Need a second PS5 controller? Pre-owned picks from DualSense are $20 off at GameStop.

Whether you're playing with a friend or just need a backup controller.
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PlayStation 5 DualSense controller
A truly "next-gen" controller. Credit: Sony / Mashable Photo Composite

SAVE $20: The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller is as "next-gen" as it gets, and you can get a pre-owned one for $20 off the original price at GameStop as of Dec. 1. You'll pay $49.99.


As any gamer knows, one controller simply isn't enough. Whether you want to play co-op with a friend or just need a backup for when your main controller runs out of battery, eventually adding a second one to your collection is a necessity. Fortunately, you can get a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller for kind of cheap, as long as you're willing to get a pre-owned version.

GameStop is currently offering pre-owned DualSenses for $20 off the original price (the website says $10 off, but the original price is actually $69.99) — they have pretty high standards for reselling pre-owned items, so if you're usually worried about the risk, you can rest easy. These controllers are still in high demand and don't normally go on sale, so if you want one, you should act fast.

The PS5's DualSense controller is an impressive "next-gen" device befitting of the coveted console. It features an updated, more ergonomic design that's comfortable to hold, as well as a built-in microphone and a more streamlined button layout. But, the main draw here is the controller's ability to use haptic feedback for extra immersion during gameplay. In-game actions and environments simulated through vibration, as well as varying force and tension in the DualSense's adaptive triggers, turn gaming with the PS5 into a truly visceral experience.

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Dylan Haas
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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

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