With the arrival of the new game console, we naturally learned about the PlayStation 5 controller. The controller in question is the DualSense controller. This one has a lot of nice improvements. You can also use alternatives.
Perhaps because your current PlayStation 5 controller is giving up the ghost or because you just want to try something different. There aren’t actually very many choices yet. Still, we have found a few. But really, you’re better off ignoring them.
PlayStation 5 controller alternatives to forget
Scuf Gaming Reflex Pro
In this overview of the different PlayStation 5 controllers, we have an interesting model with the Scuf Gaming Reflex Pro. The nice thing about this is that you have the opportunity to design the controller according to your own taste. Via the website you go through several steps. This gives you the opportunity to provide your PlayStation 5 controller with your desired color or the thumbsticks that suit you best. The controller uses adaptive triggers, as it is also in the DualSense controller, making it an alternative. Still, it’s best to leave this one out. This is mainly due to the price. It starts at 239.99 euros. So that’s say half of a PlayStation 5.
Scuf Gaming Reflex Pro (Image: SCUF)
NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro
The NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro is unfortunately not a PlayStation 5 controller. It’s a model released for the PlayStation 4. But since you can play all the games from that console on the PS5 as well, you can have this controller with it just fine. It is a fine Pro controller, where you can easily adjust certain things via software on the PC, so that the experience is taken to a higher level. For example, you determine your dead spots and how sensitive the triggers should be. It really is a good controller, with fine experiences. But it is to be hoped that the maker will soon come up with a new one that really works with the PS5.
NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro (Image: Nacon)
PS5 Rival Premium Edition
The latest PlayStation 5 controller is one that is quite distinctive. Namely, the PS5 Rival Premium Edition involves a DualSense that is modified by the folks at Hex Gaming. In this way you get other thumbsticks and the triggers are adjusted. You also get a few pedals on the back, which you can link buttons to. That way you have just a little more control. Disadvantage is the high price of the whole thing. You really pay the price. And therefore it is not recommended.
PS5 Rival Premium Edition (Image: HEX Gaming)
DualSense controller
In this regard, the standard PlayStation 5 controller, the DualSense, really remains the best choice for now. It is affordable and comes with many conveniences. I think it really is one of the finest controllers of recent years, which feels good in the hand for both sports games and shooters. In addition, the touchpad simply works well and the vibrations you feel are really of a high level. So it is nice that there are alternatives, but for now nothing beats the original. Besides, these days you have a lot of colors to choose from.
The last colors (Image: Sony)
