The cutting edge
PlayStation is leaping into the world of prosumer controllers with the DualSense Edge.
The DualSense Edge feels and looks nearly identical to the DualSense controller.
The customizable back buttons are the thing that feel most different on the new controller.
I had to adjust my grip ever so slightly to accommodate them.
The package also comes with an alternate set of back buttons shaped like half moons.
These felt more natural in my hands as they leaned right up against my middle fingers.
Of course, you’re able to remove the back buttons altogether if you’d like.
The most useful additions to the DualSense Edge are the two function buttons located just below the analog sticks.
Their location makes them hard to misclick during heated moments, yet they are easy to access mid-game.
The ease of access is potentially the most exciting thing about the DualSense Edge.
I was able to do this in the middle of a Modern Warfare 2.
The DualSense Edge makes it a breeze to find and test different controller tweaks.
The sleek new controller menu is also effortless to navigate.
If you flip on the trigger stops, it will automatically adjust trigger effect sensitivity.
Along with swapping out the stick caps, the DualSense Edge also allows you to remove the stick modules.
you could pop off the hood with a little tab on the back of the controller.
From there, you’re free to unlock the modules and pull them out.
Annoyingly, the hood itself is made out of a glossy plastic that attracts smudges and thumbprints.
In the few hours I had with the controller, I found it impossible to keep clean.
This certainly isn’t a dealbreaker, but it will surely be enough to bother some users.
Between the three, I found the DualSense Edge best suited for Modern Warfare’s twitchy gameplay.
Meanwhile, the controller didn’t feel as useful for Gran Turismo 7 and God of War Ragnarok.
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