These controllers really have gotten pricier from generation to generation and a lot more sophisticated, maybe unnecessarily so. Having to update the controller with the console this gen seems like asking a bit much. But when a console is designed for artistic aesthetics more than practical function, what can you expect. I'm not really sure the controllers are any better made, but with each generation Sony's controllers have a little more heft to them. I know kids seem to love the new tactile triggers. But I just regard the feature as a battery waster and turn it off, like the vibration function. It doesn't seem to add anything of value in either realism or gaming enhancement, unless the game unnecessarily limits vibration as the only clue prompt or something, rather than an audible cue. If only Sony would focus less on gimmicks and more on quality, their controllers might not need replacing as often. Or they need to make a more bare-boned version without all the unnecessary fluff that's all too often inconsistently used by developers anyway, if used at all. That said PS5 controller sticks seem to hold up a little longer than the PS4 did. Or maybe my nephews just aren't as hard on them as they used to be. Our white controller that came with the console started sticking or free-walking a little after 6 months. I found a few tricks to fixing it online, but wanted another backup just in case it gets worse. And Black Friday is the only time to buy a PS5 controller, if you can wait. The top of this blue controller has an almost pearlescent blue finish, which looks much nicer than previous generations or the black and white versions for the PS5. Of course, in a dark room, it doesn't really matter how nice it looks.

Bought brand new for my son for Christmas. Straight out of the packaging, he hooked it up to his brand new PS5 and immediately noticed the direction pad and left analog stick are not working properly. As an example, he couldn’t run around on Fortnite. Going to try to return, but we threw out the box so not sure if it will be allowed :( there goes almost $80!

Love the controller when it's working. The issue is I'm having to purchase a new one because the one that came with my PS5 is having stick drift issues after just 5 months. For a $70 controller, stick drift should not be an issue. Other then that, it's great.

Purchased two authentic and brand new PS5 controllers at a great Black Friday price! Fast shipping by Walmart, but poor delivery by FedEx (Walmart should allow shoppers to choose who delivers because FedEx is terrible.) Very happy with my purchase.

Be careful when buying these. if you hook it up to link it tk your playstation and it does not automatically pop up a screen saying it needs updated....then you are getting a used comtroller.....walmart just throws the decective stuff back on the shelf instead of getting new ones.

A awesome controller that truly does feel familiar ( if you have ever used any dualshock controllers before) and yet different at the same time. Works great on PC as well with steam support for games ( read you have to opt in the beta service, which I did). much like the DualShock 4 if you buy the controller separately it does not come with a charger, and uses USB-C. I would recommend a good brand like Anker or Belkin if buying the charger from Walmart ( might cost around an extra $10 for a 6ft but it would be best to get one that you know won't damage the controller).

I got this for my boyfriend for our one year anniversary and I’m honestly super happy with the purchase, it was the exact color and it has become his favorite controller, his other one that came with ps5 ended up getting stick drift and this one has yet to have any issues at all

We already had one of these controllers but that one stopped working, we thought. After buying this new controller we also bought a charging station/stand for the controller. his old one was completely fine. We didn't have to have the new one. So this is a good controller, definitely.

This PS5 controller not only looks better but is sturdier than previous Play Station controllers. The kids have dropped it a few times and no problems so far. The only thing I would add to it would be a better grip. The Xbox controllers have more of it on the handles and it feels better.

Worked great for 6 months and then the potentiometer failed and couldn’t use the right stick at all due to such terrible drift. These controllers have become worse quality because they want you to spend more money on their higher end version. The edge pro. Which I will also inevitably buy and so will you. Get over it.