Sony’s $169 PS5 Controller Lasts 8 Hours, Just Like Your Last Relationship

KEY POINTS

•Sony discounted the DualSense Edge controller from $199.99 to about $169 ahead of Black Friday in 2025.
•The Edge offers up to four customizable profiles suited for games like Ghost of Yōtei and Arc Raiders.
•Despite fancy features, the controller averages only eight hours of battery life per full charge.
•It includes a locking charging cable to prevent accidental unplugging during critical gaming moments.

Sony’s DualSense Edge, a pricey $199.99 controller now spinning down to $169 for the stealthy Black Friday tease on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, claims ultimate gamer customization nirvana. You get four swappable game profiles for titles like Ghost of Yōtei and Arc Raiders—and yes, the epic never-released Call of Duty: Black Ops 7—to tune buttons, triggers, and sensitivity. Feel like a pro plugging that lengthy lock-in charging cable, because the battery life is shamefully eight hours, less than standard DualSense's stamina. Swap modular sticks if one gives up during your next boss battle. More customization, less uninterrupted play! Vjeran Pavic’s controller photo doesn’t hint at impending battery melancholy.