Between the Pro 3 and DualSense Edge, the Pro 3 comes out ahead in battery and hall-effect sticks, while the DualSense Edge wins on adaptive triggers. Overall, the Pro 3 scores 58.2 and the DualSense Edge scores 38.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pro 3 if you care most about battery and hall-effect sticks. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, hall-effect sticks.
Pick the DualSense Edge if you care most about adaptive triggers. Its strongest claims are adaptive triggers.
Both ship with comparable back paddles, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — 150.00% more. 25 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
Why Sony - DualSense Edge wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 230 glead | 325 g |
| Battery | 25 hlead | 10 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PC,Switch,Mobile,Steam Deck | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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