However, the PS5 has been out a while now and the official DualSense is not the only option on the market, with pro controllers, cool colour schemes and even phone-attaching controllers for remote play on offer.<\/p>\n
It can be easy to get overwhelmed, therefore, as buying controllers used to be a relatively simple task \u2013 but luckily we\u2019re here with an overview of the very best PS5 controllers available no matter what type you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve scoured the web for deals and tested out the options for you, so read for our tips, thoughts and recommendations!<\/p>\n
Latest deals<\/h5> <\/div> Note: the PS5 DualSense Edge<\/a> controller has not yet been made available for testing. Neither has the PSVR 2 headset<\/a>. We\u2019ll be sure to update this page when we\u2019ve been able to try them out. Until then, read on!<\/p>\nBest PS5 controllers<\/strong><\/h2>\nDon\u2019t have time to read a full article? Fair enough! We\u2019ll do a quick \u2018at a glance\u2019 runthrough for you. The best PS5 controllers are:<\/p>\n
- Official DualSense controller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for authentic PS5 vibes<\/li>\n
- Backbone One<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 best for Remote Play<\/li>\n
- Scuf Reflex Pro<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for pro-level play<\/li>\n
- Razer Wolverine V2 Pro<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for a different look<\/li>\n
- Aim Controller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for funky colours<\/li>\n
- PS5 Media Remote<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for Smart TV apps<\/li>\n
- Midnight Black DualSense<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for showing your dark side<\/li>\n
- DualShock 4 controller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for Backwards Compatibility<\/li>\n
- PSVR headset<\/a> and Move controllers<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 best for original PSVR<\/li>\n
- Grey Camo DualSense controller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 best for CoD fans<\/li>\n<\/ul>
You can click any of those links to visit a product page, if you\u2019re thinking of making a purchase, or keep on reading for our full reasoning behind picking each of those PS5 controllers.<\/p>\n
The official DualSense controller<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for:<\/strong> Authentic PS5 vibes<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The original DualSense controller for PS5.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe original and, arguably, the best. The DualSense PS5 controller won heaps of acclaim when Sony launched it alongside the PS5 console in late 2020. The two-tone design wasn\u2019t for everyone, but it\u2019s impossible to argue with the quality under the hood. From the next-gen vibration of Haptic Feedback to the immensely impressive Adaptive Triggers, Sony brought its A-game with this major revamp of its controller features. If you\u2019re looking for a controller that will work with all the big new games and feel great at the same time, this should definitely be on your list.<\/p>\n
Buy the DualSense controller (RRP \u00a359.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n- Amazon<\/a> (\u00a356.99)<\/li>\n
- Argos<\/a> (\u00a359.99)<\/li>\n
- Very<\/a> (\u00a359.99)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Backbone One controller<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for:\u00a0<\/strong>PS5 Remote Play<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The PlayStation edition of the Backbone One controller.<\/span><\/figcaption> Backbone<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nDid you know that you can play your PS5 games on the go using the PS Remote Play app (available on both iPhone and Android mobiles)? Numerous phone-attaching controllers have been made to support this functionality, including the Razer Kishi<\/a> and the Backbone One, the latter of which even has a special PlayStation edition with all of the right buttons and colour schemes to match the PS5. In our Backbone One review<\/a>, we were very impressed, so don\u2019t sleep on this if you fancy taking your PS5 games with you outside the house.<\/p>\nBuy the Backbone One: PlayStation edition (RRP \u00a399.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n- Backbone<\/a> (\u00a399.99)<\/li>\n
- Very<\/a> (\u00a399.99)<\/li>\n
- Argos<\/a> (\u00a399.99)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Scuf Reflex Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Pro-level playing<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The Scuf Reflex Pro controller.<\/span><\/figcaption> Scuf<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIf you take your competitive gaming seriously, the Scuf Reflex Pro is designed with you in mind. As well as having enhanced grip on the back (to combat those sweaty palms), it also has back paddles that you can program with any buttons\/commands that suit your play style, allowing you to get near-instant access to your most crucial moves. That could, legitimately, be the difference between winning and losing a match on the competitive scene. As well as feeling great to play with, it also allows you to choose from a wide range of customisation options \u2014 you can alter everything from the colours to the sticks to how sensitive the triggers are. Winner winner.<\/p>\n
Buy the Scuf Reflex Pro (prices start at \u00a3199.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n- Scuf<\/a> (from \u00a3199.99)<\/li>\n
- Amazon<\/a> (prices vary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for: <\/strong>A different design scheme (and offset analogue sticks!)<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The white Razer Wolverine Pro V2 PS5 controller<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nIf you\u2019re after a pro PS5 controller with a radically different design, then the Razer Wolverine Pro V2 is for you. As well as having a cool name, the blocky design will appeal to anyone who had issues with the DualSense\u2019s long handles, and the left analogue stick swapping places with the D-pad will be a welcome change to anyone more used to Xbox, PC or Switch Pro controllers. As a pro controller, it still has all the premium bells and whistles, including remappable buttons, back paddles and interchangeable thumbsticks \u2013 as well as Razer\u2019s trademark \u2018mecha-tactile\u2019 buttons that decrease response time. Can be tricky to get hold of though!<\/p>\n
Buy the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro (RRP \u00a3249.99) from:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n- Razer<\/a> (\u00a3249.99)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The Aim Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Funky colours<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> One of the many colour options on the PS5 Aim Controller.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aim Controllers<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIf you want to buy a PS5 controller that will really catch the eye of anyone that happens to see it, you\u2019ll want to check out the staggering amount of customisation options that come with Aim Controllers. As well as allowing you to choose from a number of solid colour options, the Aim Controller website also has a range of pre-designed options (like the one pictured above) that will really allow you to get creative. Much like the Scuf controller, this one also has the option of adding back paddles or super-sensitive triggers if you really want to be competitive. But if you\u2019d rather just make something pretty, which feels just right during gameplay, this option will do the job very nicely indeed.<\/p>\n
