You will not be able to use DualSense on PS4. Naturally, the PS5 DualSense controller is designed specifically for PS5, although early reports suggest that you’ll also be able to use it on PC and Android (we’ll be putting this claim to the test soon). PS5 DualSense vs DualShock 4: Compatibility The DualSense takes things a step further with a built-in microphone, which you can use to chat with friends in-game, and even perform certain in-game actions, such as blowing on the mic to move a platform forward in Astro’s Playroom.

The DualSense and DualShock 4 still share a lot of features, including a built-in speaker, motion control support and a touchpad for swiping around in games and menus. While we have to try DualSense on more games, but from what we’ve played so far, Sony’s controller is capable of delivering some of the most advanced feedback we’ve ever felt on a gamepad - even compared to the Switch’s 3D rumble. For example, while playing Astro’s Playroom, you’ll feel the detailed rattle of sand as you walk through a desert storm, or feel extra resistance on the triggers when squeezing them to send a spring-loaded character flying. The DualSense’s big selling points are its advanced haptics and adaptive triggers, which work together to create a sense of feedback that’s more immersive than any other controller. It’s also worth noting that the DualSense has made the jump to USB-C for charging, whereas the DualShock 4 relies on the old micro-USB standard. The DualSense’s light bar now emanates out of the touchpad in the front, making it far more visible than the DualShock 4’s top-facing light.

And as a neat touch, the DualSense has subtle rear grips that are actually composed of a bunch of tiny symbols that correspond to the four PlayStation face buttons (Circle, cross, square and triangle). The button layout is largely the same, but the DualSense has a much bigger touchpad area.

Whereas most DualShock 4 variants comprise a single color, the DualSense has an eye-popping two-tone design with white translucent buttons and a black interior area. The DualShock 4 still feels very ergonomic, and downright compact when compared to its new sibling.īut these controllers don’t just feel different they also differ wildly in terms of physical appearance. There’s a satisfying heft to the PS5 gamepad, but I’m curious to see if it leads to any hand cramps when I’m hours into an intense Mortal Kombat or Call of Duty session. Having used the DualSense for a few days now, I’m still not quite sure which controller I prefer in terms of feel.

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