I need a solid cradle that matches the Pro's aesthetics since it's on my main TV stand in my living room. Budget is like $35. Is the official Sony one still the way to go or is there a better third party option that fits the newer DualSense revisions better?

I started looking into those third party ones on Amazon but my logic was that if I buy something for 15 dollars its probably gonna have terrible latency or the deadzones will be huge. Im a bit of a stickler for input lag since I play a lot of fighters and some Apex on the side, so I need something that actually responds when I press the button. I was thinking about maybe the Nacon wired ones because I heard the build quality is decent for the price, but I really prefer wireless if I can get it. Is that even possible for under 40 bucks without it being total e-waste?

My budget is strictly 40 dollars because I just had to drop a ton of cash on car repairs here in Seattle and I really cant justify spending more just to play some games in the evening. I saw some brands like Voyee and some other random letter combinations but I honestly dont trust the reviews since they all look like bots. Has anyone found a reliable -player 2- style controller that actually holds up for daily use on a Pro? I dont need the light bar or the internal speaker to be amazing, I just need the sticks to be precise and the triggers not to feel like mushy sponges. My main concern is the bluetooth connection stability on the Pro specifically since I heard some older third party stuff has weird syncing issues with the 7215B model. Any thoughts on what brands are actually legit these days?

Needs to have a solid USB dongle connection since the base PS4 and Pro both have such flaky Bluetooth sync issues with random brands. I'm mainly playing CoD and need to hear footsteps without that weird buzzing sound cheap sets get. Any ideas?

What are the absolute best must-have accessories for a new PS5 Pro that actually make it feel complete? I mostly need:

• a disc drive obviously


• something to keep the dust out


• maybe a better controller or charging dock?

My buddy said I need an internal one to play the Series X optimized games but then I see these little cards that go in the back and I dont know if thats what he meant. I have about $150 saved up for this and I really need to get it sorted by Friday so I can get everything downloaded. I live out in a rural part of Ohio so my internet is kinda slow and it takes forever to move games back and forth so I just want one big drive where I can leave everything and just click play. Is there one brand thats better than the others? I saw one from Seagate and one from Western Digital and they look identical but the prices are different and I dont want to buy the wrong one and have to mail it back. Also is 1TB enough or should I try to stretch my budget for the 2TB one? I only have like 4 big games right now but they take up so much space its crazy. Someone please explain it to me like I am five because I really dont want to waste my money on something that wont even let me start my games...

requirements:

• actually clicks into place so i know its charging


• stays under 35 pounds since im in london and shipping is usually a pain


• doesnt have those annoying bright blue lights that stay on all night


• compact enough for a small desk setup

does anyone have a dock they actually trust?

Basically I have an old PS4 in my bedroom that I still use a lot and I finally treated myself to a PS5 for the living room last month. I am tired of using the crappy wired earbuds that came with my phone because the wire is always getting tangled in my controller or hitting my chin when I move. I want one nice wireless headset that I can use for both consoles but I dont know if that is even possible or if I have to buy two separate ones?

I read somewhere that PlayStation doesnt let you use normal Bluetooth headphones like the ones I use for my phone which seems really weird but I guess that is just how they do it. Something about a USB stick you have to plug in? I am located in the US and I have a few specific things I am looking for if anyone can help me pick something out.

• Budget: I have about $150 saved up maybe $180 if it is really high quality and will last me a few years.


• Setup: It needs to be really easy to use because I am terrible with technology. I just want to plug it in and have it work.


• Comfort: I wear glasses and I have a kind of big head so I need something that isnt going to squeeze my brains out after an hour of playing.


• Use case: I mostly play single player games like the new Spider-Man and God of War but I play with my brother on the weekends so it needs a decent microphone so he can actually hear me.


• Battery: I dont want to have to charge it every single hour because I always forget to plug things in at night.

Is there a specific brand that is better for beginners? I saw the Sony ones called Pulse but some people said they are uncomfortable if you have big ears. If I get one with the USB stick do I have to keep moving the stick back and forth between the two consoles every time I switch rooms? I am really worried I am going to lose that tiny piece...

I’m stuck between the Audeze Maxwell and maybe the Nova Pro Wireless. I know the Maxwells are basically the gold standard for sound quality right now but I play for like 4 or 5 hours at a time on Friday nights and I heard they’re basically like wearing a lead brick on your head. My budget is around $350 and I’m really looking for something that plays nice with the Tempest 3D audio without sounding thin or tinny.

My main criteria are:

• solid battery life (20+ hours)


• breathable ear pads because my place gets hot


• low latency for competitive shooters

Do we even know if the Pro does anything special with the audio processing yet? I havent seen much info on that. Just wondering if the Sony Link tech is actually worth it over a standard USB dongle from a brand like SteelSeries or Turtle Beach. I need something that wont make my ears sweat like crazy... wondering if anyone has tried both on the new hardware yet.