DualSense Edge - A 6 Month Long Term Review

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.

I cant decide between the duelsense edge or the aim v3 controller btw i mainly play warzone ow2 and some ps5 exclusives

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

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😂

Is the gyro improved at all?

But would you recommend it for games like Rocket League where stick drift is a big problem?

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.

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.

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.

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

How good was the gyro? Better than the regular Dual Sense?

Thanks for the review; Actually changed my mind on buying it and will hold off until they release a 2.0

I mostly play fps games, so this controllers fits great. If you only play adventure games then stick to the dualsense.

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 😮😮

Mine broke after 3 months the back paddle on the left stopped working which was my jump button

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?

Any stickdrift complications?

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

DS4, REWAsd AND DSX allow remapping of ALL button and BT works with PC fine.

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.

Is it C.U.M resistance?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Which monitor are you using?

Can you disable the media/create button on this controller with the custom button assignment?

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!

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.

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.

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.

Got mine for $120 and love it my performance definitely went up some

is it a good idea to get it to just simply avoid Stick drift? lmao

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

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.

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.

Great controller 🎮 perfect 👌

How is the rubber grip in the back of the controller? How dirty is it after 6months of use ?

Xbox next built in battery
Playstation next wireless charging

Does the controller works on pc also with the back paddles?

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.

Nice video bro!

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

Has there been any stick drift experienced in the past 6 months?

Good review 👍

i use it on pc but still i see xbox elite series 2 better for me , thanks for video.