How a lot are you keen to spend for the power to fine-tune the stick sensitivity and set off lifeless zones—oh, and again buttons—in your PlayStation DualSense controller? I hope you simply mentioned “an extra $130,” as a result of that’s how a lot it’s about to price come subsequent yr.

PlayStation finally showed off its new DualSense Edge controller on Tuesday that appears precisely like a daily DualSense controller, besides possibly slightly extra black on its entrance face. It additionally prices $200, practically half the worth of a full PS5 console. For that worth, I’d count on to see an unbelievable quantity of versatility from a first-party peripheral.

At first look, the Edge maintains the identical button format as your common $70 PS5 controller save for the small trigger-type buttons beneath the joysticks that permit customers to change between completely different management profiles. The announcement video states the Edge accommodates swappable stick caps and stick modules that permit for finer stick sensitivity mapping. There are additionally dials on the again to regulate set off lifeless zones, although its unclear how that characteristic will work with the controller’s well-loved adaptive triggers that provide a sense of resistance in sure video games.

The new controller additionally affords slots for a pair of customizable again buttons that may be mapped to completely different controls like the normal face buttons. The Xbox Elite Series 2, which is the apparent competitor for the brand new Edge, has 4, non-customizable flat again buttons in contrast with the PlayStation controller’s two.

Oh, and it comes with a braided USB cable with a lockable housing and a case, and… nope that’s about it. According to Isabelle Tomatis, Sony Interactive’s VP of {hardware} and peripherals, the Edge comes with three units of stick caps and two units of again buttons. But regardless of these welcome new options for sure players on the market, it’s arduous to see what makes the Edge value $200, 3 times as a lot as a daily DualSense. The Xbox Elite controller has been round for years now and prices $180, and often goes on sale for slightly above $150. That controller additionally boasts swappable sticks and customizable controls in addition to a redesigned grip. At the very least, the Elite appears like a unique controller than the inventory normal controller that comes with the Xbox Series S.

PlayStation unveiled its new controller on the identical day Microsoft introduced its Elite Wireless Series 2 controllers will be customized with distinctive colours, d-pad and thumbsticks utilizing the Xbox Design Lab. Which, if I’m spending $150 to $180 on a controller, you may guess I’ll be ensuring I get in a coloration I really like. Other than swappable buttons, it doesn’t appear the Edge has another type of customization, which is a real disgrace contemplating how a lot I’d be paying for it.

The common DualSense has been top-of-the-line controllers I’ve personally used, however with PS5′s now costing extra in virtually each market aside from the U.S. it appears Sony is pondering its buyer base has loads of money laying round they’re seeking to burn.

And there’s nonetheless a query of how straightforward it’s to really purchase a PS5. Some shops, like Amazon, are making prospects put in a request for an invitation as a way to buy. The firm has repeatedly promised it’s doing extra to spice up manufacturing, and in line with import knowledge it looks as if shipments are method up in September, although it’s seemingly too early to inform if these numbers have lastly allowed Sony to make product numbers equal demand.

Preorders for the Edge are set to start out Oct. 25 for U.S., UK and western Europe markets by way of Playstation Direct. The controller’s set for a worldwide launch on Jan. 26.