DualSense Edge - A 6 Month Long Term Review
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- DualSense Edge Controller - A 6 Month Long Term Review
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Hello there! Today, I'm taking a super detailed look at the DualSense Edge Controller from Sony. I've had this controller since release, so I've had my time with it. It's a very solid product but what rating will I give it? Watch to find out!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - What’s In The Box?
2:16 - DualSense Edge Unique Features
5:38 - DualSense Edge For PC
6:23 - DualSense Edge Deal Breakers & Improvements
8:18 - Final Verdict
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Your video helped tremendously. I recently just bought my PS5 and was looking into getting a DS edge. Love the review from start to finish.
Awww, I’m glad! What’s your decision?
Having to get a warranty on regular dual since controllers. Because they drift after a month is Crazy. Ill spend the extra to get this upgrade
Thanks for the review; Actually changed my mind on buying it and will hold off until they release a 2.0
A good move, I don’t think they’ll be releasing the v2 for a while tho 😅
To each their own but you're missing out. Imo it's the best first party controller. Being able to swap out thumbsticks makes it worth it rn
Are the d pads like the standard controller or are they actual button clicks?
you can put unique inputs on the back buttons with steam. but this only works when you have the default config enabled. Then you can also remap both function buttons on the front aswell. If you however enable a different profile on ps5 then it will not work. Steam now fully supports the dualsense edge.
Awesome! I’m glad they updated it. When making the video there was nothing available.
Good review 👍
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I got the Dual Sense Edge back in March 2023 to replace my victrix pro BFG controller. There were a bunch of reasons on why i wanted it, then why i returned it, but long story short I wanted to try to DSE after my Victrix experience. Almost a year later it's still my go to controller. I mostly play Destiny 2. A negative is the battery life seems pretty low life as now I get maybe about 3 hours of gaming between charges. Also the stick would started to drift from time to time, but it seems to do this when the battery is low or when there's something blocking the signal (like a jar of water in the way or something). It's not all the time but it's weird. I'd say my biggest complaint is I wish it had 4 button like the victrix did. Also the instant triggers on the Victrix had less travel than the DSE's instant triggers.
All in all it's still a very good controller, but I agree with your assessment: it's a perfect $140-$150 controller, not a $200 one. If it had two more buttons and better battery then $200 would be justified. I still really love my controller, but I probably would've went with one of the popular modded companies instead (Evil, Scuff, AIM). All in all I say if you primarily play FPSs these controllers are definitely worth it... for other games i'm not sure. I mainly play fighting games and I have fightsticks and hitboxes for those.
Thanks for your thorough POV! The DSE just needs a little more oomph and battery life to make it to that $200 for sure 👏🏼
Bought one I want to say 2 weeks after it released on Sony got mines at target that’s one thing I wanted to do was to get it in person not wait on it. Man I’m impressed by it. It definitely gives you another level of enjoyment for gaming I can’t even hold you. Only complaints I have and it’s what every one is talking about is the battery. Oh it’s bad pretty bad. If they were to release a V2 with better battery, more color options, and possibly you don’t loose the vibration for the different trigger stops oh I would be all in for another buy
Glad you're enjoying yours and it makes you love to game! That's what it's all about 🙏🏼
Less input lag if you play on wired cable
I used DS Edge for almost 3 months and got durability issue on one of the back-button. I’d say I used a little bit extreme for playing FFXVI and put the back-button in function for perfecting the combo movement. The stick never dropped down or get mechanical disturbance previously, but once in the middle of playing, felt one of the back-button suddenly a bit tilted and the button feel become a bit unresponsive. I stopped the playing and curious for hours about it, until I opened the DS Edge. I found the small plastic part on back-button module was parted. I did some search on internet, this module is not available on the market. Finally I applied glue to rectify the parted plastic part. Now it is back to normal but with more cautious when pushing the back button. Just with it, felt a bit dissatisfied due to durability and became less worth value vs money.
