You can usually find the serial number on the back of your PS5 controller.But what are the differences between the two versions that are currently in circulation?
PS5 controller: Serial number reveals whether you have an old or new model
The PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller brings several improvements over its predecessor.Thanks to the adaptive triggers, the gaming experience only becomes more immersive.However, after a short time, complaints arose about so-called stick drift.Your character or your crosshairs move, although you don’t even press anything.
In addition, there is an annoying wear and tear of the two adaptive left and right triggers of the PS5 controller.Fortunately, Sony has also recognized the problem and revised the DualSense gamepad so that it should no longer occur.The new copies should be affected much less frequently by the annoying error.YouTuber John Glasscock shows in the video how you can tell whether you have a new or the old model of the player:
At the back, on the back of the PS5 controller, you will find the serial number as well as various information and symbols.This is clearly marked as “FCC ID” and indicates which version of the controller it is.If the combination of numbers and letters ends with a 1, it is still a copy of the older production series.If there is a capital A at the end, you can assume an improved model.
Even the new version is not error-free
If you bought a PlayStation 5 some time ago, your controller should be an older version.The improved variants only came with the introduction of new colors, for example Midnight Black or Cosmic Red, really in circulation.Today you will mainly find the optimized models.
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