This.
But i'm glad that sony did changed there always forever design which was still from the ps1.
This dual sense look much much more confortable to hold. Now sony, fix that postion from the analog stick and don't break up the dpad in 4 parts.
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Is the Dual Sense comfortable to hold or not?
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This.
But i'm glad that sony did changed there always forever design which was still from the ps1.
This dual sense look much much more confortable to hold. Now sony, fix that postion from the analog stick and don't break up the dpad in 4 parts.
I was worried about it being too big, but It feels great in my hands. I'd say they nailed it.
In terms of features it's the best controller by far. Gyro+ the new Haptics and the triggers are a game changer.
In terms of comfort
I'd place it slightly behind the s|x controller.
In terms of features it's the best controller by far. Gyro+ the new Haptics and the triggers are a game changer.
In terms of comfort
I'd place it slightly behind the s|x controller.
It feels a little off to me. I like DS4 better. I think the sticks are a little too rough in texture and the Playstation button is in a awkward position and feels bad to press. For some reason I think the shape of the controller makes the symmetrical stick placement feel worse than they did on DS4. As someone that prefers symmetrical placement, I think they actually should have went asymmetrical with this controller.
Slightly more comfortable than ds4 for me.
I find i have to clench my hands a bit less and the bottom of the controller is a lot grippier feels nicer in the hand.
I find i have to clench my hands a bit less and the bottom of the controller is a lot grippier feels nicer in the hand.
I think the issue is ultimately that the DualSense is noticeably bigger than the DualShock 4, which means it'll be less comfortable to hold for people with smaller hands (and conversely more comfortable to hold for people with bigger hands).
The dual sense battery is poor, the adaptive triggers are a novelity, and it's uncomfortable to use for long sessions partly due to size and stick placement. It is in 3rd place behind Switch's pro controller and Xbox Series controller for me. At this rate I will make Series X my main console for this gen when the PS4 was my main console last gen.
It's pretty good, I mean all modern controllers are good in the hands.
My favourite is the new Xbox series controller, but the dual sense got the features, you know? I really like the new Xbox d-pad. But the new Xbox controller feels really good in the hands and is extremely light compared to the dual sense.
All Xbox needs in its controller is gyro and I'd be good. A mic wouldn't be a bad addition, but not necessary.
I'm not too sure how I'd compare the dual shock 4 and the dual sense. In general I wasn't too big of a fan of the dual shock 4, I preferred the Wii u pro controller over it. But the dual shock 4 did have a nice d-pad.
With that being said, ironically the Wii u pro controller and gamepad might be some of the best controllers I've ever used.
My favourite is the new Xbox series controller, but the dual sense got the features, you know? I really like the new Xbox d-pad. But the new Xbox controller feels really good in the hands and is extremely light compared to the dual sense.
All Xbox needs in its controller is gyro and I'd be good. A mic wouldn't be a bad addition, but not necessary.
I'm not too sure how I'd compare the dual shock 4 and the dual sense. In general I wasn't too big of a fan of the dual shock 4, I preferred the Wii u pro controller over it. But the dual shock 4 did have a nice d-pad.
With that being said, ironically the Wii u pro controller and gamepad might be some of the best controllers I've ever used.
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I think it's super comfy and really like how solid it feels in my hands, if that makes any sense. I'm super impressed with just about everything about the controller.
Like other posters, I'm too leaning towards the DS4 being more comfortable to hold. The slimmer palm grips of the DS4 were really easy to hold for long periods of time and don't require you to stretch your fingers ever once in a while. While I think the Dualsense is great, I noticed that in long sessions I often reposition my hands on the palm grip because I feel my thumbs no longer comfortably sit on the sticks.
It might be due to me using the DS4 as a primary controller for years, so I hope I'll get used to the bulkiness of the Dualsense soon enough because it has the potential of being my all-time favorite controller. If not, then I hope there will be officially licensed third party controllers soon with better-placed sticks.
