- Scuf has revealed Omega, a new premium DualSense alternative for PS5 and PC
- It has a large number of additional buttons and high-end components.
- It’s available now and prices start at $219.99 / £209.99
High-end gaming accessory maker Scuf has revealed a new PlayStation 5 controller, the Omega.
It is an officially licensed DualSense Edge alternative that features 11 additional customizable inputs geared toward competitive play. This includes four rear paddles, two side buttons, and five G keys near the bottom of the keyboard. Everything can be modified and remapped via the compatible Scuf mobile app, which also offers the option to save custom profiles to the controller.
All of this comes alongside the usual DualSense inputs, ensuring native PS5 compatibility.
In addition to this avalanche of buttons, the Scuf Omega boasts other unique features, such as a removable magnetic faceplate and interchangeable action buttons. It also supports a non-slip grip and has its own RGB lighting strip.
The Omega is a wireless controller, although players who choose to use it wired can take advantage of a cable lock to prevent accidental disconnections (a useful feature for tournament settings). Although PS5 is clearly the focus, those using PC can benefit from an ultra-fast 1000Hz polling rate whether they play wired or wireless.
Premium components like the mechanical D-pad and durable TMR joysticks should make this a pretty significant step up compared to the standard DualSense. It even has better battery life, with an estimated 17 hours of active use per charge compared to the usual (and quite 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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