Between the DualSense and Access Controller, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the Access Controller wins on several specs. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the Access Controller scores 41.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the DualSense if you care most about adaptive triggers. The biggest gaps in its favor are adaptive triggers.
The Access Controller similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, back paddles, battery, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - DualSense wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Sony - Access Controller wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 281 glead | 322 g |
| Battery | 12 h | 12 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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