It is a fact that has been proven: in the war between Sony and Microsoft for the PS5 and Xbox Series X | S generation, the Japanese manufacturer has largely gained the upper hand in terms of the controller. By offering a totally innovative DualSense with a sophisticated design, Sony stood out from Microsoft, which preferred to play it safe. Because apart from the Share button which was added, and what is more was taken from the PS4 controller, we are dealing with the same controller on the Xbox One generation. No risk-taking on the part of the American giant, which would seek to change its controller. Aware that it has fallen behind in the interaction between the games and the player, Microsoft has indeed sent a questionnaire to certain Xbox users to better understand their desires in terms of controller. If the first questions are fairly trivial, Microsoft does not hesitate to get to the heart of the matter later, by asking if the “new” Xbox Series X | S controller gives the feeling of being “next gen” and if it There are some features of the PS5 controller that Xbox gamers would love to see land on the Xbox pad.
We remember that when the PS5 was released, Phil Spencer, the boss of the Xbox branch, praised the performance of the PS5’s DualSense, which he found extraordinary. It must be said that the risk-taking has paid off, and one thing is certain, players have been asking for even more interactive experiences since Astro’s Playroom showed how the next gen is not just about performance. techniques, but also in terms of sensations, and handling.
