90
“The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller's dual voice-coil haptics and adaptive triggers deliver the biggest generational leap in controller immersion in decades.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 72mo ago
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Sony DualSense Wireless Controller
$74 · Dual-Actuator Haptic Feedback / Dynamic Adaptive Triggers / PS5, PC, Mac & iOS · 6 years old
89
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The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller remains the most expressive standard gamepad of the generation: dual voice-coil haptic actuators and motorized adaptive triggers bring tactile surface textures and bowstring tension to PS5, PC, Mac, and iPad games.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
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Most positive review signal
“The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller's dual voice-coil haptics and adaptive triggers deliver the biggest generational leap in controller immersion in decades.”
IGN · 90
Most cautious review signal
“Native Steam Input support and growing PC adaptive-trigger adoption make the Sony DualSense Wireless Controller a top-tier PC and Mac gamepad.”
PC Gamer · 88
Gaming & tech publication reviews
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The VergeRead review ↗
“Sony's DualSense Wireless Controller feels truly next-generation in the hands, transforming everything from Astro Bot to Returnal.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 72mo ago
88
PC GamerRead review ↗
“Native Steam Input support and growing PC adaptive-trigger adoption make the Sony DualSense Wireless Controller a top-tier PC and Mac gamepad.”
Publisher score: 88/100 · 67mo ago
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PC GamerCoverage
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller Review
“Native Steam Input support and growing PC adaptive-trigger adoption make the Sony DualSense Wireless Controller a top-tier PC and Mac gamepad.”
Source page · 67mo ago
The VergeCoverage
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller Review
“Sony's DualSense Wireless Controller feels truly next-generation in the hands, transforming everything from Astro Bot to Returnal.”
Source page · 72mo ago
IGNCoverage
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller Review
“The Sony DualSense Wireless Controller's dual voice-coil haptics and adaptive triggers deliver the biggest generational leap in controller immersion in decades.”
Source page · 72mo ago
89
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller