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DualSense vs Custom PS5 Controllers: Where Stock Falls Behind

The DualSense was a game-changer. It changed expectations for what a gaming console’s controllers can do. Improving on the ergonomics and features of the DualShock line of controllers, the new PS5 controller made haptics meaningful, adaptive triggers impressive, and vibration feel layered instead of generic. It makes single-player titles feel

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Best PS5 Controller Mods for Competitive FPS in 2025

Winning in a competitive shooter on PS5 is about input speed, trigger timing, stick precision, movement freedom, and camera control, which are things that you can fix and improve on. The player strafing while keeping perfect aim, bunny hopping without camera interruption, or landing film-perfect recoil pulls usually has something

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Best PS5 Controller Settings for Battlefield 6

Electronic Arts, DICE, and Battlefield are back. While the franchise has always rewarded precision, speed, and control in equal measure, Battlefield 6 is a return to form for the series, bringing back the long sightlines, chaotic infantry fights, high-speed vehicles, and snap decisions that fans have come to love (and

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To Repair or to Replace? Explaining PS5 Controller Stick Drift

The dreaded PS5 Controller stick drift turns old reliable into an annoying piece of hardware. The camera slides when your thumbs are idle, menu selections skip, and small adjustments stop working. That leads players to a simple question: Do I replace the whole controller or repair the failing part? The

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Extending the Life of Your Controller: DualSense Maintenance Tips

Sony did an amazing job with the DualSense. A major improvement over the already impressive DualShock line of controllers, the DualSense is an impressive piece of hardware. But they work hard. Specifically, you work them hard. Between adaptive triggers, haptics, long play sessions, and fast inputs, the DualSense experiences more

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PS5 Controller DIY Repair Tips: A Ten-Point Checklist

When your PS5 controller starts behaving oddly, the first reaction is often to ship it off for repair. After all, who wants to play PS5 games with an unresponsive trigger, a sticky button, or the dreaded stick drift, right? But before you do, you’ll want to scroll down below for

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