Let’s face it: the standard controllers that come with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are good but not great. Sure, both the DualSense and the Xbox Wireless Controller offer improvements over their predecessors, but sooner or later, most serious gamers will find themselves wanting just a bit more.
While Sony went all in by designing an entirely new controller for the PS5, Microsoft focused more on refining a formula that already worked with its previous Xbox controller. Whether it was a matter of cost, supply chain issues at the time, or just wanting to get their latest consoles out quickly, both companies omitted a few features from their respective controllers that have become increasingly common in this console generation.
