Sony's Best PS5 Controller Is Finally Here

[@ghost-type]

I really wanted to get this controller, but scalpers have made it impossible. Sony should just make this available regularly.

[@scottybones]

I ALMOST gave in and was seriously debating on buying one for $130 from a scalper lol ...but...man that's just luda

[@nintendylan7449]

Too many sweats

[@gillian_seed8358]

Yeah it’s bullshit

[@MaartenT]

Same for me. I own the previous one, the 20th anniversary PS4 controller, but for this one I was too late unfortunately.

[@charlotteritchie9969]

It seems like availability was awful in the US compared to demand? We had the portal available for a month and controllers for a day or two (and they came back for another day yesterday) in Ireland. It was pretty easy to get anything if you really wanted it (other than the pro which sold out in under a minute)

[@TheInfinityMaster1]

The *colored-buttons* should have NEVER been removed/changed on the base PS5 controller. 😭

[@JoshuaClaytonConnor]

Just DIY adding colored buttons and you have the same 30th anniversary controller without having to pay for it lol

[@greed-1914]

Agree. It actually made me think how instead of this ps1 version, they could have made some changes to the black controller and had an anniversary ps2 controller.

[@Dad_Shoes]

​@@greed-1914 Hey, next year is the 25th anniversary of the PS2. Maybe they'll do it. Oh, and then the next year is the 20th anniversary of the PS3! There won't be much of a difference with a PS2 style controller but they'll think of something.

[@cloudkitt]

THIIIIIIIS. My number one complaint. When I saw the debut i hoped maybe they would be backlit with the right colors. But alas.

[@skelleytor]

That’s crazy it’s been 30 years … I got my ps1 in 97 with RE Directors Cut

[@OriginalGrant]

Ha! Got my PS1 in 98 with RE2

[@steelcurtain187]

Good choice 😎

[@Lenmaer]

I bought that controller, but now I would also want a PS2 themed controller. All black with the same colored buttons as this one here. Sony, come on. Don't forget your most sold console of all time.

[@bluejay2623]

I have the all black dualsense and I agree. The colored buttons with the black is what we want!

[@JB-wv8pb]

I'm not sure about a PS2 theme, but I do agree with the colored buttons. I did buy these colored button stickers, and it sort of works hahaha. They stick out a little bit, but close enough

[@notmousse]

Last decent console.

[@kurikuraconkuritas]

it is just the black controller. we just need someone to make the buttons

[@greed-1914]

Yes. They already have a black dual sense, and a few tweaks gets you to a ps2 anniversary controller. Since they did stuff for the 20th anniversary, I thought it was a missed opportunity here. At least for me, the ps2 is where gaming really took off even though I had a ps1.

[@Corfield81]

This is the colour for PlayStation consoles as standard it’s clearly what we all want

[@drone124]

it's not just nostalgic, it actually looks gorgeous

[@MrRoundthetwist]

That’s nostalgia talking

[@drone124]

@@MrRoundthetwist so you dont think they look good?

[@breadone_]

@@MrRoundthetwist i’ve never had a playstation in my life and i still bought this controller. it looks incredible.

[@SourStrawberrys]

The reason we think it is gorgeous is purely because it is nostagic. Let's be honest. At the end of the day this is just a plain black controller. Our love for the original design is why we put it above the rest.

[@SourStrawberrys]

​@@MrRoundthetwistExactly.

[@JONATHANP1619]

Just saw one on amazon form a scalper at 350$. Those people don't deserve love.

[@Kung_Fu_Kenny]

They’re $120 on eBay

[@greed-1914]

That is kind of crazy. I ordered mine from Sony like an hour after sales started and had zero problems checking out.

[@cow77cow]

Probably the Edge version.

[@hiawa23]

I bought the shell on Aliexpress and changed them on my controller, $10

[@gamecube180]

Went to my local Gamestop after the 30th Anniversary was announced, looking for an Astrobot Dual Sense. Ended up talking to the guy behind the counter for a half an hour, and then he offered me the last reservation of this controller. Was so worth it, but yeah I'm never opening it. So thanks Spawn, and Sony needs to do this more. Stuff like this can never hurt the Playstation brand.