Buy the Aim Controller from:<\/strong><\/p>\n- Aim Controllers<\/a> (prices start at \u00a369)<\/li>\n
- Amazon<\/a> (prices vary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The PS5 Media Remote<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Making your console a Smart TV<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The official PlayStation 5 Media Remote.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sony<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIf you\u2019re one of the many people in the world that uses their games consoles as their main way to watch TV and movies via streaming services (or discs!), here\u2019s a handy little curveball suggestion that will save you from having to turn your controller on every time you want to get Netflix started. Allowing you to effectively turn your PS5 console into a smart TV of sorts, this remote can navigate the console without the need to waste the batteries of your gaming controllers at the same time. It\u2019s a sleek piece of kit that comes in very handy, and it even has dedicated buttons for Disney Plus, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube.<\/p>\n
Buy the PS5 Media Remote (RRP \u00a324.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Note: the PS5 DualSense Edge<\/a> controller has not yet been made available for testing. Neither has the PSVR 2 headset<\/a>. We\u2019ll be sure to update this page when we\u2019ve been able to try them out. Until then, read on!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have time to read a full article? Fair enough! We\u2019ll do a quick \u2018at a glance\u2019 runthrough for you. The best PS5 controllers are:<\/p>\n You can click any of those links to visit a product page, if you\u2019re thinking of making a purchase, or keep on reading for our full reasoning behind picking each of those PS5 controllers.<\/p>\n The best for:<\/strong> Authentic PS5 vibes<\/p>\n The original and, arguably, the best. The DualSense PS5 controller won heaps of acclaim when Sony launched it alongside the PS5 console in late 2020. The two-tone design wasn\u2019t for everyone, but it\u2019s impossible to argue with the quality under the hood. From the next-gen vibration of Haptic Feedback to the immensely impressive Adaptive Triggers, Sony brought its A-game with this major revamp of its controller features. If you\u2019re looking for a controller that will work with all the big new games and feel great at the same time, this should definitely be on your list.<\/p>\n Buy the DualSense controller (RRP \u00a359.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best for:\u00a0<\/strong>PS5 Remote Play<\/p>\n Did you know that you can play your PS5 games on the go using the PS Remote Play app (available on both iPhone and Android mobiles)? Numerous phone-attaching controllers have been made to support this functionality, including the Razer Kishi<\/a> and the Backbone One, the latter of which even has a special PlayStation edition with all of the right buttons and colour schemes to match the PS5. In our Backbone One review<\/a>, we were very impressed, so don\u2019t sleep on this if you fancy taking your PS5 games with you outside the house.<\/p>\n Buy the Backbone One: PlayStation edition (RRP \u00a399.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Pro-level playing<\/p>\n If you take your competitive gaming seriously, the Scuf Reflex Pro is designed with you in mind. As well as having enhanced grip on the back (to combat those sweaty palms), it also has back paddles that you can program with any buttons\/commands that suit your play style, allowing you to get near-instant access to your most crucial moves. That could, legitimately, be the difference between winning and losing a match on the competitive scene. As well as feeling great to play with, it also allows you to choose from a wide range of customisation options \u2014 you can alter everything from the colours to the sticks to how sensitive the triggers are. Winner winner.<\/p>\n Buy the Scuf Reflex Pro (prices start at \u00a3199.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best for: <\/strong>A different design scheme (and offset analogue sticks!)<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after a pro PS5 controller with a radically different design, then the Razer Wolverine Pro V2 is for you. As well as having a cool name, the blocky design will appeal to anyone who had issues with the DualSense\u2019s long handles, and the left analogue stick swapping places with the D-pad will be a welcome change to anyone more used to Xbox, PC or Switch Pro controllers. As a pro controller, it still has all the premium bells and whistles, including remappable buttons, back paddles and interchangeable thumbsticks \u2013 as well as Razer\u2019s trademark \u2018mecha-tactile\u2019 buttons that decrease response time. Can be tricky to get hold of though!<\/p>\n Buy the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro (RRP \u00a3249.99) from:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Funky colours<\/p>\n If you want to buy a PS5 controller that will really catch the eye of anyone that happens to see it, you\u2019ll want to check out the staggering amount of customisation options that come with Aim Controllers. As well as allowing you to choose from a number of solid colour options, the Aim Controller website also has a range of pre-designed options (like the one pictured above) that will really allow you to get creative. Much like the Scuf controller, this one also has the option of adding back paddles or super-sensitive triggers if you really want to be competitive. But if you\u2019d rather just make something pretty, which feels just right during gameplay, this option will do the job very nicely indeed.<\/p>\n Buy the Aim Controller from:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Making your console a Smart TV<\/p>\n If you\u2019re one of the many people in the world that uses their games consoles as their main way to watch TV and movies via streaming services (or discs!), here\u2019s a handy little curveball suggestion that will save you from having to turn your controller on every time you want to get Netflix started. Allowing you to effectively turn your PS5 console into a smart TV of sorts, this remote can navigate the console without the need to waste the batteries of your gaming controllers at the same time. It\u2019s a sleek piece of kit that comes in very handy, and it even has dedicated buttons for Disney Plus, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube.<\/p>\n Buy the PS5 Media Remote (RRP \u00a324.99) from:<\/strong><\/p>\nBest PS5 controllers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The official DualSense controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The Scuf Reflex Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The Aim Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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