Finally, Sony has revealed the PS5 controller. Not only that, but they also announced the name DualSense. The peripheral looks a bit like a mix between an Xbox One controller and a DualShock 4, but the physical design is definitely not the most interesting thing about this product.

The DualSense will feature a variety of new features, including tactile feedback, improved trigger buttons, a built-in microphone, and a mysterious "Create" button.

Sony revealed more details about DualSense in a blog post, where Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Planning and Management, discussed how it differs from previous Sony peripherals.

Here is everything we know about the PS5 DualSense controller, including its color, feature set, and possible price.

First of all, the physical design is closer to the Xbox and Switch Pro controllers than the PS4 DualShock 4. The DualSense has a large vertical grip and a large space between the D-pad and face buttons; like the DualShock 4, the DualSense has a large touchpad in the center of the face, and also instead of the staggered design most controllers use these days, dual analog sticks are placed parallel to each other.

As for the button layout, it is nearly identical to the DualShock 4, but the left side of the touchpad no longer has a share button. According to Sony, this button will now be called "Create" and more details will be announced in the future; since the PS5 will have at least as many photo and video sharing options as the PS4, I imagine the "Create" button will serve a similar role to the "Share" button I imagine that it will play a similar role to the "Share" button, but at this point your guess is as good as mine.

More interesting, however, are Sony's plans for haptic feedback: in DualShock 4, you get a rumbling sensation as you perform various actions in the game. This is a feature that has existed in some form since the late 90s; DualSense will replace it with haptic feedback similar to that found on cell phone screens. It is unclear exactly how subtle these sensations are, but Nishino promises "a variety of powerful sensations, like the slow crunch of driving a car through mud."

The L2 and R2 buttons will also get a makeover in the form of "adaptive triggers." These will be able to adjust their tension based on what you are doing in the game, such as grabbing an arrow to the bow. How much of this will be physical in design and how much will be haptic feedback remains to be seen.

The controller will also have a built-in microphone, but this appears to be for voice search rather than long conversations. Nishino still recommends a good headset or headphones for competitive multiplayer matches.

The DualSense controller will have a USB-C port, but Sony did not confirm this in the blog post; given that the Xbox Series X controller has moved to USB-C, it is assumed that Sony will make a similar transition.

A potential feature of the DualSense controller was mentioned: a night mode in which certain parts of the controller light up so that the main buttons are visible in dark rooms. While such a feature may not be included in DualSense, the concept design of a night mode appears to be quite clever.

Fresh real-world photos provide a closer look at the DualSense controller, especially the textured surface of the joystick.

A teardown reveals what the internals of the DualSense controller look like, revealing it to be much more advanced than the DualShock 4 trigger.

The DualSense has a black and white color scheme that is very eye-catching at first glance. The light bar has also been reworked from the DualShock 4 to glow from all sides of the touchpad, making the controller's lighting more prominent.

However, if the PS5 is anything like its four predecessors, sooner or later we will see different color variations of the controller. In fact, several creative fans have already envisioned the look of different shades of DualSense.

I surveyed the Tom's Guide crew about what they thought of the new design, and opinions were split down the middle. Some thought it was smart and futuristic, while others thought it was almost a waste of space. But we'll know more about how DualSense works when we see it in action in the coming months.

Sony has yet to announce an official price for the DualSense controller. The DualShock 4 currently sells for $60-$65, and the DualSense is expected to be in a similar price range.

It is also almost certain that the PS5 will be bundled with the DualSense. Sony has not yet revealed the final price of the console, although rumors and analyst estimates suggest that it will cost between $400 and $500.