[@kevinogorman7561]

The boxes are actually a throwback to the original packages for the DualShocks. Not sure how people missed that, it’s all inspired from the original packaging. I thought it was a great nod.

[@ForrestGump1212]

Dude PS1 controllers were not DualShocks...

[@Herr.Mitternacht]

​@@ForrestGump1212They were. Nov 1997.

[@Andy20892]

Just got mine yesterday. I am 100% using this as my main PS5 controller...I did get a case to keep it in when I'm not using it though to protect it.

[@Grantman759]

Finally got mine ordered through PS Direct today after a month 😭 I’m so hype

[@braxtonrichins]

I want a PS2 version that's basically this controller but black instead of grey. If they do one for the 25th anniversary of the PS2 next year I'm definitely going to try to get one.

[@bcj842]

I'm thinking black outer plastic with either PS2 blue inner plastic or just blue print "Sony" logo on top and back. Maybe make the Mic Mute button glow red like the ANALOG indicator on the Dualshock as well, instead of the amber light.

[@braxtonrichins]

@bcj842 that sounds great actually

[@BingChilling-hr1hh]

Grew up playing Oddworld Abe’s Oddysey, Pitfall 3D, vigilante V8 and scooby doo and SpongeBob on ps1. Good memories

[@QuitYourCryin]

I have the PS4 version and I absolutely love it. Just so satisfying as a 28 year old who played the PS1 as a young child.

[@unknowngames9959]

I hope Sony does this colorway as a standard for the PS6 gen

[@sapphiro]

I'm afraid they will be holding on with that idea until PSX... see what I did there? 😂

[@themailman3331]

I finally got my hands on this controller. And now I’m stuck with the same decision, display it or use it? Feels kinda dumb to display a controller to be honest. I think I’m gonna have to actually use this bad boy.

[@TheEmoKid7684]

Got mine yesterday!! And a nice gray travel case for it on Amazon today, Been using it all day today, definitely my new favorite controller!!

[@hdroid18]

Totally agree with you Spawn Wave! I was so happy to see this controller announced and lucky enough to snag one before the sell out. I’ve been hoping they would make the face shape buttons match the original controller colors for awhile. With the PS4 controllers, you could get them in different colors and still maintain the classic button colors, rather than the monochrome colors that the PS5 controllers have now. As a PS1 fan and gamer when that was the current console, it makes my old heart glad 🙂

[@apretrogaming1041]

I got this one, the edge and the portal. They’re all very nice 👌

[@magreger]

I will definitely be using my 30th anniversary controller as it's the best feeling dual sense I've ever purchased in terms of analog stick feel and button feel. The same can't be said about other dual sense controllers. I feel like Sony has quality control issues with these. I have owned five of these including the 30th anniversary edition and three of the five have had issues. The controller that came with my PS5 in 2022 had rough feeling analog sticks when they were rotated at their extremes. I bought a black one around the same time that had a very mushy feeling triangle button. Most recently the controller that came with my PS5 pro was awful. It had very loud action buttons that hesitated when you press them to overcome a sticky feeling requiring more force lending to a cheap feeling. My two best controllers are my cosmic red and my 30th anniversary controller which both feel amazing.

[@mercurrius]

That’s why you get multiples one for the Collection and others to use.

[@ixnine]

Best Buy: “This item is still delayed. We're continuing to work on shipping it to you within the next few days.” Yeah, I’m not getting mine.

[@TrickyTrey30]

I had the same message but now it’s arriving Monday. You’ll get it 🫡

[@mig1017]

Have faith bro 👍

[@G360LIVE]

Sony is still sending them out to retailers, so you should get it eventually.

[@ixnine]

@@TrickyTrey30 had to cancel my order anyway, in need of the money. My mom just had a stroke so any bit of money helps.

