Best PS5 controllers: The finest DualSense gamepads to buy

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Sony changed the game when it first released the PS5 controller, with the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive trigger bringing player immersion to the controller in a way we'd never seen before.

However, the PS5 has been out a while now and the official DualSense is not the only option on the market, with pro controllers, cool colour schemes and even phone-attaching controllers for remote play on offer.

It can be easy to get overwhelmed, therefore, as buying controllers used to be a relatively simple task — but luckily we're here with an overview of the very best PS5 controllers available no matter what type you're after.

We've scoured the web for deals and tested out the options for you, so read for our tips, thoughts and recommendations!

Note: the PS5 DualSense Edge controller has not yet been made available for testing. Neither has the PSVR 2 headset. We'll be sure to update this page when we've been able to try them out. Until then, read on!

Don't have time to read a full article? Fair enough! We'll do a quick 'at a glance' runthrough for you. The best PS5 controllers are:

You can click any of those links to visit a product page, if you're thinking of making a purchase, or keep on reading for our full reasoning behind picking each of those PS5 controllers.

The best for: Authentic PS5 vibes

The original and, arguably, the best. The DualSense PS5 controller won heaps of acclaim when Sony launched it alongside the PS5 console in late 2020. The two-tone design wasn't for everyone, but it's impossible to argue with the quality under the hood. From the next-gen vibration of Haptic Feedback to the immensely impressive Adaptive Triggers, Sony brought its A-game with this major revamp of its controller features. If