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PlayStation PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • Motion controls in supported titles.
  • Slip-resistant inner grips.
  • Remapping and profiles: remappable buttons.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB-C charging.
  • Xbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11.
  • Wrap-around rubberized grip.
KSh 26,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 gives you Xbox console compatibility.

Connections

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
USB cable
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Xbox Wireless

Charging

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
USB charging
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
USB-C charging

Grip and materials

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
Slip-resistant inner grips
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Wrap-around rubberized grip

Supported platforms

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
PS5 and compatible PC games
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

Haptic feedback and force feedback

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Impulse Triggers and rumble motors, adjustable in the app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Supported platforms: PS5 and compatible PC games.

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

  • Xbox platform: Xbox console compatibility.
  • Lower price: KSh 26,000 (vs KSh 28,500).
  • Supported platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
ConnectionsUSB cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless
ChargingUSB chargingUSB-C charging
SoftwarePlayStation Accessories app on Windows PC supports firmware updates and profile editingXbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11
Grip and materialsSlip-resistant inner gripsWrap-around rubberized grip
Remapping and profilesRemappable buttons with saved control profiles and on-the-fly profile switchingUp to three custom profiles and one default profile
Supported platformsPS5 and compatible PC gamesXbox Series X/S, Xbox One

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
ModelDualSense Edge wireless controllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Product typeConfigurable wireless game controllerConfigurable wireless game controller

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
ChargingUSB charging; compatible with the separately sold DualSense charging stationUSB-C charging
Battery and runtime—Internal rechargeable battery; up to 40 hours, depending on use and accessories

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Sticks and triggersAdjustable stick sensitivity, stick dead zones and trigger dead zonesAdjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair-trigger locks
Motion sensingMotion controls in supported titles—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games; PC features may require USBImpulse Triggers and rumble motors, adjustable in the app
Remapping and profilesRemappable buttons with saved control profiles and on-the-fly profile switchingUp to three custom profiles and one default profile; button mapping with the Xbox Accessories app

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Supported platformsPS5 and compatible PC gamesXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, compatible Windows PCs and supported Android/iOS devices. Older Windows versions require USB and may have limited features.
Connection methodsUSB cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless, Bluetooth or USB-C cable
Configuration softwarePlayStation Accessories app on Windows PC supports firmware updates and profile editingXbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11
Ports and headset support—3.5mm stereo headset jack

Power & Design

Power & Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Edge Wireless ControllerXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Grip and materialsSlip-resistant inner gripsWrap-around rubberized grip

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller if you want PlayStation console compatibility, or the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 if you would rather have Xbox console compatibility.

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