[@Paul-ko8qs]

Just got mine , I will open it and use it. I keep my stuff forever , I still have my ps1 ,2,3 and all the controllers

[@daaveed1323]

So glad I got mine. Looks sooo good in person

[@Archangel7sept]

I was meh at first about getting the PS Portal 30th anniversary edition since I already had one. Still bought it and after turning it on the blue led strip and the grey color of the portal is just beautiful and the PS colored logo just the cherry on top with the rest of the buttons. It has more character then just plain black and white. No regrets here.

[@IdleWandering]

I wish the the blue light was green like the original ps1, I haven’t opened mines yet still holding out on getting another one to open and the slim ps5 30th

[@DanSutherland]

The colored buttons and logo just are so much better.

[@DubsBrown]

The portal has such a nice factory screen guard peel off that is feels like a crime to throw it away

[@Dad_Shoes]

I just wish the mute microphone light on this controller was red to match the original analog light. That would have been a nice touch.

[@johnbell4760]

I wish they would make a ps5 controller shaped like the dualshock style design. I don’t love the new shape of the dualsense. Also can we get some Hall effect sticks on an OEM controller, stick drift is ridiculous in this day and age…

[@crono_8398]

Controllers like this i use to start new games. That way it gets used and gets to work but wont wear it out. Controller chaos makes some high quality custom controllers. I have a few from ps3 to ps5

[@azcrxs4628]

That’s why you buy 2, they could be nice and open a second run to mess with scalpers, and make it pre order based so that they make as many as the people are willing to pay up front.

[@MastaChief2026]

I love the dual sense 30th anniversary controller but I wish I could get my hands on the dual sense edge 30th anniversary controller

[@kbthegoat824]

Willing to pay 400 for those?

[@MastaChief2026]

@ nope

[@FunKingNerd]

I got the portal 30th anniversary and It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I was surprised to find out I couldn’t play certain games on it even tho there on my PS5 like AC Syndicate.

[@sapphiro]

Of course, I got 30th Anniversary PS Portal. Since it's a streaming system it might just be still usable at 40th Anniversary. Technically, there is nothing stopping it from being able to stream PS6 games in the future.

[@paulbowler5345]

Looks good, nice retro vibe. Wish they'd do a clear crystal PS5 controller.

[@princevashishth9831]

I just successfully pre ordered mine today

[@kikayei]

The start/select buttons should’ve been black like the PS1 controller.

[@macruz8503]

Negative bruv!!! This looks better.

[@Bassua255]

I was thinking the same thing. Though this is still a great design over all.

[@macruz8503]

@@Bassua255 man you is tripping ninja!!!

[@elmuchacho3379]

I had fallen into that trap too. I managed to get one during the initial launch date, and i was heavily debating getting a second one during the restock because i wanted to keep one in box and use the second one officially.

[@mala4196]

it looks so good

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

The color scheme of the first PlayStation was pretty. . . pretty.

[@PastPresentFutureEndofTime]

👍

[@cristi8183]

The consoles, pro and slim 30th anniversary were launched already on the 21st of November. Just got the slim and the pro arrives next week.

[@TheTyisawesome]

I wanted the edge version because it was super cool looking but I never got a chance to see it in stock even... Lol

[@Edsh4rd]

The 20th Anniversary DualShock 4 was my favorite controller during that era, so I was frothing at the mouth when they announced this one. I bought 2 since I actually use these to play games. One to use, one as a backup.

[@DominicanStud101]

I wasn't thinking about it ... but this video makes me want to get this controller.

[@GregBerry-uk4un]

I want 2 one to save for it's beauty and one to play in memories! Great video

[@blizmo2]

Got mine in yesterday Sony shipped it Next Day Air 🤯 Its a beautiful controller

[@Dashaquavius]

Interesting how people are talking about having difficulties getting this controller. I preordered mine on the PlayStation Direct store day one (the queue said an hour but it was less than 15) and when I got in everything was available except the PS5 Pro. I just ordered the standard Dualsense and it came in today. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary, but the controller is quite nice.

[@Kris-TheChupacabraSlayer]

I just realized something with the ps5. Usually in games when there is an action command to press a button it’s usually the color of the button. This generation the buttons haven’t been colored so anyone starting this generation never knew why.

