Upon opening of the package, I noticed the controller was much lighter than the 4 I own already. I then tried to pair it to my ps5 console with an official PlayStation charge cable. And my system kept telling me it was a DualShock controller and not a DualSense. I did not want to waste time so I immediately initiated a return.

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.

i really enjoy the Dualsense ps5 controller! I had friends over to play video games and they completely destroyed two other controllers so, i was overdue for a new one as the last one i purchased was along with the ps5 in November 2022. This new one definitely comes in handy and i haven't had to charge it for about 3 days. wonderful product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pretty much the greatest controller ever made now in black. I was surprised to find a little scratch on the controller beside the start button on the right. But it’s just a little surface scratch. Not really ideal when you’re paying $70 for a controller but it’s not something that would make me return it.

PlayStation products are as expected, when purchasing. My sons enjoy them. I wish I would have started buying the warranties earlier on. The controllers tend to only last for about 1 yr (I assume it’s planned obsolescence). Now that everything has a digital record, including my Walmart Account, it will automatically save my receipt! I bought the $4 2-yr warranty %26 will (hopefully) save $ when we need to buy another in 1 year🤷🏼‍♀️ we’ll see…

My controller along with 3 others still looks brand new but are useless because of the stick drift and it can't be repaired unless you send it in to Sony. Which cost $21 just to ship for warranty repair. No warranty or proof of purchase and it's not worth fixing.

already experiencing stick drift with the analog sticks in less than 4 months of use. Buyers Beware and be aware that 80 bucks for something to malfunction so quickly is in my opinion A SCAM! BTW I'm an occasional player who puts in about 4 to 6(maybe more)hours a week alternating controllers between gsmes to keep them charged.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really needed a new PlayStation 5 Controller bad and fast because mine stopped working, this came faster than i’d expected and i love that it came fast because i could start playing all the games back again and it works smooth i love it

very cute. My daughter is all into everything pink and when we opened it i didnt realize how the buttons would actually look. The clear pink parts on the buttons just make it exactly what she wanted very girly. If your kid or yourself like pink definatly buy. very happy with the controller

After owning only Xbox products for years, I am realizing why. I thought Microsoft made terrible controllers until I bought one for my boyfriend’s PS5. It was a Christmas gift 2024 and it’s January 2025 and it’s already basically trash. The buttons started sticking after a week and now they barely even work. As much money as people must spend to replace these controllers, Sony could afford to give away the PS5. Boo Sony! Stop wasting people’s hard earned money on worthless garbage