A new report has revealed that PlayStation could be preparing to release a new model of the DualSense controller for PS5 that includes one feature that many have wanted to see for years. Generally speaking, the DualSense is already seen as a fantastic controller by most PlayStation users. Between its haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and comfortable grip, most would argue that the DualSense is already the best controller on modern gaming consoles. Despite this, there are a few improvements that have continued to be requested with high frequency, and it now seems like PlayStation could soon deliver on one of these overhauls.
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Coming by way of PPE, it has been claimed that Sony is quietly working on a revision of the DualSense controller behind the scenes. This revamp, which is supposedly being dubbed “DualSense V3” internally, is said to generally be the same as the current models. However, it will contain a removable battery, which would be a first for PlayStation controllers. This new DualSense will reportedly be arriving in November 2025 and will come packaged with the new model of the PS5 Pro that is also claimed to be on the way.
Why Does This New DualSense Feature Matter?
For many PlayStation users, the advent of a removable battery in the DualSense might seem like a step backwards. After all, why would anyone want a battery that has to be swapped out when the rechargeable batteries in PlayStation controllers already work well enough? Well, there are two major reasons.
For starters, on a long enough timeline, the batteries in DualSense controllers can stop retaining as much of a charge as they once did. While most DualSense gamepads can hold a charge of around 10 to 12 hours, this can diminish over the years after the controller has been continually recharged over and over. Rather than replace the battery in the controller manually, most PlayStation users just have to opt to buy a new one if they grow tired of how short the charge has become.
In a similar vein, some users prefer using AA batteries or other rechargeable variants that come with a longer lifespan. Controllers with AA batteries, for instance, can typically be used for dozens of hours before running out of juice. While these batteries eventually die and have to be swapped, there are quite a few who prefer this method over internal batteries.
While we still don’t know if this DualSense revision will be real, it would be in line with other moves we’ve seen from Sony in recent years. For example, the DualSense Edge comes with thumbsticks that can be easily replaced by other modules if they happen to develop stick drift. This ensures that the Edge itself will remain in good condition for the long haul and won’t have to be replaced if one part breaks. Sony could now be taking this same approach with the basic DualSense controllers to give them more longevity than before.
Assuming that this report is accurate and this controller will arrive in November, there’s a good chance that we could learn more about the “DualSense V3” soon enough. Until then, be sure to stay tuned to our coverage here on ComicBook in the coming days and weeks.
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