[@scherge]

Couldn't agree more. Got mine yesterday and finished RE2 today with it. It's just gorgeous. The colored face buttons and PS logo alone make this my personal favorite so far, but the grey of the shell is spot on as well. Much better than the new chroma stuff where a pearl finish meets a matte one, which is just yikes, imo.

[@Wajang1]

Glad you enjoyed the box that much.

[@TaccRaccoon]

0:28 that was the original DualShock The smaller revision had a white controller with lighter grey buttons and sticks and said PSone

[@KappaCow]

I don't even have a PS5 but I want this

[@RDMANGLEYT]

the color indications for what player you are are based on the face buttons. green, pink, red, and blue. i think for this they should make the pink be yellow to go along with the yellow in the playstation logo

[@Aggro224]

Seek help

[@hiawa23]

I couldn't get the controller, so I bought the shell covers on Aliexpress and changed them myself.

[@DARKON219]

Use it and always put it away on soft surfaces or a protective case.

[@calereliya]

(Canadian.) I know one person locally - ONE - who got literally ANYTHING from the line (they got a slim somehow). Had it been possible to buy them, I would have gotten a slim and a portal in a heartbeat. Really actually amazing that they'll make something nobody wants be $1000, and then just refuse to produce things that people actually do want.

[@yitzuthegreat1735]

I barely use my limited edition controllers. When I bought the Skyward Sword Joy cons I just used it to play Skyward Sword. After that they went back in the box

[@darrengreenacre1142]

Portal edition is gorgeous

[@vask3863]

Does the PS5 controller work with PCs too?

[@dapperfan44]

Yes, whether bluetooth or wired

[@steelcurtain187]

This thing is incredible looking and so nostalgic. I just got mine and I’m not even going to open it.

[@PastPresentFutureEndofTime]

Trust me use the controller spawn wave it's good you can have it around on the shelf later just don't let it get scratched.

[@Aggro224]

Seek help

[@PastPresentFutureEndofTime]

​@@Aggro224 Find something else to do with your time maybe take your own advice.

[@bluejay2623]

Absolutely love it! Fortunate I was able to pre order two on October 29th 🙌🏼

[@Suters82]

The box is perfect as well! 👌

[@RandomEMYT]

Just received my control order from a scalper. I noticed that some video reviews don't have the PlayStation sticker. Is my order authentic? And before anyone says anything NO, the box doesn't seem to be tampered with. No damage to it. Any thoughts?

[@victord777]

I mamaged to preorder one in september. This is what the default PS5 controller should be.

[@bcj842]

I got in on the first wave of pre-orders. It was a disaster though. A lot of people couldn't get into PS Direct store even when doing everything "right" on multiple devices (including myself). There was a window of time there where Walmart went live with it and I was able to secure one from there. Everywhere else was sold out in what felt like 3 minutes. I hate that the supply was so limited on these, but I'm happy I was able to secure one, as I don't have any PS5 controllers and have been wanting one for a couple of years now. I think it would have been cool if "SONY" would have been printed on the bottom of the touch pad just above the player indicator light.

[@greed-1914]

I really like mine. It just plain looks good. I may use it, but for now it will live in the clam shell for my Edge controller

[@Wizard23]

Thanks for opening this because I’m keeping mine sealed lol

[@bloomerb4162]

I'm glad you had the original to compare color to. I think it's too dark. Or the grey is more pure grey, and original is off grey.

[@dri_him]

Strange, the packaging inside the box was different for me, my controller was also in a gray bag but not inside another box as yours but rather a cardboard mold holding the bagged controller.

[@rafagtx275]

i collected mine yesterday and i have to say i love it

[@alexadelaide]

I got the edge version of this, and it’s super nice but I’m 100% using it every day

[@BANTHAxFODDER]

The one they did for the PS4 was better imo, just because of the light/dark gray ratio. The gel buttons are cool though.

[@Jimbo.Ori.]

