Crispy Gamer
Member
Yeah took me about a month to get used to but I'll never buy another regular controller again the back buttons are a game changer I've finally seen the light
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HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
After months of use since launch this is my favorite controller I’ve ever used. I didn’t think I would like having only two back paddles but I usually only use two anyway even on the Elite 2 and it just feels less cluttered with having two there. It would have been nice to have the option for four for the people that use it though.
next time I’m at Best Buy I will probably grab one of the replaceable sticks just to have on hand but so far after 7 months it’s been great. Even better than my Scuf.
HeisenbergFX4 , I know you were going to get the Victrix, did you ever end up grabbing one? I saw one at my local GameStop and was tempted to buy it just to compare but after reading some reviews on it I decided against it and just stick with the Edge.
Its a pretty decent controller and does the job but if I am being honest (And this is nitpicking) it is super light weight couple that with the plastic they used it feels like it should be a $20 bargain bin knock off controller after using the DS Edge as much as I do.
I kind of like it but honestly just prefer the Edge overall especially since I already bought a few of those
I think it would be a much better deal at $120 ish
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TexMex
says it mostly shows up on their website but many times it isn't right and yeah sometimes I just randomly check my stores on their open box buy table
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Still no third party replacement batteries available to fix this garbage battery life??
Yeesh. I’d probably have bit at that price.
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HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Yeah their open box buys for these things are not much cheaper than new right now
That Victrix pro is around $140 open box buy which honestly I feel is still too much
They have a load of features but just feel cheap in the hand
Tal Shiar Agent
Banned
LiPo capacity is a size limitation. There isn't enough room in the Edge for a longer lasting battery with current battery tech.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Sure Buddy. You obviously have no clue what you are talking about.
The standard Dualsense battery is 1560mah. But you can buy batteries with the same size with 2600/2650 mah.
Should also be no problem for the edge to add higher capacity batteries(from third party sellers, we know Sony gives a f*** about the shitty battery life of their controllers.)
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its the best feeling controller ive ever used, but battery life is really laughable.
you have to remember to cradle it after each and every play session, or you are fucked.
i would be ok even with a third party battery pack that portrudes at the back, but i guess that is a challenge to make with the buttons back there.
you have to remember to cradle it after each and every play session, or you are fucked.
i would be ok even with a third party battery pack that portrudes at the back, but i guess that is a challenge to make with the buttons back there.
Tal Shiar Agent
Banned
Find me a safe aftermarket LiPo with the same dimensions as the Edge battery (which is physically smaller than the base DS battery) that actually has a measured (rather than just advertised) miliamp hours higher than the OEM one.
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Rocco Schiavone
Member
Google AliExpress Dualsense Edge Battery.
They are 1650mah batteries available.
Also 2000mah batteries which I don't believe is the real capacity.
The Pleasure
Member
Wait. Dualsense controllers have a 1560 mah battery? Dualshock 3s use like 300 mah and last 20-30 hours. Where the fuck is that life going?
Tal Shiar Agent
Banned
So either you are lying or you don't really believe the AE battery is up to snuff.
You do realize that LiPo cells vary wildly in quality and when you've got random chinesium batteries the chances of them staying at their marketed mah, let alone actually hitting it in the first place is practically nill.
If Sony could've fit a higher capacity battery in the Edge that met their quality standards for capacity over time and charge cycles they would have.
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BlitzerRadic
Member
Yeah but compared to other pro controllers this one justifies its price IMO. Its got the full DS feature set (even though it hardly shares any parts with it), pro features integration with PS5, and it looks and feels expensive. The only downside IMO is the battery life is not great, but thats not a problem for me since I own 2 controllers.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
In wired mode this has the lowest input lag for a controller.
Topher
Identifies as young
I keep the included (thankfully) long USB cable close by. It isn't as bad as I imagined it would be, but no where near what I'm used to with my 8bitdo Ultimate.
DaleinCalgary
Member
I can't go back to the regular controller now
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Or they actually they don't give a fuck about the battery life because they are enough
on the Internet who defend this crap.
PixelatedBeast
Member
Got an open box deal for around 179.00$ yesterday. Best controller I ever owned. I expect this controller to last the rest of the generation(besides the possiblity of stick drift). My aim and movement is already better in Apex Legends.
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MagnetoWasRight
Member
The Victrix is such trash. I kept it as a fightpad for Street Fighter and it fucking sucks for that too. The Dualsense Edge was worth every penny.
Topher
Identifies as young
I was considering the Victrix, but pretty much every youtube review I watched said the same thing about the poor build quality. Glad I went with the Edge.
Giallo Corsa
Member
Sorry gents but 250 for a friggin' joypad is highway robbery due to the usual Sony tax® no matter how you look at it...
It's way, way overpriced - and with that terrible battery life...
Off-topic : I'm one of the "weirdos" that are actually interested in project Q/streaming device, knowing Sony though it will most probably be sold at a ridiculous MSRP.
People say "150 or bust" but this shit, knowing Sony, will be sold at 300 minimum - hope I'm wrong but I'm not holding my breath.
It's way, way overpriced - and with that terrible battery life...
Off-topic : I'm one of the "weirdos" that are actually interested in project Q/streaming device, knowing Sony though it will most probably be sold at a ridiculous MSRP.
