Sony’s DualSense Edge PS5 Wireless Controller Launch

Sony will be releasing its first-ever ultra-customizable controller early next year. Developed by PlayStation, the DualSense Edge wireless controller will launch worldwide on January 26. Featuring a variety of hardware and software-based personalization options, the controller is designed to allow players to tailor controls to their playstyle for a specific gaming experience. Users can remap buttons, adjust stick sensitivity and triggers and swap between multiple control profiles.

The DualSense Edge also packs in haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for comfortable and immersive gameplay. In addition to the controller itself, the bundle arrives with three changeable sets of stick caps and two changeable sets of back buttons, as well as connector housing and a USB cable. Everything comes packaged in a convenient and organized carrying case. Sony’s DualSense Edge PS5 controller is priced at $199.99 USD and available for pre-order in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The controller will be available in the aforementioned countries on January 26 and at other participating retailers beginning February 23.

Here’s a breakdown of everything included as well as a closer look at the carrying case:

    DualSense Edge wireless controller
    USB braided cable
    2 Standard caps
    2 High dome caps
    2 Low dome caps
    2 Half dome back buttons
    2 Lever back buttons
    Connector housing
    Carrying case 

Get it directly from PlayStation

Starting Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (while supplies last), in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, the DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for pre-order only through direct.playstation.com.

The DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick modules will be available for direct.playstation.com customers in these countries starting January 26, 2023, and will be offered at other participating retailers starting February 23, 2023.

Stay tuned to direct.playstation.com for more information.

Xbox Series X And PS5 Are Now Available at Walmart

Walmart’s latest PS5 and Xbox Series X restocking event is back for a second day, following up yesterday’s replenishment of all these consoles. Today at 4PM ET / 1PM PT, Walmart will be selling the disc-based PlayStation 5, the disc-less Digital Edition, and the Xbox Series X. It’s the kind of big restock event that’s becoming increasingly rare as we get closer to the holidays. Like yesterday, expect to see Walmart’s new queueing system. If you load one of these pages, you’ll get a place in line, and you can keep browsing Walmart’s site as a timer runs down to let you purchase a console, assuming there’s still stock left. This should remove the urgency from having to add or update your billing and shipping info in a flash, but you should do that as you wait. Anything you can do ahead of time to reduce the friction and decrease the times it takes at checkout is worth considering. Starting first with the consoles.

PlayStation 5

• $500

Sony’s flagship next-gen console, which includes a disc drive, allows you to play both digital and physical games for the PS4 and PS5.

• $500 at Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

• $400

The PS5 Digital Edition costs $400. Compared to the PS5, this console is $100 less and does not include a Blu-ray disc drive.

• $400 at Sony

Microsoft Xbox Series X

• $500

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option. While the Series S is aimed at smooth 1440p performance and takes a disc-less aproach, the $500 Series X is focused on fast, 4K gameplay.

• $500 at Walmart

The consoles may be the main course, but don’t forget to order some extra sides for when you have company over. Here are a few accessories to consider for both consoles.

For PlayStation

Cosmic red DualSense PS5 controller

• $74

Like the original DualSense controller, the cosmic red model features adaptive triggers and haptic feedback but with a vibrant red-and-black design.

• $74 at Amazon
• $75 at Best Buy

Sony Pulse 3D headset

• $99

Sony’s Pulse 3D wireless gaming headset is worth the roughly $100 price tag if you want a wireless model that can let the audio in some PS5-exclusive games shine. It sounds fantastic with launch titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, as well as more recent hits like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Like the console, this headset has been a little tough to find, but it’s coming back in stock more frequently these days. Sony is also releasing a midnight black version of the headset for $100 on October 22nd, which you can preorder now from Sony.

• $99 at Walmart
• $100 at Best Buy

PlayStation Plus (annual subscription)

• $42
• $60
• 30% off

A membership to PlayStation Plus allows PS4 and PS5 owners to play games online, download free titles every month, and take advantage of discounts on the PS Store. Currently, Eneba is offering Verge readers a 12-month subscription for around $36 with the promo code 365DAYS.

• $42 at Eneba

For Xbox

Xbox Wireless Controller

• $49
• $60
• 18% off

Microsoft’s latest Xbox controller features a Share button and a USB-C charging port if you use the optional rechargeable battery.

• $49 at Walmart

Xbox Wireless Headset

• $89
• $100
• 12% off

You don’t have to miss a call while you game thanks to Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset, which is selling for $89 instead of $100 at Best Buy and GameStop. In our review, we found it to be a comfortable, intuitively designed headset that’s well worth its cost. In addition to working well with Xbox consoles, it can connect to another device simultaneously via Bluetooth.

• $89 at Best Buy
• $89 at GameStop

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (three-months)

• $26
• $45
• 43% off

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to more than 100 games, including Doom, Gears 5, and the soon-to-be-released Halo Infinite, which you’ll be able to play on multiple devices. Right now, Eneba is offering a three-month subscription to the service for $26 when you use code 90DAYS.

• $26 at Eneba