DualSense Wireless Controller vs Xbox Wireless Controller
 DualSense Wireless Controller |  Xbox Wireless Controller | |
| The short answer | About the same The standard PS5 controller, with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and it also works over USB-C or Bluetooth on PC, Mac and phones. | About the same Microsoft's official Xbox wireless controller, compatible with Xbox, Windows, Android and iOS over Bluetooth.The US page lists up to 40 hours on AA batteries.Colors and versions vary; check the official store. |
| China price | No price yet | No price yet |
| US price (pre-tax) | $74.99Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 | $53.99Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 |
| Gap (US pre-tax) | — | — |
| What differs between versions | ||
| Power | — | CN AA batteries, up to 40 hours (China page) US AA batteries, up to 40 hours |
| Compatibility | — | CN Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS (China page) US Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS |
| Key specs | ||
| Compatible platforms | PS5; also Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS |
| Connection | USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth | Bluetooth, or the wireless adapter |
| Haptics / triggers | Haptic feedback (dual actuators replace rumble motors) and adaptive triggers, when the game supports them | Rumble motors in the grips and Impulse Triggers (vibration motors behind each trigger) |
| Sticks | Two analog sticks, both clickable (L3/R3; per the official instruction manual) | Two analog thumbsticks with textured grip |
| Battery life | Built-in 1,560mAh lithium-ion battery; the official manual gives no hour rating — actual battery life varies with usage, storage and environment | AA batteries, up to 40 hours |
| Compatibility | — | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS |
| Battery | — | AA batteries, up to 40 hours (US page) |