Sony is reportedly planning to announce new hardware, a PS5 ‘Pro’ controller

[mgftp]

In a report published on Try Hard Guides, industry insider Tom Henderson claims to have heard from several sources that the platform holder will unveil new hardware at the end June, although this won’t include a new console.

Described to Henderson as a “genuine professional controller” for PS5, the new pad will reportedly feature removable analogue sticks and grips, trigger stops, and back paddles.

Buttons under the analogue sticks are said to allow users to remove the analogue unit completely, presumably enabling them to replace it with a new one rather than having to buy another controller should issues like stick drift arise.

Henderson said he was provided with images of an alleged prototype for the PS5 Pro controller, which it’s claimed will have significant software upgrades.

Following reports of a delay, it was recently claimed that Sony will confirm a November release date for God of War: Ragnarök later this month.

While unclear, it’s speculated that Sony could be planning to announce the game’s release date as part of a wider event which also includes the reveal of new PlayStation hardware.

Sony held its latest State of Play live stream earlier this month. It featured reveals and updates mainly focused on PlayStation games from third parties, although it also showed off Sony’s PlayStation VR2 game Horizon Call of the Mountain.

Lack of an OEM pro controller has been a big complaint of mine gaming on PlayStation. Can't wait to get this.

[JayJ350]

Typical of Sony this gen, trying to copy what Microsoft has been doing.

[OneLegSquats]

Typical of Sony this gen, trying to copy what Microsoft has been doing.

They see what the competitors are doing, and evolve from that and bring out a far superior product. That's how industry works. Otherwise we would still be using vacuum tubes.

I've never felt the need for a pro controller personally, can see the benefit if you play competitive multiplayer games. But the base PS5 controller feels premium as it is. I guess if the stock PS5 controller used ancient AA batteries then there might be a reason to upgrade. But very rarely will I play a game and want more buttons, when you consider gestures on the touchpad act as buttons too

Introduced in 1907 by The American Ever Ready Company, the AA battery size was standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1947, but it had been in use in flashlights and electrical novelties before formal standardization.

'Next gen'

[OptimusTrajan]

Back buttons are pretty essential for FPS. I never used them outside of COD on PS4 with their back button attachment.

They see what the competitors are doing, and evolve from that and bring out a far superior product. That's how industry works. Otherwise we would still be using vacuum tubes.

I've never felt the need for a pro controller personally, can see the benefit if you play competitive multiplayer games. But the base PS5 controller feels premium as it is. I guess if the stock PS5 controller used ancient AA batteries then there might be a reason to upgrade. But very rarely will I play a game and want more buttons, when you consider gestures on the touchpad act as buttons too

Introduced in 1907 by The American Ever Ready Company, the AA battery size was standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1947, but it had been in use in flashlights and electrical novelties before formal standardization.

'Next gen'

AA batteries in a controller is actually quite nice. I use Panasonic rechargeable. Change them out every week or two and keep going.

[phaginator]

PS5 controller is the GOAT controller imo BUT it has a sh*t battery life, only thing that needs to be fixed.

[Redfish225]

PS5 controller is the GOAT controller imo BUT it has a sh*t battery life, only thing that needs to be fixed.

Mine lasts 5+ hours, how much do you play?

[phaginator]

Mine lasts 5+ hours, how much do you play?

Yup, mine does too but even when watching netflix the battery drains just as fast when you would game, it's crazy.

Of course it's not a big problem if you have 2 controllers and just swap.

[wasp9166]

Do you think consoles will become upgradable just like pcs?

As for controller I always play wired

Maybe there is no benefit but ,I need every millisecond lol

These fkn kids jump around like squirrels

[mgftp]

Typical of Sony this gen, trying to copy what Microsoft has been doing.

Weird how you didn't have the same reaction when Phil Spencer said Xbox would be copying PS's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

They see what the competitors are doing, and evolve from that and bring out a far superior product. That's how industry works. Otherwise we would still be using vacuum tubes.

I've never felt the need for a pro controller personally, can see the benefit if you play competitive multiplayer games. But the base PS5 controller feels premium as it is. I guess if the stock PS5 controller used ancient AA batteries then there might be a reason to upgrade. But very rarely will I play a game and want more buttons, when you consider gestures on the touchpad act as buttons too

Introduced in 1907 by The American Ever Ready Company, the AA battery size was standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1947, but it had been in use in flashlights and electrical novelties before formal standardization.

'Next gen'

I am not a pro gamer but having back buttons really helps immerse you in the game. Complex controls just feel so much more natural. Not having back buttons since moving to PS5 is something I have really missed.

[Redfish225]

Yup, mine does too but even when watching netflix the battery drains just as fast when you would game, it's crazy.

Of course it's not a big problem if you have 2 controllers and just swap.

Two controllers crew.

[OneLegSquats]

Do you think consoles will become upgradable just like pcs?

