TechGamingGaming AccessoriesThis essential PS5 accessory is no longer ridiculously expensiveGetting this PS5 accessory used to mean paying through the nose. Not any moreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGamingGaming AccessoriesThis essential PS5 accessory is no longer ridiculously expensiveGetting this PS5 accessory used to mean paying through the nose. Not any moreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Getting this PS5 accessory used to mean paying through the nose. Not any more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Sony)
(Image credit: Sony)
When there were severe shortages ofPS5consoles, the console itself wasn’t the only hardware where only scalpers seemed to have any stock: the DualSense charger was as rare as hen’s teeth too, and people were charging more than £50 for them. Finding mine took months because I don’t do scalpers, but even then it felt like I was paying too much. But I do think it’s a must-have accessory, and it’s finally down to a sensible price that means you don’t need to search the scalpers or buy a no-name clone that you fear might go on fire.
Amazonis currently selling thePlayStation5 DualSense Charging Station for £16.99. That’s 29% off. Other retailers appear to be cutting the price too, although so farAmazon’s the cheapest.
Why you need this particular DualSense charger
This isn’t just about buying the brand name. There’s a real difference between theSonydual charger and many of the other ones on the market, not just in terms of how it looks but in terms of how it works. Many chargers want you to stick a dongle into your controllers that in turn connects to the charger; in my experience they’re incredibly flimsy and the life expectancy in a home with kids is measured in weeks rather than months or years.
With the Sony there are no dongles; you simply put the controllers into the charger until you feel it gently click into place. And that’s it. And unlike many third party controllers they don’t wobble and disconnect easily; once the controllers are in, they’re in. So if you’re looking for a great accessory for yourself or as a gift for a PlayStation owner, I reckon this is ideal.
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