Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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This video is a reupload because of a bug that influenced the input lag data of the PlayStation controllers. Make sure to check it out, to see what has changed. Here is a detailed explanation of the issue: youtu.be/82K3Pb0178g.

Today, I bring you all the next-gen, premium, and last-gen controller information on the DualSense, Xbox Series X controller, Xbox Elite Series 2, Thrustmaster eSwap Pro, DualShock 4 and Xbox One S controller that you could ever ask for. Input lag; polling rates; data on stick tension, accuracy, sensitivities, and deadzones; button forces; trigger travel; controller weight; and a lot more.

The software that shows as Precision Tester can be found as JoyTester2.exe online. I don't think there is an official download anywhere so use at your own risk.

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The controller input lag data:
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Other controller data:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Reupload?
0:16 Intro
1:03 Controller Features
3:31 Polling Rates
5:52 Overclocked Polling Rates
7:44 Input Lag Wired
10:20 Input Lag Overclocked
12:42 Input Lag Wireless
14:54 Input lag compared to previously tested controllers
15:26 Physical Input Lag
16:47 Analog Stick Accuracy
18:13 Analog Stick Recentering (min Deadzone)
20:22 Outer Circle Consistency
21:18 Stick Handling
22:51 Buttons & Triggers
24:33 Shape, Size, and Feel
27:04 Weight
27:48 Connection (Cable)
28:29 Repairability
29:59 Summary
31:19 My conclusion
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Alternative controller names for searching
Sony DualSense
Sony Dual Sense
Sony DualShock 5
DS5
DSense
Sony DualShock 4
Sony DualShock4
Sony Dual Shock 4
DS4
Xbox Series X controller
Xbox Series S controller
New Xbox controller
Xbox Elite Series 2
Xbox Elite controller
Thrustmaster eSwap Pro controller