Oh dang that crazy! Was it the boss battles? 😅
@SideofTech no, it was 2nd playthrough with top most difficulty
As a person who plays aggressively in shooters, you are the playing way to aggressively. I’ve never had this issue
Got the same problem but it’s still responding hopefully it doesnt go completely , the left back paddle is closer to the controller then right :(
Using this on PC and it’s definitely worth it, there are programs to edit the paddles button assignments on the PC without the need of a PS5, this controller with a overclock and the correct button layout and you will have a amazing experience with it
Awesome dude! Glad you’re enjoying your experience with it 👍🏼
I was looking up these reviews to find these exact answers so thanks dude. Question if I may, is the overclocking for it able to bring it down as far as the reg ps5 controller?
@@SideofTech 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
What programs do you use?
I feel the complete opposite on almost everything especially being a warzone 2 player. Better texture than the original duelsense. Its smaller so better grip and the dome swaps made my aim a lot better. I will agree that the battery life is short but im plugged in anyway so its no problem. Great review tho none the less.
Thanks for your insight! Great to see other people’s perspective, we all have our own experiences 😁
Warzone players are so cringe and usually have mental and anger issues.
It's not smaller, it's the exact same size. That's the reason why it has a smaller battery because they didn't want to change the size of the controller.
It’s actually same size and a bit heavier
Btw, which of the thumbstick do you use for warzone
Find grip terrible comparing to othee pro controllers
Any stickdrift complications?
For the perfect grip for the ps5 controllers, i would highly recommend: Performance Grips voor PS5 DualSense (Black) - Kontrol Freek and for the thumbsticks, the ones of Kontrol Freek. So you get high sticks with good rubber. Those 2 things made my regular ps5 controller much better, i can imagine the grip/comfort with the dualsense edge controller 😮😮
Kontrol freek is really good
Nice video bro!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Good review, but you forgot to mention the main thing about the ps5 controller, maybe a next video idea...the fact it has no lag compared with say the Xbox that is almost 4 times as slow
Mmm is this no lag for PC? For wireless I don’t notice any lag for either one. If you’re experiencing lag for you Xbox controllers on PC just make sure you update their firmware and you should be good to go 👌🏼
@@SideofTech you mis understand.
The Xbox controller input is very slow compared with ps5 pad. Nothing to do with internet etc. It's the pads capability. Look into it.
Got it, good to know! 😄
This is why individuals are going to struggle with the PS Portal Handset if they’re using an Edge. Back buttons are essential, well at least for me to gain a better experience.
💯
How is the rubber grip in the back of the controller? How dirty is it after 6months of use ?
Mmmm not dirty at all but I clean my controllers all the time 😇
Having problems with my back paddles. One of them is worn and loose. Tried the button but the wear is in the controller so it doesn’t work like it should. I’m going to try to return for a replacement controller.
Aww man that sucks! I know this might sound kinda obvious but are you sure you put them in the correct way? I put them in the incorrect way when I first got it haha
Question when you are playing with this controller does pressing the paddles feel comfortable?
Definitely! I love that there’s only 2 so there’s not too much to think about.
Got mine for $120 and love it my performance definitely went up some
Happy for you! That’s a come up 👌🏼
@@SideofTech yea got it used off Facebook market placed I found another one for $100 even might buy that one too🤔
How did you manage to get yours for $120?
How????
Got a good deal on Facebook on a used controller and 1tb 970 SSD. $160 for both… there’s deals out there, just be patient. 😎
(Aside from some gamer crumbs on the controller, everything was cleaned properly and the controller was very lightly used and adult-owned.)
Best gaming investment I’ve made for the ps5. Now… to upgrade the battery life.
Can you disable the media/create button on this controller with the custom button assignment?
Is that really a button you find yourself clicking on accident? I’ve never had that problem.
@@badmoose01 yes, happens when I play fighting game with shoryuken motions. I found the fix for it though! Thanks.