As for controller I always play wired

Maybe there is no benefit but ,I need every millisecond lol

These fkn kids jump around like squirrels

No. That sort of defeats the purpose of a console. You buy it, plug it in, you play it, all for one sum of money.

[freeburn]

Good for them, they've just been letting companies like scuff make money that could be theirs tbh.

[mgftp]

Good for them, they've just been letting companies like scuff make money that could be theirs tbh.

And Scuff is such garbage. I used some Nacon PS4 "Elite" controllers that were decent but there has been no PS5 option yet that is viable. OEM > all.

[freeburn]

And Scuff is such garbage. I used some Nacon PS4 "Elite" controllers that were decent but there has been no PS5 option yet that is viable. OEM > all.

I have also heard they aren't great quality.

Personally I'd also prefer to use a pro controller from sony/ms rather then a 3rd party.

I know a few guys from apex with battle beavers, they seem to like them though

[LtGoose]

Gimmick gamers rejoicing over more gimmicks? Who could have seen this coming........

Lol @ "pro" controllers, just use the Claw and you'll be fine.

[freeburn]

Gimmick gamers rejoicing over more gimmicks? Who could have seen this coming........

Lol @ "pro" controllers, just use the Claw and you'll be fine.

I mean it's not really much of a gimmick, either you want optional paddles or you don't. They were a game changer in rocket league for me. Almost all of my apex controller pals use paddles.

[BearyManilowe]

Why would Sony do this if they've already "achieved perfection" with the DualSense?

[rocketfish]

Why would Sony do this if they've already "achieved perfection" with the DualSense?

because of money.. sony see's all these third party companies on the internet showing how they mod controllers making them essentially what the "pro" controller would be like.. every time you see those videos its 99% sony controllers, rarely are they xbox controllers because xbox already has a product out there.

so now these controller modders won't make as much on PS5 controllers, but will continue to make money on those who still use ps4 controllers

[JayJ350]

Yup, mine does too but even when watching netflix the battery drains just as fast when you would game, it's crazy.

Of course it's not a big problem if you have 2 controllers and just swap.

I always found it odd how Sony gamers have some sort of weird phobia of AA batteries, like AA batteries killed their mothers or something. I always found it convenient to be able to quickly swap out rechargeable batteries.

[OneLegSquats]

Why would Sony do this if they've already "achieved perfection" with the DualSense?

Cope & seethe

[ScramFranklin]

a non-console war thread and people make it about console wars

typical misc

[Ephedra]

PS5 controller is the GOAT controller imo BUT it has a sh*t battery life, only thing that needs to be fixed.

Yep, PS5 controller is my favorite ever made but damn that battery drains quickly. It's like I need to switch controllers every time I'm gonna game just to make sure it doesn't run out and kill my vibe during a good gaming session.

I never play 4+ hours but when I'm done playing I like to just lay the controller on my table for next time. Can't do that with the Dualsense.

[mgftp]

a non-console war thread and people make it about console wars

typical misc

Well we are seeing the effects of Jay's ban being over as he turns it into toxic fanboy bs right in post #2.

[rocketfish]

Yep, PS5 controller is my favorite ever made but damn that battery drains quickly. It's like I need to switch controllers every time I'm gonna game just to make sure it doesn't run out and kill my vibe during a good gaming session.

I never play 4+ hours but when I'm done playing I like to just lay the controller on my table for next time. Can't do that with the Dualsense.

true, issue i had on my gaming sessions in franchise mode madden. obviously game dependent but i think the controller lasts like 4 hours lol.. i got two controllers on charging docks now because of it.

[JayJ350]

Yep, PS5 controller is my favorite ever made but damn that battery drains quickly. It's like I need to switch controllers every time I'm gonna game just to make sure it doesn't run out and kill my vibe during a good gaming session.

I never play 4+ hours but when I'm done playing I like to just lay the controller on my table for next time. Can't do that with the Dualsense.

You know, that wouldn't be a problem if you could use rechargable AA's and buy some eneloops, just sayin.

[R3L3NTL3SS]

PS5 controller is the GOAT controller imo BUT it has a sh*t battery life, only thing that needs to be fixed.

God damn, how much binging do you do? I've played some long ass sessions and a fully charged remote has never let me down for at least 5-6 hours lol.

Even if it did, just put the controller on the charging dock and grab another controller?

[ScramFranklin]

Well we are seeing the effects of Jay's ban being over as he turns it into toxic fanboy bs right in post #2.

yep, it's why i say i wish it was a permaban

[kr1kit]

Jay360 "I'm never toxic"

also Jay360 within one minute after any new thread is posted "LOL SONYCELS ARE CHIT LOL PS5 IS TRASH LOL XBOX #1!!!!!11!!!11111!!!!"

[mgftp]

Jay360 "I'm never toxic"

also Jay360 within one minute after any new thread is posted "LOL SONYCELS ARE CHIT LOL PS5 IS TRASH LOL XBOX #1!!!!!11!!!11111!!!!"

Accurate

[CellyTech]

Strikepack solves this problem.