The PS5 controller apparently has about 50% more battery juice

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson Former News Editor

Published on Aug. 12, 2020

It appears the DualSense controller for PS5 will have a longer battery life than its predecessor, the DualShock 4.

Images of PS5's DualSesnse controller have appeared online, along with news of its extended battery life.

According to the information posted by Twitter user Galaxy666, the battery capacity is 1560 mAh, compared to the original DualShock 4's 800 mAh. Later versions of the DS4 controller featured a capacity of 1000 mAh, according to Galaxy666 who works for a company that designs and provides accessories for consoles (thanks, resetera).

buttons are more pleasant to press than PS4，of course, there are no lights on any buttons

— Galaxy666 (@Galaxyrain666) August 12, 2020

the old model of dualshock4 controller is about 800mA, later it became 1000mA, now the PS5 is 1560mA

— Galaxy666 (@Galaxyrain666) August 12, 2020

much more pleasant and comfortable than the Dualshock4, you wont be disappointed. the feed back is magical, the triggers inside mechanical structures seems very complex, i think.

— Galaxy666 (@Galaxyrain666) August 12, 2020

sorry , no video. we design and provide accessories for console manufactures such as SONY and Microsoft, they are both our customers, now we are doing some compatibility testing for #Dualsense5 controller

— Galaxy666 (@Galaxyrain666) August 12, 2020

Sony has said previously it took "thoughtful consideration" into maintaining a strong battery life.

The controller is due to launch alongside PS5 this holiday. Have a look at everything we know so far about PS5.

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