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[HeisenbergFX4]

Dirty af.

That glossy hood going to be a finger print magnet, hopefully someone makes a matte black replacement

 

[skit_data]

Will it be possible to swap the glossy part of the Edge to the one from the regular Dualsense?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Will it be possible to swap the glossy part of the Edge to the one from the regular Dualsense?

They are designed differently the Edge black part looks much thinner than the current Dualsense plus the extra function buttons on the Edge

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

I had one pre-ordered but I canceled it when I realized that I don't really play COD enough anymore to justify it.

I can see no other situation where I'd use paddles in any other game.

 

[Kvally]

If it could have been anyone but Geoff.....

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Only a few days left and we will know about the battery capacity. I wouldn't be surprised If Jimbo went the cheapest way possible.

Just using the same shitty 1560mah battery from the normal Dualsense controllers and asking for 240€.

 

[Ronin_7]

Regular Dualsense feels premium compared to DS4 or Xbox controller at least.

 

[midasmulligan]

If it could have been anyone but Geoff.....

son of a....gotta pre-order in the system. Only thing it's missing is battery life and second set of back paddles dammit. But the other "pro" controlers are anything but. Does anyone know if it would be possible for a 3rd party to develop Hall Effect sticks for replacement on this?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I had one pre-ordered but I canceled it when I realized that I don't really play COD enough anymore to justify it.

I can see no other situation where I'd use paddles in any other game.

Shooters are the only time I use these type of controllers as well and I play a lot of Hell Let Loose on PS5

 

[rodrigolfp]

I had one pre-ordered but I canceled it when I realized that I don't really play COD enough anymore to justify it.

I can see no other situation where I'd use paddles in any other game.

Something like running in Zelda/Souls games while looking around? And changing weapons/drinking estus while moving?

 

[Interfectum]

this controller still fits on the charging station, right?

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

this controller still fits on the charging station, right?

...it damn sure needs to. Ill replace the battery anyway but I still like being able to drop a controller on the charger and not worry about plugging it in.

 

[Cyborg]

...it damn sure needs to. Ill replace the battery anyway but I still like being able to drop a controller on the charger and not worry about plugging it in.

Are we sure it has the same battery as regular Dualsense? Same as in (size/form)?

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Are we sure it has the same battery as regular Dualsense? Same as in (size/form)?

No confirmation on size (other than life is shorter than DualSense) of the battery that I have read.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Only a few days left and we will know about the battery capacity. I wouldn't be surprised If Jimbo went the cheapest way possible.

Just using the same shitty 1560mah battery from the normal Dualsense controllers and asking for 240€.

Are we sure it has the same battery as regular Dualsense? Same as in (size/form)?

Will have shorter life than current Dualsense

 

[Shakka43]

I'll probably bite when they make a red one or full black.

 

[LegendOfKage]

I had one pre-ordered but I canceled it when I realized that I don't really play COD enough anymore to justify it.

I can see no other situation where I'd use paddles in any other game.

I rarely play a game that doesn't benefit from paddles or back buttons. In Monster Hunter I can pickup resources while being able to move the camera at all times, and I can have full control over my movement and camera even in mid-air. In Red Dead Redemption 2 I was able to ride my horse, reload my guns, and fire my guns, all while moving the camera around me and aiming at other riders all around me. In action games I can hammer on the attack buttons, while being able to map dodge or block to the paddles. You'd be surprised how much your reaction speed benefits from just not having to move your thumb from the square button to the circle button. In Horizon, I was able to jump in any direction while still being able to aim and fire my bow in mid air. In the first game with the slow motion when you jump perk, it practically broke the game. In battle royale games or games like borderlands, I can loot very quickly and comfortably while I still have control over the camera. Really, with any game where you're constantly picking up loot or resources, or you're blocking, dodging, or jumping a lot, it's going to feel better with paddles.

 

[jaysius]

I rarely play a game that doesn't benefit from paddles or back buttons. In Monster Hunter I can pickup resources while being able to move the camera at all times, and I can have full control over my movement and camera even in mid-air. In Red Dead Redemption 2 I was able to ride my horse, reload my guns, and fire my guns, all while moving the camera around me and aiming at other riders all around me. In action games I can hammer on the attack buttons, while being able to map dodge or block to the paddles. You'd be surprised how much your reaction speed benefits from just not having to move your thumb from the square button to the circle button. In Horizon, I was able to jump in any direction while still being able to aim and fire my bow in mid air. In the first game with the slow motion when you jump perk, it practically broke the game. In battle royale games or games like borderlands, I can loot very quickly and comfortably while I still have control over the camera. Really, with any game where you're constantly picking up loot or resources, or you're blocking, dodging, or jumping a lot, it's going to feel better with paddles.

