It’s an absolute masterpiece, the DualSense controller for PS5. Many of its amazing features are already known to you if you have one. PS5 DualSense can do so many other things that aren’t well known. Adaptive triggers and the built-in microphone are the most obvious features of PS5 DualSense, but there are many more that go under the radar. Check out all the secret and unknown features of your PS5 DualSense below.
1. The PS5 DualSense Controller has a triangle button for quick access to settings
The old-fashioned way of changing PS5 settings won’t work anymore if you want to change them quickly. When you press the triangle button, you’ll teleport directly to the search function. This will enable you to find the settings in a fraction of the time it takes you to do it normally. You can make changes like this quickly, so you can start the next match right away. It’s not good to let your team down by being out of action for the first few seconds.
2. Get hints by double tapping PS on the DualSense PS5 Controller
There’s nothing more frustrating than being stuck on a puzzle for an hour without getting anywhere. Google answers has been a solution for stuck gamers for years, but trawling the internet for answers takes time, and it’s not always convenient. Game hints are one of DualSense’s most iconic features. Whenever you’re stuck in a game, the PS button will show you game hints that have been made by the developers to help. Demon’s Souls, for example, is on the list of supported games that have the feature but are known for being tough.
3. Any headphones will work with the PS5 DualSense
Your game will be more immersive with 3D audio. This lets you pinpoint exactly where a sound is coming from and how close or far it is from you, so you can plan your action. You’d think only some headphones could handle all this, since it sounds pretty high-tech. It’s not like that. To get 3D audio, plug any pair of headphones into the PS5 DualSense’s headphone jack. Even if you don’t have the highest-quality gaming headphones, you can still experience 3D audio.
4. Disable the DualSense microphone on your PS5
PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers come with microphones. You can use voice commands on your system and make voice calls without a headset mic. There is a setting on the PS5 DualSense that keeps your DualSense microphone on all the time. PS5 DualSense microphones shouldn’t be used unless absolutely necessary. A microphone can affect other controller features as well as drain your controller’s battery faster. You can turn off DualSense’s microphone at any time by changing a couple of settings.
5. Play competitively without adaptive triggers
One of the coolest features of the PS5 is DualSense’s adaptive triggers. Having real-world resistance makes the lines between reality and the game even blurrier. A single-player campaign wouldn’t be complete without it. Adaptive triggers might be better deactivated if you’re a competitive player. You’re more likely to react slowly if you have adaptive triggers, because they offer resistance when using certain weapons. Some gamers might think this is pedantic. Every millisecond counts for competitive players, and it could mean the difference between life and death – at least in the game.
6. RGB light reacts to your game on the PS5 DualSense
You probably don’t need me to tell you that the PS5 DualSense controller has a RGB light bar built in; gamers are drawn to RGB lights like moths are to flames. You might not know, but the PS5 DualSense controller’s light bar reacts to your game. Depending on where you are, the colors will change to reflect geography, show you if you’re in danger, and even display what house you’ve chosen in Hogwarts Legacy.
It’s more likely you watch your screen when you’re playing a video game than your controller. You might be surprised at the range of colors it displays if you peek at it every now and then. Depending on how distracting you find the light bar on your DualSense controller, you can adjust its brightness.
7. Your DualSense PS5 Controller can convert speech to text
It’s okay to turn the PS5 DualSense’s microphone back on even if you’ve already turned it off by default to take advantage of Chat Transcription. Occasionally, speech-to-text features mess up your words. PS5 DualSense controller works well with this feature. Additionally, it’s extremely handy since anyone who’s played a game knows how inefficient it is to try and type with a controller. With this feature, you can even convert what your friends are saying to text. You’ll find it in PS5’s accessibility settings.
8. DualSense Controller works with any PS5
Sony’s next-generation console works perfectly with PS5 DualSense. The DualSense controller doesn’t come with a shiny Sony PS5. DualSense works with Android and iOS devices, as well as PCs and Steam machines. Even if you can’t get a PS5, PS5 DualSense will still work with a Mac or another compatible device.
There’s a lot to love about the PS5 DualSense Controller
DualSense controllers for PS5 and other devices have a lot of features that can enhance your gaming experience. Hopefully you’ve gotten a better idea of what the DualSense controller can do and how to use some of its incredible features like hints, 3D audio, and Chat Transcription.
