# DualSense Wireless Controller: specs and price

**Price (US):** $69.99 (Launch MSRP; current retail may vary by colorway), as of 2026-06-26. Among the 9 gaming controllers we track it is #3 cheapest of 9; category median $179.99.
**Brand:** Sony
**Released:** 2020-11
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 24/100, #7 of 9 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $69.99 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2020-11 |
| Connection type | Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired |
| Platform compatibility | PS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Battery life hours | 12 |
| Weight grams | 280 |
| Rumble haptics | Yes |
| Adaptive triggers | Yes |
| Trigger stops | No |
| Back paddle buttons | 0 |
| Hall effect sticks | No |
| Audio jack35mm | Yes |
| Charging interface | USB-C |

## Where it stands

At $70, the DualSense Wireless Controller is #3 cheapest of the 9 gaming controllers we track, where the median is $179.99. On the spec sheet, its back paddle buttons of 0 is the lowest of the 9, its battery life hours of 12 is below the median of the 9, and its weight grams of 280 is below the median of the 7.

## What reviewers say

Both whitelisted hands-on reviews (PCWorld, TechRadar) rate the standard DualSense highly, praising its adaptive triggers, haptics and comfortable grip as genuinely innovative. Both flag mediocre battery life as the main weakness; PCWorld also warns PC support is limited. No RTINGS lab data; Edge-model reviews were excluded. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2023-03-17–2024-09-09.)

Praised: Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback deliver genuinely immersive, innovative gameplay; Comfortable, sturdy, well-textured grip that stays comfortable over long sessions; Improved/tactile face buttons plus a built-in audio feature (speaker per PCWorld, mic per TechRadar) add value.
Flagged: Battery life is short/disappointing (~8-10 hours per charge); Limited feature support on PC — generic controller over Bluetooth, advanced features need a wired connection.
Disagreement: Both agree battery life is the main flaw but their observed figures differ: PCWorld measured ~8 hours testing wirelessly on PC, while TechRadar observed ~9-10 hours on PS5. PCWorld is PC-focused and stresses limited PC support; TechRadar reviews it purely as a PS5 pad and doesn't raise that concern.
Sources: PCWorld (2023-03-17, pcworld.com), TechRadar (2024-09-09, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the DualSense Wireless Controller?**

Both whitelisted hands-on reviews (PCWorld, TechRadar) rate the standard DualSense highly, praising its adaptive triggers, haptics and comfortable grip as genuinely innovative. Both flag mediocre battery life as the main weakness; PCWorld also warns PC support is limited. No RTINGS lab data; Edge-model reviews were excluded. Praised: Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback deliver genuinely immersive, innovative gameplay; Comfortable, sturdy, well-textured grip that stays comfortable over long sessions; Improved/tactile face buttons plus a built-in audio feature (speaker per PCWorld, mic per TechRadar) add value. Flagged: Battery life is short/disappointing (~8-10 hours per charge); Limited feature support on PC — generic controller over Bluetooth, advanced features need a wired connection. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the DualSense Wireless Controller cost?**

The DualSense Wireless Controller has a US price of $69.99 (Launch MSRP; current retail may vary by colorway), as of 2026-06-26.

**How does the DualSense Wireless Controller compare on price?**

At $70, the DualSense Wireless Controller is #3 cheapest of the 9 gaming controllers we track, where the median is $179.99.

**When was the DualSense Wireless Controller released?**

The DualSense Wireless Controller was released 2020-11.

**What are the DualSense Wireless Controller's key specs?**

DualSense Wireless Controller (Sony): connectionType Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C wired, platformCompatibility PS5, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, batteryLifeHours 12, weightGrams 280, rumbleHaptics Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.

Source: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller/ (playstation.com, accessed 2026-06-26)
Corroboration: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/ps5-controller-dualsense-features-price-and-battery-life (accessed 2026-06-26)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-controllers/sony-dualsense/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the DualSense Wireless Controller price of record was $69.99 as of 2026-06-26 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-controllers/sony-dualsense/
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