Sony’s next gen PS5 controller reveal got Microsoft’s Xbox controller trending on Twitter

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Published onApril 8, 2020

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Sony made some waves this morning with theofficial revealof the controller for their next gen console, thePlayStation 5.

Named, DualSense, this PlayStation 5 controller features haptic feedback, adaptive triggers in the L2 and R2 buttons, a rechargeable battery, and a built-in mic for voice chat and, presumably, potential voice commands.

This new controller is without a doubt the most-dramatic evolution of a PlayStation controller in terms of appearance with a radically different design that seems closer to anXbox Onecontroller than any first-party controller for the PlayStation, PS2, PS3, or PS4.

Here’s the PS4’s DualShock 4 alongside the PS5’s DualSense for comparison. As you can see, it’s quite a big leap in appearance.

This resemblance to the current Xbox controllers wasn’t lost on gamers who immediately took to social media platforms, such as Twitter, to discuss the similarities. Numerous hilarious memes were created and at one point “Xbox Controller” was trending while “PS5 Controller” and “DualSense” didn’t even crack the top 20.

Here’s some of the funniest PS5 and Xbox One controller comparison tweets:

Everyone : Yoo this ps5 look like the Xbox controller

Sony :pic.twitter.com/83MLWcEU3Y

— ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????? (@TACOIZLOST2)April 8, 2020

Sony: here’s our new#Ps5controller.

Everyone else: Why does it look like an Xbox controller?

Sony:pic.twitter.com/lpadDcwWFO

— Caribe????????????????➐ (@Deshawn1999_)April 8, 2020

when xbox controller meets the new#PS5controllerpic.twitter.com/2sR4NwcC25

— WolFD????‍☠️ (@WolfDb12)April 7, 2020

The designers of the Xbox controller looking at the new PS5 controllerhttps://t.co/nUNdlYT5gS

— John (@iam_johnw)April 7, 2020

#PS5:– What if Xbox Controller and the DualShock 4.Designer:– Say no more!pic.twitter.com/ciy0sq0dIL

— Dr. Naps (@dr_naps)April 7, 2020

The Microsoft copyright team knocking on Sony HQ after they released their bootleg Xbox controller:#Xboxpic.twitter.com/o22ZWfz9PG

— Richèst Bòy???????? (@RichestBoy4)April 7, 2020

Sony: “Here is the new#DualSensePS5 Controller!!”

Us: “It looks like an Xbox controller.”

Sony: ????pic.twitter.com/wfn7LfmqKX

— insecure Al (@insecure_al)April 7, 2020

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— Cory Balrog ???? (@corybarlog)April 8, 2020

#PS5pic.twitter.com/FIXlAgwUES

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic)April 8, 2020

The PS5 dualsense controller looks insane!pic.twitter.com/sDM6i29Wi4

— Video Game Humour ???? (@VGHumour)April 8, 2020

Wall-E Voice: DualSensepic.twitter.com/jZzf3TNWrI

— Ben Bellevue (@bendabelle)April 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/Nitomatta/status/1247638170457354240

I’m really digging the Evangelion reboot.#PS5#DualSensepic.twitter.com/NEBIr4Ah6V

— PEZ 2K (@Pez_Bro)April 8, 2020

Microsoftrecently revealed the look of their new controller for the next gen Xbox Series X consoleand it’s almost identical to the current version in use right now on Xbox One consoles. One of the reasons for this is that many gamers and industry insiders widely believe the current Xbox controller to be near perfect in design so the only real change Microsoft needed to make with the new one was the addition of a Share button and USB-C.

Personally, I was hoping it was going to have a built-in mic though so kudos to Sony for including that in their controller.

What do you think of the DualSense controller? Do you like it or hate it? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and thenfollow us on PinterestandTwitter for more gaming news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

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