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Before adaptive triggers and built-in microphones we were happy with a set of buttons and a capacitive touchpad. The DualShock 4 was the sweet spot for many, and its popularity continued well past the arrival of the PS5 all those years ago. These gamepads are tough to come by in the year 2026, though, which is why's Sony's latest Recertified drop is so exciting.
The brand has dumped a bunch of renewed PS4 controllers on its PS Direct site, with options ranging from the classic all-black through to slicker colorways that always seemed just out of reach back in the day. Coming in at $34, they're not priced too shabbily either - these things still go for about $50 - $60 in the packaging.
So why are fans keen to see the DualShock 4 back on the shelves? While it's easily the best PS4 controller still available, the DS4 also comes with its own set of benefits as a PC controller, even compared to the newer DualSense.
Its longer battery life, easier compatibility, and longstanding support means the DualShock 4 still has its fans among the PlayStation-to-PC crowd. It's not going to do anything notably better than the DualSense, but it's still a high quality gamepad at a far lower price. A full-fat Sony PS5 controller will set you back $54 right now (thanks to this month's Days of Play sale), and there's room for two DualShock 4's in its full $74 MSRP.
There's also the accessories.
See, back in the day, Sony didn't bring out a whole $200 controller when it wanted to stay competitive with third party features. It simply made extra gadgets you could fit onto your existing gamepad. Enter the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment. There are a number of different after-market options at Amazon these days, and the official model is actually more expensive than the DualShock 4 right now, but it's a neat bit of history that can easily be found on the right eBay day.
At the end of it all, the DualShock 4 is still a worthwhile PC controller but it's been out of reach for bargain hunters due to dwindling supplies and ravenous resellers. Anyone longing to hold those plastic grips once again will want to get in on this refurbished batch before they're knocked off the shelves.
- See all PS4 controllers at Amazon
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