Better with DualSense?

[comatosedragon]

I am curious if those with DualSense (PS5) controllers find this game more manageable. I am presently using an xbox one controller, and I feel like it is breaking my fingers. KB&M controls don't seem much better, although I may just need more practice.

Is it worth purchasing a PS5 controller to play this?

[Sulaco]

I've been using a DS and it's fine, feels comfortable. God of War doesn't support adaptive triggers for anything so other than comfort you won't find any extra bells and whistles by making the switch.

[comatosedragon]

Thank you for the info!

[thegrimeyone]

I use my PS4 controller. Works great. The game was made with that controller in mind, seems wrong to play with that plastic piece of junk Microsoft calls a controller.

[d0x360]

The Xbox controller... One of the most comfortable controllers ever made... Feels. Like it breaks... Your fingers

[Blacksmith77K]

I use a Xbox Controller since years, no problems with. But i also play PS4/PS5 Controllers on the respective consoles.

Each Controller have Pros and Cons, for myself the position of the thumbs on a PS controller is a joke... way better the position on a Xbox Controller.

On the other side, the buttons on a PS Controller are way better....

btw: the PS5 Dualsense Controller looks FANTASTIC!

[Kaldaien]

Originally posted by comatosedragon:

Is it worth purchasing a PS5 controller to play this?

No, I have one. The game doesn't even support DualSense controllers. Only Xbox.

You need third-party software to make a DualSense controller work with this game. Steam Input may be able to help you there, but @#$% Steam Input.

[Malker]

Originally posted by Kaldaieℵ₀:

Originally posted by comatosedragon:

Is it worth purchasing a PS5 controller to play this?

No, I have one. The game doesn't even support DualSense controllers. Only Xbox.

You need third-party software to make a DualSense controller work with this game. Steam Input may be able to help you there, but @#$% Steam Input.

Uh huh. And why does it work in my end? Even though without adaptive trigger support, like the other guy said?

[Kaldaien]

Originally posted by Malker:

Originally posted by Kaldaieℵ₀:

No, I have one. The game doesn't even support DualSense controllers. Only Xbox.

You need third-party software to make a DualSense controller work with this game. Steam Input may be able to help you there, but @#$% Steam Input.

Uh huh. And why does it work in my end? Even though without adaptive trigger support, like the other guy said?

Probably because the Steam version of the game benefits from Steam Input being enabled by Steam by default.

The actual standalone game (i.e. Epic Game Store) doesn't support DualSense. So there's no special features for DualSense, I can guarantee you this much. It only works by emulating XInput.

[Rumbah]

The game directly supports the Dual Sense controller. You have to disable Steam input for this game and connect the controller with a cable to your PC, wireless does not work.
You even get the correct controller shown in the options menu but you don't get any new features.
So the wired controller works flawlessly with God of War but it does not support the adaptive trigger or the better rumble.

[Malker]

Originally posted by Rumbah:

The game directly supports the Dual Sense controller. You have to disable Steam input for this game and connect the controller with a cable to your PC, wireless does not work.
You even get the correct controller shown in the options menu but you don't get any new features.
So the wired controller works flawlessly with God of War but it does not support the adaptive trigger or the better rumble.

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[N0REGARD4LIFE]

Originally posted by comatosedragon:

I am curious if those with DualSense (PS5) controllers find this game more manageable. I am presently using an xbox one controller, and I feel like it is breaking my fingers. KB&M controls don't seem much better, although I may just need more practice.

Is it worth purchasing a PS5 controller to play this?

Both controllers work the same. It’s whatever stick layout is best for you. Sounds like you have weak hands though if a controller is breaking your fingers. Maybe hit the gym for a bit?

[d0x360]

Originally posted by Rumbah:

The game directly supports the Dual Sense controller. You have to disable Steam input for this game and connect the controller with a cable to your PC, wireless does not work.
You even get the correct controller shown in the options menu but you don't get any new features.
So the wired controller works flawlessly with God of War but it does not support the adaptive trigger or the better rumble.

Which is stupid so you might as well use the Xbox controller.

[Kaldarasha]

Originally posted by Rumbah:

The game directly supports the Dual Sense controller. You have to disable Steam input for this game and connect the controller with a cable to your PC, wireless does not work.
You even get the correct controller shown in the options menu but you don't get any new features.
So the wired controller works flawlessly with God of War but it does not support the adaptive trigger or the better rumble.

The LED does change its light depanding on certain conditions. Same as in Day's Gone.