Sony DualSense Midnight Black
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DualSense Midnight Black

DualSense Midnight Black — same immersive PS5 pad in a darker shell

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Buying call

Buy Midnight Black if you want the standard DualSense kit without the white two-tone look. Skip it if you need Edge-level paddles and stick caps.

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Key specs
Connection
wireless
Platforms
PlayStation 5
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy Midnight Black if you want the standard DualSense kit without the white two-tone look. Skip it if you need Edge-level paddles and stick caps.

Best for

PS5 owners who prefer a dark aesthetic

Not for

Players who want remappable rear buttons out of the box

Main strengthSame adaptive triggers and haptics as DualSense
Main weaknessSame battery limits as other DualSense colors
Reasons to buy
Same adaptive triggers and haptics as DualSense
Stealthier finish than Cosmic White
Full PS5 feature parity
Works on PC via Bluetooth/USB-C
Reasons to avoid
Same battery limits as other DualSense colors
No modular stick caps
Premium colorways can be harder to find
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Full specifications

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Battery Type
Built-in
Jack
Yes
Interface
Bluetooth
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Motion controls
Yes
Connection Type
wireless
Colors
Black
Shoulder Buttons
Yes
Analog Sticks
Yes
Rumble
Yes
Function Buttons
D-pad, Home button, Options button, Share button
Connection Tech
Digital
Form Factor
gamepad
Power Source
Battery
Connection
Wireless
Device Type
Gamepad
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