2:16 DON’T PUT YOUR EDGE ON A LIT GAS RANGE-oh, oh, hehe, nvm
DS4, REWAsd AND DSX allow remapping of ALL button and BT works with PC fine.
Yes! I have a video where I cover this topic on my channel. It’s the video about the DSE vs Xbox Elite 2
I cant decide between the duelsense edge or the aim v3 controller btw i mainly play warzone ow2 and some ps5 exclusives
First party is the way to go 😎
Ok
I want a DualSense edge but I refuse to buy one until Sony releases a full black version. I have a Scuf Reflex but as a shocker the left thumb stick got drift issues after less than a year. I got it when the warranty was still only six months.
Yeah, these stick drift issues are getting out of control. But yeah an all black version would be sick!
Does the controller works on pc also with the back paddles?
It will only work if you get a third party app for the pc like DSX or if you pre program it on the PS5 then take it to the PC but with a wired connection. Only way to do it as far as I know as of today 👌🏼
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How good was the gyro? Better than the regular Dual Sense?
Nothing noticeable in my experience 👍🏼
What do you use to clean controller?
Some light rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth does the trick for me 😄
i use it on pc but still i see xbox elite series 2 better for me , thanks for video.
Thanks for watching! If you wanna check out my comparison video about those 2 controllers I highly recommend it! 🙏🏼
Solid review! Imma wait for the sale. Seems kinda over kill tho tbh.
Thanks for watching! Honestly yes, most people are fine with the regular dualsense 👍🏼
Hi. Have you noticed that dualsense edge face buttons( x, triangle, square and circle) are way more loose than normal dualsense buttons. I bought mine yesterday and noticed that especially the x button is so loose and mushy. Googled this and this is a problem alot of people have
Mmm I haven’t noticed this at all until you mentioned it to me haha. I don’t think it’s a huge problem to where your performance will be effected 👍🏼
@@SideofTech yup👍 i returned it and they exchanged it to a new one. Now i have a good one😄
Great controller 🎮 perfect 👌
It’s pretty cool!
But would you recommend it for games like Rocket League where stick drift is a big problem?
I’d say so since you can replace the thumbsticks. If you weren’t able to, then I wouldn’t recommend it for a “twitchy” type of game like RL.
@@SideofTech ok ty man
if i could add one negative. the rubber grip on the back will become stained yellow and begin to peel away from the controller after a few months of actual usage
Ahhh dang, that sucks! Hasn't happened to mine yet but good to know to look out for this.
The Dualsense edge now has total support with steam input, reWASD, joyshock mapper etc. It has better support than the PS5 itself.
That’s dope! Can’t wait to play some PlayStation games on the PC 👍🏼
Which monitor are you using?
This is the LG 38wn95c-w 👍🏼
Soon as I saw you could replace the thumbsticks I was sold. I've had 2 PS5 controllers now, both suffered from the drift. Sure, the DualSense Edge is crazy expensive in comparison to a singular controller, but it's basically future proof against the drift. Replacing the sticks looks so easy and the cost is way cheaper.
Such an awesome feature that should be available for EVERY first party controller IMO 🥲
@@SideofTech 100% agree! I purchased the controller today, really loving it. Thank you again for this review, if I didn't see this then I wouldn't have bit the bullet to purchase the controller. Hope you and your family have a nice holiday this season. Keep up the great work on YT.
You too my friend, enjoy! 🙏🏼
Idk if has been done yet, but it also means you can easily replace them with 3rd party hall effect.
Is it just mine where the d pad up button feels stiff? Like sometimes I have to press it a few times to tag someone on warzone😂
Buttons feel almost the same as the original sadly. I don’t think they improved them much if any 😔
Is the gyro improved at all?
