PlayStation 5: DualSense Controllers To Feature 50% More Battery

Published 08/12/2020, 1:05 PM EDT

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All of us are eagerly waiting for the next-gen consoles to come out. Regular updates have brought us up to date to get an idea of the features they will boast. However, if you think about it, not a lot of information is up for grabs. We don’t know the date for the launch or the price. We have heard a lot of rumors but will have to wait for an official word or announcement. Another such rumor highlights the battery of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

This is an important piece of information. PS4’s DualSense controller at launch had a battery life of 800 mA, which was changed to 1000 mA for models that released later. The latest rumor provides an unofficial chunk of information on the battery details for PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers.

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PlayStation 5: Rumors Suggest More Battery

The latest rumors suggest that PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers could feature 50% more battery than DS4. The piece of information originated from a Twitter account named Galaxyrain666, as reported by VGC. The Twitter user shared the update with a series of images. Apparently, the user works at an accessories company. The user claims that the next-gen DualSense controllers will feature an astounding battery life of 1560 mA.

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This piece of information isn’t verified and no official word has come from Sony. However, it was stated that Sony was trying its best to maintain long battery life. However, DualSense controllers in PlayStation 5 will include haptic feedback that might increase consumption and have an effect on battery life.

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Increased Battery to Compensate for Advanced Features

All this information remains conjecture until we hear from official sources. We are bound to hear more from Sony in the upcoming weeks. They haven’t provided a lot of information but have said that they’re definitely trying to implement important changes. We will just have to wait a bit longer to understand what this means.

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