Since we already covered this controller in detail in our first impressions of playing with it, we will not repeat the same information over and over again and will focus today on additional practical information. If last time we were able to spend several hours with the controller in the office of the Czech representative of the PlayStation, then this time the controller was already available for several days for a “full” game in the regular mode in the edition. So there was also testing for things like battery life or an overall more accurate comparison with playing on a classic DualSense controller compared to this improved model.
- Execution: white
- Weight: 325 grams
- Custom profiles: Yes
- Wireless connection: Bluetooth
- Battery life: 5 – 10 hours
- USB-C cable: length 2.8 meters
- Price: 5990 CZK
- Official website of the Czech Republic: Game console
First of all, it is worth reiterating that this is just a controller not for everyone. As we wrote a few years ago when we first tested the PlayStato 5 console, the base model of the DualSense controller is absolutely excellent and belongs to the best game controllers we have experienced in years. The Edge goes a little further, but it’s important to understand that in many ways it’s a very similar controller to the base DualSense. Basically, it is intended for two groups of players: on the one hand, for those who play in competitions and need all the possible benefits that can help them win. And then, of course, for the more demanding gamers who just want to play as comfortably as possible with the best – just like such a demanding player buys, for example, a noticeably larger and more expensive 4K 120Hz TV, it makes sense that they would prefer version of the controller with better design and richer features.
So, let’s focus on a higher quality design, because absolutely every user can appreciate it, no matter how competitive they play. The creators of the controller have clearly paid special attention not only to functions, but also to the surface and material. While it looks a lot like the base DualSense at first glance, there are actually a few important additions that are really nice to get used to. For example, there is a non-slip “groove” on the back of the controller that reduces the likelihood of the controller slipping in your hands due to sweaty palms, for example.
It is mainly designed for two groups of players.
In addition, the overall weight of the controller is slightly higher (325 grams compared to the base DualSense which is 280 grams), and thus the controller sits slightly better in the hands of a larger/adult person. The impression of the individual buttons is also different – while the four classic “buttons on the face” feel a little softer (they are easier to press), the other buttons and triggers, on the contrary, give a firmer impression – perhaps this is the result of the creators’ efforts to provide the least resistance in the most frequently used places and, conversely, noticeably highlight secondary elements. In any case, the result is that you just get the impression that you are holding a slightly more substantial and enjoyable version of the DualSense than you are used to. The difference in design is relatively subtle, but it’s there.
But things start to look very different once you apply the unique additional driver components. Although I have used several professional controllers for years, I don’t usually use the rear paddles. Here, however, I was a little embarrassed that the controller has noticeable holes for them on the back, so I tried to put a smaller version of the two in the kit. And not only did this give me an easily accessible pair of additional control buttons, but the fingers on the back of the controller lie between these “stops” even more comfortably and securely than without them – clearly further reducing the chances of the controller slipping in the hands, which, most likely, is not was the idea of the creators, but I really liked this side of the rear buttons (they are attached with a simple but strong magnetic contact). Incidentally, you have a very similar pair of tiny “petals” built into the bottom of the controller (bottom, not back), thus competing with other controller models that offer four petals together on the back.
If you’ve ever tried to increase the sensitivity (DPI) of your wireless gaming mouse, you’ve probably noticed that it drains your battery faster. This is the tradeoff for higher sensitivity and accuracy. Similarly, the DualSense Edge, with its additional controls or options for more pronounced haptic feedback settings or adaptive triggers, draws slightly more power than a regular DualSense controller. This results in a battery life of approximately 5-10 hours per charge (compared to 12-15 hours for a regular DualSense), the length of this time in this range depends mainly on the haptics and triggers workload. If you’re planning on longer gaming sessions, you have the option of compensating for this weakness by connecting a braided charging cable that’s intentionally longer (2.8 meters) and also includes a cable-pull/unplug lockout device.
The imaginary icing on the cake is the advanced settings in the console firmware, which are fully localized into the Czech language. Here you have the option to create several different profiles for general controller settings, which you can easily switch between using the buttons on the controller itself. In addition, each profile can have a completely unique button layout, as well as, for example, the dead zone of the trigger or lever, actuation force, and many other detailed settings. Didn’t it bother you, for example, in a shooter, that when a sniper aims, a light touch is enough and the sight slides to the side? There is nothing easier than to increase the dead zone of the joystick at the beginning of acceleration to make sure that small unwanted touches of the joystick do not knock your target.
All in all, this is a controller for demanding or competitive gamers, or those who play many hours a day and love the idea that if the controller ever starts to drift, they can easily replace a cheaper analog stick. take the entire controller to a service center.
Source :Indian TV
