Here's something quite interesting that we haven't seen talked about: part of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can be very easily removed. It's the black piece of plastic towards the bottom of the pad that covers the two thumbsticks, the PlayStation button, and the microphone. YouTuber John Glasscock demonstrates how it is done in the video above. This looks like a very simple process that sees the plate come off and fall back into place with ease.
So, what does this mean? Not a lot in a vacuum, but we can't help our minds instantly wander to the thought of console customisation. As we've seen with the PS5's faceplates, there is a demand for different colours and designs. One company even tried doing it themselves before Sony's lawyers very quickly came knocking. Could we one day in the future see custom parts supplied by the Japanese giant that allow you to switch up the colour of both your system and controller at once? That would be pretty cool. Keeping the colour theming the same between both parts of the PS5 experience would be something greatly welcomed amongst the PlayStation community, we're sure.
Would you be interested in something like this? Let us know in the comments below.
[source youtube.com]
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Oooh that means some third party or maybe even Sony themselves can make a white version of that encasing for the analog sticks. They must've dug the regular New 3DS
PS3 is the boss mate. Can use ps3, ps4 and ps5 controllers, no questions asked. Years ahead of the game, absolute beast, best playstation ever made.
DISSECTION TIME!
As a consumer, console customization is such a no brainer to me and I’ll be really excited if this is the direction they’re headed in. I’m not as convinced it will be great for Sony’s books as it’ll be interesting to see how they handle special edition consoles and such...between the DualSense, SSD and 3D audio I think we’re in for some exciting times.
Ahhhh got it! Been staring at this thing all weekend trying to figure out how to get it apart (not that I plan to any time soon).
I wish we could easily remove the white part instead so that I could use a custom black or red one
Great!!! It looks like easy way to find and cut microphone and speaker cables. ☺️ 👍
I think it will be cool if some ps5 games comes with different colour dualsense bottom plastic.
@mariomaster96 exactly what I was thinking. I'd much prefer the white parts to be removable instead. I've seen a teardown video of the DualSense and it looks a farce to remove the white parts, shame really.
Secret, secret. I've got a secret!
@DrClayman it's a shame it's so underrated
Easy access for cleaning and repair and replacement of parts like the analogue sticks is my wish. Drifting sticks, poor working triggers or d pad could be easy to replace. Also easy access to replace the battery.
I'd have an all-white one all day long - just so different to the millions of black controller's I've got knocking about my lounge 🤣
The whole thing is shockingly easy to tear down, and the majority of the internals are modular. It should not only be easy to get parts for and repair, but it looks like the face buttons and dpad are identical to those used in the DS4, so that should make for some easy customization if one were so inclined.
The PS4 (and PS3) controller have dozens of different companies that provide after market shell replacements. I would wager that the PS5 controller will be no different.
@DrClayman Yeah PS3 is a complete boss. It's also the best multimedia Playstation ever made, I doubt even the PS5 will be able to handle as many video and audio formats as PS3 plus everything can be copied to the system.
@Juanalf Probably for the best since then it wouldn't cost an additional 100 dollars for extra USB ports and card readers that were just unnecessary
@mariomaster96 I was also hoping that it was the white section that could be replaced. Waiting on a black controller/console
So the Batman cowl is removable after all!
wonder if it works on PS TV will have to try it out
@Sissyrobyn996 came here to say exactly that
This is superb news. I'll be keen to pop that off and give it a sniff.
My biggest wish is longer battery life. My a PS4 controllers re down to about 2 to 3 hours even without headphones.
Got mine today and I’m really enjoying the overall quality of it. It has to function as a basic game pad through Steam so I haven’t been able to full test all of its features; it feels great to use though and is for sure a step above the PS4/XB1 controllers. Can’t believe Microsoft still uses AA batteries for it’a controllers. Kills me thinking about that lol
No one? No one is going to be the guy to mention the very unfortunate YouTuber name? Shame on you Internet.
@nookie_egg I'm surprised to get down here and it not be mentioned. Disappointed am I.
I still have trouble taking apart dualshock 4 controllers to clean when they get analog stick drift. Sony should just close them up tighter so dust dont get inside.
@TheFrenchiestFry its light gray though I have the dual sense and charging station it's more of a psone slim gray
@Audiokrak Oh really
It looked pretty white in all the stock photos so I just assumed. Now I'm kinda hoping for a PS1-style tribute controller like the one that came out for PS4
@DrClayman ps2 and ps3 amazing consoles
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