We’re finally getting a PS5 pro controller, but it’s not being made by Sony

We're finally getting a PS5 pro controller, but it's not being made by Sony

(Image credit: Scuf)

A PS5 pro controller is finally on the way thank you to renowned manufacturer Scuf, which should requite PlayStation gamers an edge when playing online.

Sony doesn't have its ain version of the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, but the Scuf Reflex promises to deliver the types of competitive features pro gamers have come to expect.

A full reveal of the Scuf Reflex is all the same to accept place, merely the company says information technology has been "painstakingly designed from the basis up for instantaneous reaction times to get you the most wins." The PS5 pro controller will also include "removable paddles" and "bumpers that make all your movements smoother than ever before."

With pro gaming and esports continuing to rise in popularity, more gamers are investing in hardware that tin can help make them as competitive every bit possible. Having the correct controller can work wonders, and definitely deliver a competitive advantage in titles similar Call of Duty: Vanguard and Fortnite.

You can sign upward to be among the kickoff to purchase the Scuf Reflex hither.

Analysis: a PS5 pro controller is long overdue

SCUF Instinct Pro controller front and back — (Image credit: SCUF)

Unlike Microsoft, Sony hasn't created an official pro controller for its consoles yet. Instead, information technology chose to release the DualShock iv Back Button Attachment add-on for the PS4, which added two remappable paddles that are often establish on competitive pads.

Unfortunately, though, the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment doesn't work on the PS5 DualSense controller, and the but other professional-grade pad bachelor right at present is the HexGaming Esports Rival Controller 2, which isn't cheap.

We're expecting the Scuf Reflex to retail for a like price to the company'due south Xbox-specific Scuf Instinct and Scuf Instinct Pro controllers, which price $170 / £159.99 and $200 / £189.99 respectively.

With online multiplayer games continuing to be some of the about played titles out there, it's honestly surprising that Sony hasn't made its own version of the Xbox Aristocracy Wireless Controller Series ii, which has proven there is a huge market available. Scuf volition be hoping to capitalize on this, specially if Sony chooses non to release a pro controller for PS5 this generation.

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