PS5 Users Upset As Sony Increases Price of DualSense Controllers

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DualSense Controllers Price Hike Is Being Heavily Criticized!

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  • Sony has recently increased the price of DualSense controllers, angering the PS5 users in the process.
  • The $5 price increase has come as a surprise since controllers often receive a price reduction over time.
  • Many fans are demanding Sony for answers, as others are left complaining about the quality of DualSense.

The DualSense controller lineup is quite popular in the PlayStation ecosystem and for all the right reasons. The advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, along with the best customizability features, offer an unforgettable gaming experience. However, all that comes for a price, and it is certainly not cheap to grab one anymore.

Sony has quietly bumped up the price tag of DualSense controllers by $5 in many regions around the globe. This choice has left PS users puzzled and caused them to get riled up. 

Why it matters: Many users expected a reduction in DualSense pricing since 4 years of its lifespan have passed. However, the unwelcomed price hike has made the PS5 users furious, as they are left questioning Sony’s decision behind the scenes. 

Sony PlayStation 5
DualSense controllers are almost a necessity for the PS5 to get the best out of the Sony ecosystem.

Several Reddit forums are filled with users discussing hot topics with fervour. A plethora of them are upset since they expected the price to be reduced. They are now left questioning the giant conglomerate for an official explanation.

“This seems like the first console generation where there isn’t a price decrease on these items and the consoles themselves.”

A price hike would not be a big concern, but costs for controllers and consoles are usually reduced into several years of their lifespans. However, the opposite has happened—even with the PS5 since it suffered a notable price hike in Japan.

PS5 With DualSense Controller
The DualSense controllers often need to be replaced after half a year because of stick drift issues.

Amid criticisms, upset users have requested Sony to create more durable DualSense controllers instead that match the price. They are notorious for suffering from stick drift issues as early as the first couple of months after being bought. Due to this recurring issue, some users have already bought the controller three times. 

Sony has yet to issue an official statement addressing the highly criticized and unexpected DualSense price hike. For now, the gaming giant is gearing up to reveal the highly anticipated PS5 Pro, which might also receive some criticism regarding the price.

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