I always thought the mic mute button looked like the old analogue stick button

[@Sticks_of_Truth]

The Slim PS ONE had a white controller. That's just the first Doulshock for the original PS1.

[@Mi5teakBoy]

I got one of these even though I don’t have a ps5.

[@henryschilling1120]

I got one and I think it feels cheap. I have the Astrobot and Spinderman controllers and they just feel a lot better. Looks cool, I’ll give you that.

[@yanguskhan8513]

i wanted one. but im not paying those crazy ass prices on the resale market.

[@JoiningIrons3306]

That controller would be great for Astro Bot!

[@Chr15Payne]

5:54 I actually cancelled my order, maybe I'll regret that, but i have the 25th anniversary and 500 million controllers, still in their boxes because i was too afraid to open them. I was never going to use this, if i got the Edge tho i would've definitely been using that myself

[@desmondhawkins5362]

My favorite is still the Spider-Man 2 limited edition controller. This one is still really awesome though!

[@Neo_X90X]

I modded my controller years ago to look the same. Sony took far too long to bring this out.

[@Aoskar95]

Do you know where to buy a modkit or is it a custom 3d print? Looking into modding an old psp in the same colors

[@Neo_X90X]

@@Aoskar95 amazon and etsy. might be able to find one from ebay or a random site. google is a great friend to ask.

[@walter_the_wobot2349]

I got one and I’m using it with my PC. Ironically, I prefer the feel of the XBox controller, ergonomically, but the PS5 controller feels more premium.

[@G360LIVE]

Same. I bought this controller to use with PS games on PC, especially ones that use the controller features that aren't available on an Xbox controller.

[@walter_the_wobot2349]

@ Yeah, looking forward to using the haptics on Spiderman 2 in January.🙂

[@schoat333]

I have a real OG ps controller. No analog sticks. Yes, it still works.

[@zkiller195]

Calling the dualshock a "minor revision" to the original PS1 controller is wild.

[@normancarbury4054]

Beautiful! Now if only Sony could commemorate the thirty years with being able to play all those years games with that controller lol

[@MrDragonfire55555]

Imagine this in a Pro version with programmable buttons and back control and buttons

[@zackm9910]

I hope you see my comment! I'm surprised this did not come with a usb c. I received the 30th anniversary portal, and the coolest thing ever is the USB C was Gray like the original ps1 controllers are.

[@edgardls95]

Why didnt they just ship them to stores? Im hoping sony keeps making these so that everyone can have a chance to own one

[@Cetega]

Received mine from PS Direct yesterday and I'm quite happy with it. I feel like they did a better job than with the 20th anniversary Dual Shock 4. Also goes well with Design Lab Xbox controllers in the same color scheme!

[@Nel_Annette]

I managed to get the PS4 controller with the classic colors when that came out. No hope in hell of getting this one.

[@Dad_Shoes]

Maybe they'll do a PS2 themed console and controller next year for the PS2's 25th anniversary. And then maybe the following year they'll do a PS3 20th anniversary that looks identical to the PS2 edition.

[@Isaacandadler]

I think ps4 did came out with ps4 dual shock 4 with playstation 1 colour skim. This should make available like any other colour not limited

[@oddbreakfast5409]

I got this controller and I've never been so distraught about whether I should use it or not 😭

[@chan_martin]

Cool controller! Only problem is I cant afford it now!

[@Sweety.the.parrot]

I hope this controller have fixed stick drift what we got often on the other ones

[@kl342000]

The original dual shock came out prior to the psOne revision.

[@t_eli_s]

Nice bro!

[@akg7873]

Only if they just made this available like the other colors instead of limited numbers. I got lucky and got one after over an hour trying online pre ordering. But would have liked getting two and for others to be able to get it.

[@Jaimz.]

I got the 30th anniversary elite controller, but why did it come with a usb lead instead of a type C as now it comes up too short when plugged into the back of the pro. Gotta get an adapter now.

[@clidesvi_]

I bought one, but mine isn't delivered yet. Now that I see it, I'm really curious if the microphone button actually shines red to match the analog led on the original Dualshock

[@dri_him]

Nope it's still yellow