I honestly didn’t feel any difference 😔
Sorry but if you experience stick drift frequently and want to play with back buttons, the dualsense edge is indisputably the best controller on the market
👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼
Mine broke after 3 months the back paddle on the left stopped working which was my jump button
Ahhh dang that sucks! Did you play hard with it?
so there I was... 2 DEEP with controllers... playing COZY games.. SUDDENLY the right back trigger/back button gives WAY!!!! so I switch the the second one ..was good for 2 weeks playing division 2 ( I know I know.. dont ask why im playing PS4 games on the PS5) then that one broke too... save you money... my scrub reflex has lasted longer!
Damn, must’ve been an intense game of Division then lol
@@SideofTech it’s always intense if you play Legendary with all the directives on… 😂 with a 4 player squad
Gotchu brother 😄
0:52
Joystick module (what about me?)
I bought two so when one dies I put it on the charger and use the other one once you use this controller you don’t want to use another type of controller
That’s the flex 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I mostly play fps games, so this controllers fits great. If you only play adventure games then stick to the dualsense.
Does this thing ever go on sale?
Every once in a while! Look out for it during Sony big events or holiday sales.
If they had this available in the Alpine Green the DualShock was, I would have bought one already. I haven't seen it on sale except on Black Friday it was $20 off at GameStop (a place I won't risk giving money to - Who's to say I'd ever receive it?). Alpine Green, White back with white and the correctly colored symbols buttons, I'm in. As it is, not unless I can find a new one for around $130-140.
Alpine green would be sick! 😎
@@SideofTech I bought one for use with my PS4 Pro and loved the white buttons where the symbol colors jump straight out at you. I then found and bought another set on eBay (I put them in my all Red DualShock). So many games show the button colors on screen telling you to press that button and if you're close to a large TV taking your eyes off what's happening on screen to see it is no benefit. That's where color is best and none of the darn DualSense controllers have the symbols with color. If you happen to forget which is which (Was that square red and circle pinkish off-red, or the other way around?) bad things happen in the game you're playing (riding on the dingy to escape in Dark Pictures - Man of Medan, anyone?).
Yep. Alpine Green with the buttons having the colors and I'm buying.
in the uk the starting price is $250 so u should be lucky if u can get it for $160
@@Kingzolo And here in the USA the price is $199.99 and the average store mark up is 250%. My desired price is entirely possible.
@@monkeymanstones1 i’m saying the price in the uk is way more then in the US so u should be happy ur getting it for less
My rubber grips were ruined within 2 months. They became swollen and got bubbles where the pegs that hold it in place pull out of their holes and lie sideways under the grip.
I got a refund.
When they make a V2 without those garbage grips, I'd buy another.
Should have just bought a grip that covers the whole controller
@@shaec9397 Nah, they're horrible. I just got an ExtremeRate shell instead and now I have an all black Edge.
Is it C.U.M resistance?
I mean… it’s mostly white? 😂
Before I watch it only thing I say is wrong is it is SUPER HEAVY!!! That’s it! Outside of that been solid ass controller plus this guys is playing spider man and seems like he plays Xbox and pc more than anything if you playing games like this don’t buy the controller if your playing a shooter on ps5 BUY THIS! THIS CONTROLLER IS SUPER SOLID
If this came with 4 back buttons / paddles it would be best PS5 pro controller. X, O, triangle and square mapped to those and I would never have to move my finger from right stick. Been stuck with Scuf reflex because of this. I have had so many issues with Scuf but I can not play without 4 paddles anymore.
Thanks for your insight! Agreed, not too sure why they went with a 2 paddle setup when there's plenty of space on the back...
The only reason i got the edge is because on pc i can finally put unique inputs on the back buttons instead of being limited to copies of the face button, triggers and traackpad or dpad.
on shooters on pc i use flick stick and i forego the weapon wheel.
I use the face buttons for the weapons. and i use the back buttons for actions as jumping or punching / kicking.
The Edge is only fully remapable on steam if you put it on the default config. Then the back buttons can be fully remapped. But i would have liked 4 back buttons instead of 2.
