ThePlayStation 5DualSense controller is available in an assortment of colors, but the controller may be customized even further as one fan has recently shown. APS5fan decided to give their DualSense controller an impressive makeover with a stylish, wooden finish befitting of PlayStation’s most recent action-adventure game,God of War Ragnarok.
The DualSense controller is built for gaming on the latest PS5 games with its use of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. DualSense’s use case grows asPlayStation bolsters its support for PC, however. Since the launch of PS5 in 2020, players have experimented with the controller’s faceplates to design a DualSense controller to call their very own. A default white PS5 DualSense controller may be turned into an incredible piece of craftsmanship due to easily removable faceplates and buttons.
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Reddit user u/FrigidReaper customized hiswhite PS5 DualSense controllerby adding a brand-new wood shell, faceplate, LED kit, and set of buttons. Additionally, a rubberized back shell was added for extra comfortable during extended play sessions. The wood grain buttons allow the cyan LED kit so shine through its intricate patterns, which appear to be similar to symbols found inGod of War Ragnarokat first glance. However, the button design’s similarities to such symbols seem to be coincidental.
According to u/FrigidReaper, completing the PS5 DualSense controller’s new wooden makeover was surprisingly easy. Many YouTube tutorials for customizing DualSense controllers exist, so the user was able to follow a step-by-step process for installing the LED kit and faceplates. The end result is a custom DualSense controller with a premium wood finish and a comfortable, ergonomic design.
The wooden DualSense controller is stunning with its overall aesthetic and use of LED lighting. The LED lighting does not appear to have a negative effect on battery life according to u/FrigidReaper, so it provides much better controller lighting without compromise. PlayStation will likely release newDualSense controllers in a variety of colorsand designs in 2023, and the company could take some notes from the custom wooden DualSense controller.
DualSense Edge releases in January 2023as PlayStation’s new premium and ultra-customizable offering for dedicated and competitive PS5 gamers. The new controller looks to compete with the likes of Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, which is another controller near the $200 mark. Fortunately, custom DualSense controllers appear to be a compelling option for gamers going forward, and many talented creators sell their PlayStation wares across storefronts such as Amazon and Etsy.
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