DualSense Edge, the New Weapon for Console Users
DualSense, the main controller for Playstation 5 now has an upgrade named DualSense Edge. What are the differences? What features does it offer? Is it worth to buy? Let's discuss it first.
PlayStation, is one of the most popular game consoles today. This game console from Japan, more precisely from the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) company (a division of Sony Group Corporation), released their first game console in 1994. Time after time passed, until now the PlayStation has arrived at series 5. With each new version, the PlayStation has seen advancements in its hardware and graphics capabilities, as well as an expanded variety of games to choose from, the size is also getting bigger too. As the size of the console increases, it allows for the inclusion of a better and more efficient cooling system, which was necessary as modern games now tend to have realistic graphics quality, so the demands on hardware increase and they tend to be more resource intensive.
Other than being associated with a well-known brand (Sony), there are several reasons and factors that contribute to the PlayStation's current status as a widely popular game console. One of the reasons is PlayStation has a large game library with a wide variety of games that appeal to various types of players. However, the most notably reason is because strong exclusives. PlayStation has a strong lineup and series of exclusive games that are not available on other consoles. Some exclusive game titles from the PlayStation are Uncharted series, God of War series, Spider-Man series, The Last of Us series, Gran Turismo series, Bloodborne, and many more. PlayStation consoles also known for their high-quality graphics and performance capabilities, so that the presence of their latest series is always awaited by many people.
Every release of new generation PlayStation, it always accompanied by a new generation of controller too. The controller or joystick is one of the important tools that will improve the whole playing experience to more enjoyable. The shape and layout of the controller also affect comfort when used. Sony consistently introduces new and innovative features for controllers to each generation of PlayStation. The latest generation of PlayStation (PlayStation 5), has a main controller named DualSense. DualSense is a rechargeable controller with type-C charging port. It has a built-in microphone and a touchpad, features haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers which was not in the previous generation (DualShock 4). DualSense is often referred to as the best controller Sony has ever made.
DualSense and Dualsense Comparison
On January 26, 2023, PlayStation released a new controller which is an upgrade from DualSense, namely DualSense Edge. Both DualSense and DualSense Edge come new fun design, but still maintain their previous layout, so users from previous generation of PlayStation will not have difficulty to adapt. Unlike the previous generation, it comes in 2 default color tones which is white and black, matching the color of the PlayStation 5. So, what are the upgrades offered from DualSense Edge?
Here some comparison
Price
The default DualSense controller (white and black color) costs $69.99, for other color variants the price can be up to $74.99. Meanwhile, DualSense Edge controller costs $199.99, quite expensive, the price is half the price of the PlayStation 5 itself ($499 for the standard edition and $399 for the digital edition)
Bonuses
In the official DualSense package, it contains a manual book and DualSense itself. For DualSense Edge, it contains, USB braided cable, 2 standard caps, 2 high dome caps, 2 low dome caps, 2 half dome back buttons, 2 lever back buttons, connector housing, and a carrying case.
Design
Both are comfortable controllers, feel premium with a satisfying weight, and textured handles makes a firm grip. At first glance the two controllers are almost the same with an eye-catching design, but for the DualSense Edge the buttons on the front and the touchpad are in shiny black, also build quality on DualSense Edge is slightly better.
Feature
DualSense Edge has standard features of normal DualSense, with slight improvement of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Dualsense Edge has two additional buttons on the back, that can be configured for any input such as, running, jump, switch weapon and many more depend on the games. Two sets of back buttons, including the half domes and the levers are provided in the official purchase package. Customizable controls are also one of the selling points of the DualSense Edge. You are able to swap around button inputs, or even deactivate it, adjust analogue stick sensitivity, and the adaptive triggers’s pressure level. Multiple controller profiles is provided too, so you can easily swap between games without having to re-configure the controller. Replaceable stick modules and caps are another killer features. To increase playing comfort, you can use various types of stick caps provided, including standard, high dome, and low dome.
Performance and Battery Life
The performance of these two controllers is quite good and not much different, and so with the battery life. Both of them can last approximately 5-8 hours (depending on game played) with a charging time of almost 3 hours. Not a significant improvement over its predecessor (DualShock 4)
So, which one should you buy? well, that's up to you. Both the DualSense and the DualSense Edge are excellent controllers, sturdy and comfortable. A standard DualSense is enough to enjoy a variety of existing games and it’s more affordable. If you are a competitive gamer and use a console as a gaming platform, then DualSense Edge is the best choice. DualSense Edge will make you easier to achieve your goals, it’s various extra features will definitely help you. At first, it might seem too expensive, but with the various extra bonuses and features offered, this is reasonable.
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