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[Moses85]

So many pro Gamers here

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

So many pro Gamers here

So you have to be a "pro" gamer to want trigger stops and extra paddles on the back?

 

[Moses85]

So you have to be a "pro" gamer to want trigger stops and extra paddles on the back?

I play videogames since 1991 and always used the standard shit.

I also dont get it how often your Controllers break…. I Play Daily and still have all my Launch Pads.

And surprise, they work like they did when I bought them

Trigger stops and extra paddles.

 

[Housh]

I loved the DS4 back button attachment. Enjoy my Scuf Reflux Pro. Have an Edge preordered. Can't wait.

May replace my Elite Series 2 with the Scuf for the PC once I get the Edge. Apparently xbox controllers have the slowest response on PC.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

controllers have gotten stupid

 

[ahtlas7]

$200 for a f’ing controller…

 

[Woggleman]

I should know better but I already have an edge preordered.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I play videogames since 1991 and always used the standard shit.

I also dont get it how often your Controllers break…. I Play Daily and still have all my Launch Pads.

And surprise, they work like they did when I bought them

Trigger stops and extra paddles.

Have been gaming a lot longer than that and mostly my controllers get stick drift before anything

Just funny that so many people feel the need to make fun of other things that they don't want

And I do enjoy the extra paddles and trigger stops and happy for you its something you don't care to have

 

[EverydayBeast]

PS5 dualsense is a crafty controller it’s joysticks, buttons are off the charts.

 

[Kvally]

I have the new Edge ordered. Pretty pumped. Yes, it's way overpriced. But I don't give a shit. I buy what I want, when I want.

 

[systemr123]

I just want a DualSense with no drift for cheap. Why must this shit be so hard?

I happen to have two DS controllers with no drift. One came with the PS5 and the other I bought at the same time.

I’ll not buy any pro controllers, the prices are crazy high and can never reflect the actual value of the product. If the normal controller is 69 dollars or something like that the max asking price for a pro one should be maybe 99 or something. Same for the Xbox controllers, but they should be more like 39 and 69 or something.

 

[systemr123]

I play videogames since 1991 and always used the standard shit.

I also dont get it how often your Controllers break…. I Play Daily and still have all my Launch Pads.

And surprise, they work like they did when I bought them

Trigger stops and extra paddles.

Same to me, all controller function during the whole lifetime of my consoles since the Atari 2600. I don’t know what abuse people must put on their controllers to break them constantly.

The JoyCons are shit though, in total I bought 8 of them now for 1 switch, and 6 of them are drifting.

 

[Zathalus]

Ordered an Edge. Hope the battery life is better.

 

[Skifi28]

Same to me, all controller function during the whole lifetime of my consoles since the Atari 2600. I don’t know what abuse people must put on their controllers to break them constantly.

The JoyCons are shit though, in total I bought 8 of them now for 1 switch, and 6 of them are drifting.

Wow, 6 damaged JoyCons? You are abusing them, it's your fault because my original pair still works.

See what I did there?

 

[Cobbet]

I'll just use the standard dual sense. Just put a paxo battery in my launch model controller and it made a big difference in battery time.

 

[RoadHazard]

Regular DualSense is just fine for me, I'm not a pro online electronic sports person.

 

[systemr123]

Wow, 6 damaged JoyCons? You are abusing them, it's your fault because my original pair still works.

See what I did there?

Yes I see what you did there, but you forget with your snarky comment that joycons actually did have a manufacturing defect during the first period of the switch console. And 6 joycons are like 3 full controllers (still way too much) . The newest I have bought is after they did some fixes and they actually seem to work well.

 

[Skifi28]

Yes I see what you did there, but you forget with your snarky comment that joycons actually did have a manufacturing defect during the first period of the switch console. And 6 joycons are like 3 full controllers (still way too much) . The newest I have bought is after they did some fixes and they actually seem to work well.

And most recent known controllers also use the exact same crappy alps potentiometers that can start drifting with minimal use. Maybe one in ten doesn't and you've been lucky, but it's a well documented issue affecting too many people.

 

[systemr123]

And most recent known controllers also use the exact same crappy alps potentiometers that can start drifting with minimal use. Maybe one in ten doesn't and you've been lucky, but it's a well documented issue affecting too many people.

It’s absolutely true that it’s a real issue and manufacturing defect I’d say, they did do some fixes though to make the problem less common. Still using the same sticks true which is unfortunate.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

And most recent known controllers also use the exact same crappy alps potentiometers that can start drifting with minimal use. Maybe one in ten doesn't and you've been lucky, but it's a well documented issue affecting too many people.

Really hoping Sony lets some 3rd parties make the extra modules and someone hopefully does some Hall Effect replacements even though obviously thats adding more to the cost

 

[The Stig]

None. I just got a black controller (to go with my black ps5 cover) and its great.

The pro controller looks absolutely AWESOME but I cannot justify the price. There are other things I should spend $200 on.

I dont like the look of the vitrix OR the razer.

