It looks like PlayStation is gearing up to release a new iteration of the PS5 DualSense, dubbed V2 (version 2), which brings an improved battery for longer life.

As spotted on a new store listing on Best Buy Canada, the DualSense Edge V2 is a new iteration of the original DualSense. Most of the specs remain the same, down to even the design of the controller, and it even maintains the same MSRP as the original DualSense. However, upon feature inspection of the store page, there are a few key differences.

The first is that the battery life has improved, bringing it from an average of 8-10 hours to 12. I know that’s not a massive jump in performance, but it’s an improvement many will be happy to take. 

The second difference that’s listed on the store is that this version of the DualSense apparently comes with a charging station, with the following description: 

• Dual Sense charging station (included) offers easy click-in charging

That could be a store error, though if true, that would make this a “cheaper” offering over the original controller, considering it comes with an additional peripheral. 

Also, the DualSense V2 appears to be slightly smaller in size when looking at the controller’s specs. The weight has also been reduced from 360g to 280g.

So not only does the battery hold more, but the controller itself has also shrunken a tad. 

Though Best Buy Canada currently has it listed, the controller itself is not available for purchase yet. We don’t expect an official announcement from PlayStation about it, as often small hardware iterations are released quietly. 

Either way, this is fantastic news overall, as the DualSense was in need of some improvements, even if it’s just the battery. Now the bigger question will be whether or not the DualSense Edge, PlayStation’s pro-style controller, will get a version 2 upgrade. Its battery life is one of the most significant issues, providing even fewer hours than the original DualSense.