People say "150 or bust" but this shit, knowing Sony, will be sold at 300 minimum - hope I'm wrong but I'm not holding my breath.
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MagnetoWasRight
Member
It needs a wireless adapter, it can't start your system, the buttons and sticks are too small, in fightpad mode you can't set the stick to be the right stick. It just sucks.
Topher
Identifies as young
I agree the battery life should be better considering the price, but for me I think it was still worth what I paid. The regular DualSense is ok, but to me the triggers are horrible. I'm not talking about the adaptive stuff either. Playing Hogwarts, I feel like my fingers are getting a workout with those mushy triggers. With Edge, I can adjust the triggers as I see fit. That and the back buttons are the reasons I bought the thing.
Honestly, the 8bitdo Ultimate kind of ruined the regular DualSense for me and I had a hard time going back. Edge still isn't as good as Ultimate, but it is good enough.
Salmon Snake
Member
Bought the Edge a month ago and I haven't touched the regular Dualsense since.
After waiting for a price drop I finally cave in and bought the damn thing just to play Warhammer 40 000: Boltgun with the back buttons. The controller costed me 234,99 €.
Dualsense Edge is my first pro/elite controller and man does it feel good. Ever since MS released Elite I've been craving for a Sony Elite with all the same stuff that comes with Xbox Elite Series. I had the Dualsense Back Button Attachment which I loved and playing fps games with Dualsense was a big step back for me. It's the sole reason that I haven't played many fps games on PS5.
The adjustable triggers are easily my favorite thing about the controller, right after the back buttons. It makes games like Warhammer feel almost like playing with a M+KB. You can shoot fast, jump and aim at the same time without any hand braking claw crips.
The only cons I can think about the controller at the moment are the battery life, lack of couple more paddles, the violent way to change the analog sticks and the price (which I was willing to to pay).
Dualsense Edge gets a 4/5 stars from me.
After waiting for a price drop I finally cave in and bought the damn thing just to play Warhammer 40 000: Boltgun with the back buttons. The controller costed me 234,99 €.
Dualsense Edge is my first pro/elite controller and man does it feel good. Ever since MS released Elite I've been craving for a Sony Elite with all the same stuff that comes with Xbox Elite Series. I had the Dualsense Back Button Attachment which I loved and playing fps games with Dualsense was a big step back for me. It's the sole reason that I haven't played many fps games on PS5.
The adjustable triggers are easily my favorite thing about the controller, right after the back buttons. It makes games like Warhammer feel almost like playing with a M+KB. You can shoot fast, jump and aim at the same time without any hand braking claw crips.
The only cons I can think about the controller at the moment are the battery life, lack of couple more paddles, the violent way to change the analog sticks and the price (which I was willing to to pay).
Dualsense Edge gets a 4/5 stars from me.
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Soodanim
Member
The Edge with a decent battery and Hall Effect sticks would be my ideal controller, but I just can't justify the money with 2 big glaring flaws. Back buttons and a touch pad are both great features that I want in a controller on PC, though. Shame 8bitdo only like Xbox and Nintendo
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Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Have one of these coming today. Just couldn’t justify the £200 price tag. I’m sure it’s great but I primarily want back buttons and the reviews for this are pretty decent. Going to see how it goes and I will report back.
https://amzn.eu/d/eux2YF6
https://amzn.eu/d/eux2YF6
MidGenRefresh
*Refreshes biennially
Shocking that at least 2 back buttons are not a standard for current gen consoles. We're stuck with the same number of buttons / general layout since 1997? Just think how much more complex games has become.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Can definitely recommend this if you’re a cheapskate like me and are just looking back buttons. Little bit of a nuisance to install, around 60-90 minutes but feels great when installed and works perfectly.
£35 vs £200
£35 vs £200
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Salmon Snake
Member
Yeah. Once you get familiar with them there's no going back.
Tal Shiar Agent
Banned
They are making replacement stick modules for the Edge apparently too.
Anyway I love the Edge but I use it exclusively for pvp games, typically Battlefield and COD.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
Never heard of this.
aliadiere25
Member
I would get 1 if it cost around £100 and if the battery was much better.
Ronin_7
Member
That's why I got 2 so i alternate between them .
My friend uses a power bank when battery goes off.
Regular controllers are utter Trash, imagine playing without back buttons or having to fully press R2 or L2 on PVP/PVE scenario.
Couldn't be me.
8BiTw0LF
Consoomer
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
I only know of the Hall Effect sticks they are making for it.
8BiTw0LF
Consoomer
Me too, but they should have great face buttons and build is said to be top notch.
gooner4life_uk
Member
I picked up one of these as I had to return a Dualsense to Amazon and really didn't want to pay nearly £70 to replace it, it's by far the best and most premium pad I've ever used.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
+10 hours battery life.
229,90€
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King Dazzar
Member
Yeah I saw that earlier. I've a sneaking suspicion its not going to have adaptive triggers. Everything else, inclduing hall effect looks good. But I cant see myself giving up adaptive triggers. I might be wrong and hope I am...
analog_future
Resident Crybaby
It looks so generic. Even the slogan, "Boost your skills".
I don't think I could think of a more generic slogan if I tried lol.
Might be good though.