7 Best PS5 Accessories & Controllers To Buy In 2021
Now that you’ve managed to bag the console, make your purchase go further with the help of these high-quality accessories.
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If you’re fortunate enough to have snapped up a PlayStation 5, it could be worth investing in some new accessories to get you started with your next-gen console.
While the PS5 is already a major upgrade from its predecessor, the right accessories can enhance gameplay in a way that playing it straight out of the box can’t quite contend with.
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in new worlds with a top-tier headset or add to your experience with the latest controller, these are the products you’ll want to grab to amplify your PS5 experience.
- Answered:Why is the PS5 so hard to get?
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BEST PS5 ACCESSORIES
Though there aren’t many PlayStation 5 accessories available just yet, we’ve rounded up the ones that make for a better overall gaming experience.
PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller, Amazon Australia, RRP $109.95
According to reviewers, the Sony DualSense Controller is a huge improvement on the DualShock 4. The simple rumble motor has been replaced with advanced haptics which can simulate everything from rainfall to the recoil of different weapons, giving you a more realistic gaming experience. The incorporation of adaptive triggers meanwhile allows for varying levels of force and tension as you interact with weapons, vehicle steering and more.
A single controller is included in the box with both the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition, but it always pays to have a spare on hand; whether for multiplayer games or for a quick switch out when your battery runs low.
While the original controller comes in black and white, there are a range of other colour options, including some brand new variations. The latest options include Galactic Purple, Nova Pink and Starlight Blue, with all three now available for pre-order on Amazon Australia.
DualSense Charging Station, Amazon Australia, RRP $49
While the battery life on the DualSense Controller does last for some time, this charging station will definitely come in handy. Arriving in the same two-toned aesthetic as the PS5 console itself, the DualSense Charging Station seamlessly slots into your gaming setup and will ensure that you always have a spare controller charged and ready to go.
Granting you the ability to charge both controllers at the same time, the device makes it easy to set your controller down at the end of the session with the knowledge that it will be fully charged the next day.
It also frees up the USB ports on the PS5 and forgoes the need to have cables hanging out of your console, which is a huge bonus.
Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, The Good Guys, RRP $159
Featuring dual noise-cancelling microphones and a built-in rechargeable battery, the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset offers up to 12 hours of playtime and crystal clear communication during multiplayer sessions.
The design has been engineered to deliver 3D Audio from the PS5, allowing you to make the most of the enhanced surround sound without having to splash out on a multichannel speaker system.
Similar to the rest of the PS5 accessories line-up, the original headset is designed to look like the system itself, though a pure black version is also available for sale if you prefer something slightly different.
PS5 Media Remote, The Good Guys, RRP $49.95
PlayStation’s sleek new PS5 Media Remote is a must-have for those who intend to use their PS5 as their primary streaming device. With dedicated buttons for Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, and YouTube, the remote makes it easier to navigate your favourite services than if you were to use the DualSense Controller.
The Media Remote will also stop you from draining your Controller battery while flicking through your favourite movies and shows, giving you more playtime when you decide to dive back into your game.
WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with Heatsink, Amazon Australia, RRP from $215
Thanks to a recent PS5 update from Sony, you can now increase your console’s storage capacity with SSD expansion. The WD_BLACK SN850 is one of the best options around for this, thanks to included heatsink and a lightning fast read/write speed of up to 7,000MB/s.
The durable model also comes in three storage capacities of 500GB, 1TB and 2TB, giving you plenty of storage options to choose from.
PS5 Digital Cover Cosmic Red, Amazon Australia, RRP $84
While a new cover won’t do anything in terms of improving your experience, it does still make for a nice personalised touch. Made by PlayStation, this Cosmic Red cover is easy to apply — simply remove your original white PS5 console covers and click your new covers into place.
The new colour option also has a matching DualSense wireless controller (sold separately), allowing you to create a colour matched set.
PS5 HD Camera, Harvey Norman, RRP $98
Twitch and YouTube streamers will want to think about bagging this PS5 HD Camera which captures video at 1080p and offers a great range of shots thanks to its wide-angle lenses. The camera arrives with the option to broadcast via picture-in-picture and features handy background removal tools to crop or replace your background and take your content to the next level.
With its black and white aesthetic and built-in stand the HD Camera looks like a mini version of the console itself, which is both a fun and convenient touch.
WHY IS THE PS5 SO HARD TO GET?
Ever since its initial release in 2020, Sony’s PlayStation 5 has been notoriously difficult to snap up thanks, in part, to COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions in regions where chips and other essential console parts are made.
Another setback plaguing would-be customers comes in the form of ultra fast bots. These software programs have been designed to purchase PS5s in an automated fashion that is far faster than any human being. This has allowed them to complete transactions as soon as PS5 consoles become available, resulting in immediate sellouts.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that purchasing a PS5 console is going to get easier anytime soon. If you are eager to get your hands on one, we recommend the following:
- Follow a PS5 restock alert Twitter account. The only way to contend with bots seems to be beating them at their own game, which is why a number of Twitter accounts have now popped up courtesy of generous bot creators. One of the most popular goes by the Twitter handle @AustraliaPs5 and works by crawling Aussie retailers and posting to Twitter whenever PS5s become available for sale.
- Keep an eye on Australian stockists. It may be quite a painful and time consuming endeavour, but regularly checking retail sites could just be the key to landing a shiny new console. We’ve rounded up a list of Aussie stockists for you to bookmark below.
- Don’t give up. Almost every proud PS5 owner I know attempted to bag the console multiple times before they were successful. While it certainly isn’t easy to make a PS5 purchase, it isn’t impossible either — just be prepared to exercise plenty of patience.
WHERE TO BUY A PS5 IN AUSTRALIA
While most stores are currently out of stock, these are the retailers to watch if you want to remain vigilant in your hunt for a PS5 console.
Department store Big W was the last place Australian customers saw PS5 consoles in stock, making it worth the watch. With new stock previously selling out within minutes though, you’ll need to be quick to snap one up.
As one of the largest online stores in the world, Amazon holds a lot of sway when it comes to receiving shipments of highly sought-after products. We recommend bookmarking its’ PlayStation store now and checking on it regularly.
Similar to Big W, department store Target has received several PS5 console shipments over the past year. Given how quickly they’ve sold out, you’re highly unlikely to see them on the shop floor, so you’ll need to keep an eye out online.
Despite being the maker of the PlayStation 5, purchasing a console through the Sony online store doesn’t seem to be any easier than shopping through a third-party stockist. However, it is likely to offer stock more often than other stores and offers stock alerts, making it worth signing up for notifications.
Popular electronics store JB Hi-Fi is another retailer that appears to get PS5 stock on a semi-regular basis. While you’re unlikely to see the console in-store, it could be worth heading to your nearest outlet to see if they have a waiting list that you can join.
Gaming retailer EB Games also offers a waiting list, making it worth calling or visiting your local store. Similar to JB’s, room on the waiting list is limited, so it may take several attempts to get your name on it.
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