One big PASS from me.

 

[LegendOfKage]

So many pro Gamers here

I play videogames since 1991 and always used the standard shit.

Regular DualSense is just fine for me, I'm not a pro online electronic sports person.

I think the whole "pro" controller thing is a misnomer. Just about everyone who plays video games can benefit from having two or four extra buttons they can hit while still being able to have the full range of their movement. Using a paddle or back button accessory is almost a gateway drug, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back.

Playing a Mirror's Edge game on a controller will open you up to the world of "bumper jumper," and after you map your left shoulder button to the jump function, now you have one less easily accessible button, so you have to make a compromise with most games. And if you've ever found it hard to decide what functions to map to your shoulder buttons, "pro" controllers solve all of that and more. Once you're used to them, extra back buttons make everything feel more immediate and seamlessly smooth, from jumping and sliding to looting and dodging. It's rare that I play any game where the controls don't benefit from extra buttons.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I think the whole "pro" controller thing is a misnomer. Just about everyone who plays video games can benefit from having two or four extra buttons they can hit while still being able to have the full range of their movement. Using a paddle or back button accessory is almost a gateway drug, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back.

Playing a Mirror's Edge game on a controller will open you up to the world of "bumper jumper," and after you map your left shoulder button to the jump function, now you have one less easily accessible button, so you have to make a compromise with most games. And if you've ever found it hard to decide what functions to map to your shoulder buttons, "pro" controllers solve all of that and more. Once you're used to them, extra back buttons make everything feel more immediate and seamlessly smooth, from jumping and sliding to looting and dodging. It's rare that I play any game where the controls don't benefit from extra buttons.

 

[RoadHazard]

I think the whole "pro" controller thing is a misnomer. Just about everyone who plays video games can benefit from having two or four extra buttons they can hit while still being able to have the full range of their movement. Using a paddle or back button accessory is almost a gateway drug, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back.

Playing a Mirror's Edge game on a controller will open you up to the world of "bumper jumper," and after you map your left shoulder button to the jump function, now you have one less easily accessible button, so you have to make a compromise with most games. And if you've ever found it hard to decide what functions to map to your shoulder buttons, "pro" controllers solve all of that and more. Once you're used to them, extra back buttons make everything feel more immediate and seamlessly smooth, from jumping and sliding to looting and dodging. It's rare that I play any game where the controls don't benefit from extra buttons.

Sure, I get that. But then I think maybe it's better to remain blissfully unaware, so I don't feel the need to spend all that extra money when the controller I already have works just fine.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Sure, I get that. But then I think maybe it's better to remain blissfully unaware, so I don't feel the need to spend all that extra money when the controller I already have works just fine.

It is quite addicting having those extra paddles on the back (wish this controller had 4) as I mainly use mine in shooters.

Having the ability to reload or pull secondary or crouch all without having to move off the sticks has become secondary for me.

Not to mention the trigger stops that just require a tiny bump to fire guns makes single shot DMR style rifles fire extremely fast

 

[Physiognomonics]

I still can't unthink "Microsoft Browser" when I first read Edge after some time...

 

[RoadHazard]

It is quite addicting having those extra paddles on the back (wish this controller had 4) as I mainly use mine in shooters.

Having the ability to reload or pull secondary or crouch all without having to move off the sticks has become secondary for me.

Not to mention the trigger stops that just require a tiny bump to fire guns makes single shot DMR style rifles fire extremely fast

Not the kind of game I play much of, and I've never really missed back buttons in anything I do play.

 

[Justin9mm]

Let me start by saying 'in my opinion' because some GAFers can't except other viewpoints.

Unless you are playing competitively for prize money or getting paid to play, I think it's an absolute waste of money and unnecessary to have a Pro controller. For a casual gamer, if you need to have back buttons to improve your gameplay etc. The problem is with you. There is nothing wrong with the design of the PS5 Controller and works perfectly fine for 99% of abled casual gamers. The prices charged are ludicrous, Sony are ripping people off and so are the third-party companies.

If you want to have a completely custom controller just to geek out well that's different again. By all means, burn your money!

 

[R6Rider]

I'll probably get an Edge when they are cheaper.

I wish they would just sell a back button attachment like they did for the DS4 though.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Let me start by saying 'in my opinion' because some GAFers can't except other viewpoints.

Unless you are playing competitively for prize money or getting paid to play, I think it's an absolute waste of money and unnecessary to have a Pro controller. For a casual gamer, if you need to have back buttons to improve your gameplay etc. The problem is with you. There is nothing wrong with the design of the PS5 Controller and works perfectly fine for 99% of abled casual gamers. The prices charged are ludicrous, Sony are ripping people off and so are the third-party companies.

If you want to have a completely custom controller just to geek out well that's different again. By all means, burn your money!

Its not a need at all just like honestly the PS5 isn't a need or 4k TVs/monitors to play on

Do I want it because it does in fact make my games more enjoyable?

