The PS5 DualSense controller is an absolute masterpiece.

If you have one, you probably already know about many of its incredible capabilities.

But there are many more things that the PS5 DualSense is capable of that arent common knowledge.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller Create button

One of the DualSenses most iconic and underrated features is game hints.

But thats not the case.

Turn Your PS5 DualSense Microphone Off by Default

The PS5 DualSense controller comes equipped with its very own microphone.

Press Triangle To Get To Settings Quickly on DualSense

But the PS5 DualSense does come with a setting that means your DualSense microphone is on at all times.

There are a couple of reasonswhy you should only use your PS5 DualSense microphone if you really have to.

Its an incredible feature that you wouldnt imagine turning off in a single-player campaign.

PS5 DualSense Game Help Feature

But if youre a competitive player, you might want to consider deactivating your adaptive triggers.

This might sound pedantic to many gamers.

Some speech-to-text features can be a little dodgy, and your words can become all kinds of mixed up.

3D Audio Settings For PS5 DualSense

But the feature works quite well PS5 DualSense controller.

But you dont have to have a shiny new PS5 console to get to enjoy the DualSense controller.

Mute Microphone From Sound Settings On PS5 DualSense

Turn Off Trigger Effect To Deactivate Adaptive Triggers On DualSense

Person Playing On PS5 DualSense Controller with RGB Lights

Enable Chat Transcription In Accessibility Settings on PS5 DualSense

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