It might be due to me using the DS4 as a primary controller for years, so I hope I'll get used to the bulkiness of the Dualsense soon enough because it has the potential of being my all-time favorite controller. If not, then I hope there will be officially licensed third party controllers soon with better-placed sticks.
The Dualsense is the best Playstation controller made to me. It feels really good in my hands, not too big, not too small.
Also seems of a better build quality, coming from DS3 and DS4
Also seems of a better build quality, coming from DS3 and DS4
Same, the size and shape is perfect. I love the way it feels in the hands.
Most comfortable controller ever for my hands, whenever I go back to my series S controller my hands feel crampedControllers are an integral part of my gaming experience of course and while I don´t plan on buying a PS5 for the foreseeable future, I was having a look at the Dual Sense thread and several people complained about how their hands hurt while playing. I think the controller is starting to grow on me a little, visually speaking, but the difference on shape in comparison to Dual Shock 4 has me wondering.
What do you think about this? Is the Dual Sense comfortable to hold? I would like to gather more opinions about this.
Split controllers really are the best in terms of comfort, but the joy-cons aren't very comfortable imo. Someone needs to make a really good split controller. Playing Metroid Prime with Wii remote and nunchuck was such a great experience, I'm sure there's some really good be controllers that would replicate it.
I like it overall but the pokey bits at the bottom dig into my fingers with the way I hold the controller.
Sony has finally made a controller that's comfortable in long sessions (for me). So yes, absolutely.
I think we're spoilt for good controllers currently, the PS5, Xbox and Switch (Pro controller) are all really comfortable for me to hold for long periods. I have relatively small hands.
With regards to the DualSense specifically, it's certainly an upgrade from the DS4. So far literally my only criticism is how the PS button feels but it's not a gameplay button so meh. Love the sticks, D Pad, triggers, face buttons.
With regards to the DualSense specifically, it's certainly an upgrade from the DS4. So far literally my only criticism is how the PS button feels but it's not a gameplay button so meh. Love the sticks, D Pad, triggers, face buttons.
When I unpacked my ps5 and held the dualsense the first time it was a little jarring tbh, seemed way narrower compared to the ds4. At least how I held both controllers it was.
But after a day of using it that went away and now I find it a really comfortable fit
But after a day of using it that went away and now I find it a really comfortable fit
I've found it the most comfortable controller in years, I have issues with my hands and wrists sometimes and using this one they have hardly been an issue at all, the Dualshock was really bad for me so much so that I spent more time on my xbox but this one has been spot on.
You'd think that and I was worried as I have tiny hands and short fingers. But it's actually not really bigger, the shape is different and feels more comfortable to me. Overall my favourite controller so far.
I'm pretty sure I checked this when I got the dualsense and the XSX controller is around 10g heavier than the DS.
ed: just checked again, and yeah the XSX controller is at least 10g heavier with AAs in than the DualSense.
It's slightly bigger, I think for me it's quite heavy.
woa that's wild my brain must be playing tricks on me. I honestly thought the Xbox controller was lighter
I was very worried with the increase in size that it would tip over into uncomfortable (I have small hands). But despite the increase in size I don't have to reach further to hit any buttons, and I'm one of those elite tier bad butt gamers that holds controllers with fingers on all shoulder buttons.
Other than the slightly rattly feeling bumpers, it's damn near perfect for me.
Other than the slightly rattly feeling bumpers, it's damn near perfect for me.
The DualSense has one big flaw and that's the sharp edges at the bottom of the grips which essentially makes it uncomfortable to people with big hands (who actually rest their pinkies there). I can't honestly fathom why it's designed like this.
Yeah, I haven't clocked too many hours with it yet, and I do think it's a really great controller from my early impressions alone, but the sharp ridge is pretty distracting. I keep noticing it every half hour or so, and whilst it's a minor sensation, it's still something that pulls me a bit out of the experience.