The new DualSense Edge, an elite wireless controller for PlayStation 5, now has an official release date. It will be available on January 26, which means preorders for the new gamepad will be available very soon (October 25 to be exact).
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Where Can I Preorder the DualSense Edge Controller?
Preorders for the DualSense Edge Controller will be available exclusively through PlayStation Direct in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Furthermore, it will not be available at other participating retailers until February 23, 2023. Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other retailers will not carry the controller for several months. So, for the time being, if you want to buy one, you’ll have to do so directly from Sony.
DualSense Edge Release Date
Preorders for the DualSense Edge controller will be available exclusively through PS Direct beginning October 25 and will continue until the controller is released in January. The controller’s official release date is January 26, 2023, and it will remain exclusive to PS Direct until late February (US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg).
What is the DualSense Edge Controller?
DualSense Edge is a high-end controller that was first revealed at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. It appears to be Sony’s answer to Xbox’s Elite controller range. The highly customisable controller, which allows you to set bespoke control mappings and even deactivate specific buttons, was detailed in a PS Blog entry.
Visually, the controller is very similar to the standard DualSense, but with a few additional elements to bring it up to premium standards. As with the Xbox controller, swappable thumb stick caps and adjustable dead zones are expected.
What Does the DualSense Edge Controller Include?
- DualSense Edge wireless controller
- USB braided cable
- 2 Standard caps
- 2 High dome caps
- 2 Low dome caps
- 2 Half dome back buttons
- 2 Lever back buttons
- Connector housing
- Carrying case
How Much Does the DualSense Edge Controller Cost?
The DualSense Edge controller costs $199.99 / £209.99 / €239.99 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. To put things in perspective, the new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core costs $129.99 / £114.99, while the full Elite Series 2 package with all the bells and whistles costs $179.99 / £159.99.
DualSense Edge vs. Xbox Elite Series 2
Let’s look at the specs (so far), dive into its standout features, and see how it compares to the Xbox Elite Series 2, as well as the base DualSense and Xbox wireless controllers, to get a better understanding of the DualSense Edge. We’ll give you a quick rundown, but you can read our full comparison of the two controllers right here on IGN.
Adjustable Trigger Hair Locks
The DualSense Edge, like the Elite line, has adjustable trigger hair locks on the back of the device. This means you can change the travel distance of the controller’s triggers, which is useful when playing competitive shooters or reducing dead zones in racing games.
Button Mapping
On both controllers, you can remap the buttons. The Xbox Elite Series 2 allows you to remap buttons in three different ways, one of which requires you to open the Xbox Accessories app. According to the PlayStation Blog, the DualSense Edge has a “on-controller user interface” with a dedicated Fn button that allows you to adjust your controller’s settings and other things like game volume.
Replacable Stick Modules
The ability to replace the stick modules, which the Xbox Elite controller does not, gives the DualSense Edge a distinct competitive advantage. Although the stick modules will be sold separately, the ability to completely change the thumbsticks is significant, as there have been reports of controller drift since the PS5’s release. The ability to replace the thumbsticks will help the DualSense Edge last longer.
However, both controllers include detachable thumbsticks. The Xbox Elite Series 2 includes six thumbsticks with adjustable tension: two standard, two classic, one tall, and one wide dome. The DualSense Edge will be available with three different stick caps: standard, high dome, and low dome. Check out our review of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller for more premium controllers.
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