“CSK & D is investigating a possible group action based on reports that Sony PS5 DualSense controllers for the PlayStation 5 console may experience drift issues and / or fail prematurely,” the page’s introduction reads. In particular, the joystick on certain PS5 DualSense controllers is reported to automatically sense movement when the joystick is not operated and disrupt gameplay.There have been reports of alleged drift on PS5 DualSense controllers in recent days, although it is not clear at this point how widespread the problem is. CSK & D’s questionnaire is likely an attempt to find out just that, before initiating formal legal proceedings.
CSK & D is in the middle of a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, which was forced into arbitration after a judge declined to dismiss the case – a case that began with a similar investigation among users. It is one of a number of worldwide cases and investigations of drift on Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers.
Recent patents have suggested that Sony may be looking to upgrade the DualSense, although those cartridges did not mention changes to the analog stick’s design. We gave the DualSense a 9/10 review and said, “Sony has both created a more comfortable gamepad for traditional gameplay and introduced some very exciting features.”
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