This Highly-Rated PS5 Controller Is Selling for Its Lowest Price Ever
If you spend a lot of time with your PlayStation 5 and want a controller that can match its power, Sony’s DualSense Edge wireless controller is currently marked down from $199.99 to $169.99 on Amazon — its lowest price yet, according to price trackers.
It’s still a big deal, but it’s the first significant discount I’ve seen on what PCMag calls the best premium PlayStation controller in its “Excellent” roundup . It’s designed for players who like to customize their setup, with enough customization options and accessories to justify the cost, at least for the right type of user. For more options, check out PCMag’s roundup of the best controllers for every platform .
At first glance, the Edge looks like a standard DualSense , just with a sharper black-and-white color scheme. But once you start digging in, the differences start to pile up. There are two back buttons that can be swapped out for different paddles, adjustable trigger stops, and swappable thumbsticks of varying heights. You can save multiple control profiles and switch between them using the Fn buttons next to the analog sticks. The PS5’s system settings will walk you through how to do this — no separate app required. Plus, it comes with a hard case for safe carrying and storage, and includes a locking USB-C cable to keep it connected during wired play. And if you encounter thumbstick drift later on, you can swap out the analog modules without replacing the whole thing — new ones cost $19.99 from Sony .
Battery life is the biggest downside. You’ll get five to six hours of wireless play before needing to charge. It’s not ideal for marathon sessions unless you’re willing to play with a cable. Plus, while it works with PC, you’ll lose out on fancy features like haptic and adaptive triggers unless the game specifically supports them. Still, if you spend most of your time gaming on PS5 and want more control over how your controller feels and responds, this is about as feature-packed as it gets, and with this discount, now’s a great time to try it out.