As good as the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is—adaptive triggers are really a you-to-try-it-yourself-to-stand-alone feature—it’s no “pro” controller like Microsoft’s Xbox Elite wireless controller No, which has features like removable joystick and backside pedals.
In order not to stay out of the “pro” controller market, Sony is rumored to be working on a “genuine professional controller” or “PS5 Pro controller” for the PS5, which could be announced in the “coming weeks”. TrihardGuides.
The website claims that sources have shared images of the “PS5 Pro Controller” (codenamed “Hunt”), but it is unable to publish them. The PS5 Pro controller will reportedly sport the same features as the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, including a number of removable components and rear buttons/triggers.
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Features of PS5 Pro Controller Might
whereas trihardguides While we weren’t able to share any images of the alleged prototype, it’s more than likely that any PS5 Pro controller will be the same size as the current DualSense controller.
As per the report, the PS5 Pro controller could have the following features:
- removable analog sticks
- trigger goes off
- rear pedal
- removable grip
The removable analog stick is probably the biggest perceived improvement. While not as widespread as Joy-Con drift on the Nintendo Switch (an issue that persists even today on OLED Switches), there are reports of stick drifts with DualSense controllers. YouTubers have shared fixes for DualSense stick drift by opening up their controllers and replacing analog sticks, but what if you could do this without needing to grab any equipment? It would be pretty neat. If a PS5 Pro controller comes with removable analog sticks, however, it’s more likely to adjust its height like the Xbox Elite wireless controller.
Other features like trigger stops, rear pedals and removable grips are already found on the Scuff’s reflex controller that currently fills the role of a better designed PS5 controller, so it makes sense that Sony would include these features. thinking about doing.
Will the PS5 Pro Controller Have Remapable Buttons?
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 lets you configure all the buttons to your liking so you can play the game exactly how you want it. try hard games does not come out and say that the PS5 Pro controller will be customizable, only that there will be a “significant software upgrade.” It would be disappointing if this isn’t a reference to the removable button on the PS5 Pro controller.
It makes sense that Sony would allow more customization, as the PS5 DualSense can be used with PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices like the Apple TV.
What colors will the PS5 Pro controller come in?
When the PS5 launched in 2020, it came in one color: white. Since then, Sony has released the DualSense controller in five additional colors: Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, Nova Pink, and Galactic Purple. Sony also released the official PS5 console cover AKA “plates” in similar matching colors.
It’s possible that Sony may release a PS5 Pro controller in the same five colors or stick to white and black. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 only comes in black because black is clearly a “pro” color. Hey Sony, color it!
How much will a PS5 Pro controller cost?
There’s already a market for “pro” console controllers. Looking at the Xbox, Microsoft has a second-generation Elite wireless controller with customizable thumbsticks, trigger lock, and wrap-around rubber grips. There’s also some competition for Pro Xbox controllers with the Razer Wolverine Ultimate offering many of the same features. With all these options, it’s clear that there is a demand for pro console controllers.
If the rumors are true and Sony releases the PS5 Pro controller, it could take a premium price on the standard DualSense ($70 for white and black and $75 for other colors). For reference, the Scuff Reflex Controller retails for $200 and Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 sells for $180.
This should give you a ballpark of what to expect if Sony sells a PS5 Pro controller. There are clearly enough people who aren’t shy about paying $180-200 for a controller; Sony can take advantage of this.
When is the PS5 Pro Controller release date?
Aside from the rumor that “it should happen soon” TrihardGuides’ The source claims, there is no release date for the PS5 Pro controller. Cosmic Red and Midnight Black DualSense controllers revealed on June 11, 2021; Starlight Blue and Nova Pink DualSense were released in January 2022, and Galactic Purple in February 2022.
Are we due for a PS5 Pro controller so soon? Or will Sony wait until fall to increase holiday sales?
