it's been doing a better job of it lately with the last few colour variations. The platform holder unveiled its latest PlayStation 4 pad colour scheme earlier in the year -- it's named Alpine Green, and you can buy it now. However, it seems to be popular,...
News A Japanese Converter Will Let You Use Switch Controllers on Your PS4
And vice versa
Have you ever wished you could play God of War with Joy-Cons? No? Well, it's possible anyway, if you fancy. A Japanese company has created a small device that allows Nintendo Switch controllers to work with PlayStation 4. The 'Super Converter', which will only be purchasable from Japan, plugs into your PS4 via USB and can convert the...
Hardware Review Nacon Revolution Unlimited PS4 Controller - A Rock Solid Xbox-Style Alternative
Flirting with the enemy
If you're a PlayStation fan but you've never been too keen on the layout of Sony's controllers, then the Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro Controller for PlayStation 4 (phew) may well be the controller for you. The headline here is that like Nacon's previous efforts, the Revolution Unlimited (as we'll be calling it from this...
News This Custom Donut DualShock 4 PS4 Controller Looks Good Enough to Eat
Get glazed
Apologies if this article gives you a hankering for Homer's favourite sweet treats, but we couldn't ignore this customised DualShock 4 controller. It garnered a lot of attention on social media, and it's not difficult to see why: the "Get Glazed" Deluxe Donut Custom PS4 Controller looks brilliant. It comes from a small controller-modding...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Controller Deals
DualShock 4 discounts this Black Friday 2018
What are the best PS4 controller deals this Black Friday 2018? We've compiled a list of the best DualShock 4 discounts, but we'll be updating this page with new offers as and when they become available. If you're looking for more general PlayStation 4 promotions, you can find the Best Black Friday 2018...
News Astro C40 TR Is a Modular Pro Controller for PS4 Arriving Next Year
Mod cons
With Sony still neglecting to create a 'Pro' or 'Elite' DualShock 4 itself, it's up to third parties to fill the space with a variety of alternative pads. We've seen a few efforts over the last couple of years, and now tech company Astro has stepped into the arena with its C40 TR controller. As with other controllers of its ilk, the C40 TR...
