The PlayStation Days of Play Sale officially ended on Wednedday June 11, however one deal is available for just a little while longer. Amazon currently still has the PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Controller on sale for just $169 after a $30 off instant discount. Unlike the standard DualSense controller, which sees regular price drops, the DualSense Edge is rarely discounted. This is a professional grade controller for the PS5 console, much like the Xbox Elite is for the Series X.
PS5 DualSense Edge Controller for $169
The DualSense Edge is Sony’s high-end controller for the PS5 console. Like the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, it offers pro-level features like grips, adjustable analog sticks, mappable rear buttons, profiles, and more. You can swap out the standard analog stick tops with convex replacements that come in two different heights. You have two different options for the back buttons: levers like in the Xbox Elite Series 2 or smaller nubs. One of the most important features of any pro controller are the triggers, and they’ve gotten attention in the DualSense Edge as well. Next to each trigger is a stop slider that lets you adjust how far you have to press the trigger down to make it register. You can choose standard, medium, or short travel distances, the better to get off quick shots in competitive shooters.
All this tech is housed in a hard shell case for easy storage and transport. The case even has a flap that lets you charge the controller while it’s in the case. A 9-foot USB-C charging cable is also included. Unlike the DualSense controllers, some parts can be replaced. For example, you can buy replacement analog stick modules for $19.99 apiece.
PS5 DualSense Edge Review by Matthew Adler
“At nearly triple the price of the standard DualSense controller, the $200 price tag for the DualSense Edge is a hefty one for most casual players. That being said, there’s a ton of fantastic tech packed into a controller that’s virtually the same size and shape you’re already used to. The Function buttons work extremely well to let you quickly create, tweak, and bounce between custom profiles, and the user interface is slick and intuitive. The interchangeable back buttons are comfortable and feel like a natural extension of the controller. And, with easily replaceable analog stick modules, you won’t have to worry about replacing the entire controller if you experience joystick drift. My one complaint is a lack of substantial battery life improvement – a long-standing weak point of PlayStation controllers – but overall this is a fantastic debut for Sony’s first “pro”-level controller.”
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
