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Should I just stick with using Dualsense on my deck or get something like the 8bitdo ultimate/king kong controller?

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[–] highfiveconnoisseur@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would keep with what you have. If you don't have a compelling reason to get something new it's not really worth it. That is how I try to look at it. Helps me save money and the planet

[–] Steinsprut@szmer.info 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unless you need back buttons or drift resistance of 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth, I'd stick with Dualsense

I got my 8bitdo controller for the very same reasons, my Dualshock 4 (with back button attachment) started drifting and I just got tired with adjusting deadzones to combat this lol

[–] lotanis@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

Only a bit related: does anyone know where in the UK I can get the XBox layout buttons for the 8bitdo Ultimate?

They're on the US website for like $3 but I don't know where to get them in the UK.

[–] OrkneyKomodo@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Dualsense is a really good controller. Would only change it if there was a compelling reason. Plus, if you still have a PS5, using the same type of controller for everything will make switching between systems less awkward for your muscle memory.

[–] tom@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Try the Dualsense. If it works well for you, save the money and buy a game instead. If it doesn't, get an 8bitdo controller.

[–] GloopTamer@discuss.online 1 points 1 year ago

It’s really up to personal preference. If you’re happy with your Dualsense it’s perfectly fine and is a great controller

[–] None_s@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The touchpad is pretty useful on PC. Don't really have any idea why you need it for ps5 stuff, but for PC desktop its great.

[–] PangolinAlone@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I cannot speak for deck specifically, but I'm using Dualsense with my linux pc with almost zero problems. My issue is mainly being unable to check the battery without installing dualsensectl.

[–] Luella@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's your preference, however in the event the Dualsense ages too old and needs replacement, assuming you have a PS5 you'll need to replace it to continue playing on PS5

My main platform is PC, I have various consoles and I keep a unique controller for each because on PC I play enough to burn through controllers, If I use my one Dualsense that would risk my ability to play on my PS5 until I replace it and limit my next controller option to just the Dualsense.