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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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7 Steam Games Best Played on a Custom DualSense Controller

So you just ordered TCP Pro PS5 Controller, or maybe you splurged on the TCP Ultimate PS5 Controller. Congratulations! But did you know that these competitive custom PS5 controllers are also versatile and can help you enjoy certain games on Steam in a completely different, and possibly even better, way?

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PS5 Pro vs PS5: Should You Upgrade?

Released in November 2024 after years of speculation, the PlayStation 5 Pro is the ONLY mid-cycle console refresh of the current generation, with Microsoft preferring to stick to their current lineup of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Much like its predecessor, the PlayStation 4 Pro, the PS5

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PS5 controller settings for Ratchet Clank: Rift Apart

Best PS5 Controller Settings for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Use these PS5 controller settings for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for smoother and more precise control. It includes adjustments to look sensitivity, aim sensitivity, ADS sensitivity, optionally inverting the Y-axis, and customizing adaptive triggers. Making these adjustments can improve combat and exploration, making gameplay feel more immersive. Using a

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 Controller Settings

Best Spider-Man 2 PS5 Controller Settings

Optimal PS5 controller settings for Spider-Man 2 include Camera Sensitivity at 5, Adaptive Trigger Intensity on Medium, and Vibration Intensity on Low or Off. Combined with custom button remapping and traversal tweaks for smoother combat, faster web-slinging, and greater accessibility, these settings improve comfort, responsiveness, and immersion while reducing input

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