- An insider suggests Sony is set to launch the DualSense V3 later this year.
- This new version of the DualSense will ship with replaceable batteries similar to Xbox controllers.
- A new PS5 Pro model is also coming soon, boasting more efficient internals.
PlayStation is no stranger to revising its consoles throughout a generation. In fact, the gaming giant has very recently introduced a slightly updated PS5 console that offers a smaller SSD and cheaper internals.
Similarly, PlayStation also revises its controllers with slight changes. The gaming giant has already released one major DualSense revision this generation, and new reports suggest another update for this controller is on the way.
Why it matters: If the report is to be believed, PlayStation’s future controllers will likely adopt a similar approach.
According to a reliable leaker, Sony has two major updates for the PS5 generation in the works. First, the gaming giant plans to update the PS5 Pro and make it slightly more efficient.
The more interesting change will be made to the DualSense. Sony is reportedly set to launch the DualSense V3 with replaceable batteries. This would be a first for the company since it switched the chargeable controllers when the PS3 launched.
In contrast, Xbox has offered controllers with replaceable AA batteries for nearly two decades now. Although specifics remain unknown for now, PlayStation will likely go for AA batteries similar to Xbox.
This approach will allow the gaming giant to sell rechargeable battery add-ons and cut costs on producing controllers. Additionally, it will likely lead to gamers needing to recharge their controllers less frequently.
Should the report come to fruition, PlayStation is also expected to ship all future controllers with replaceable batteries.
For context, the last major DualSense revision came out several years ago and improved the controller’s drifting tendencies.
In the past, PlayStation also modified the Light Bar and introduced full color controllers when revising the DualShock 4. As such, there may be more to the DualSense V3 than just a replaceable battery.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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