Not having backbuttons on the DEFAULT controllers was a huge oversight, as you've stated it opens up many new possibilities of gameplay, or sometimes is just a convenience. As we see on this one, paddles or buttons just go over holes in the back, you could have made caps to go over said holes for people too set in their ways to try back buttons. Shame on Sony and MS for not taking a leap forward to make a better standard for gaming.

In God of War it allows you to spam arrows while still concentrating on action, making up for the flawed camera and BEHIND YOU bullshit in the game.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Not having backbuttons on the DEFAULT controllers was a huge oversight, as you've stated it opens up many new possibilities of gameplay, or sometimes is just a convenience. As we see on this one, paddles or buttons just go over holes in the back, you could have made caps to go over said holes for people too set in their ways to try back buttons. Shame on Sony and MS for not taking a leap forward to make a better standard for gaming.

In God of War it allows you to spam arrows while still concentrating on action, making up for the flawed camera and BEHIND YOU bullshit in the game.

When Sony announced the back button addon for last gen I thought for sure at least we would have that option to start this gen.

They did drop the ball here

 

[Art The Clown]

I have the SCUF reflex and it’s ok. I prefer controllers with back buttons ever since the Elite 1 changed my bum life.

waiting anxiously to start my run of Monster Hunter rise and give this controller a workout.

I use the back buttons for everything but mainly dodging or running in souls games. Makes life a lot easier.

Also, does Sony direct ship a day or two before delivery?

 

[Art The Clown]

When Sony announced the back button addon for last gen I thought for sure at least we would have that option to start this gen.

They did drop the ball here

The back button attachment was amazing. It saved me from having to have the Brook converter hooked up to my Elite constantly.

Honestly, if we could play PS5 games with PS4 controllers I wouldn’t even have considered another “pro” controller. It was amazing.

 

[MasterCornholio]

When Sony announced the back button addon for last gen I thought for sure at least we would have that option to start this gen.

They did drop the ball here

I agree there. It should have been offered as well as the Pro controller. Nice to have options for those that only care about rhe back buttons.

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

That glossy hood going to be a finger magnet, hopefully someone makes a matte black replacement

just like good pussy being a finger magnet

 

[Iced Arcade]

geoff lying ass opened that already. unless sony ships them full of lint lol

 

[Art The Clown]

just got the final charge on my bank account and the status under the order says Preparing to Ship.

Hopefully they ship early and I can get my hands on it for my four days off starting Monday.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

this controller still fits on the charging station, right?

...it damn sure needs to. Ill replace the battery anyway but I still like being able to drop a controller on the charger and not worry about plugging it in.

So my buddy who I rely on for some rumors and stuff has his Edge and says they do in fact charge on the Sony charging stand

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Will have shorter life than current Dualsense

I know that It will have shorter battery life. This is nothing new. Still doesn't confirm which battery is included.

But It looks like they use the same crap batteries from the Dualsense.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I know that It will have shorter battery life. This is nothing new. Still doesn't confirm which battery is included.

But It looks like they use the same crap batteries from the Dualsense.

Obviously mileage may vary but expect 4-6 hours depending on load according to "rumors" that I just heard from my friends playtesting.

 

[MikeM]

So my buddy who I rely on for some rumors and stuff has his Edge and says they do in fact charge on the Sony charging stand

Has he tested it on PC? Assuming it will work the same as normal Dualsense but curious.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Has he tested it on PC? Assuming it will work the same as normal Dualsense but curious.

Said he would test that this evening if he remembers as he is on his way to his kids basketball tourney so will remind him tonight

 

[reksveks]

But It looks like they use the same crap batteries from the Dualsense.

Obviously much nicer and cheaper for procurement to deal with.

Expecting good margins out of these especially given the exclusive store deal.

 

[Three]

Push square had an unboxing too



Like the DS3 looking stick that's longer.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

From what I learned from having the Xbox elite 2....the regular controller is just fine.

 

[Esca]

You know I could almost live with just two back buttons instead of 4 but shorter battery life just kills it imo. The edge should have longer battery life.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

From what I learned from having the Xbox elite 2....the regular controller is just fine.

My takeaway from the Elite 2 is having more options is great

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Has he tested it on PC? Assuming it will work the same as normal Dualsense but curious.

He just said "works as expected"