Sony has reduced the price of the DualSense Edge controller at MediaMarkt and Saturn to €164,99. That's a seriously good deal for the PS5's premium controller. However, the offer currently only applies to the white version of the Pro Controller.
Those accustomed to the standard version will finally get the upgrades here that make all the difference in shooters and action games. The stick modules are completely interchangeable. A huge plus if you want to prevent the dreaded stick drift. Sony usually charges a premium for this. Not now.
Maximum adaptability for heavy-duty use
The hardware delivers exactly what competitive players demand. The trigger lengths for L2 and R2 can be physically shortened via sliders. This saves milliseconds in a duel. The two back buttons are freely assignable, with the choice between levers or semi-circular buttons.
In addition, there are software features directly on the console. Stick sensitivity, dead zones, and vibration intensity are fully configurable. Multiple profiles can be saved and switched between instantly during a match using the Fn key. The braided USB-C cable also locks securely into the housing. No more accidental disconnections during the final.
DualSense® Edge Wireless Controller – white
Includes braided USB cable, 2 embroidery caps, 2 embroidery caps, 2 backspace buttons, 2 backspace buttons, connector housing, protective case, and instruction manual.
The price of just under €165 is a real bargain for the package offered. Anyone who was already considering the upgrade and doesn't mind the color white should grab it now. This premium product won't be cheaper again anytime soon.
How important are interchangeable stick modules and paddles to you on the PS5, or is the regular DualSense perfectly sufficient?
Still too expensive. In the end, it's just a controller with a few more buttons. And it doesn't seem to be any better made, judging by the reviews.
Even on sale, the Edge Controller is simply too expensive for what it offers and in terms of build quality.
Every time this thing is on sale, I briefly waver in my temptation, but then I appeal to my common sense and realize that an Extremrate kit with a Paxo battery would be cheaper and of higher quality. And before some "experts" chime in again, with Extremrate kits you DON'T have to solder unless you want to remap the LR3, R3, and touchpad.
Not even if I were to receive the full price directly from Sony as compensation for the pain and suffering.
Nothing, absolutely NOTHING about this product deserves the "premium" label. I used it for one weekend and returned it immediately. The sticks, the battery, the rubber grips, etc.
What Sony was thinking is absolutely baffling to me and it couldn't have passed any serious quality control.
If someone is seriously looking for a very good, truly high-quality premium controller for PC and their PS5, I can personally recommend the Razer Raiju V3 Pro and the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro from my own experience and long-term use. Both are cheaper, both use TMR sticks, and both are significantly better in every respect, especially in handling and stability. The Raiju has the edge when it comes to high-quality mouse click buttons and backstrap buttons, additional shoulder bumpers, and above all, the battery with an effective usage time of 25-30 hours.
Stay away from the Dualsense Edge if you want to avoid a truly disappointing weekend of gaming.
Or you could modify the regular DualSense yourself with the Extreme Rate Kit for back buttons and an extra battery from Paxo; that's cheaper than buying the device itself on sale because everyone already has a DualSense.