PS5 DualSense Edge controller: everything we know so far

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After some rumors and speculation, Sony has officially announced and introduced the PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller.

Announced as part of Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2022, the DualSense Edge represents an evolution of the already-excellent DualSense gamepad, geared toward customisation and high-performance controls in order to offer you an 'edge' in games (get it?).

The headlines of the new PS5 DualSense Edge controller are very in-keeping with what we've come to expect from customisable pads. There are interchangeable stick modules, customisable controls, multiple button profiles, and programmable and change bale back buttons - all on top of the core DualSense features like the haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. It retains its wireless connectivity, and these extra features don't impact the great ergonomic form factor either.

We had rumours online about a new pro controller, and that it would feature such characteristics, that came from Try Hard Guides (opens in new tab), but now it's great to have it all finally out in the wild and confirmed. While we have had the SCUF Reflex (opens in new tab) line of controllers released, there's something about the official one which is going to appeal.

Such a controller is a first for Sony and its PlayStation consoles: typically there's only ever been one version of its controller per console, with some mild revisions along the lifespan (think of the PS4 Pro and the DualShock 4 v2). To introduce a standalone line is a big deal - and certainly points to Sony's emerging PC plans (we could have another contender for best PC controller on our hands). Such a hardware development now, at the year two point of the PS5's lifespan, also fits neatly into what people are