Xbox Survey Asks Players If They Want PS5 DualSense Features in the Series X Controller

A survey sent to owners of next-gen Xbox consoles is querying whether users would appreciate the features of the PS5's DualSense in their Series X or S controller. As reported by TechRadar, the console experience survey asks owners whether they think the Xbox Series X "feels next-gen" and later asks whether they feel like they are missing out in the peripherals department. "I am aware of features on PlayStation controllers that I wish were on the controller that came with this console," the question reads. This is, of course, referring to the PlayStation 5's DualSense, which offers adaptive triggers for simulating resistance and provides precise haptic feedback, with the goal of increasing immersion in games. By comparison, the Series X controller wasn't too much of a jump from the last generation, despite the addition of features like a dedicated share button and textured triggers. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/ps5-dualsense-controller-review"] Microsoft's interest in these questions would suggest that they're at least thinking about upgrading the next-gen controllers in the future, to line up with Sony's offering in the current-generation. While that line of thought doesn't necessarily promise changes in the future, Xbox has a recent history of adding well-received features on other console controllers to its own – the Xbox One controller adopted a 3.5mm jack partway through the last generation, for example. We reviewed the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller at launch in November 2020, scoring it a 9 and lauding its "tactile feedback" – and called it out as one of PS5's most impressive features in our overall PlayStation 5 review. We also covered the Xbox Series X controller just weeks before, scoring it an 8 and calling it a "positive evolution". If you've recently gotten your hands on an Xbox Series X or S, check out our guide on things to do first. If you got a PS5 instead, we've got tips on the PS5's hidden features and settings, and a guide on how best to transfer data from your PS4 to your new console. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.