The new controller is named the DualSense.Sony gives us our first look today at the DualSense, the new PS5 controller shipping with the PlayStation 5 later this year. A post on the PlayStation blog detailing the new DualSense controller makes note of the planning decision to stay "much of what gamers love about DualShock 4 intact," but despite holding on to a number of the old controller's most iconic qualities, the DualSense features a lot of latest features to bring into the next-generation of PlayStation too.

New PS5 Controller

New PS5 Controller





Two-Tone Color Design and lightweight Bar Placement

The most noticeable difference between the DualSense and former DualShock controllers is its striking two-tone design. the sunshine bar placement has also changed--instead of being located at the highest of the controller, it'll now sit on each side of the touchpad. This, consistent with Sony, will grant it "a slightly larger look and feel."





New Form Factor

The new DualSense controller seems to possess a rather thicker form factor than the DualShock 4. While we do not have the precise measurements and haven't held one in our hands yet, the form is certainly a divergence from previous PlayStation controllers. consistent with Sony, the angle of the hand triggers and therefore the grip is updated to form room for a few of its new features, just like the introduction of adaptive triggers.

Haptic Feedback And Adaptive Triggers

One of the earliest things we knew about the new PS5 controller is that it might make use of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. That's still true, as Sony had previously announced. haptic feedback can bring back gameplay, like "the slow grittiness of driving a car through the mud." Haptic feedback is that the same technology behind the Nintendo Switch's HD rumble and that we know the Xbox Series X controller will make use of it also.

Consistent with Sony, adaptive triggers make it so "you can truly feel the strain of your actions, like when drawing a bow to shoot an arrow."

Rechargeable Battery

The DualSense uses a chargeable battery, even as previous DualShock controllers did. This maybe is not the most enjoyable news, until you study subsequent new feature, which is...





USB-C Port

That's right--the DualSense controller will boast a USB-C port for its power line . excellent news for you, bad news for your dusty old micro USB cords.





Built-In Mic

The DualSense will include a built-in mic to talk with friends without requiring a headset--though Sony still recommends using one for extended chat sessions.







