This Tiny DualSense Feature Goes a Long Way in Helping PlayStation 5 Fans

Published 04/10/2022, 12:15 PM EDT

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PlayStation 5 is a great product and its users generally have an amazing time enjoying the new titles on this next-generation console. However, being an electronic device, even the PS5 can sometimes tend to give the players a hard time. Especially when it comes to its controllers.

There have been situations where some users reported about their PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers being disappointing in terms of durability. Thankfully, now there’s a solution that will certainly help anyone who owns the latest console.

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Best way to check if the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller is durable or not

While buying a new gaming console, it’s possible to have various issues. Talking about PlayStation’s newest generation, then players have, in recent years, experienced a problem of stick drift in the controllers.

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Yes, they are extremely fun to use since they offer awesome haptic feedback. But as they age, the issue of stick drift can really annoy the users as they keep using them constantly. And because of that, the overall quality of the PS5 controller can degrade.

Fortunately, there’s one way of making sure you get the best possible PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Popular YouTuber John Glasscock recently uploaded a video on his channel that covered this problem while also offering a solution. He revealed that with every PlayStation 5 controller, there’s an FCC number mentioned on the backside. If this number is ending with ‘1’, it implies that the owners need to return the device as soon as possible. Because the controller won’t work properly in the long run.

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On other hand, if the FCC number is ending with an ‘A’, it means that the controller is designed for a better experience even after heavy usage. In simple words, it won’t have a major issue of stick drift since it’s based on the latest mechanics and technology used by the manufacturer.

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This series of controllers are those that were recently introduced in the galaxy line-up. It includes the purple, starlight, and blue DualSense models. All of them have their FCC numbers ending with an ‘A’.

And that’s pretty much the solution for anyone who’s looking to check if their PlayStation 5 controllers are good or not.

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Mintu Tomar

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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