Should I buy the PS5 version or PS4 with better DualSense haptics?

[PenelopeT]

I just got a PS5 and I'm trying to decide which version of a game to buy when it's available on both PS4 and PS5. The price difference is pretty big, but I keep hearing about the DualSense controller's haptic feedback being a game-changer. Is that feature really worth the extra twenty bucks on its own, or is it more of a neat gimmick you forget about after an hour?

[AnthonyS]

I bought the PS5 version when I could have saved twenty by going PS4. The DualSense haptic feedback felt novel at first—little cues when you brake in a racer or when you reload in a shooter. After about a week I mostly stopped noticing it, and the extra twenty bucks didn’t feel worth it for me.

[Lily72]

In some games it shines, in others it’s almost invisible. If you’re into driving sims or melee combat, you’ll notice the controller stuff more and it can add a little immersion. In a slow RPG or a standard shooter it’s easy to forget about it and just play.

[FrankT]

Maybe the real issue isn’t the feature itself but how we justify the price. I keep thinking about the money and whether the upgrade will be worth it over the life of the game. For now I’m sticking with the PS4 version and waiting for a clear reason to upgrade.

[Adam.T]

I tried both versions for a couple of evenings and kept a tiny log of when I noticed anything new. It was only a handful of moments and then nothing felt different. I didn’t feel like upgrading was worth the extra cash.