Notes

1.The PS5 controller features haptic feedback, which allows for more intense sensations amid gameplay. The haptic feedback incorporates the same technology used in Nintendo Switch’s HD rumble. The Xbox Series X control has also confirmed it will be incorporating haptic feedback, as well.
2.Also, the “sense” in the name seems to be a reference to how the new controller will focus more on a sense of touch, specifically through haptic feedback. The controller will supposedly have multiple levels of nuanced rumble control to simulate the feel of whatever is happening on-screen, such as the “slow grittiness of driving a car through mud.” This sensation will extend to the adaptive triggers as well, which will be able to simulate sensations like the tension of a bowstring when drawing back an arrow on a bow.
3.Sony has offered up external microphones in the past as part of the box that comes with the console. It seems that now it’s decided to cut out the extra step and just integrate it into the DualSense itself. The quality of the mic still remains to be seen—and it’s telling that the blog post still suggests using a headset for longer conversations—but this should at the very least prove to be a nice entry-level option for online communication. Hopefully, Sony includes an option to quickly toggle this mic on or off at will. It will presumably be in an ‘always on’ setting otherwise.
4.An image of the back of the controller shows that Sony is replacing the Micro-USB port of the DualShock 4 with a more modern USB-C connection for the DualSense. This was an expected move given that USB-C is the new standard. It’s still nice to see that we’ll have the convenience of this universal standard right out of the box. A USB-C port means that we can have faster charge speeds to look forward to, and the ubiquity of USB-C means that there won’t be any hassling with proprietary tech and cables. You can presumably use any cable you want as long as it has the right connection.