New Dual Sense Controller

[AdrianH]

A prominent leak has indicated that Sony is gearing up to release a new version of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller that will come with one major upgrade. Since the launch of the PS5 back in 2020, one of the biggest complaints about the DualSense has been its short battery life. While PlayStation users have largely loved every other feature of the controller, the DualSense typically only has a charge for anywhere around six or seven hours. Fortunately, it looks like Sony has heard this criticism and is now looking to address it in a revision of the hardware soon.

Spotted on a recent Best Buy store page (via The Verge), a "V2" model of the PS5 DualSense was found to be listed. This version of the DualSense is virtually identical to the model that is currently available, but it's said to now feature a battery life that can last up to 12 hours. A launch date for the new PS5 controller has yet to be listed and its price is still the same as those that are now for sale. Given the way in which this leak has come about, it seems quite legitimate, but Sony hasn't confirmed as much just yet.

PS5 Controller Leak Reveals New DualSense With a Major Upgrade

Sony seems to be releasing a new version of the DualSense very soon.

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[MarioAna]

Not the hardest thing to do. Bigger and/or better battery is all it really needs. Maybe more efficient components for the feedback?

Maybe they change the sticks to Hall effect too. That would be bigger than upping battery.

Hopefully it launches alongside the PS5 Pro.

 

[Nyt Ryda]

Sony Playstation 5 Pro, enjoy more of the latest titles in 4K*. Coming Holiday 2024.
Featuring the new DualSense V2 controller with superior battery life** to up your game.

*output resolution in specific titles only, **as compared to original DualSense controller, experiences may vary. T&Cs apply



Well that's my guess anyway.

 

[JoE]

I think this was a rumour afaik. The original DS5 was also touted at 12 hours and hasn't met that time. I don't think a V2 moniker would apply as they have already revised the current one several times with the most significant one being the trigger fixes (identified by serial no). The "V2" on the PS3 was the introduction of the vibration motors and on the PS4 was the light bar on the touch pad so I'd expect something more significant like that to claim the V2 title.