PlayStation 5 players floored by DualSense controller secret they never noticed

I’m very attached to my PlayStation 5, and there are plenty of reasons for that.

I enjoy the console’s line-up of exclusives and, of course, there’s a huge amount of nostalgia at play too given that this is the brand to which my earliest gaming memories are tied.

For me though, the PlayStation 5’s crown jewel is its DualSense controller.

When a new console lands, we inevitably hope for its accompanying controller to have solid durability, both in terms of battery life and general wear.

More recently though, through sound and sensation, controllers have become known for the newfound sense of immersion they bring to gaming, with Sony’s DualSense easily leading the pack.

This was proven upon release with the clever inclusion of Astro’s Playroom on PS5 consoles, and if Astro Bot’s GOTY win is anything to go by, the power of the DualSense is no less impressive today.

Of course, Astro Bot is so much more than vibrations and sound effects, but it’s an integral aspect of the whimsical immersion of its world.

But I digress because while I could wax lyrical about the DualSense all day long, there’s actually one specific feature on the controller that I’d like to highlight to you today.

Take a look at the aforementioned Astro Bot in action below.

The DualSense isn’t as roughly textured to grip as the Xbox Series X/S’s controller, but it is still textured - and it’s that texture that’s hiding an Easter egg.

If you squint hard enough or take a zoomed in photo of your DualSense controller, you’ll notice that the parts you hold are actually covered in square, circle, cross, and triangle symbols.

To save yourself from getting eye strain, take a look at this handy photo taken by Twitter user diabolicalpree below.

Fun fact: If you look super closely on your PS5 controller, you’ll see teeny tiny PlayStation symbols pic.twitter.com/PkmLMEixDS

— Pree (@diabolicalpree) December 16, 2024

It’s a nifty little feature that doesn’t exactly change the function of the DualSense, but is a testament to Sony’s level of attention to detail.

“Omggggg, I’m late,” replied one user.

“WTF, I thought it was a prank,” added another, verifying the feature on their own controller.

Welcome to the DualSense enlightened.