And the trigger stops are not really that short. I own a flydigi vader 3 pro and apex 2. both have way shorter trigger stops, and actuall mouse clicks on them. The razer wolverine v2 ps5 controller also has a better trigger stop aswell.
Hmmm, I got a repackaged one that some kids tried to "steal" from the floor but only managed to fuck up the box for $129.99 worth it?
I’d say so!
Beyond worth it
I'll buy another one when mine goes out
Has there been any stick drift experienced in the past 6 months?
None at all! Although I do not play daily or any shooters which will most likely wear out the sticks faster. But it’s been holding up well 👌🏼
@@SideofTech Thanks for the feedback🤝🏾🙏🏾
Had one for 2 days and the X button got stuck and wouldn't actuate consistently . I loved the way it felt but I cold feet and just returned it for a refund.
Awww dang! At least you got your money back 🥲
Still waiting for that mythical sale.
They happen! Look out for major releases from PlayStation, they usually have a site sale.
Why would i buy two controllers for $140 get stick drift down the line and replace one for another $70 when I can pay $200 and have a controller with swappable thumbsticks? Its cheaper in the end.
exactly how i feel, stickdrift is inevitible and an absolute game killer the other features make it more than worth it for me personally
Xbox next built in battery
Playstation next wireless charging
is it a good idea to get it to just simply avoid Stick drift? lmao
Haha, if it’s a huge worry for you, then I don’t think that’s a bad idea 😁
Lol, I’m using it with the xb2 wingman so I can use it on my series x because of this
This controller has been amazing to me for PC gaming but has one major flaw that almost renders it almost useless. The USB-C connection.... so on mulitple ps5 controllers including this one I have lost the ability to play wired because of poor soldlering which makes the connector loose and unable to hold the wired connection. I only bought this to play competitive gaming on my pc and with horrid bluetooth latency I can't use it anymore. Even with the "lock" it doesn't control any lateral movements you may have when playing and holding the controller. For PS5 use this is amazing and a great purchasae but longevity wise for PC use be awaare of this problem. Scuf has released a new controller to help with these problems and also include wireless tech to play controller wirelessly! Great review! but just looking for my PC players
Well said! I actually have a comparison between this controller and the XBOX Elite 2 if you’re interested 😄
Let me check it out! @@SideofTech
do you still need a PS5 to use the back buttons on pc ? I just got the controller today but it’s at home waiting to be unboxed.
@@erikmorales1641 to be honest I’m not sure, but I want to say yes. For fact I know You have to set up and create profiles on the controller through the PS5 to be able to switch those profiles manually on pc with the controller
Find the Dual Sense, Dual Sense Edge too large... I have way more comfort with DS4.. It's annoying.
You just have smol hands
@@paulanerspezial it’s more that I don’t use my fingertips
Do not buy this controller because the back button modules are defective & will break well before the warranty period.
Ok you say the warranty covers it, but the warranty period only covers a year from the purchase date - however, if your replacement controllers inevitably break past that original purchase date, then you're out of luck & stuck with a broken replacement refurbished controller.
Shame sony, shame....
PC player complains the ps controller only works best on a ps5 😂😂
That may have been the case but the controller now has total support from steam input, reWASD, joyshock mapper, etc. You can map anything you want on the back buttons or FN buttons which is awesome for PC centric titles.
Wait for a sale? Given that the pro controller market starts around $250, the $200 dollar price tag is very attractive. The interchangeable analog sticks alone are worth more than battery life. This is a great controller for Sony's first outing. This entitled community needs to stop bitching about what they're not working to improve and just be greteful.
There's no way you call Sony fans entitled the company is known for blatantly ripping their fan's blind they are even getting sued for it
@gigapac you can't have EVERYTHING your way, that's what makes you entitled. I made a whole point before the sentence you wanted to focus on. Companies get sued, it's part of the business. So what? Did they lose? Until they do, there's nothing worth mentioning.