Customers are pleased with the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller's overall performance, customization options, and button functionality. Many appreciate its ergonomics and how it feels in their hands. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the controller's battery life, stick drift, and connectivity issues. A few have also reported issues with PC compatibility.
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Stick drift
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Controller, Steep Price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Controller, grippy sticks with height customizations, triggers with pull customizations, replaceable sticks are a great addition for any stick drift. The only issue of this product is the price, for almost half the price you get a controller that while great, doesn’t compare great to some other pro controllers around the same price point. If this product was placed at the $150 to $170 price point I’d say its the perfect pro controller for the ps5! I suggest trying to find a sale if you are considering purchasing this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Next-Level Controller Experience
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The DualSense Edge is an absolute game changer! From the moment I picked it up almost 2 years ago, I could tell this wasn’t just another controller it’s built for serious gamers. The adjustable triggers, swappable stick caps, and back paddles make gameplay so much smoother and more personalized. Every vibration and adaptive trigger feels incredibly immersive, especially in games like Spider Man 2 and Call of Duty. The build quality feels premium, and the customization options are endless. It’s definitely worth the investment if you want to take your gaming to the next level!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fluid Precision for Fast-Paced Gaming
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The DualSense Edge Wireless Controller is Sony’s premium answer to pro-grade gamepads, and it delivers a noticeably fluid, responsive experience, especially for fast-paced games that demand accuracy, speed, and control.
Right out of the box, the build quality is exceptional. It feels solid yet balanced, with textured grips that give it a confident, no-slip feel during long, intense sessions. The analog sticks are smooth and precise, with customizable sensitivity settings that let you tune your movement for twitch shooters like Call of Duty, or high-speed racers like Gran Turismo. Swapping out stick caps is easy, and it adds a professional edge to your setup.
Where the DualSense Edge really shines is in its adjustable trigger stops and remappable back buttons. For competitive games where milliseconds matter, like Apex Legends or Street Fighter 6, the shorter trigger pull translates into faster reaction times. The back buttons give you an extra layer of control without taking your thumbs off the sticks — a must-have for fast-paced action.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST CONTROLLER FOR STICK DRIFT
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The PS5 DualSense Edge controller is a game-changer for competitive and casual gamers alike. With its customizable buttons, swappable stick caps, and adjustable triggers, it offers a level of personalization that enhances gameplay for every genre. The build quality is premium, with a comfortable grip that feels durable and responsive. The integration with the PS5 system is seamless, allowing for intuitive profile switching and fine-tuning settings for different games. While the battery life could be improved, the overall experience justifies the price, making it an excellent investment for serious gamers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my controller
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this controller. Only issue it has is battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
You wouldn’t believe till you try!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing controller for the PS5 with all 4 games I mostly play saved to profiles; I can seamlessly switch between games and settings on my control to play with precision for call of duty or destiny 2; hot keys and such for final fantasy and horizon. All around an amazing controller with customizable sticks, triggers, and even lighting.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pro Controller!!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sony’s first-ever professional controller is a resounding success! The controller is highly customizable on the PS5, allowing you to create profiles for multiple games. This way, you won’t have to program the controller every time you need a different setup. The controller’s feel is incredibly smooth and comfortable to hold. It also comes with different styles of back paddles that are easy to detach and reattach.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
DualSense edge pros and cons
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It’s a very good controller. Comes with extra joysticks with differing heights and textures which is a very nice feature. The carrying case has a hole to charge the controller through which is a nice touch.
Cons:
Comes with 4 paddle types but only 2 actual paddle placements. I would rather have 4 like the Xbox elite controller. The battery life also isn’t the best, usually lasts around 4 to 5 hours so you constantly have to charge it between sessions.
Overall good controller if your willing to pay $200
I would recommend this to a friend
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Customization
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Purchase!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The dualsense edge is possibly the best controller ever made. Obviously its not cheap, but the amount of customization that is possible with this controller really is amazing. The obly minor downside is the battery life, but this shouldnt be a real issue for most people. Highly recommend for casual and competitive gamers alike.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Button functionality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing controller!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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The controller as a whole feels very nice to use and the extra buttons are good too, but my favorite thing about it is probably the lockable usb-c cord thing that it has, it makes using it on my pc much much better!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Button functionality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must Buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Thank you Sony for making the perfect controller for gamers like myself which feels so comfortable to use and with the extra buttons you can use for whatever you want it to be. This controller is magnificent it is powerful, love the extra joystick pads they give you, the change of the R & L from hard to soft as you press down the top buttons, I mean this controller is everything it also comes with a case and a very long usb-type C cable worth the buy so don’t be cheap if you really like this controller it’s really nice so once again PlayStation, thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ps5 pro
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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One of the best controllers of playstation than i used more then over an yearr!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adaptive trigger function ps5 dualsense edge
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the way everything is customizable but those triggers being adaptive settings turns anybody who uses it on any battle royal or shooter game a beast, gives you the edge you need, hints why its called the edge, love it for sure thanks sony/bestbuy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Button functionality, Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sturdy little fella
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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The controller feels sturdier and heavier than a regular Dualsense. Unfortunately, you cannot program macros on the additional buttons. But assigning jumping on the back pedal in games is a great feature that can help with moving and fighting simultaneously. Changing caps on the thumb sticks is a nice customization feature for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PS5 pro controller
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Works exactly as expected. Beware, stick drift is still a thing after a few months of use
I would recommend this to a friend
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Feel, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ps5 controller
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great feel, great durability and battery life is great just overall quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Built way better than a scuf controller.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Highly recommend for those who compete and game a lot especially competitive. Way better than a scuf controller and more durable. I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a controller with paddles on the back along with many other features that help to out perform other players in fps games.. The stick drift on these are really good compared to a scuf also which is absolutely horrendous after a few months ona scuf. If you ever do notice stick drift you can replace the joysticks for cheap about 20 bucks instead of buying a whole new controller. Quality is really nice and comes with a hard case to store your controller vs a scuf which doesn’t come with a case at all. It’s also cheaper than a scuf. I use to love scufs but there ps5 versions are not built to last and the customer service to help fix stick drift will lead you to paying another $200 for another controller. It’s really nice to have more options than having to settle with a scuf or other companies that sell cheap products.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Dualshock
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Best Christmas gift for a PlayStation gamer! This customizable controller allows you to modify your joystick and bumpers so that you can have a unique gaming experience!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quite good
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent controller, very premium in hand feel but not excellent battery life
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Customization
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for those who appreciate the details.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I kept going back in fourth asking myself if i shohld buy this controller bexause it is a bit of an investment. I finally decided to buy it to upgrade my gaming with paddles and readjustable triggers/joystick and i csn definitely say it was worth every dollar. The responsivness of the controller is prettt amazing and all the programing you can add to the controller is pretty amazing as well. It looks good, feels good, and is a really good contoller. Definitely would recommend to anyone who takes their gaming seriously!