Gaming Console

Sony DualSense

What is likely to break, when it happens, and how expensive it can be — from source-linked reports.

Reliability signal — · Insufficient data · data confidence Very Low

1 failure reports

Reliability summary

What is likely to go wrong, when it happens, and how expensive it can be — from source-linked failure reports.

Reliability signal

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1 failure report · Insufficient data · Data confidence: Very Low

Need at least 5 failure-signal reports before showing an A–F grade.

Most common issue: Analog stick drift on brand-new controller
Typical first failure: 0 mo; Median of reports with timing
Median repair cost: —; Reported costs only
Highest reported repair: —; Not a guarantee

What breaks?

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Analog stick drift on brand-new controller1 · 100%

When does it break?

Failure timing

Months after purchase, using reports that included timing.

What does it cost?

Reported repair costs

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No reported repair costs yet for this model.

Median months to failure

Failure reports

Median repair cost

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Still recommend

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% repaired

% mfr warranty

100%

% extended warranty

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% support helpful

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What breaks?

What breaks? · reports

Analog stick drift on brand-new controller

Left analog stick

0 months

Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit post

Brand-new Rhythm Blue DualSense from PlayStation Direct developed left-stick drift within the first hour—character moved right with hands off the controller. Under three hours of playtime when posted; owner asked whether to contact PlayStation Support immediately.

UnverifiedEvidence ★★★☆☆Mfr warranty

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Months until failure

0 months

Repair cost

Not stated

Repaired

Manufacturer warranty

Yes

Extended warranty

Not stated

Support helpful

Not stated

Would recommend

Not stated

AI extraction confidence

90%

Verification status

Unverified

Evidence quality

★★★☆☆ (3/5)

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