Rocket Science has a great video that localizes a great deal of data into one place for easy research. The video details a wide variety of controller’s specifications, including input lag with and without overclocked polling rates. As it happens, the DS4 (PS4) controller and DualSense (PS5) controller both sport under 10ms of input lag by default, which is good, but by no means groundbreaking.
With an increased polling rate, both the DS4 and DualSense controllers perform with the best competitive results of latency input. This, for some reason, is especially true when running under Bluetooth connectivity with increased polling rate, which see’s both controllers hit under 5ms of latency each.
It’s worth noting that if you do plan on using a DS4 or DualSense controller wirelessly, it’s still worth it to avoid going for a Bluetooth dongle for connectivity, as Bluetooth tends to run inconsistently and causes occasional latency spikes under certain conditions. For a better gaming experience, opt for a wireless adapter instead.
If these performance modifications sound like something you’re interested in, we here at GamingTopTens implore you to consider AimControllers services for further modification and customization. Altering your controller in any physical way, unless you have years of experience, can lead to faulty function or broken hardware entirely.
AimControllers offers competitive pricing and professional quality when it comes to their modifications, and are a company we’ve had some time to review. They offer custom paddle placements for easier button remapping, personalized paint work and decal spraying, and their official DS4 / DualSense controllers don’t feel like reused junk that will fall apart in the next year, they are the same products you’d get from Sony, but modified. In fact, you can send in a controller of your own and they’ll knock a huge chunk of the pricing off so you can spend your cash on more modifications and quicker shipping.
If you’re looking to alter your controller’s polling rate for a better experience, it could be worth checking out AimController’s modifications to improve the gameplay experience even further.