A new problem is emerging for PlayStation 5 players – especially those who can wear a watch. Some who have used the PS5’s DualSense controller have found that the device is somewhat magnetized. While this may not mean much to most people, players who wear mechanical watches may want to be careful.
This information came through Reddit, where a user by the name of Siguchi reported the initial details. The post states that while the DualSense controller may not harm your mechanical watch, the handheld device does emit a magnetic charge at all. Several users on the topic have reaffirmed this and confirmed that it is true. One user even compared DualSense to DualShock 4 and found that the former has a much stronger charge than the latter.
PSA: do not use a mechanical watch when using the r / PS5 DualSense
While this may be of concern to some, it does not appear that the charge it emits from DualSense is strong enough to cause any serious damage to a watch that you may be wearing. After further testing, the original segment poster found that the magnetic intensity drops to reasonably normal levels just inches away from the controller. This means that even if you are wearing a mechanical watch, it is unlikely to be affected.
Still, this whole situation is definitely fascinating to learn. While there’s a lot more going on internally compared to previous PlayStation controls, knowing that DualSense does emit a small electromagnetic field is surprising. Apparently, tactile feedback and adaptive triggers require certain forms of technology that we didn’t expect.
So, how do you feel about this revelation? And are you worried about potentially wearing a watch or other devices now while playing your PS5? Let me know in the comments or contact me on Twitter at @ MooreMan12 if you would like to chat more.