2022 PS5 DualSense Controller Secret Upgrades Solve Analog Drift Stick Problem and Other Issues

The 2022 PS5 DualSense controller variants secretly received some upgrades from Sony. These new changes solve many annoying issues that consumers continuously suffer from.

Recently, the giant tech manufacturer announced new models of the popular DualSense controllers. These brands are the Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, and Starlight Blue variants.

At first, fans thought the new console controllers offered different color variants. However, YouTuber TronicsFix published a tear-down video that reveals the secret upgrades made by Sony.

2022 PS5 DualSense Controller Secret Upgrades

According to TomsGuide's latest report, Sony did not confirm the enhancements it made on its new PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers.

However, thanks to the new tear-down video, the upgrades were confirmed since some internal parts are different from the ones integrated into the previous versions.

But, some people claimed that the enhancements found in the new Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, and Starlight Blue DualSense models are also integrated into the red and black versions.

"Any controller that has the model number followed by a smaller capital "A" on the back will have these changes. Even the white and red/black if anyone is curious, a great way to tell without opening it up," said a YouTube user in the tear-down video's comment section.

Now, what are these upgrades, and why did Sony release them?

PS5 DualSense Controller's Upgrades

One of the major enhancements made by Sony is the stronger spring on the DualSense controller's back shoulder buttons. This component upgrade is around thicker compared to the recent one.

Sony specifically released this improvement to make the trigger buttons of the new DualSense stronger. Aside from this, the console developer also fixed the analog stick drift by replacing a small black piece with an identical green version.

Right now, the giant tech manufacturer is still focusing on its other products, such as its upcoming smartphone called Xpersia Ace III. But, you will still see more DualSense controller improvements from Sony since it is one of the most popular gaming products in the market.

If you want to see the exact appearances of the enhancements, you can view the actual tear-down video below.

In other news, Amazon PS5 restock has been confirmed, which might happen this coming Mar. 31. Meanwhile, some rumors claimed that Sony would also release the most-awaited PS5 VRR support.

For more news updates about PS5 DualSense controllers and other products of Sony, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.

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Written by: Griffin Davis