- Scuf has unveiled Omega, a new premium DualSense alternative for PS5 and PC
- It has a ton of extra buttons and advanced components
- It’s available now and prices start at $219.99 / £209.99
High-end gaming accessory manufacturer Scuf has unveiled a new PlayStation 5 controller, the Omega.
It is an officially licensed DualSense Edge alternative that has an additional 11 custom inputs aimed at competitive gaming. This includes four rear paddles, two side buttons, and five G keys near the bottom of the pad. Everything can be adjusted and re-linked via the compatible Scuf Mobile App, which also allows for personal profiles to be saved to the controller.
All of this comes alongside the usual DualSense inputs, ensuring native PS5 compatibility.
In addition to this deluge of buttons, the Scuf Omega boasts other unique features such as a removable magnetic faceplate and interchangeable action buttons. It’s also compatible with a non-slip grip and has its own RGB light strip.
The Omega is a wireless controller, although players who choose to use it in a wired capacity can benefit from a cable lock to prevent accidental disconnection (a handy feature for tournament settings). While the PS5 is clearly the focus, those on PC can benefit from a lightning-fast 1,000Hz polling rate, whether they’re playing wired or wireless.
Premium components like the mechanical D-pad and durable TMR thumbsticks should make this a pretty significant step up from the standard DualSense. It’s even got better battery life, with an estimated 17 hours of active use per charging compared to the usual (and rather optimistic) 12.
With features like these, it should come as no surprise that the Scuf Omega is far from cheap. You can buy it now via the Scuf website, starting at $219.99 / £209.99.
Whether it will rank among the best PS5 controllers remains to be seen, so stay tuned for our review in the coming weeks.
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