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With the PS5 scheduled to launch on November 12, Sony has already sent sample reviews to publications and influencers. Thanks to a deep dive from tech YouTuber Austin Evans, we’ve now seen our closer look at the new PS5 controller and a look at some surprising new features.
Right from the start, the DualSense controller is not as white as the press photos show. It is much grayer, reminiscent of the original PlayStation controller. It’s also slightly larger than the PS4 controller, and according to Evans, the buttons have more cushioning so that each press feels heavy and meaningful.
At the moment, reviewers cannot show the PS5 game, but Evans was able to connect the DualSense controller to other devices. Not surprisingly, it didn’t work on an Xbox One. And while Sony hasn’t said if the PS5 DualSense controller is compatible with the PS4, Evan was able to make a connection. Unfortunately, only the microphone worked. Therefore, it is possible that Sony will implement an update on PS4 that allows compatibility with previous versions of DualSense.
Interestingly, although the box does not announce it as such, the DualSense can connect to PC and Android. So through xCloud game streaming, Evans was able to play Forza Horizon on his phone using a PS5 controller, minus haptic feedback and vibration.
Towards the rear of the controller, the bumps aren’t there just for added grip, but for artistic flair. The bumps are actually a series of tiny crosses, triangles, squares, and circles – the same symbols Sony uses for its front buttons.
Evans was also able to open the controller, finding large noise packs, a 1560 mAh battery, and a second microphone on the back of the controller, possibly to cancel noise.
Each PS5 will include a DualSense controller. Secondary controllers can be purchased separately for $ 70.
