In case you’re sick and uninterested in your DualSense controller dying after a measly three to 6 hours of use, it seems like Sony is perhaps on the point of launch a brand new model of the PlayStation 5 controller that might double its typical battery life. That’s if a Canadian retailer itemizing is to be believed.
On January 11, Finest Purchase Canada posted listings for an C$89.99 DualSense “V2” controller, which, at a look, seems to have many of the identical bells and whistles as the usual DualSense. The haptic suggestions and adaptive triggers are nonetheless there, in addition to options made commonplace with the PS4’s DualShock 4, just like the headphone jack and touchpad. Nevertheless, it additionally comes with a free perk within the type of a charging station that gives “click-in charging,” and notes a 12-hour battery life in comparison with the unique’s roughly six hours. In case you’re an American wanting on the $89.99 worth level and questioning why it prices extra, keep in mind that most issues value extra in Canada due to the alternate charge (the unique DualSense prices that a lot). So it’s seemingly that the DualSense V2 will value the identical $69.99 you’ll find the unique for within the States.
Even with the higher battery life, the DualSense V2 looks as if a reasonably modest improve to the unique controller in comparison with the modular DualSense Edge Sony launched final 12 months, which runs a whopping $200 for too few options. You could possibly purchase an entire PlayStation Portal for that a lot cash, and with that, you get to play video games on a handheld display which may look foolish however feels fairly good in your palms.
Whichever PlayStation 5 controller you employ, please don’t use it to drive a automobile. That’s one thing Sony is attempting to make occur, and contemplating how harmful vehicles are, automobile interfaces are one thing we as a society have to cease attempting to innovate on.
We’ve reached out to Sony for remark and can replace this story if we hear again.