DualSense Controller for the PS5. Front view

During the 2022 Gamescom Opening Night, PlayStation revealed the DualSense Edge, a highly customizable controller for the PS5 with swappable stick caps and back buttons.

PlayStation DualSense Edge features

Here are the features mentioned by PlayStation in their blog post.

Ultra-customizable controls

You can make the DualSense Edge wireless controller uniquely yours by remapping or deactivating specific button inputs and fine-tuning your aim by adjusting stick sensitivity and dead zones (the distance your analog stick moves before it’s recognized in a game). In addition, each trigger is adjustable with options to tailor travel distance and dead zones to your preference. For example, you can manually reduce travel distance of the triggers for faster inputs in competitive FPS games or reduce the dead zone for precise throttle control in racing games.

Ability to save multiple control profiles

Once you’ve found your ideal control settings, you can save them to unique profiles and swap between them on the fly. With the DualSense Edge wireless controller, you’ll always have your preferred controls for your games ready to go, whether you’re facing Norse gods and monsters in God of War Ragnarök, or rival players in an online battle royale.On-controller user interfaceThe dedicated Fn button allows you to easily adjust your setup while staying focused on the in-game action – quickly swap between your pre-set control profiles, adjust game volume and chat balance, and access the controller profile settings menu to set up and test new control iterations while in game.

Changeable stick caps and back buttons

Three types of swappable stick caps (standard, high dome, and low dome) help you stay comfortable in game while maintaining grip and stability. The two swappable sets of back buttons (half-dome and lever) can be configured to be any other button input, putting more essential controls at your fingertips.

Replaceable stick modules

Play longer with the ability to fully replace each individual stick module on the controller (replacement stick modules will be sold separately).

Built-in DualSense wireless controller features

The DualSense Edge wireless controller retains the signature comfort and immersive experience of the DualSense wireless controller when playing supported games, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, built-in microphone, motion controls, and more.

The most notable feature is the ability to swap each stick on the controller to deal with issues that might come up in the future as you can isolate and deal with a problem like stick drift by simply replacing it entirely or repair it without the controller present.

The DualSense Edge controller will come with a USB Type-C braided cable as well as a carrying case to store extra pieces and the controller itself. The case also allows you to charge the controller through a USB connection while inside. No release date or price point was given at this time.