Best PS5 Controller: Scuf Reflex, DualSense, And More Great PlayStation 5 Controllers

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Best PS5 controller

DualSense Wireless Controller

Best premium PS5 controller

Scuf Reflex

Best PS5 fight pad

Razer Raion

Best PS5 fight stick

Victrix Pro FS

Best PS5 racing wheel

Logitech G923

Best PS5 flight stick

Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4

Best for streaming movies and TV on PS5

PlayStation Media Remote

The PlayStation 5 ships with an incredible new first-party controller, the DualSense, and in 2022, it's undoubtedly the best PS5 controller to own and buy multiples of, especially now that it comes in six different colors. Third-party PS5 controller options are slim when it comes to actually playing PS5 games, but third-party retailer Scuf Gaming has released a really nice premium option, the Scuf Reflex. Also, some of the best PS4 controllers are directly compatible with Sony's next-gen console, while others can be used with backwards compatible PS4 games on PS5.

Whether you're looking for the best PS5 controller for general use (spoiler: It's the DualSense) or options for fighting games, racing games, and streaming Netflix, there are a handful of great controllers we recommend using with the PS5 from reliable brands like Logitech, Razer, and Trustmaster. Though this list will most certainly continue to grow and evolve as we get further into the PS5's lifespan, here are the best PS5 controller options to consider so far. And for more great gamepads, see the best Switch controllers and best Xbox controllers for 2022.

Sony has yet to release any first-party PS5 controller options beyond the DualSense, which is the successor to the PS4's DualShock 4. The DualSense is comfortable to hold for long gaming sessions and has slightly longer sides with curved back triggers for a grip that gently supports your