This, of course, refers to the PlayStation 5’s DualSense, which offers customizable triggers to simulate resistance and provide precise haptic feedback, with the aim of increasing immersion in games. By comparison, the Series X controller was not too much of the previous generation, despite the addition of features such as a dedicated sub-button and structured triggers.Microsoft’s interest in these questions suggests that they are at least thinking about upgrading next-generation controllers in the future to match Sony’s offering in the current generation. While this mindset may not necessarily promise changes in the future, Xbox has a recent history of adding well-received features to other console controllers – the Xbox One controller has a 3.5mm connector halfway through the last generation adopted example.
We reviewed the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller at launch in November 2020, scoring it a 9 and praising its ‘tangible feedback’ – citing it as one of PS5’s most impressive features in our overall PlayStation 5 review. We also treated the Xbox Series X controller a few weeks earlier, calling it an 8 and calling it a ‘positive evolution’.
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