Big news for PlayStation 5 owners! Sony is reportedly developing an enhanced DualSense controller that will feature a removable battery pack, a convenient design choice already familiar to Xbox users. This exciting detail comes from a recent report by the German gaming publication PPE.pl.
Gaming site VGC highlighted PPE.pl’s report, which indicates this new PS5 controller, internally dubbed ‘DualSense V3,’ is set for a November release. While concrete details are scarce, sources like Graczdari (known for accurate predictions, including the PS5 reveal of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s physical edition) suggest the DualSense V3 will enable users to easily swap out the battery. This means no more needing to purchase an entirely new controller when the battery eventually gives out.
Should this November launch hold true, the DualSense V3 is expected to become the new standard, replacing the existing PS5 controllers in stores.
The report also hints that Sony is developing a slightly revised PlayStation 5 Pro console. This updated Pro model would be more energy-efficient, consuming 3% less power, and would come bundled with the new DualSense V3 controller. However, there’s no clear indication if this revised PS5 Pro will also debut in November.
It’s worth noting that PPE.pl has a history of accurate leaks, previously revealing details such as the Nintendo Switch port of Dying Light (which arrived in October 2021 as predicted) and the interesting fact that physical copies of Doom: The Dark Ages do not contain the full game.
In related news, Sony’s recent State of Play livestream on September 24th unveiled a wealth of upcoming titles. Highlights included Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 arriving in February 2026, with Housemarque’s Saros and Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert following in March 2026. Fans can also look forward to a Deus Ex remaster and Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine scheduled for next fall, making the upcoming year an exciting one for gamers. The article concludes with a gallery showcasing some of the best PS5 games for 2025.