When you buy a console, it often comes with one or two game controllers. How good are these standard controllers supplied? How do they fare in a duel with more expensive "Pro" models and third-party controllers? After pressing the buttons around 54 million times, we have the answers...
Sony DualSense
PC, PS5More than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
Colour17
Product details
The Sony DualSense Gamepad offers an immersive gaming experience for the PlayStation 5 and PC. With a combination of wireless and wired connectivity, it allows for flexible use, while the integrated battery technology ensures long-lasting playtime. The ergonomic design and precise buttons provide comfortable handling and responsive control. Features include a D-pad, home button, options and share buttons, as well as a microphone mute switch, all designed to enhance the gaming experience. The DualSense Gamepad is not only functional but also stylish, featuring an elegant gold tone that makes it an attractive accessory for any game collection.
- Ergonomic design for comfortable gaming
- Integrated battery for long-lasting use
- Wireless and wired connectivity options
- Versatile buttons for optimized control.
Platform | PC, PS5 |
Game controller type | Gamepad |
Signal transmission | Cable, Wireless |
Peripheral connection | Bluetooth |
Power supply | Battery operated, Rechargeable battery operated |
Item number | 71218251 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Category | Game controllers |
Manufacturer No. | PS719027034 |
Release date | 4.6.2026 |
Colour | Gold |
Exact colour description | Gold |
Game world | PC, Playstation |
Platform | PC, PS5 |
Game controller type | Gamepad |
Signal transmission | Cable, Wireless |
Peripheral connection | Bluetooth |
Power supply | Battery operated, Rechargeable battery operated |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 32.36 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.78 |
Weight | 282 g |
Width | 2 cm |
Length | 21 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
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Reviews & Ratings
Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Game controllers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 9.Honeycomb1.2 %
- 9.Simagic1.2 %
- 9.Sony1.2 %
- 13.HORI1.3 %
- 14.retro-bit1.4 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 19.PXN2 days
- 22.Moza3 days
- 22.Sony3 days
- 24.Backbone4 days
- 24.Razer4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Game controllers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Deltaco Gaming1.6 %
- 4.Nintendo1.7 %
- 4.Sony1.7 %
- 6.Microsoft1.8 %
- 7.retro-bit2 %
Good gaming accessories don't have to cost a fortune, as the test shows. A responsive and freely adjustable mouse such as the test winner Logitech G502 or a high-tech controller such as the first-placed DualSense from Sony are already available for well under 100 euros. The top-ranked Roccat Vulcan 120 keyboard is slightly more expensive, but enables first-class gaming thanks to its mechanical and...
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the clear test winner: The controller, which can be used for PC and Xbox, is well made, implements inputs precisely and can be customised like no other. For Switch players, on the other hand, the wireless Speedlink Rait is a good and affordable gamepad with a decent battery...

... The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are so good and so incredibly accurate that even the really great Series X controller can't compete with the DualSense. Should developers really use the features of the PS5 pad, the DualSense is a strong argument for playing multiplatform titles on the Playstation. We hadn't experienced immersion through a controller like this before Astro's Playroom.
















