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PS5 DualSense: First impressions with Sony’s next-gen controller

Jeff Bakalar has his first impressions with the new PlayStation 5 DualSense controller and after playing a quick game demo, there’s a few standout features he’s really jazzed about. This is Sony’s most substantial controller design change in years, so here’s what it’s like to play with the controller’s brand new adaptive triggers and haptic…

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Jeff Bakalar has his first impressions with the new PlayStation 5 DualSense controller and after playing a quick game demo, there’s a few standout features he’s really jazzed about. This is Sony’s most substantial controller design change in years, so here’s what it’s like to play with the controller’s brand new adaptive triggers and haptic feedback system — plus everything else you’d want to know about the DualSense.

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  1. swavezmartin

    October 27, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    Im so excited for my ps5 and series x come on nov 10th and 12th

  2. Saku

    October 27, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Is it basically like HD “HD Rumble”?

  3. Denstont Jackson

    October 27, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    I’m not impressed how about hooking up with Elon Musk and his industry leading technology as it relates to neuralink so that we can play games with our minds as opposed to a controller

  4. TURNER942

    October 27, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    it kinda looks like it has friction rings like the xbox elite controler but not 100% can u confirm or deny

  5. Mr Prestec

    October 27, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    Noice

  6. Codac

    October 27, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    Where my bots at?

  7. Start The Bengine

    October 27, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Why is a Giant Bomb employee posting videos on CNET?

  8. Uchiha Itachi

    October 27, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    AstroWorldPlayroom

  9. ZeJuank

    October 27, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    just the ps5 cotroller is 1000000000% much better than the series x controller

  10. Ronald Elliezer

    October 27, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    Cool design

  11. phatboi1004

    October 27, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    Is it more comptfortable than the xbox controller

  12. Ruby Frischer

    October 27, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    Hey CNET, ever heard of HD Rumble on Switch? Yeah. Apparently your reviewer has never heard of it. Oh and that speaker? Hmmm, I wonder where that came from haha you should give Nintendo a little credit cause the Wii had that. Oh and those analog triggers? GameCube had them. Give credit where it is due 🙂 That being said, this controller looks so comfy and Astrobot is a really great new franchise!

  13. Blaziken Knight

    October 27, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    Do you know what the battery life is

  14. Blaziken Knight

    October 27, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    If I play ps4 games on the ps5 can I use the dual sense or do I have to use the DualShock 4

    • AbrahamZX1

      October 28, 2020 at 12:30 am

      For PS4 games you can use either.

    • Blaziken Knight

      October 28, 2020 at 12:32 am

      @AbrahamZX1 on ps5?

  15. Joxhua Bowlby

    October 27, 2020 at 11:42 pm

    Im just glad someone is focusing on the controller, I feel like its been under sold and its honestly the thing I am looking forward to most on the new system. Stoked

  16. jennycastle161

    October 27, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Do you know how long the HDMI cable is?

  17. BnH Gaming

    October 28, 2020 at 12:08 am

    I have pre ordered my ps5. I can not wait to receive mine. Amazing review. ????

  18. Eloy Saucedo

    October 28, 2020 at 12:20 am

    I thought he had said awful instead of awesome at first, i was like mfff how

  19. Rob Jones

    October 28, 2020 at 12:27 am

    Getting all my accessories tomorrow. I’m excited but it’s gonna suck looking at it for 2 weeks waiting

  20. Lost Cosmos

    October 28, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Look at the grit up close on the controller. It’s tiny playstation ????◼ o x Same as the system. Zoom in on the white.

  21. arrownoir

    October 28, 2020 at 12:53 am

    Looks like a fatter Seth Rogen.

  22. Dee2cheesy

    October 28, 2020 at 12:57 am

    Can u try using it on ps4

  23. Zach Coleman

    October 28, 2020 at 12:59 am

    I don’t really like the ps5/ps4 but that controller is pretty nice

  24. Shawn G

    October 28, 2020 at 1:15 am

    What’s even more cool is that developers are already embracing the controller and using it in creative ways for immersion. Tells you Sony absolutely nailed it. Sony honestly seems to have absolutely nailed next-gen. Developers seem SO damn excited to be working with the console!

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