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PlayStation PS5 DualSense Starlight vs Xbox Nano Controller

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PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue

PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC.
  • Supported platforms: PS5.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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Xbox Nano Controller

Xbox Nano Controller

  • About 99 g.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB-C.
  • Remapping and profiles: customizable button mapping.
KSh 6,900Out of Stock

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PS5 DualSense Grey CamouflageKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Midnight BlackKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Cosmic RedKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Galactic PurpleKSh 10,500
PS5 Media RemoteKSh 6,000
PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerKSh 12,000
Xbox Wireless ControllerKSh 9,000
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Our quick verdict

The PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Xbox Nano Controller gives you Xbox console compatibility.

Connections

PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue
USB Type-C cable
Xbox Nano Controller
Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles

Charging

PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue
USB charging
Xbox Nano Controller
USB-C

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Connection methods: USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth.

Xbox Nano Controller

  • Xbox platform: Xbox console compatibility.
  • Connection methods: Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
ConnectionsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles
ChargingUSB chargingUSB-C
SoftwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PCXbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
Brand—Xbox
ModelDualSense wireless controller - Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
Product typeWireless game controllerCompact wireless game controller
Manufacturer Release Date—4 November 2026 (US)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
Dimensions—A little over 5 inches in length (Xbox launch announcement)
Weight—3.5 oz (approximately 99 g)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
ChargingUSB charging; also supports the separately sold DualSense charging stationUSB-C; charging cable sold separately
Battery and runtime—Internal rechargeable battery

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
Sticks and triggersAnalogue sticks and adaptive triggers; adaptive effects require a supported game—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback in supported games. PC haptics and adaptive triggers may require a USB connection.—
Buttons and control layout—18 standard gameplay inputs; familiar Xbox controller layout; programmable Action Button
Remapping and profiles—Customizable button mapping; Action Button can be assigned to screenshots, gameplay capture and shortcuts

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
Supported platformsPS5; compatible Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Feature support depends on the game and operating-system version.Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS; compatible tablets and smart TVs via Bluetooth
Connection methodsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles; Bluetooth for compatible devices
Configuration softwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PCXbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11; Windows configuration requires a compatible USB-C cable
Ports and headset support—USB-C charging port

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 DualSense Starlight BlueXbox Nano Controller
In the box—Xbox Nano wireless controller; USB-C cable sold separately

Similarities

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

In summary

Get the PS5 DualSense Starlight Blue if you want PlayStation console compatibility, or the Xbox Nano Controller if you would rather have Xbox console compatibility.

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