Absolutely

But I do 100% respect where you are coming from

 

[Oddvintagechap]

I have no need for them, still will get the edge.

 

[nowifenolife]

Dual sense edge once a after market 4 back button mod appears for it

 

[Justin9mm]

Its not a need at all just like honestly the PS5 isn't a need or 4k TVs/monitors to play on

Do I want it because it does in fact make my games more enjoyable?

Absolutely

But I do 100% respect where you are coming from

Wut? PS5 doesn't need 4K TVs?

Majority of console gamers game on a TV.. you can't buy 1080p TV's anymore. Have you tried playing 1080p games on a 4K TV? It looks like shit.

It is totally needed if you're gaming on current gen. Why buy a PS5 at all then? Let's just say that's not needed either.

It's totally not the same thing.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Wut? PS5 doesn't need 4K TVs?

Majority of console gamers game on a TV.. you can't buy 1080p TV's anymore. Have you tried playing 1080p games on a 4K TV? It looks like shit.

It is totally needed if you're gaming on current gen. Why buy a PS5 at all then? Let's just say that's not needed either.

It's totally not the same thing.

Either way its something a lot of people have wanted for quite some time and if it makes my gaming more enjoyable and I can afford it who cares in the end

 

[//DEVIL//]

Waiting for MadCatz offering.

Lmao that took me by surprise lol

 

[Neolombax]

Just experienced horrible drift on my 2nd Dualsense controller last night. This is really frustrating. Its not even a year and both controllers have drift. I think I need to invest in a good controller, the default Dualsense isn't cutting it.

 

[alabtrosMyster]

Is there one that has a humongous battery?

 

[LegendOfKage]

Sure, I get that. But then I think maybe it's better to remain blissfully unaware, so I don't feel the need to spend all that extra money when the controller I already have works just fine.

And I get that. I'm sure there is an element of "ignorance is bliss" for some people, and there's a fair argument to be made there. I don't mean that in an insulting way, either. I can relate to that concept, as I've always felt the same about audio quality. I never wanted to pay too much for audio equipment, because I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on quality when I'm not using something really expensive.

If it wasn't for me purchasing a much cheaper paddle accessory for PS4 years ago, I don't think there's any way I'd even consider spending around 200 dollars for a game controller, so I can definitely understand your point of view.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

If you haven't experienced the absolute joy and freedom of movement in games with 2-4 paddles/buttons, don't be tricked into the pro controller world!

It's like driving your standard car, but suddenly it's tuned to cut corners better. Like adding handbrakes to your bicycle which only had footbrake.

I'll tell you - it's the Devil! Trying to deceive you into new ways, when everything worked just fine!

 

[Lone Wolf]

I want a Dualsense Edge, but I’m waiting on battery life info.

 

[[Sigma]]

Amazon. It hasn't changed yet for me but I wouldn't be surprised at this point if it did later today. I'm just now seeing some of the comments on twitter and didn't know about the change on Best Buy. I think we've already reached the point where this is getting a little weird lol.

Welp, Amazon finally saying delayed to the first of January. I wonder why they keep delaying it. Victrix not saying shit but steady promoting it. Shit been in reviewers hands for a month now.

 

[plip.plop]

Right now, my eyes are dead set on the Victrix Pro BFG as it looks like it covers my fighting game needs turning the controller into a fight pad plus it's modular so im now allowed to play shooters with asymmetrical thumbsticks. The only thing im waiting on now are reviews and hoping it's the real deal Holyfield.

Seriously, This controller looks to be the real deal.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

I love the choice between offset and symmetrical analog sticks, but the proprietary modules and the dpad makes me second guess it. I’m not a fighting game fan so don’t care about the other side, but I am definitely tempted. At the same time, the DualSense edge might be better supported by Sony since it’s first party and seems to have a couple more features.

 

[Imtjnotu]

I wanted the vitrix but I heard the haptics aren't as good as even the dual sense. So imma hold off

 

[LegendOfKage]

I wanted the vitrix but I heard the haptics aren't as good as even the dual sense. So imma hold off

It's not that they're just not as good, the haptics are non-existent. There's no vibration or adaptive triggers of any kind. If you feel the need for those features, either you'll need to go with two paddles on the official pro controller, or you'll have to go with a modded controller instead. There's a lot of companies doing modded PS5 controllers now, so you should have a fair amount of options.

 

[Tams]

So many pro Gamers here

People investing in one of their hobbies to make it more enjoyable for them. How fucking dare they! Next they'll be communicating on dedicated online forums to said hobby. The fucking filthy scum.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Seriously, This controller looks to be the real deal.

Looking forward to trying this controller as well and see which one I keep

 

[Sub_Level]

DualSense Edge looks sick but can’t afford it. Replacing my currently drifting DualSense with just another standard.

 

[Bartski]

I'm sticking with edge for now

 

[01011001]

none.

third party controllers almost always have some issues, either the sticks aren't properly calibrated or the deadzones are weird... it's always something